FOOD + DRINK
Harvest Time cont ... support Kent ’ s producers is to shop at local farm shops and markets ; check out these iK recommendations .
Penelope ’ s Farm Shop , Sidcup www . penelopes . ltd
Nestled in acres of working farmland , Penelope ’ s Farm Shop is an excellent place to fill up your basket with seasonal produce this month . Their farm is rooted in sustainability , with a mission to entertain , feed and inspire people through great service . Running on solar power and harvested rainwater , the farm has 25 acres to explore including a maize maze and eco-campsite for those desiring an overnight stay .
With a deli counter and patisserie coming soon , the farm shop is worth a visit if you ’ d like to experiment with all of the flavours that Kent ’ s produce has to offer . Supplying a wide range of locally sourced items from businesses in their community , Penelope ’ s Farm Shop promises to offer only the finest and freshest produce to their customers .
Rochester Farmers ’ Market , Rochester www . visitkent . co . uk
This traditional farmers ’ market has been operating monthly since June 2000 , winning the Best Farmers ’ Market award at the 2016 Taste of Kent Awards and a place in the heart of Rochester ’ s local community . On the third Sunday of each month , the market offers an array of locally grown and seasonal produce with everything from organic fruit and vegetables to specialty cheese , bread and chutneys .
All markets take place in the Blue Boar Lane carpark from 9am to 1pm and are a way for local farmers and producers to showcase their products directly to customers . All vendors grow , process , brew and bake their own goods , so visitors will be met with the freshest produce that Kent has to offer .
Broadditch Farm Shop , Gravesend www . broadditch . co . uk
BROADDITCH FARM SHOP
Broadditch Farm Shop offers a little taste of the countryside to all , with a range of fresh and seasonal produce harvested straight from their fields . Their 470-acre family farm has evolved greatly over the years , from growing hops and apples to becoming the arable and vegetable farm it is today .
Their fully stocked farm shop displays the very best of homegrown produce , with an array of local meats , cheeses , eggs , bread and cakes . Stocking local producers such as Barradale , Foragers Cordials and Curd & Cure , Broadditch Farm Shop embodies exactly what it means to shop locally .
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