FOOD + DRINK
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE
KENTMAS
FROM THE JUICIEST OF FRUITS AND CRISPEST VEGETABLES TO TOP-TIER MEAT AND AWARD- WINNING WINE , KENT HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE CHRISTMAS 2024 YOUR BEST ONE YET .
In this bountiful county of ours , we ’ re lucky for so many reasons . Every terrain from the countryside to the coast is so awe-inspiring to look at , and also offers so much to see and do , but we ’ re luckier still because the complementary climate and soil , working in tune with the people who live and work here , combine to create culinary wizardry , producing the freshest , most gratifying produce for our dinner tables and beyond .
We all know food is essential to our wellbeing – yes , it sustains us and helps our bodies function daily , but that doesn ’ t mean our diets have to bland , basic or boring , which is something Kentish food producers seem to understand better than anyone else . The more exciting and imaginative food is , the more diners want to really understand , appreciate and enjoy it .
Food , therefore , has become an artform , and this county ’ s growers , makers , restaurateurs and producers are artists in their own right . Beautiful displays of brightly coloured fruit and veg entice us to taste – and buy – at farmers ’ markets ; delicatessens overflow with salads , cheeses and charcuterie to be excitedly unwrapped and devoured at home ; and mouthwatering butchery forms the foundations of so many tempting celebratory tables , offering up the most spectacular seasonal meals .
Remind yourself that wherever you are and whatever you ’ re eating and drinking this festive season , there ’ s been some serious hard work and creativity behind it . Delve into the following Christmas celebration and let our festively-curated pages help you dive headfirst into everything our glorious county produces - there is SO much to see , visit , buy , eat and drink this year ; we guarantee is that you ’ ll be wonderfully spoiled for choice !
Happy Kentmas one and all !
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