T
ell anyone in the UK
that you're going to
Goodwood, just two
hours to the south of
London, not far from
the coast, and they
may well ask, "Horse
racing or motorsport?" It's true that Good-
wood House, a huge country manor and the
seat of the Duke of Richmond, is now fa-
mous for both, with its grounds featuring
motorsport and horse racing circuits. The
Goodwood Festival of Speed in late June
and the Goodwood Revival in September
are two major annual car shows here, while
the Qatar Goodwood Festival in August is
one of the world's most glamorous horse
racing events.
But could it be that another reason for
visiting is starting to present itself, or at
least prove a potential distraction for those
attending the horse racing? Among the es-
tate's other facilities, which include two
18-hole golf courses and a hotel, is a brand
new restaurant with a unique, sustainable
approach, causing as much of a stir as the
dishes it serves. Farmer, Butcher, Chef – ap-
propriately named after the talented trio
behind it, otherwise known as Tim Hassell,
John Hearn and Darron Bunn – has been
open since the start of the year and current-
