FOOD + DRINK
ON THE RISE
KENT ’ S BAKERIES ARE ON THE RISE AND WE ’ RE HERE FOR IT … THERE ’ S SOMETHING PRETTY DARN IRRESISTIBLE ABOUT THE AROMA OF FRESHLY BAKED BREAD AND PASTRIES WAFTING FROM A GOOD BAKERY AND WE ’ RE INCREDIBLY LUCKY AS KENT ’ S BAKERY SCENE IS THRIVING , WITH A HANDFUL OF INCREDIBLE SPOTS CHURNING OUT SOME OF THE FINEST BAKED GOODS AROUND . FROM PERFECTLY RISEN SOURDOUGH LOAVES TO BUTTERY , FLAKY TREATS , THESE BAKERIES ARE MAKING WAVES AND WINNING HEARTS , WITH PEOPLE FLOCKING TO GRAB THEIR CRUFFINS . HERE ARE SOME OF OUR insideKENT STAR BAKERS …
Madre , Margate
Tucked away in the heart of Margate , Madre is quickly making a name for itself in the local baking scene with its authentic Italian flair and devotion to sourdough . This charming bakery is a true labour of love , inspired by the perpetual cycle of sourdough and the nourishing role of motherhood . Run by Anna , whose Italian roots from Como now bring her to Margate , Madre is a place where her love and passion for bread are shared with the community . Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm , Madre offers a delicious selection of treats , from homemade granola and toast with butter and jam to freshly made deli sandwiches and take-home loaves . Their seeded crackers , awarded a coveted Great Taste 1-star by the Guild of Fine Food , are a must-try , as is their unforgettable tiramisu in a bun . And for those who appreciate traditional Italian pastries , the Maritozzi – soft sourdough buns filled with whipped cream and amarena cherries – are simply divine . Don ’ t miss the chance to pop in and experience one of their outstanding focaccias , and let Madre transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite – grazie !
www . madremargate . co . uk
Gilda Bakery , Bishopsbourne
Nestled in the charming rural village of Bishopsbourne , just outside Canterbury , Gilda has quickly become the talk of the county ’ s baking world – and for good reason ! Housed in a beautifully converted farm building , this bakery not only supplies some of Kent ’ s most prestigious restaurants with their awardwinning sourdough and baked goods , but also boasts several big wins at this year ’ s Taste of Kent and Great Taste Awards . The open kitchen allows visitors to watch the team in action , and they even offer sourdough baking and pizza-making classes for those eager to learn the secrets and tricks of the craft . If you visit , the Malaysian vegetable curry buns are an absolute must , the cinnamon morning buns will have you drooling at the mouth , and don ’ t forget to nab a sought-after cruffin . Plus , Gilda ’ s deli offers the perfect accompaniments to their exceptional bread , making it a true destination for food lovers . Gilda means gilded , and this place truly is pure gold .
www . gildabakery . com
Staple Stores , Broadstairs , Margate , Ramsgate & Westgate
Not just a ‘ staple ’ store , but an absolute Instagram staple and a must-follow for foodies , this bakery is the undisputed king of pastries . Using traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients , they proudly create delicious handmade breads and Viennoiserie pastries that will have you drooling – quite literally – and the story behind Staple Stores is as irresistible as their cruffins … Owners Stephen Gadd and Rachel Young launched their first bakery last year in Reading Street , Broadstairs , and it didn ’ t take long for the
GILDA BAKERY
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