FOOD + DRINK
TAYWELL FARM SHOP
Since taking over the management in 2018 , the team at Taywell Farm Shop has nurtured it to become one of the best and most well-liked farm shops in Kent , specialising in locally grown produce , locally reared meat and game , and Kent-made jams , cheeses and breads . With new owner Sam ’ s steadfast belief that local is king , it really is no surprise that Taywell has gone from strength to strength in its mission to support local producers , and to feed its customers the very best the Garden of England has to offer . Like most other farm shops , Spring is an exciting time for Taywell , as the snow melts away and daffodils start to poke their sunny heads above ground , fruits and veg start coming into season and becoming more readily available , not to mention more delicious . Think strawberries , apples , plums , carrots , kale and asparagus – Taywell Farm Shop has got it all , freshly picked and ready for you to take home and enjoy . But it ' s not just these incredible fruits and vegetables that will be coming into season very soon , interestingly meat also has seasons , and we all know what Spring means for the meat game ; perfectly tender and flavourful locally reared lamb ! Can anyone else smell a delicious lamb roast in their future , because we sure can !
taywellfarm . co . uk
HOLWOOD FARM SHOP
When owners Gary Mercer and Sarah Clout opened Holwood Farm Shop in late 2012 , they did so in order to give ‘ food lovers a true taste of the Garden of England ’. After struggling for years to find fresh , local produce in other Kentish supermarkets and shops , Gary and Sarah opted to create their own haven for Kentish foodies , where the choices for incredible produce are seemingly endless . Head to the incredible butchery , where you will find meats ranging from beef to local game , as well as lamb , pork and poultry . You can also find generous BBQ packs that would be the perfect excuse to fire-up the grill when the sun finally appears from beneath the clouds . There is a fishmonger available on Thursdays , Fridays and Saturdays that sells lobsters , oysters and everything in between , and who could forget Holwood Farm Shop ’ s vast array of local cheese available at their very own cheese counter . With produce and meats changing with the seasons , you know food bought here will always be of the very best quality , texture and taste , plus you will also be supporting all of the independent producers that Holwood stock !
holwoodfarm . co . uk
NICHOLAS JAMES
Nicholas James is the master butchers and sausage makers of Locksbottom , specialising in fine food , wine and of course the very best meat Kent has to offer . Nicholas James ’ master butcher , Anton Tardivel has been slicing and dicing meat since he was just 16 years old , and through the years he has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience that has made him one of the best butchers in Kent . Pop in to chat about his divine choice of meats , which include prime Scotch dry aged côte de boeuf , Dingley Dell pork and sausages , rack of pork , lamb chops and a variety of different steaks , including Wagyu beef – often touted as the world ' s most luxurious steak , it just so happens to be a specialty of Nicholas James ! But it ' s not just meat that Nicholas James does so well , they also stock a huge range of produce that includes freshly baked bread , fruit and vegetables , as well as delicatessen style ‘ ready-to-eat ’ food such as pies , Scotch eggs and sausage rolls which can be paired perfectly with homemade dips , coleslaws and potato salads . In short , Nicholas James is your one stop shop for all your Spring shopping needs !
www . nicholasjameslocksbottom . com
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