Leonardslee House has been awarded the prestigious Michelin Key, joining the world’s most exceptional hotels. Nestled in the rolling West Sussex countryside, this landmark recognition celebrates unforgettable stays, exquisite dining, and a magical guest experience.

We are thrilled to announce that Restaurant Interlude has been named Best Restaurant with Rooms Overall and awarded its 4th AA Rosette by AA Hospitality Services. This recognition celebrates the vision of Chef Jean Delport and the dedication of our entire team, offering an extraordinary culinary and hospitality experience at Leonardslee Gardens.

Restaurant Interlude has been spotlighted by The MICHELIN Guide in its round-up of the Best Vineyard Restaurants for a Tour Through English Wine Country. Located at Leonardslee House, this Michelin-starred gem offers a refined tasting menu enriched by estate-grown produce and a wine list featuring both English sparkling wines and selections from Benguela Cove in South Africa.

We are proud to share that Restaurant Interlude has been shortlisted for the AA Hospitality Awards 2025–2026 in the Restaurant with Rooms of the Year category. Winners will be announced on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. A celebration of the very best in UK hospitality.

Leonardslee Family Vineyards celebrates two prestigious awards: Best Sustainable Wine of Great Britain and Best Restaurant with Rooms in England for Restaurant Interlude.

Restaurant Interlude wins AA Hospitality’s Best Restaurant with Rooms, England 2025/2026, celebrating Michelin-starred dining and elegant country stays.

Ranked first in The Times’ “11 of the Best Vineyard Stays in the UK,” Leonardslee House offers a luxurious escape with designer rooms, serene gardens, estate-grown wines, and Michelin-starred dining.

Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex is ranked among the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2025 by the National Restaurant Awards, celebrating its seasonal, foraged menu and sustainability focus.

Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Estate has been named one of the top 5 vineyard restaurants to visit in the UK by National Geographic. Recognised for its Michelin-starred cuisine and commitment to sustainability, Interlude continues to redefine fine dining in the heart of Sussex.

Recently named one of the UK’s Best Gardens to Visit, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is more than a beautiful estate, it’s the wild, foraged heart of Restaurant Interlude.

Featured in The Staff Canteen for National Barbecue Week, Michelin-starred Chef Jean Delport shares how open-fire cooking shapes the flavours at Interlude.

Muddy Stilettos spotlights Chef Jean Delport’s incredible achievements at Restaurant Interlude from earning a Michelin Star to featuring in The Great British Menu banquet.

Chef Jean Delport joins Prept. Foundation as its first ambassador, championing youth empowerment through the power of food.

Set within the Leonardslee Estate, Restaurant Interlude offers a seasonal tasting menu inspired by nature. Ingredients like nettles, hogweed, and estate deer are sourced locally, with a focus on sustainability and organic produce.

Chef Jean's performance on Great British Menu was nothing short of spectacular. Achieving the rare distinction of having two dishes chosen for the Banquet Special is a testament to his exceptional culinary talent. Only two chefs in the show's history have accomplished this feat, cementing his place as a master. 

Restaurant Interlude, Executive Head Chef, Jean Delport takes on Great British Menu Finals 2025

Experience exceptional fine dining at Restaurant Interlude, at Leonardslee Gardens, with a seasonal tasting menu crafted from foraged ingredients in a stunning dining setting.

Michelin-starred Chef Jean Delport shares the inspiration behind each dish he created for the Great British Menu 2025 20th anniversary competition. 

Restaurant Interlude and our Executive Head Chef, Jean Delport, feature in Forbes, highlighting how we are redefining British fine dining through innovation, foraged ingredients, and culinary craftsmanship.

A fine dining experience at Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee, Horsham