FOOD + DRINK
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100 % transparent ingredient journeys, the idyllic grounds feature a flourishing kitchen garden, specialist greenhouse and a polytunnel where the hotel’ s dedicated foragers and gardeners can be found carefully tending to their growing bounty. Menus are driven by the garden team who select what’ s in perfect plate condition that day and showcases simple food done brilliantly. A riveting open-plan kitchen allowing diners to get up close and personal to where the magic happens, and a superb outdoor garden oven offering smoky flatbreads with all the toppings complete this commendable countryside picture.
The Warren, Tunbridge Wells thewarren. restaurant
More than just a restaurant and instead a beautifully executed extension of the family’ s beloved Crowborough Warren estate, The Warren prides itself on its marvellous farm and restaurant duo that bring an abundance of cut-above-the-rest ingredients grown on their own nearby land into their Tunbridge Wells dining room.
Seated on either the pretty terrace overlooking the striking spa town or within the quirky restaurant itself, diners can expect a splendid showcase of natural produce including nettles, wild garlic, wild mushrooms, berries and chicken, goose and duck eggs, as well as seasonal game such as venison, rabbit and pheasant, which all rightfully take centre stage on a predominantly British menu with exciting global cuisine fusions.
The Small Holding, Kilndown smallholdingrestaurant. com
A quietly exceptional Green Michelin Star restaurant and farm known for their above and beyond approach to farm-to-table feasting, The Small Holding promises a dining experience of the utmost thought and quality. Headed up by passionate brothers, Will and Matt Devlin, the land-loving team here are fiercely committed to sustainability in every aspect of their craft, growing over 180 varieties of produce themselves to create dishes that, when paired alongside other brilliant produce from handpicked local farmers, are a true Kentish celebration.
Championing regenerative farming practices and low-impact techniques that ensure the land is both nurtured and producing the most nutrient-rich ingredients for their seasonal menus- from fragrant herbs to heaps of leafy goodness- diners are invited to choose from a seven-, five- or threecourse tasting menu and can complement dishes with divine wines sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards.
three sisters., Sevenoaks three-sisters-sevenoaks. com
Set amongst the working, family-run Chart Farm, the three sisters.’ popular Friday Night Supper Club offers the unique opportunity to spend the evening with like-minded individuals sampling great tasting food that is rooted in provenance and seasonality. Bridging the gap between field and kitchen, founders Tom and Becky work directly with the farm alongside other local producers to create a delectable monthly menu that sings with freshness, refinement and a whole lot of heart.
Passionate about taking a step further with their hearty endeavours to allow families to enjoy farm-to-fork dining from home, the innovative duo have also launched an exciting Dining at Home service, delivering seasonal meals that are fully prepared and oven ready alongside cocktails, freshly baked breads, treats and provisions for a night in to remember.
Bowleys at The Plough, Trottiscliffe bowleysrestaurant. com
Where garden flavours, culinary excellence and top-notch hospitality combine to achieve something extraordinary, Bowleys- the outstanding result of talented husband and wife team, Alex and Grace Yates- is an exquisite restaurant with AA Rosette, The Good Food Guide and Michelin recognition under its belt.
Just 300 metres away from the kitchen lies The Nursery, Bowleys’ very own garden that sees the growth of plentiful vegetables, herbs and edible flowers used to shape the restaurant’ s seasonal menus. Between their delightful Trottiscliffe-grown produce, in-house made bread, butter, ferments, preserves and locally supplied goods, their dishes and accompanying refreshments are positively rooted in the beauty of the local surroundings. When visiting, be sure to try their revered Kentish Tasting Menu for the ultimate soil-to-service celebration.
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