August 2019 Isn’t this sunny weather delicious? It’s around this time when everyone constantly reminds me how lucky I am to work outside rather than in a sweaty office. I…
Crouchers1st August 2019
Oh how lucky we are to be surrounded by some of Sussex's most idyllic countryside. Not only that but our location is surrounded by an interesting mix of countryside, city…
Crouchers11th July 2019
July 2019 This month I have three things to discuss: slugs, leeks and sweet peas. But before then, the latest from the Potager garden is that we’re supplying the Potager…
Crouchers2nd July 2019
Our incredibly talented Head Chef David Smith has been busy these last 6 months creating tantalising menus with his team of culinary legends in the kitchen for you to devour…
Crouchers24th June 2019
June 2019 You find me writing this on a wet Wednesday afternoon, with a cup of warming tea at my side and Martha, our tabby cat, on my lap –…
Crouchers30th May 2019
May 2019 It’s time to draw the battle lines – why? I’ll tell you why: because last week I spotted my first white cabbage butterfly of the season. It seems…
Crouchers15th May 2019
Chichester -the only city in West Sussex and twinned with Chartres, a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in France. Chartres is known world-wide for its cathedral and Chichester cathedral is similar in appearance and…
Crouchers14th May 2019
April 2019 If you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy dinner in the conservatory of our potager restaurant, not only would you have been looking over a wonderful fledgling display of…
Crouchers9th April 2019
Formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad the all time classic band ABBA was born. Rising to fame just 2 years…
Crouchers2nd April 2019
Spring has sprung, and the borders around the hotel are coming to life as our daffodils, tulips, irises and bluebells begin to show themselves. The herbaceous perennials are coming back…
Crouchers4th March 2019
Unlike Lynn Anderson, we can promise you a rose garden! And not just a rose garden either! Our wonderful gardener Tim has been getting his hands dirty mapping out the…
Crouchers1st March 2019
Are you down on the South coast with the kids this half-term? There's an abundance of things to do in the local area around Crouchers Orchards, with an interesting mix…
Crouchers11th February 2019
If you're staying in and treating your other half to a home cooked dinner this Valentine's then here's 7 feel-good ingredients that you'll want to include in your dishes! …
Crouchers28th January 2019
On Monday 7th January we will be delighted in welcoming our new head chef David Smith to our Potager kitchen team. David was born in Tunworth in Staffordshire, a quaint…
Crouchers6th January 2019
Now that we have our feet firmly on the ground of 2019 we'd like to share what the year has in store for us and you as guests! January will…
Crouchers4th January 2019
Bubble & Squeak - The traditionally English way of using left over vegetables from last night's roast dinner to create a tasty and filling treat that can be enjoyed at…
Crouchers27th December 2018
Our top tips and tricks on table decorations for the big day. Now, we all know that Christmas is a time for family and being together so make your Christmas…
Crouchers21st December 2018
The 1920's were exceptionally glamorous and surprisingly, finding something to wear to fit the era nowadays is easier than you think. We've outlined some top tips on dressing up Gatsby…
Crouchers12th December 2018
Giving you an excuse to make the weekend last a little longer. We all wish the weekend wouldn't end and that we wouldn't have to gear our brains up on…
Crouchers19th November 2018
Our Cider House Kitchen has officially been open for 2 months and what a fabulous food fest it's been so far! Our menu has grown with some delicious new additions…
Crouchers5th November 2018
