What a weekend! The 20th Anniversary Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens was a resounding success. A record-breaking, bumper 25,000 people came to listen to the fabulous live bands on the main stage, sample lots of chilli foods and enjoy a beer or two. Levi Roots and his 14-piece band were brilliant and had everyone … Continue reading
The new book by Andy Lynes is the must-have companion for any chilli head. For your chance to win a copy PLUS a pair of tickets for the West Dean Chilli Fiesta, read more… Continue reading
Ahead of the 20th anniversary West Dean Chilli Fiesta this August, we caught up with one of the visiting stars of our upcoming festival, Levi Roots. In this latest blog, Levi talks cooking, family, music, chillies and just what he’ll be bringing to Chilli Fiesta this year… Continue reading
While we all know that we feast with our eyes as well as our taste buds, did you know that that our ears can also affect our eating experience? Research by Professor Charles Spencer of Oxford University has found that playing music from the same country as the food you are eating can ‘sonically season’ … Continue reading
“West Dean knows how to put on a good show and you can see things growing and learn so much about how to cultivate your own. The place is quietly becoming a national institution. You should see it.” The Times (2014) Sarah Wain, West Dean Gardens’ chilli growing expert, grows around 250 varieties of chillies … Continue reading
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