FOOD + DRINK
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Among the huts, you can head to Pork & Co( porkandco. co. uk), which is run by a small, dedicated team lead by head chef Tom; all their dishes are made and sourced at the kitchen, bakery and smokehouse based on a rural farm just outside of Canterbury. You can choose from a delicious range of pulled pork and chicken dishes with chips, slaw and salad on the side. Make sure to try the legendary pulled pork bun served in a signature soft sourdough roll, batches of which are made fresh every day.
After a savoury kick, finish off at Bombo Doughnuts( bombo doughnuts. com), a weekend pop-up serving authentic Italian-style doughnuts. Handcrafted by a dedicated team in Margate, these fresh gourmet doughnuts are packed full of decadent fillings, from the classic jam-filled to lemon meringue and sweet raspberry custard. Pick up a box and head down to Folkestone Beach for a perfect sweet ending by the coast.
KENT’ S TOP FOOD TRUCKS
Leaving the coastline behind, one of the most fast-growing industries across the county is Kent’ s mobile food vendors. Offering the best of both worlds with quick service and delicious food, this surge has seen pop-up trucks, vans and even double-decker buses becoming the new hot food spots to visit.
A day out at the Ashford Designer Outlet( mcarthurglen. com) offers the perfect opportunity to try a number of mobile food vendors. Home to a range of premium fashion and lifestyle brands, the outlet is also home to Top Dog, an ideal pitstop while exploring the outlet. The popular street food vendor specialises in gourmet hot dogs and loaded fries- perfect for a quick yet delicious lunch.
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Is there anything better than a properly authentic Turkish kebab? How about one served in the most unusual of settings. Airport Stop Kebab and Grill( airportstopkebabandgrill. co. uk), offer just that with flame-licked shish, doner and halloumi kebabs, salads and handmade burgers prepared and served in a double-decker bus! The restaurant on wheels, located just off of J11 of the M20 near Lympne, offers a choice of upper-deck dining or take away for you to enjoy your Turkish feast.
Making your way to North Kent, you can find Rustic Oven( rusticoven. co. uk) based near Chatham. A mobile wood-fired pizza van, run by Lasitha who has a love for outdoor catering and Italianstyle food, Rustic Oven strives to serve gourmet pizzas that taste as good as they look, with the company having gained a loyal following of regular visitors over the years. The menu ranges from the classic margherita to pepperoni and the mighty meaty, which is garnished with spicy ground beef, ham and seasoned chicken.
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