FOOD + DRINK
ALFRESCO DINING IN KENT CONT .
Firepit Restaurant at The Cave , Canterbury www . cavehotels . com / firepit-restaurant
A fine-dining restaurant with a diverse and contemporary sharing menu delivering renowned dishes from all over the world . Chef John Bingley and maitre ’ d Sergio Gomes ’ bold and indulgent sharing menu delivers experimental dishes which do not disappoint . Inspired by a vibrant and relaxed concept with an edgy and sophisticated spirit , Firepit offers a slick and stylish place to dine outdoors . Coming complete with an aesthetic overhead cover for protection from sun and rain as well as glowing outdoor heaters , rest assured that whatever the weather might be you will be comfortable at Firepit . Spacious and squashy low sofas offer guests a relaxed place to sip cocktails and eat with an Ibizastyle coolness . A suitably chic and taste-provoking list of cocktails and premium spirits accompanies this , providing diners with the opportunity to sit back , relax and enjoy delicious new tastes from around the world .
After extensive round the world travel , the Firepit team have sourced flavours , methods and dishes from every corner of the globe . John Bingley , executive chef comments :
“ Firepit represents the zenith of my career to date and I am so pleased to be working under the direction of James Tory and Johnathan Callister , the directors here at Cave . They have given me a remit to deliver the best fusion food from around the globe , bringing a brand new concept to Canterbury . We have such a passion for food and we want to bring joy and excitement to everyone .”
Water Lane , Hawkhurst www . waterlane . net
Step through the large wooden gates to the hidden walled garden , a historical horticultural masterpiece with Grade II Victorian glasshouses dating back to the 1800s , including a melon house , cucumber house , pelargonium house , peach case and vinery , on what was once the Tongswood Estate . A truly idyllic place to dine outdoors , Water Lane is a walled garden with a vinery and a stunning collection of Victorian glasshouses on the Kent and Sussex border . A longterm project over years to come , the site is being sympathetically transformed into a working kitchen garden with vegetable beds , cut flowers , restored vinery , outside spaces and a pavilion for dining and events . Throughout the year , head chef Jed Wrobel leads a kitchen team with a garden-inspired menu .
Harking back to its roots , Water Lane is dedicated to slowly bringing back the garden to its original purpose of growing fruit and vegetables . The produce they harvest is first and foremost destined for their restaurant sitting within the walls . The menu focuses on whatever the current season might be and puts taste and flavour at the forefront of each dish prepared . A truly special place for people to come together and immerse themselves in the tranquility of a beautiful garden space that embodies the soul and spirit of exactly what a Kentish garden should be .
FIREPIT RESTAURANT
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