insideKENT Magazine Issue 157 - May 2025 | Page 103

FOOD + DRINK

Where the Chefs Eat

KENT IS THE PROUD HOME OF AN ABUNDANCE OF INNOVATIVE CULINARY VISIONARIES WHO, MAKING THE MOST OF OUR EXCEPTIONAL LOCAL PRODUCE SCENE, PASSIONATELY CREATE THE COUNTY’ S MOST TALKED ABOUT DISHES. BUT, WHERE DO THESE INNOVATORS RETREAT TO FOR SOME WELL-DESERVED KENTISH FEASTING WHEN THEY ARE NOT BUSY CRAFTING UP DELECTABLE CREATIONS IN THEIR OWN KITCHENS? WE SET OUT TO DISCOVER THEIR MUST- VISIT HOTSPOTS- BECAUSE WHO BETTER TO TAKE A DINING RECOMMENDATION FROM THAN SOME OF THE COUNTY’ S BEST CHEFS? FROM FINE-DINING EXCELLENCE TO GUILTY PLEASURE TREATS, KENT’ S ACCLAIMED CHEFS SHARE THEIR VERY TOP FOODIE PICKS.
“ Folkestone has become a real foodie’ s paradise, catering for all tastes, so we are spoiled for choice! However, for us, after a busy service it’ s great to keep one eye on the lighthouse from over at Rocksalt and let their chefs conjure up a culinary delight. Washed down with a well earned pint!”
Simon & Jessica Robinson, chef patron / chef patronne, Lighthouse Champagne Bar & Tasting Rooms, Folkestone
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