TOM'S FOOD in Mid Sussex

We were lucky to get a table at one of the supper club evenings and it was wonderful. The atmosphere was great - homely, cosy and chic at the same time 😊 The food was perfect. I don’t think I’ve ever had better lamb before! We had a few courses and it was delicious. It was a relaxed and perfect evening. Service was great. We all had a wonderful time. Thank you for such a perfect evening!

We went for lunch on Saturday and loved it so much we went back for brunch on the Sunday. Service was excellent, food was delicious and Fig the dog was scrumptious!

Had the soup of the day - butternut squash- very tasty and decent portion size. Will definitely recommend for a lunch time snack.

After changing our mind about going to the pantry across the road we went here instead for food and oh my goodness this place is a gem! Food is amazing friendly staff we will be going here now when in the area absolutely fantastic

Menu is limited and some items like the veggie bagel are written on a board but not pointed out by staff, so it’s a good thing I saw it as that’s what I ordered. The bagel was delicious and the cappuccino was excellent. The service was just Ok and the whole experience could be a lot better. Upon entering at lunchtime I walked to the counter and asked for the menu. Scanned the counter and asked about the salads that are all over Instagram and told they only do them in summer. I had to ask if there were seats at the back (the tables were taken in the front) and if I could sit down despite saying I wanted to eat in when asking for the menu. It took 20 minutes for the bagel to arrive. It is a little cramped inside. I banged my head when walking through to the front of the restaurant to pay. There should be a “mind your head” sign above the doorway in the back room. With hindsight I should have sat at the window bar looking out the front. I imagine all the customers are locals who know the staff and are familiar with the offering, seating, ordering etc but as someone from outside the village visiting for the first time it wasn’t particularly welcoming if I’m honest. Lucky to get parking on the high street. Food and coffee were very good as I said.

Really lovely small independent cafe with a small but appealing menu. Food was excellent so tasty and beautifully presented - they we eat with our eyes first and this was certainly the case. Fab service too - can't fault it and will be back

A really delightful lunch with fresh ingredients and interesting combinations. Interesting range of items to buy too.

After a bad experience in another cafe in cuckfield, we went to this super cafe. Food excellent, service friendly and a pleasurable time had. Thank you.

Thank you Tom and your team for making our visit today so enjoyable. What a great brunch menu you offer and fab coffee. We shall be back.

We are soooooo incredibly lucky to have Tom and the team so close. The food is incredible, the coffee and home made cinnamon buns the same and Scarlet, Rosie and Will on hand to deliver incredible service.

Had a yummy sausage roll and a divine hot chocolate. The waiter was, fast, fun, funny, and overall fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place.

I was having the perfect day and didn't think it could get any better until I went to TOMS FOOD, we were served by a lovely, kind, funny waiter who recommended me an AMAZING sausage roll which blew my socks off from how tasty it was. Would 100% recommend.

Met a friend for lunch and chose Tom's as its local and had good reviews. I have to say the reviews are spot on as I found the food excellent and the service staff very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely return again.

Let me start by saying I am a BIG fan of Tom's Food and I am a very regular customer, having purchased approximately 2,348 of his wonderful wild boar sausage rolls, over the last couple of years, at a cost of exactly £4 each. I usually buy two each time, one for lunch and one for high tea, or more likely, two for lunch. These are monsters, so two for lunch can prove to be a belly buster. This morning I was greeted by a charming young lady who packed up my sausage rolls and sent me on my way. To my horror, these rolls seem to have halved in length and reduced in diameter by 15.2%, meaning that Real Terms Sausage Roll Inflation (RTSRI) in the village of Cuckfield has hit 54% this month. Maybe this was just a poorly cut batch this morning, so I will try again - but at £4 each, the size and plumptiousness must be maintained, or it will be Greggs, from now on. Come on Tom, keep them a decent length and with a wide girth. They need to be wide enough to force me to gurn on the first mouthful, as they always did. By jove, missus! Please don't cut costs, or you may lose one of your most loyal customers.

Popped by for lunch and delighted with our meal. Welsh rarebit (egg or ham hock options) served with a side salad/pickle. Generous and very tasty. Lovely ambience and service too!

