"Proud to be acknowledged once again in the main food guides for 2018 - a huge thank you to our team and suppliers we could not do it without you." Julia & Lawrence
"We just wanted to thank you for making our special day even more special - exceptional food." Gill & Sarah 2017
"A 17th-century fishermen's cottage just a few steps from the quayside of pretty Emsworth harbour provides the setting for Lawrence and Julia Murphy's smart brasserie. The stripped-out interior of cream walls, wooden floors and unclothed tables is as unvarnished and honest as the food. Excellent raw materials do the talking and the menu is an appetising fusion of modern, well-thought-through ideas. It might take in salmon céviche with pickled cucumber and horseradish cream, then move on to roast duck breast with carrot houmous and orange in cumin jus. At the end, ginger parkin comes with plum compôte and matching sorbet." AA guide 2018
"Many, many thanks for such a great day on Sunday, we so enjoyed the learning experience because it was the first time either of us had jointed a fowl. The friendship and banter was terrific and our visitors thoroughly enjoyed their visit - they already knew it was our favourite place to eat!" Jilly & Naomi 2018
"Thank you so much you and your staff for making our family party such a huge success. All present were extremely impressed by the event, the welcome, the organisation, the meal and all that went to making Christopher's 80th Birthday celebration so memorable." Jennifer & Christopher 2017
"Thank you for another year of wonderful lunches & dinners, beautifully cooked and meticulously served. We are so lucky to have Fat Olives as our local restaurant and appreciate all your hard work." Lesley & David
"I write to express my very sincere thank to you both fir making our evening yesterday so special. The quality of the cooking and blend of tastes was a delight. Please extend my appreciation to your team who all contributed to a great event. The wine pairings worked very well and thank you for your choices which were much appreciated. The atmosphere created in your beautiful 'cottage' was convivial and happy. Just the sort of evening we aim for. Thank you for a superb experience." Andrew Crawford October 2017
"We want to say a big thank you for making Beverley's birthday event such a success. Everyone had a lovely time and nothing but good things to say about Fat Olives, the food, the wine and the great service. We were surprised how many of our guests had never been to Fat Olives before but I think you will be seeing them again. It was a special occasion and one which will live long in our memory and always bring a smile to our faces. Thank you." Beverley & Graham October 2017
"Thank you so much for an excellent birthday lunch on Saturday. Our family were all most impressed by the food, the service and ambience of Fat Olives. It was a most memorable occasion." Jonathon May
"Many thanks for a enjoyable wine tasting evening. The meal was delicious and we hope to return very soon!" Laura & Jacopo October 2015
"Diners Verdict " A tremendous dining experience; the Murphys' "small" fixture, in an old fisherman's house on the hill leading to the harbour, has a disproportionately huge fan cub thanks to its "beautiful" cooking (particularly fish), "intimate" style and "lovely" service." Sunday Times "Incredible Edibles Top 200" Nov 2013
"Thank you so much for giving up your free time and teaching me the basics of ‘good food’. It was a great morning and good to meet a few like minded folk. Occasions like that really help build new relations" Gerard
"I think I have pointed out before that my limited vocabulary I really cannot do justice to the excellance of the food & service we all enjoyed on Friday. All I can say is thank you to you both and all the team. Again a brilliant afternoon." John December

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Pheasant & Cider Sauce – A Winter Warmer November 29, 2018 by Julia Murphy If you take a walk or drive in our countryside through the winter months I’m sure you will see plenty of Pheasants and Partridge running around the farmers fields looking for something to peck at. They seem to make up what is an English winter. Pheasants were introduced to this country a long time ago […]

Much Love Chocolate and Cherries September 6, 2018 by Julia Murphy English Summer fruits have been in abundance this year along with the sunshine. English cherries have been no exception. This rotund juicy berry not only looks beautiful but packs in a fantastic flavour. Being either sour or sweet means the different varieties can be used in savoury or sweet dishes. Just make sure you get […]

Vote for us Good Food Awards August 8, 2018 by Julia Murphy Feeling proud – not only have we been nominated for the top ten restaurants in the Chichester Observer. We have now received notification that we have been shortlisted for the http://goodfoodaward.com/vote only 150 restaurants have been shortlisted out of half a million food outlets within the UK. Click on the link before the 14th August […]

Alfresco Dining is a highlight of this years summer. July 25, 2018 by Julia Murphy Apparently this great long hot Summer is set to continue which means that we will have an abundance of beautiful fruit and vegetables coming through our kitchens. Plump gooseberries are in our local greengrocer along with bright red strawberries, peaches and deep red cherries. Radishes, french beans and fennel to make crunchy salads to enjoy […]

CHICHESTER OBSERVOR RESTAURANT AWARDS by Julia Murphy We have just been informed that we have been short listed to the top ten of the www.chichester.co.uk Best Restaurant awards. If you would like to see us win then pick up your copy of this weeks or net weeks Chichester observer for your voting form!! Thank you to those of you who have got […]

EMSWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION RAISES £6,000 April 9, 2018 by Julia Murphy The Emsworth Business Association is delighted to announce that it raised £6,500 in 2017 for the two Emsworth Primary Schools as its annual support of local good causes. Please find Press Release below If you need any further information or higher res images please do not hesitate to contact me. Pictures – Kate Fripp, Emsworth […]

Enjoy Easter Biscuits with friends and family March 30, 2018 by Julia Murphy Outside is all gloomy and wet – a great opportunity to spend time in the kitchen to keep yourselves toasty and warm. Here is a Easter recipe that does not include chocolate! Easter biscuits are a traditional West Country treat that are given out on Easter Sunday as a gift to friends and relatives. They […]

Cooking Fun with Chidham Primary School March 28, 2018 by Julia Murphy Great time last week with the children from Chidham Parochial Primary School making homemade pasta. So rewarding to see fun and laughter from the little ones in our kitchen – our next generation of enthusiastic chefs!

CHIDHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL March 15, 2018 by Julia Murphy Looking forward to our young visitors from @chidhamprimary participating in cooking their lunch with us on Monday 19th March 2018. Future chefs in the making and cooking fresh food.

Fat Olives supports the Rosemary Foundation January 23, 2018 by Julia Murphy On Sunday we held one of our cookery workshops to raise money for a local charity. A huge thank you to our six ‘chefs in the making’ who joined us to support www.rosemary-foundation.org.uk giving us lots of fun whilst learning to prepare, cook and serve a seasonal pheasant dish. A great way to spend a […]