One Night: Local Wild Venison Supper

This exclusive event, created in collaboration with Natural England, isn’t just a meal; it’s a reflection on how we can support local ecosystems through our food choices.

About Wild Venison

Venison offers more than just a delicious dining experience. It plays a vital role in controlling deer populations, which have no natural predators in the UK. When deer populations go unchecked, they forage heavily on plants and shrubs, affecting the delicate biodiversity of woodlands and damaging young trees. This makes consuming venison a sustainable choice that helps protect local habitats.

One Night

Guests will be treated to a thoughtfully designed five-course menu by One Kitchen's Chef Ben, which puts the rich flavour of venison in the spotlight.

Whether it’s the tender venison steak loin or the delicate venison ravioli, every dish has been curated to highlight the unique qualities of wild meat.

Wild venison, with its robust flavour and firmer texture, is richer in nutrients like iron—making it not only good for the environment but also a nutritious, energy-boosting option.

Insightful Discussions

The evening will also include a talk by Steve Walker from Natural England on how eating wild venison directly contributes to the management of our local woodlands. 

Steve Walker is a senior conservation officer at Natural England with over 10 years experience working on National Nature Reserves and landscape scale projects. Read how he changed careers and started out at Natural England here.

Specialising in woodland management, Steve is currently co-ordinating the ‘Sussex Woods’ Protected Site Strategies pilot project which seeks to explore new and collaborative approaches to managing fallow deer across West Sussex. You can read more on the upcoming projects from Natural England here.

As deer populations rise without natural predators, the delicate balance of the ecosystem is threatened, and controlled culling is necessary to protect habitats. By choosing local wild venison, consumers can actively support these conservation efforts while enjoying a nutrient-rich and sustainable food source.

Why wild venison?

Wild venison is sustainable and local. With no natural predators, the deer population in the UK must be managed to prevent overgrazing that damages habitats.

This responsible culling helps maintain balance, and the resulting venison is a high-quality, nutrient-dense meat rich in iron, perfect for boosting energy levels.

Wild deer vary in age and size, venison offers a range of flavours and textures, making it an exciting, albeit unpredictable, ingredient for chefs and food lovers alike.

Book your space at the table

If you’re passionate about sustainable eating, love to experiment with rich flavours, or simply want to know more about the relationship between our food choices and local conservation, this supper is the perfect opportunity. Priced at £50, it promises a memorable night of fine dining, education, and a deeper connection with nature.

To reserve your spot for this incredible evening, visit One Garden Brighton.