Popped in for lunch and had the most amazing sausage and fennel stew, INCREDIBLE! Everyone in there was lovely and friendly and it has a cosy welcoming atmosphere. Will absolutely visit again

The staff were unwelcoming and one waitress seemed to just wander around totally aimlessly. The food was good, although the menu is very limited. There were a lot of customers on laptops, so maybe this is a place for people on their own with laptops, rather than couples with children.

We went for Saturday brunch based on the reviews and ratings. Service was adequate at best, not the most welcoming of staff - more so after twice returning a supposed cappuccino that was, in fact, a latte which wasn't wanted/ordered but still chared.Our food failed to live up to expectations.The decor was however nice.

I occasionally create an unnecessary carbon footprint by driving to Tom's to purchase not one but two, mind, WILD BOAR SAUSAGE ROLLS. I've no idea what else is on the menu as I am usually rather focused and salivating as I step over the threshhold. There was some lachrymose yummy mummy staring into her latte this morning, and a silly old bint sipping her tea from the saucer, but all I could think about was the wild boar sausage rolls. Have I mentioned those? They are simply amazing. Pricey but fandabbydosey.

Four of us enjoyed a beautiful lunch today - everyone happy. Soups are always excellent and today's Wild Garlic soup was yet another star turn. Tom's wonderful Wild Boar sausage rolls have sustained during lock down but it was really good to enjoy the full service again on the first day back for eating inside.

Tom’s food is a lovely cafe (but takeaway at the moment ) in the heart of Cuckfield delicious food cakes bread sausage yummy things if your looking for really good quality classy food here’s your place

The lady behind the counter told me the wild boar sausage rolls came well recommended, so I bought some. They were the best sausage rolls I’ve had. Astoundingly good.

We popped in for a relaxing lunch and toms certainly didn’t disappoint. A tweaked interior and a new menu with lots to choose from...happy days! I had the croque madame (with egg I believe) which blew me away. Its the tastiest dish I’ve had all year...so good I want one now!! My wife had the emmental, ham and chilli jam croissant which again was very good. A huge thank you for a lovely lunch guys

Fricking amazing I would highly recommend just eat here it will change your life and your whole outlook on food

Love this place! I had two days of lovely food - on Friday I popped in for a salad to take out. It was delicious! I selected three salads and a filo tart. It was fresh, healthy and I find it hard to pick a favourite out of the salads. On Saturday my husband and I popped in to get some pastries - we spotted that they had bacon and cheese croissants. These were heated up with chilli jam added. There were same tables to sit inside and out.

Today for the first time we tried Tom's takeaway food . One delicious fish pie and three of his delightful tasty salads.All were well presented and very tasty. We can recommend Tom's takeaway food we wish we had tried it earlier during the Corona virus lockdown. We are looking forward to trying other dishes on his menu.

We have enjoyed two fabulous celebrations recently, a 21st and another big birthday! Tom made the two events so special in every way possible. The menus he chose for both events was amazing and the atmosphere in this little restaurant was outstanding. A true gem in the village. Wishing you continued success in your venture! Thank you

Yesterday I made my first visit to Tom's to catch up with a friend I hadn't seen for a while. We enjoyed the excellent food and lovely coffee. The staff were attentive but not pushy as we were so busy talking it took us a while to choose our food. We weren't rushed at all even when my husband joined us and we then changed tables to accommodate him. This place was a great find and we will certainly be back. I have a feeling I will be seeing my friend more often too.

Tom's food is simply wonderful. Great food. Lovely service. Friendly atmosphere. You only have to visit yourself once to see why there are so many regulars. I just wish I had time to go more often as I've never been disappointed.

Simply great food and the best coffee in Town.The most friendly and welcoming staff with a great sense of humour. Buzzy atmoshere on a Saturday morning and charming ambiance. Dog friendly....Definitely recommend

Very unwelcoming- don’t go here if you want to have a quick coffee or breakfast before one of the many baby activities at The Old School if you have your baby in tow. The woman looked at me like I’d brought in a piece of excrement when I asked for a high chair. Take your money elsewhere!

