Alun born a Croydon boy but from the age of 8 moved to Brighton, Dawn always loved Brighton from regular visits whilst living in South East London and always had a soft spot for the town and the fact we were doing something quite different we knew it was the perfect place to start.
After searching for the right property from late 2007 for nearly a year we found a spot in the cobbled lanes amongst the jewellery and antique shops in Meeting House Lane. The space was perfect. 50 covers with a real bistro feel to it and a functional but small kitchen space.
With an initial slow start The Chilli Pickle gradually grew through word of mouth and the support of our now regular clientele. As we got busier and gained feedback from diners we knew we were on the right track and so our confidence grew and our style became more clearly defined.
After two and a half years at Meeting House Lane an opportunity came our way that we felt we could not refuse… a move to the restaurant space at myhotel Brighton. We knew this was a big step for us, but believed we had something special in The Chilli Pickle and had the passion and drive to continue to make this work along with the constant support of our original core team as well as some new additions.
In the new venue we went from strength to strength. The restaurant has grown in reputation nationally as well as locally with numerous awards and most importantly we continue to welcome our regulars back and enjoy meeting new customers.