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NEW FOOD AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 2024
Made in Kent Radio , the local station dedicated to supporting local businesses , has announced an expansion of its awards programme following the success of their Business Awards in 2023 . Launching now to be celebrated in spring , the Made in Kent Food & Drink Awards will shine a spotlight on the culinary experts , innovators and contributors who make Kent a place for tasty delights with entries now open across a range of categories including Best Restaurant , Best Pub / Bar , Best Chef and Best Start-Up Business . To find out more visit : madeinkentawards . co . uk .
THE IVY UNVEILS A CULINARY TIME CAPSULE WITH 1917 CAMPAIGN
Launched in the new year and running until 9 February from 11.30am until close , guests at The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells ( and London !) have been invited to step back in time to the enchanting ambience of 1917 to discover a limited-edition £ 19.17 two-course set menu which unlocks a time capsule of flavours that have graced tables at The Ivy for over a century , as well as favourite dishes created to cater for all tastes throughout the restaurant ’ s history .
Showcasing Ivy favourite - their iconic shepherd ’ s pie - alongside starters including velvety duck liver parfait and desserts such as frozen berries with yoghurt sorbet and white chocolate sauce , guests also have the option to complement their meals with an exclusive cocktail from the menu crafted in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire and St-Germain , and inspired by notable individuals from the roaring 20s .
POPULAR WESTERHAM PUB RELAUNCHES WITH BRAND- NEW MENU AND GLAMOUROUS LOOK
The White Hart , Westerham , has undergone a significant investment that has given the much-loved eating and drinking spot a spectacular new look and ultra-stylish feel .
Boasting a menu of pub classics with a modern twist , with seasonal daily specials including tempting plates of king prawns with chilli and feta , rotisserie pork belly and chipotle sticky chicken , as well as an extensive wine list and range of hand-crafted cocktails , The White Hart , led by head chef Christophe Pierrard who has been with the pub for 10 years , is promising guests an exciting social dining and drinking experience as it celebrates its reopening .
Commenting on the reopening , general manager , Daniel Husk said : “ There are no words to describe the excitement and joy the entire team feels for The White Hart ’ s amazing makeover . We can ’ t wait to welcome our guests back , serving them our brilliant dishes , delicious cocktails , refreshing beers and the very best wines . We ’ re certain visitors will enjoy the new look as much as we do .”
CHANTELLE NICHOLSON ANNOUNCED AS MARCH GUEST CHEF AT UPDOWN FARMHOUSE
Chantelle Nicholson from Apricity will be joining forces with chef owner Oli Brown at Updown Farmhouse this March . As one of the leading female voices in the UK ’ s hospitality industry , Chantelle is an advocate for seasonality and sustainability , championing vegforward cooking . Chantelle will bring Apricity ’ s ethos of a circular economy to Updown , using sustainable produce at the height of the season from local smallscale farmers , makers , growers and foragers to champion her lowwaste approach to cooking .
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