We ate here one evening at one of the Supper Clubs, and really enjoyed the experience. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. There was a nice buzz in the restaurant with just enough tables to have a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed our evening and would definitely recommend.

We were recommended Toms as an excellent dog friendly cafe to have breakfast. I visited just after 9:30 on a Saturday morning with my wife, daughter and German Shepherd.On the plus side the sourdough toast, croissants and coffee are excellent and gluten free bread is available. On the down side the chairs are extremely uncomfortable, the food is pretentious and average and the staff and other customers are very unwelcoming.

Spent a lovely afternoon at Toms. They are very friendly and also cater for gluten free. Felt well looked after and not rushed to finish and leave. They are also dog friendly

Not a big room but lots of character and great for an intimate lunch with someone special. A nice touch to have the food delivered in a rustic way and great, personal service. In today's busy, noisy world it's relaxing to find this gem tucked away, you could almost walk past it and I like that. Because of its size and space it can't get crowded which adds to the attraction. Slow down the pace, downsize your eating venue and give Tom's Food a try.

What a super cafe in such a pretty village. Visited with friends and enjoyed excellent coffee and delicious avacado and sour dough bread snack. Really friendly service too. Thank you!

Coffee shops come no more compact and bijou than this haven in the village of Cuckfield, presided over by the genial and accomplished Tom. There's also a clothes shop in a side room off the back of the shop which I'm told has some very nice things for women who like looking elegant and contemporary, but as I'm not a woman and wouldn't know elegant or contemporary if they fell on me, I'm not too sure about that.

We had a great breakfast here and it was good to find tea made with fresh mint. Beware, there is a tempting lady’s clothes shop at the rear of the cafe!

We have spent a couple of December evenings in Tom’s - a supper club and NYE.

Booked Tom’s Food for 14 of us for a birthday celebration. It is a lovely, intimate venue, perfect for friends or family. We had a few drinks then sat down for a delicious three course meal, which went down well with everyone. All three courses were really tasty, with a lot of thought going into them and all beautifully presented.

Really enjoy coming here. Have had lunch a few times and also came once in the evening for a meal with friends which was great. Food is always great and staff are friendly and welcoming and dogs are welcome too which is fabulous.

An absolute delight with Tom and his fabulous Mum providing a bespoke service for a superb birthday party with a Murder Mystery thrown in. Cooked food from scratch no half measures and fabulous wines coffees teas and decor which is straight out of a few centuries ago. Mind your head! Right on the main street but parking during the day can be problematic. The whole experience both professionally and entertainment wise was top five star without a doubt!

What a lovely little place. Myself and my partner was staying close to the area recently for a wedding and decided we would try Tom's for breakfast. The food was very tasty and fresh, my partners coffee was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, the friendly little dog is a cute addition. Would definatly visit again if we were in the area.

We visited Toms on Saturday and had such a lovely lunch. The atmosphere is always very relaxing, the staff are very good and the food is superb. Tom has such an amazing talent and we love his food.The risotto this weekend was sssooo tasty and probably the best I’ve ever had. Tom, as always a brilliant lunch a huge thank you

We were a group of five + one baby and were looked after well.

We booked the restaurant for an evening with 12 friends, the evening was great, the food was fantastic, particularly the lamb for main. The venue is intimate but big enough to have a good atmosphere, the staff were attentive but also gave us time to enjoy each course without rushing us. Whilst not an extensive wine list the wine we chose was very good (Tom did offer before the event that if we had a preference on wine he would organise for the evening). Would definitely recommend to a group looking for a great evening.

Delicious breakfast - imaginative menu, excellent coffee, friendly and helpful service all in relaxed surrounding.

A lovely little cafe/restaurant. Nice atmosphere, lovely staff and the food is lovely and at a very competitive price. I will come here again.

Great little coffee shop / cafe.. great food, superb decor and very friendly staff, lovely fresh food .. nice outdoor tables to watch the world go by when the sun shines , as it did for our visit..recommended

My wife and I visit Tom’s regularly- service good, surroundings comfortable and interesting, food imaginative and coffee absolutely superb

Boutique cafe with a unique decorative style. Small, interesting menu all cooked to order. So be prepared to wait a little while. This results in a plate that satisfies the eye as well as the appetite. If just popping in for a coffee and cake, this too is very yummy.

