MooCoco in Mill Lane, Storrington has won many awards for its artisan chocolates since opening five years ago. AAH visited the shop and met chocolatier Kim Robinson as she prepared for the busy Easter weekend… WORLD ADVENTURES Long before becoming a chocolatier, Kim...
Julio Castro is not a man who acts on a whim. He is studious to the point of obsession and has proven so in various culinary fields. Food has been his passion for the best part of 20 years. Brazilian-born Julio had catering jobs in Switzerland and Portugal before...
Station Garage was established in 1973 by husband-and-wife Tony and Rosemary Thorpe. As the business celebrates its 50th anniversary, AAH met founder Tony, as well as son James and daughter Suzy as they lead the company in a new era of motoring… DRIVING PASSION Tony...
John and Georgina Bowell launched Goldstone Rum, in 2022. Based at Henfield Industrial Estate, the couple have created a range of spirits using a unique combination of sugars. Yet while the notes may invoke the spirit of the Caribbean, Goldstone is very much a product...
Fliss Lewis first became interesting in keeping sheep after attending a course in Devon. Her passion has since inspired a business, Wool Shred, which offers a range of products aimed at keen gardeners. Here, Horsham-based entrepreneur Fliss describes her journey so...
Bee Cosmetics was founded by a Horsham family of beekeepers. Their award-winning range of face, body and spa products utilise beeswax, honey and propolis sourced from local hives to protect and soothe the skin. AAH met founder Elizabeth Ready and her son Joseph, who...
Random Hall is a 16th century hotel on Stane Street, Slinfold. Under the ownership of Richard and Kate Loftus, the hotel has earned a reputation for its beautiful and relaxed weddings. AAH met the couple to find out more… Random Hall has a lot of history… Kate: Parts...
Horsham-based Red River Software celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2023. The innovative business creates its own digital platforms to help clients from an array of industries meet the technological demands of modern life. AAH met co-founders Simon Pringle and Kieren...
Steve Goodwin is well-known in Horsham thanks to the superhero parties he has hosted for almost a decade. More recently, the father-of-two has created a magnificent Brick Bus, hosting fun, LEGO-themed workshops to inspire children’s creativity and imagination. Here,...
The Artisan Bakehouse presents guests with the opportunity to make beautiful home-made bread in a traditional wood-fired oven. Husband and wife Les and Louise Nicholson host a variety of workshops at their charming home in rural Ashurst, where guests bake anything...
You may not know the name William Sugg & Co, but you’ll be familiar with their product. For 175 years, the company has been a leader in the supply and installation of heritage lighting. After a turbulent period in which the business nearly collapsed, William Sugg...
In 2005, Sarah Payne turned her passion for making brownies into a business. She founded Cocoa Loco, with a focus on organic, Fairtrade chocolate. It wasn’t long before the fledgling company outgrew the kitchen of the Payne family’s Partridge Green home, with...
The Moto Torque Café opened its doors on the same day that Elliott Lotvonen-Best finished his studies at Collyer’s. Located next to Coffee Real, the company founded by his parents Gary Best and Maarit Lotvonen, the café soon established a reputation for good food and...
Sarah Russell has spent most of her career as a garden designer, but a passion for pottery has recently become more than a hobby. Here, she talks about the art of throwing and her hopes for Pots and Pansies Pottery… POT PAINTINGS When my children were little, I...
Slipped Discs began life in Cobblestone Walk, Steyning, at the start of lockdown. The business recently moved on to the High Street, offering vinyl that covers the entire history of recorded music. Owner James Anderson talks to AAH about Frank Zappa, cassette...
Cuckoo is an independent women’s fashion store in Horsham’s Carfax. Despite having been founded while the nation was recovering from the pandemic and at a time when high street shops are increasingly impacted by online retailers, owner Jaishree Parbat has enjoyed a...
Based on the Star Road Industrial Estate in Partridge Green, Peter Christian is a growing brand in the world of online men’s fashion. Founded by Nicholas Alderton (known as Lord Trousers) and wife Miranda, the business is now making waves across the pond. AAH paid a...
At O’Rourke Coachtrimmers on the Old Rudgwick Brickworks, there is a storage room with rows of boxes lining the shelf. They are all labelled with the name of some of the world’s most desirable cars: The Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, Lamborghini Miura and Mercedes...