FOOD + DRINK
For glorious gardens and community warmth...
Kenward Place, Yalding kenwardplace. co. uk
Set within a beautifully kept Georgian house and surrounded by peaceful Kentish countryside, the café at Kenward Place offers a warm and welcoming escape, with delicious food served with heaps of community impact. With every purchase directly supporting The Kenward Trust, Kent’ s leading charity dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery, a brew here really does make all the difference.
Overlooking lovely gardens and open green spaces, the café’ s menu features the likes of light lunches, fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and hearty pastries, as well as cakes best enjoyed with a pot of tea or a speciality coffee. There’ s also a delectable range of afternoon tea, cream tea and deluxe cream tea experiences for an extra treat.
Once your beverage and homemade bite of choice have been devoured, take to the grounds of Kenward Place for a gentle stroll, meet the friendly alpacas, let the littles enjoy the wealth of outdoor space, or even try your hand at some of the on-site activities such as archery or disc golf.
KENWARD PLACE
For pairing a cuppa with a brisk stroll...
HatHats Coffee Company, Reculver & Whitstable hathats. co. uk
HatHats was founded with a simple mission: to create a truly‘ good cup of coffee’ while making a positive impact on the local community and beyond. Today, the much-loved coffee company serves up an array of exceptional, crowd-pleasing brews and fine teas alongside cakes, smoothies and hot snacks from several welcoming café locations across the county.
Two of its most striking locations are perfectly placed for a scenic winter cuppa. In Reculver, the café sits just a stone’ s throw from the imposing Reculver Towers, which dominate Herne Bay’ s skyline and form part of the expansive trails of Reculver Country Park- ideal for taking your drink to go as you explore this pretty stretch of coastline. Over in Whitstable at the South Quay Shed, HatHats sits nestled within the bustling activity of the harbour, with its famed seafront providing a lively backdrop for a cup of something warm and carefully crafted.
LEEDS CASTLE
For history and quintessential grandeur...
Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle, Maidstone leeds-castle. com
A majestic castle and manicured grounds with endless possibilities for adventure and indulgence, it’ s no surprise that one of Kent’ s most glamorous and grandest settings also comes highly recommended for a foodie recharge with an exceptional vista. A beautiful oakbeamed setting just across the moat from the castle itself, the excellently refurbished Castle View Restaurant offers its diners an unforgettable backdrop and a tasty lineup of eats and beverages fit for all occasions. Cakes and desserts are produced by a dedicated pastry team, speciality coffee is roasted to highlight sweetness and complexity sourced from Brazil and Ethiopia and locally sourced ingredients feature throughout- including dairy from nearby Goudhurst for those who take their brews with a splash or two of milk.
If your tea is preferred best when paired with three-tiers of classic savouries, irresistible sweet treats and fluffy scones, the restaurant is also widely known for its traditional afternoon teas- which can be enjoyed on the terrace for uninterrupted castle marvelling.
CASTLE VIEW RESTAURANT
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