Great little place for beautiful fresh food complete with a lovely boutique at the back. The prices are reasonable, the service friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and homely.

My son and I ate at toms food the service was diabolical the girl was condescending rude and unattentive the food took ages to arrive and was cold, the carrot cake wax really dry and tasteless it was. Not a good experience

Toms is a small boutique restaurant, quality food and a lovely setting what’s not to like. It’s a rare find to have this kind of great food and a menu that changes with seasonal foods etc

Great food, original menu and very tasty, lovely family business. We ate the barley and roast sweet potato dish with mushrooms and fennel it was delicious. Mother and son operation with lots of lovely things to buy also.

I organised private dining at Toms for a Hen do. I had been there p[previously but only for coffee runs...

Was in the area for anniversary celebration weekend. Lovely friendly atmosphere, Tom's delightful Mum was serving and even though busy made time to chat and make us feel very welcome. Delicious food,small select menu of fresh dishes which I believe changes regularly. We had salad and sweet potato, chorizo and coconut soup, really tasty. For main course I had the Welsh rarebit, the best I have ever tasted and my husband had the muffin with ham hock and poached egg with apple ketchup, also very good but for his taste apple ketchup made it a bit too sweet. Wonderful orange polenta cake and carrot cake.. The decor was really nice and several items ie.mirrors,lamps etc. could be bought, also a little shop at the back stocked a variety of lovely items.

We had a delightful lunch here in this quirky half shop half upmarket cafe. Food was superb and the drinks...

Was in the area for a golf and walking weekend so ended up eating at tom's food for a private dining dinner and then popped in the next morning for the brunch. Both were spot on and some of the best food the wife and I have had in a while. Waitress seemed pleasant enough.

Wonderful food whatever you choose. Been there many times and always had a good meal, not much more to say!

What a gorgeous little cafe!! Visited with some friends for a lazy weekend brunch and cannot recommend TOM'S highly enough!! Great decor, relaxed atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. We ordered pretty much everything off the menu and no-one was disappointed. I had the scrambled egg on sourdough with palma ham and avo. Probably the nicest, lightest and creamiest scrambled eggs I have ever tasted - delicious! Clean plates all round; I'm told the smoked duck salad (amazing dressing!!) and the homemade sausage roll also need a mention. Really great coffee, friendly service, generous portions, beautiful presentation and reasonable prices...needless to say I shall be returning. (If only for one of the delicious looking almond croissants on the counter....!!) Yum!!

Rude staff who did not understand that it is perfectly legal and acceptable to accept a Scottish £10 note!!! I cannot recommend this place at all when there are other much better venues in Cuckfield. This place seems to have forgotten that customers always have a voice and a choice!!! The visit with my elderly grandmother became a distressing disaster and I really wish i had spent my money elsewhere.

So, my husband & I were in Cuckfield and waiting for a couple of shops to open. We thought we'd pop into Tom's Food for a coffee while waiting. I ordered an iced coffee. Lovely place, lovely lady serving, waited only a few minutes, took a sip........ OMG, WHAT IS THIS DELIGHT?!?!?! It was amazing. Needless to say if we hadn't already had breakfast we would have been ordering that too. Husband had a standard flat white... nothing standard about that either. We love our coffee. We now love Tom's coffee!!

We went in to Tom's thinking we would have lunch, but ended up just having a couple of (not very good) coffees. It's a nice place with good decoration, etc. but the menu is very limited and for us, unappealing. It never changes too, we now understand, which is even more odd.What was completely understandable was the fact it was empty when we went in and when we left. This is a shame as it should be doing well from the look of the placeNot recommended

My sister and I popped in here for a very late lunch. We were made to feel very welcome and my sisters specific dietary requests were not a problem at all. Loved the chilled atmosphere and decor - could grab our own carafe of water while we waited. The salads were really delicious and great pastry on the mouthwatering salmon quiche. Have always though courgette spirals were just a silky fad but....delicious thanks! The carrot cake was delicious - just too big for me though. Thanks so much. Well recommended!

