Fork This Podcast

Join host Christopher Bruno as he explores the passionate world of local producers, artisan makers, and innovative craftspeople. Each episode dives deep into the stories behind exceptional products, from spirits and food to sustainable innovations. Discover the people, processes, and passion that transform raw ingredients into extraordinary creations, with a special focus on Sussex and South East...

Dive into the delicious world of Curing Rebels, an artisan charcuterie business that emerged from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this candid conversation, founders Rich and Will share their journey from chefs to meat-curing entrepreneurs, revealing the passion, creativity, and hard work behind their exceptional charcuterie products.  Learn about their commitment to quality, sustainabl...

Dive into the sizzling world of Spice Sussex with Christopher Bruno as he sits down with Ben, the mastermind behind a hot sauce brand born from lockdown creativity. From wood-fired cooking to unexpected collaborations with local producers like Boho Gelato and Trenchmore Farm, this episode explores how a passion for flavour transformed a backyard experiment into a thriving artisan food business.  L...

What happens when a family farm decides to make cider the old-fashioned way? Rachel from Silly Moo Cider reveals the journey from a south-facing field that was almost a vineyard to creating what she calls "unusually civilised farmhouse cider" in the heart of Sussex. Unlike mass-produced alternatives that might contain just 35% juice, Silly Moo creates authentic full-juice cider using wil...

In this episode of Fork This Podcast , Chris Bruno sits down with Andrew Knowles of Trenchmore Farm in Sussex. From starting with just five cattle to creating wagyu-cross beef loved by Michelin-starred chefs, Andrew shares how Trenchmore is pushing boundaries in flavour, sustainability, and regenerative farming. We dive into their bold decisions, pandemic pivot, and how they’ve built a community h...

In the inaugural episode of the Fork This Podcast, host Chris Bruno interviews Adam Hatcher from Leonardslee Family Vineyards.  Adam shares the vineyard's origins, founded by Penny Streeter, who transformed Benguela Cove in South Africa into a top 100 vineyard. In 2017, Streeter acquired Manning's Heath Golf Estate in the UK, planting 70,000 vines and launching their first harvest in 202...