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Cave , Canterbury
Looking for a supremely stylish place for a leisurely Sunday roast ? The Firepit Sunday roast menu is fit for a king . The Firepit is a contemporary sharingplate experience . All the flavours of world cuisine meet and fuse in this indulgent reimagined menu . Mains include 30-day aged forerib of beef with Yorkshire pudding , butter-roasted lamb rump with herb crumb , slow-braised pork belly with crackling and apricot purée , a whole BBQ sea bass with sauce verde , and a sweet potato and spinach filo pie .
The Plough at Stalisfield
A traditional inn with the best in modern hospitality . Located in the heart of Kent , find The Plough in between Ashford and Faversham . A 2AA Rosette award-winner , expect incredible food and a warm welcome . Feed your inner foodie with this awardwinning cuisine , which is made from scratch in the kitchen using fine ingredients sourced from local suppliers . Head chef Richard has prepared a menu stuffed with old favourites and creative , contemporary dishes . And because everything is prepared onsite – from baguettes and brioche to burgers and bangers – the food is always fresh and succulent . It ’ s one reason why they ’ re AA-accredited with two Rosettes , were named Kent Dining Pub of the Year in both 2020 and 2021 and have been shortlisted as Destination Pub for Kent in both 2022 and 2023 . Richard ’ s roasts are freshly prepared with the best quality meats from the local area and are served with fresh , seasonal vegetables , roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding .
The Old Coach and Horses , Harbledown
The Old Coach and Horses offers a wide selection of freshly prepared food and beautiful wine in a casual and relaxed atmosphere . Priding themselves on being a village pub at the heart of the local community , they use local suppliers and seasonal produce from The Garden of England . In winter , enjoy a roaring log fire alongside a cosy , friendly , vibrant and informal ( but always striving for the best in service ) atmosphere and great food . As a fully French bistro , their team of chefs strives to create great menus , which are both traditional and diverse ,
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using fresh and seasonal local produce . Of course , The Coach and Horse are famous for their traditional Sunday roast menu too , offering a choice of meat or vegetarian options .
Oliver ’ s Bar & Restaurant , Rochester
Exclusive establishment in the heart of historic Rochester . lan Brett and Steve Pennington ’ s first journey began over 11 years ago when they realised they couldn ’ t go out for a late Sunday lunch anywhere around Rochester . They realised as foodies and lovers of eating out with family and friends , they couldn ’ t be the only people who like to dine out late on a Sunday , and so the journey began by opening Oliver ’ s Bar & Restaurant . Come 2023 and guests can indulge in the Sunday roasts that started it all . Mains now include roast lamb rump served with ratatouille and herb mash potatoes , Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille and roasted chickpeas served with couscous and grilled flatbread , and pan-fried sea bream fillet served with parmentier potatoes , samphire and a cider sauce .
Bowleys at The Plough , Trottiscliffe
If picturesque countryside , idyllic villages and incredible food is what you ’ re searching for on a Sunday then look no further than Bowleys at The Plough . A dining destination with a heartwarming tale behind it , this village gem really is the pride and joy of the tight-knit community that helped save it . Once a village pub to be sold to a housing developer , The Plough is now an acclaimed finedining experience favourite with diners coming from far and wide to sample the food of head chef Alex Yates who now runs the establishment with his father David . Expect nothing less than creative culinary genius poured into crafting dishes made from locally sourced and foraged ingredients meticulously selected by the visionary that is Alex . Dishes are frequently changing , but the beautiful presentation and miraculous flavour is unwavering . The Sunday menu includes mains of lamb loin carrot and orange , kale roasted brill potted shrimp , baby leek and chive , sirloin of beef with roasted local vegetables , roast potatoes , Yorkshire pudding and gravy , and pan-fried mooli roast with local vegetables and roast potatoes .
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THACKERAY ’ S
Thackeray ’ s , Tunbridge Wells
An exquisite restaurant free from pretension while being steeped in charm and history , and a former residence of author William Makepeace Thackeray , the Thackeray ’ s building itself is more than 300 years old and is an architectural work of art . Odd angles , sloped ceilings and off-kilter stairways make the experience here captivating from the moment you set foot over the threshold . Sitting just off London Road , among a cluster of traditional-style English villas and overlooking the open grassy common – Thackeray ’ s is the epitome of everything Georgian Tunbridge Wells is so cherished and famous for . When it comes to food , Thackeray ’ s ethos states that they are not an exclusive restaurant and have no desire to be one . Head chef Patrick Hill uses his immense knowledge , passion and creativity to craft ever-changing , seasonal menus to inspire and delight all tastes and this extends to their Sunday menu . Mains on this include roasted beef sirloin with duck fat roast potatoes , crushed ‘ neeps ’, seasonal greens , onion confit , Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus ; a roasted chicken with duck fat potatoes , crushed root vegetables , kale , bread sauce and roasting juices ; and a cannon of lamb served with Concorde pear , braised neck , almonds , potato terrine and sauce Albufera .
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