Came across this delightful restaurant today 5 July looking for a healthy home made place to eat - we where not disappointed! We had a delicious handmade salmon & dill quiche with a fresh courgetti and pesto salad really a tummy - we will return thank you.

What a find excellent little cafe/ restaurant with excellent food and good helpful staff, nice place to relax, we had the Welsh rarebit and scrambled egg which was fabulous and could not fault, it will be a place to go for brunch in future.

We came across TOM'S FOOD this morning, and will be returning very soon. We had a delicious brunch in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I think we may become regulars on a Saturday!

My husband and I love sitting in Tom's on a Saturday with a fabulous salad and glass of wine. I can honestly say I have enjoyed every meal Tom has whipped up. Everything is fresh, light and incredibly tasty. We almost always then indulge in an ice cream with butterscotch or carrot cake. The front of house is always attentive and the venue has a charming atmosphere. See you again soon!

Please just take the time to visit Toms Food it simply brilliant and wonderful (not to be too gushy) atmosphere is elegant and modern aroma is beautiful the food is Michelin star please visit you can also hire the entire lounge for dinner evenings

Always so nice to come here, service is friendly and informal and the food and cakes are excellent. I ordered the welsh rarebit and it was amazingly tasty with a lovely salsa.

The food is good but we were made to feel we weren't welcome. We also didn't like eating with the strong smell of diffusers filling the coffee shop.

We had private dining for family and friends in a totally relaxed and chilled environment. The food was delicious, starters of homemade wild boar sausage rolls, smoked salmon tartlets followed by slow roasted lamb with Moroccan spices, dauphinois potatoes, roasted squash, beetroot and toasted pine nuts with crunch salad. Desert of lemon tart, white chocloate mousse and berries, if that doesn't tempt you I don't know what will !!!

I stopped here on my way through Cuckfield for lunch. Quite tiny and small menu but food is really really good, Tom is an excellent chef. Coffee was delicious as was the frittata. If you need lunch or cake and coffee etc in Cuckfield go to Tom's.

We found this beautiful rustic café whilst out walking. The host was welcoming and the menu whilst not extensive was full of unusual combinations, we all chose a different item and none of us were disappointed - all came beautifully presented, piping hot, delicious, in fact faultless - we will definitely return

We like Tom's. It is so relaxed with good cooking from Tom and good service from Blanca. Today it was a splendid, soup and meatballs - all very good.

Had a lovely brunch for 4 today. Booked online a few weeks ago and received a confirmation email the same day from Tom of the booking. The food was great, fresh & hot, with very friendly service in small and intimate surroundings. Will definitely be returning.

With no menu displayed outside (that I could see) and the web site only giving a hint of things that might be on offer, I only had trip advisor reviews to give me the confidence to try Tom’s Food. I’m so glad that I did.The place is different and so is the food. The menu is short but the food is obviously freshly prepared with a lot of care. I ordered a “bottled larger” (sic) – that’s all it said on the menu but I fancied taking pot luck. What arrived was bottle of Bohemian Rhapsody from the Westerham Brewery, never had it before and it was very good. My wife had a couple of glasses of white wine which she said were very acceptable.My wife had scrambled egg on sour dough with parma ham, roasted tomato and avocado and I had the meat balls with cannellini beans, roast tomatoes, picked veg (white cabbage?) and some frisee and red lettuce. Both dishes were extremely good. My meatball and beans dish was perfect and all very tasty.For pudding we both had the sticky toffee pudding and ice cream, homemade and very Moorish.With a couple of expressos and service the total bill came to £50.We liked Tom’s Food (eats, drinks and staff) and whilst we had a proper meal, one could just have a drink and a bit of homemade cake and pass the time if one preferred – its open all day. One minor criticism was that the restaurant was bit chilly on this mild December day.I’m sure a return trip to Cuckfield will see us eating and drinking at Tom’s Food again.

