What happened to Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Cafe?

The Big Beach Cafe owned by Fatboy Slim in Hove, East Sussex was forced to close last year due to a rodent infestation, receiving a one-star food hygiene rating.

Why is Fatboy Slim selling the cafe?

Fatboy Slim, 62, and his manager say they are "getting older" and feel it's time for a "fresh start" with a new owner to take over the cafe.

What challenges did the Big Beach Cafe face?

In addition to the rodent infestation and hygiene issues, the cafe was also vandalized by a group of youths, causing over £1,000 in damages just weeks before the closure.

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Fatboy Slim Sells Iconic Beachfront Cafe After Rodent Infestation

15 Nov

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Fatboy Slim sells Big Beach Cafe in Hove, East Sussex
Cafe closed last year due to rodent infestation, received 1-star hygiene rating
Fatboy Slim, 62, and manager say it's time for a "fresh start"

Fatboy Slim Sells Iconic Beachfront Cafe After Rodent Infestation

In a surprising move, legendary DJ Fatboy Slim has announced the sale of his iconic Big Beach Cafe in Hove, East Sussex. The cafe, which Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, has owned since 2013, was forced to shut its doors last year due to a rodent infestation.

The popular "bucket and spade" diner, popular with families visiting the nearby play park and lagoon, was handed a one-star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after mouse droppings were found in the food preparation areas. The cafe was required to make urgent improvements to address the hygiene issues.

Now, at 62 years old, Fatboy Slim and his manager Dan Stockland say the time is right for a new owner to take over the cafe and bring a "fresh vision" to the business. "Neither of us are getting any younger - we're getting older. I think it's time for a fresh start," Stockland commented.