THE HARE
THE ROSE INN
Serving up a slice of the real taste of Kent is The Pullman ( www . thepullmanfolkestone . com ) in Folkestone , with their take on the traditional Kentish pie . Encased in flaky golden pastry , slide your fork into slow braised beef , carrots and onions in a rich gravy , topped with creamy mash and a side of buttered Kentish greens . Boasting roaring fires inside and a sunny courtyard at the back , The Pullman is tucked away up a cobblestone side street in the centre of Folkestone town . Another favourite British pie that is deliciously creamy and rich , is the classic chicken and mushroom pie . In Kent you can find this at The Chaser Inn ( www . thechaser . co . uk ) in Shipbourne near Tonbridge , served with creamy mashed potatoes , garden peas and red wine gravy . The Chaser Inn cook this pie with shortcrust pastry , a pastry described by Delia Smith as having ‘ a discreet ' melt in the mouth ' presence ’ and is ‘ the perfect backdrop to the richness , intensity , or even delicacy , of any filling and ingredients .’
Developing a reputation as the new pieman in town , or more specifically village , chef Billy Stock lovingly handmakes a variety of daily special pies from his tiny kitchen at The Rose Inn in Wickenbreaux ( www . theroseinn . pub ). Simple , buttery , flakey wholesomeness , they are divine alongside Stock ’ s special layered chips-cum-hashbrowns , and so popular that they often sell out by lunchtime . Served fireside in a typical distinctive Kentish inn indulge with the charm of oak beamed bars and open fires , as well as scenic garden dining in warmer months . Another pub that serves up their pie with acclaimed Kentish charm is The Hare ( www . brunningandprice . co . uk / hare ) in Langdon Green near Royal Tunbridge Wells . Although a Kentish pub , The Hare have opted for a northern take on pies with their Appleby ' s Cheshire cheese , onion and potato pie which sits beautifully next to buttered greens and redcurrant gravy . Head chef at The Hare , Gabriel Guzi , has been leading the passionate kitchen team since 2010 and prides himself on their delicious menu that has been crafted with defined skill and expertise - which is of course evident in the form of their signature pie .
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