This is a great place to have lunch with friends. It's slightly more expensive than some of the other lunch time eateries, but the menu is interesting.I have a weakness for anything with a dash of curry in it, so I chose a delicately spiced cauliflower and chickpea salad, which was perfect for lunch (I still needed to save some room for dinner with the family in the evening!).Relaxed atmosphere in an attractive setting. Look forward to another lunch soon.

We love Tom's food; extremely fresh and organic produce. Always great relaxed service with a calm ambience. Take a newspaper and unwind. Great coffee too.Will always return.

I have been hearing good things about Tom's Food for ages and after finally getting round to visiting, I can certainly see why. Lovely location on Cuckfield High Street with really nicely done interior which lends this place a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that is reflected in the front of house staff- the waitress was absolutely lovely, so bubbly and genuinely friendly. The food is fabulous also; Tom has struck balance between offering exciting, 'different' things and executing them perfectly. Not too 'try hard', which can't be said of everywhere these days!Of course, how could we neglect to mention the gorgeous little puppy we had the pleasure of meeting- the cherry on top of a wonderful time! No doubt I will be returning very soon (and not just to see Fig again, promise!)

I was one of a group celebrating a private birthday party. We had such a lovely evening, Tom provided us with a fabulous menu which was delicious and catered for the vegetarian and food allergies amongst us. The beetroot and goats cheese tarrine was a joy and the chocolate mousse cake on a ginger crumb base was heavenly. Tom was a brilliant host and looked after us exceedingly well. Its such a gorgeous little cafe I would recommend it ten times over. thanks Tom.

Tom is a charming host who adds excitement to classic dishes served in what resembles a rustic, white-washed log cabin. We decided to venture beyond our usual Surrey haunts for my husband's birthday brunch, and were certainly well rewarded. The welsh rarebit had just the right ratio of tangy cheese to sourdough bread and the consistency was satisfyingly substantial, while my scrambled eggs with avocado were creamy and full of flavour. The vibe is relaxed and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A generous portion of moist carrot cake was the perfect conclusion to a meal that delivered so much more than expected, due to quality ingredients excellently prepared in a warm, intimate environment. Thank you Tom, we cannot wait to come back!

Visited Toms Food this morning for the first time. Sat outside , such a shame not more outside seating but space limited. I had avocado, scrambled egg and GF toast , was light and probably nicest scrambled egg I've eaten. Husband had the Rarebit, which I tasted , this was definitely nicest rarebit ever eaten . Service not particularly fast but we weren't in a hurry and were enjoying sitting in the sun in a lovely village setting. The inside looked modern, light and airy and very friendly , will definitely go back .

We had already had a couple of lunches in this great little cafe, when we decided to book for private dining for 14 people. Tom serves modern, healthy dishes with locally sourced fresh ingredients. He was helpful giving us suggestions for our menu, we let him make the final decisions. Each course was delicious, well thought out and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was good and the room and tables were presented well. We enjoyed Sussex sparkling wine, local beers and good wine. Will definitely return for our next family celebration!

lovely little place in a village setting, super friendly and Tom is a fantastic cook! Stopped by for just coffee here a few times to and it is always friendly and very welcoming.

4 of us plus a baby went to Tom's for the first time yesterday and had a great late lunch. We were a bit nervous in advance as there was no indicative menu on the website but this actually reflected the approach in the restaurant of focusing on fresh daily lunches rather than a set in stone menu.The salad was delicious and everyone else loved their ham hock muffin type dishes, great puddings and coffees to follow. The decor was a nice understated shabby-chic type look and the service was warm and welcoming.Ideal for lunch if you want something a bit healhier and more interesting than pub grub in a great village setting. Will definitely be back.

Visited for the first time this weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Chicken salad was lovely - fresh and tasty. We had some wine and beer also which was also good. Finished off with some cake - we loved it so bought some more to take home with us. Seating was comfortable and the place was buzzing. Would be lovely if it was open on Sunday (but he already opens 6 days a week!)Thank you - will certainly return.

I ate the best scrambled eggs ever in a restaurant, at Toms. So impressed.Went with my daughter, grandson and large dog. We were warmly welcomed and all ate a massive brunch. (not the dog)..The best welsh rarebit, another one not to be missed.

