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Kevin Sussmilch

Ventnor resident Kevin Sussmilch is owner of The Hambrough Group, which comprises The Hambrough Hotel, The Pond Cafe in Bonchurch, and several self-catering holiday accommodation around the town.

He is also owner of the Ventnor Winter Gardens, which he bought from the Isle of Wight council for £1 in 2011. The venue remained closed until spring 2014 and was closed again in 2025.

Below are some articles which feature Kevin Sussmilch.

26, September 2013·1 min read

Michelin Star slips away from The Hambrough

Many will be rooting for Darren Beevers and his team at The Hambrough over the coming year. Let's hope they can win the Michelin star back for Ventnor.

14, August 2013·1 min read

Local contractor commissioned to erect hoardings around Winter Gardens

We can expect to see the hoardings be erected around the Winter Gardens in the next month says a spokesperson from The Hambrough Group.

24, July 2013·6 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: A detailed analysis of where we’re at

We work through the paperwork and seek answers to questions raised by OnTheWight readers in relation to the sale of the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

22, July 2013·1 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens meeting: The outcome

Owner of Winter Gardens "absolutely committed" to project, despite no schedule of works being presented to councillors.

6, June 2013·1 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Contractors still not chosen

The previously promised opening date of Summer 2013 is wishful thinking now as The Hambrough Group admit they still haven't appointed building contractors.

5, June 2013·2 min read

Darren Beevers confirmed as new Hambrough head chef

Hambrough Group confirm OnTheWight's report of two weeks ago that Darren Beevers will join them as head chef.

24, May 2013·2 min read

Name of new Hambrough chef claimed by industry pundit

The Hambrough refuse to confirm or deny the appointment, but food blogger, Chef Hermes, claims he knows who will replace Robert Thompson.

15, May 2013·1 min read

Hambrough loses Robert Thompson replacement (updated)

After the fanfare of a new Chef Patron, it's revealed that John Campbell will not be joining The Hambrough Group.

5, April 2013·1 min read

The Hambrough: Robert Thompson to leave the Island

Island ambassador Robert Thompson chef has decided to seek out a new challenge he says, as Hambrough businesses 'acquired' by Chef John Campbell.

12, December 2012·2 min read

Coastal visitor centre: Tackling the rumours about the Hambrough Group buying it

Hearing that the IWC have been showing the financial backer of the Hambrough Group around the property, we got in touch with them ...

21, November 2012·1 min read

Sale of Ventnor Winter Gardens: Contracts exchanged

Looks like the sale of the Winter Gardens to The Hambrough Group has finally gone through following planning approval.

20, September 2012·2 min read

Letter to the Editor: What is happening with the Ventnor Winter Gardens?

Stewart Blackmore questions George Brown over the sale and deterioration of the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

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