insideKENT Magazine Issue 151 - November 2024 | Page 38

EVENTS inFLUENCED by Maria Bradford

EVENTS inFLUENCED by Maria Bradford

Kent businesswoman , mum , head chef and founder of Shwen Shwen . shwenshwenbymaria www . shwenshwen . com
Maria is the founder of award-winning culinary brand , Shwen Shwen . From dinner parties to weddings and corporate events , her goal is to unite people through the rich , colourful flavours of Sierra Leone . When Maria isn ’ t cooking up traditional Sierra Leonean and Afro-fusion cuisine , curating her range of products or writing cookbooks , she can often be found exploring Kentish hotspots with her family .
CLOCKWISE from top left : festive gifts and eats at Rochester Christmas Market ; delectable dining and cosy stays at Boys Hall in Ashford ; perusing beautiful novels and cookbooks at Sevenoaks Bookshop ; historic days out at Rochester Castle ; big day shopping at Ashford Designer Outlet ; scenic boat rides with Canterbury River Tours ; captivating fireworks displays at Leeds Castle in Maidstone ; animal adventures with the family at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury .

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Maria ’ s Top Picks
TOP ACTIVITY ST . ANDREWS LAKE www . standrewswatersports . co . uk A former quarry nestled in the Kentish countryside that ’ s been passionately transformed into a beautiful blue lake offering water and land-based activities for all ages .
TOP DINING CHEFS OF INDIA www . chefsofindia . co . uk Fine dining Indian restaurant boasting a menu of classic dishes alongside contemporary seafood delights and authentic eats from the tandoor clay ovens of India .
TOP ADVENTURE RED2RED www . red2red . info Experience the iconic shoreline of the River Medway through fascinating historic tours , bespoke events or team excursions on an exclusive RIB speed boat .
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