A wonderful cosy restaurant - perect for a quick coffee (really is the best) and cake (Polenta, amazing) or a delicious brunch, or for a truly special private dining evening. Whatever Tom prepares for you will be delicious, fresh and beautifully presented - can't stay away!

We were guests last Thursday of some very good friends who had hired Toms private dining room for a special dinner we had a lovely evening with superb food and wine a real treat Tom made us really welcome it is like having your own personal Chef and Butler rolled into one I would highly recommend this for a one off special dinner

Had an excellent brunch today very fast and just enough, with a refreshing glass of dry white wine. Good value for your money. Great place to meet up with friends as I did today for a relaxing lunch.If it hadn't been for parking restraints we could have sat here all afternoon talking and drinking good coffee. Will definitely be revisiting, the reviews didn't lie.

Trendy place to meet your friends. Great interior designed restaurant. Ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy this special little find at the heart of the village as service can be slow due to the attention of detail from the menu and the number of guests.

Second visit in 2 weeks and both occasions were absolutely great. Really good quality coffee and the food is so fresh and tasty. I had the muffin with ham hock and poached egg, delicious. The week before I had the Welsh Rarebit which was equally as tasty. A definite favourite and a real asset to Cuckfield.My only reservation was being rather loudly reprimanded by a lady who came into the cafe and said that it was far too hot and then told the charming waitress to turn off the heater! I felt as though I was back at school and she was most definitely the headmistress! Admittedly December has been very mild but it was a damp and drizzly day and my elderly mother and I were sitting by the door. With Tom's being such a very popular venue there were lots of comings and goings. It was a pity that our delicious lunch ended on such a note. I understand that she's connected to Tom's but there really was no need to have been quite so vocal about it.

Fantastic private dining experience for a fun hen party/birthday celebration. Delicious food, a great evening enjoyed by all and nothing was too much trouble for Tom. Thoroughly recommend!

Tom uses Horsham Coffee Roaster beans and makes a better cup of coffee than anyone else in Mid Sussex - and I'm extremely fussy about my coffee!Lovely vibe, nice crowd, amazing eggs, prosciutto & avocado - great for breakfast.Large wooden tables to spread out newspaers and some gorgeous smelling candles & diffusers from the home store over the road.Hard to fault.

I booked a dinner for 8 to celebrate my wife's birthday a fortnight ago. I had never heard of Tom's Food before June - I cannot imagine how I hadn't heard about it before because it is certainly something worth shouting about. There were quite a few items I had to ask Tom to exclude from his menu but he came up with something that pleased everyone - so full of lovely ingredients, unusual combinations, and executed perfectly. The evening was a complete surprise for my wife and I think she wondered where I was taking here when we arrived. The atmosphere is so simple but very special and apart from the 8 of us, the only other person was Tom who as well as creating a lovely dinner, served us all with great charm and clearly a passion for his food.How grateful I am that Tom's Food is only a 20 minute drive away. A couple of days before our visit, Tom had received some long-awaited news about his planning application. He deserves every possible success based on our lovely evening!

Took two work colleagues to Tom's on the strength of good reviews and my expectations were exceeded. Booked a table as it is very short on space which was as well because it was reasonably busy.The menu is rather limited in choice but we had different lunch choices and all were excellent. The house wine was excellent value and the dessert option was really tasty.It is very much a quirky place with friendly staff and a good cook in Tom. We will return.

It's very hard to find the simplest of foods (scrambled eggs) done well when eating out. Toys does them perfectly My husband and I went for a 2 hours walk this morning and were looking for a hearty brunch before walking back. We both had the scrambled eggs with avocado on sourdough. It may sound simple but it was a taste sensation! Also the soya coffee was delish also. The simple done perfect is a thing of joy. Tom we will be back!

We booked Tom's for a private dining evening for a birthday meal. Menu chosen in discussion with Tom who's suggestions catered for all our guests dietary preferences wonderfully. Lovely smoked trout with a very delicate flavour to start, followed by fantastic guinea fowl for mains and divine summer fruits and chocolate desert with a salted cream that might sound odd but was a so well judged combnation to round off the meal beautifully. Thanks Tom for a great night!