The Half Moon in Kirdford has been brought back to life by its new custodian, Jodie Kidd.  Having lived in the local area all her life, Jodie feels passionately about ensuring the pub remains at the heart of the village.

The quintessential Grade II listed building has been transformed into a charming country pub, restaurant and kitchen garden where the local guests are the heartbeat of the pub.

The garden is an important focus, with al fresco dining in the summer enabling guests to enjoy the peace and quiet of the village, and menus reflecting the changing seasons in the kitchen garden.

Jodie Kidd comments, “Honest, organic and home from home are just some of the values we hold close and wish to share with all our guests.”

Half Moon guests can expect flavour and quality to be at the centre of everything our Head Chef serves, with quality British produce enhanced by global flavours inspired by Jodie's travels.

The Half Moon's beverage list is equally important with a range of local real ales, craft lagers and fine Sussex wines for guests to enjoy and Jodie is planning an impressive line-up of events throughout the year from family fun days to glamorous dinner and dance evenings.

Jodie continues, “We are proud to be a pub first and foremost, aspiring to serve quality food and provide great service.” 

Since opening in late July, the pub has received an impressive welcome with a host of 5* reviews:

*****

“Excellent service and wonderful food. The staff made us feel really welcome.”

*****

“My oh my Jodie what an amazing lunch today! Food amazing, pub gorgeous and staff and you so friendly.”

*****

“Love love love couldn't rate it highly enough - enjoyed our taster visit so much we have booked a table for 12 at the opening night.”

*****

“Thank you so much for creating such a welcoming, cosy and beautiful country pub. Your vision 100% has been realised. The whole renovation of the interior and gardens make for a very cosy and homely atmosphere. Fantastic attentive yet friendly staff just added the final sparkle. We will be back.. very often!”

Read more reviews on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheHalfMoonKirdford/reviews/

To find out more, view the menus and book online, please visit: www.halfmoonkirdford.co.uk

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 Press Lunch Invite

Tuesday 21st November 2017, 12pm – 2pm

Arrival at 12pm, sit down at 12.30pm

Our guests will enjoy a 3-course meal with wine in the company of Jodie and The Half Moon team.

To register your interest, please visit the registration page below and complete your details by Friday 10th November.

https://www.halfmoonkirdford.co.uk/press-lunch-nov17/

 

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Editor Notes:

Jodie Kidd is best known for being a TV Presenter and international model and has taken part in several popular programmes such as such as Jack Osborne's Adrenalin Junkie for ITV2, BBC1's Who Do You Think You Are and BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, including her own US TV show, Fashion Avenue, and has been a co-fashion commentator for the BBC at Royal Ascot and for Channel 4 at Goodwood. In addition, Jodie fronted her own BBC3 documentary I Believe in Miracle Healing which saw her travel to Nepal in 2010.

2013 saw Jodie sign to esteemed modelling agency, NEXT models, following her hiatus from modelling. Jodie had the opportunity to walk for Moschino during Milan Fashion Week, and in 2014 was the face of Jaeger's Autumn/Winter campaign and launched a luxury leather range with Debrett's.

In 2014, Jodie was lucky to be able to take part in Celebrity Masterchef, in which she finished as a runner-up after demonstrating serious skills in the kitchen, sparking her love for creating beautiful dishes.

January 2015 saw Jodie return to our television screens, co-presenting Channel 5's The Classic Car Show alongside Quentin Willson. The show saw Jodie getting behind the wheel in some of the world's most beautiful, high performance classic cars. Jodie's love for cars was furthered as she hosted the first ever live car launch, unveiling the new Rolls Royce Dawn to the world's media alongside Torsten Muller-Otvos, the Chief Executive of Rolls Royce.

Later that year Jodie appeared on Channel 4's The Jump, whilst continuing her role as host of CNN Equestrian for CNN International. Teaming up with Appletiser, Jodie promoted the brand's role as Official Soft Drink of Ascot Races and reprised her role as the face of Halford's winter safety campaign.

Jodie returned to our TV screens in 2016 with a thrilling new four-part series, 'Tour De Celeb' on Channel 5. It saw eight celebrities preparing for the toughest physical and mental challenge on TV as they took part in L'Etape du Tour in France with only three gruelling months of training.  During the year she also trialled the new SEAT Ateca to produce a series of blog posts for her own column in the Guardian and became an ambassador for BMW.

Following this, Jodie became the ambassador for Help for Hero's, teaming up with them to tackle the stigma around mental health within military communities.  Impressively, Jodie has completed the Burma Bike Ride, the Big Battlefield Bike Ride and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money to back the psychological wellbeing support offered at Help for Heroes.

Already in 2017, Jodie has been announced as a UK ambassador for Fitbit. Jodie is a long-standing fan of the brand and has her feet firmly rooted in fitness and fashion – two of Fitbit's focuses. Jodie will continue to live the Fitbit brand lifestyle through her activity for charity and commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Jodie is a unique example of someone who has fused the worlds of designer fashion and glamorous sports. On the catwalk Jodie is a leading supermodel, and off it she plays polo to a high level and golf off a handicap of 18. Jodie has enjoyed a successful career as a high-octane Maserati racing driver, competing at some of Europe's most prestigious racing circuits in the Maserati Trofeo Series.

Jodie enjoys living in the countryside, with her son, Indio.

Media Contact:  Smart Monkey Marketing

For further press information regarding The Half Moon, photography or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Bethanie Nash            

T: +44 (0) 1403 592592

E: beth@smartmonkeymarketing.co.uk       

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