insideKENT Magazine Issue 167 - March 2026 | Page 48

EVENTS inFLUENCED by KATIE LEONARD
Canterbury-based food and lifestyle photographer, and recipe content creator
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Lover of a good cocktail and eternally loyal to mac and cheese, when Katie is not behind the camera or in the kitchen sharing easy five-ingredient meals made from pantry bits, odds and ends to her loyal online followers, she can usually be found out on a long loop walk with her two golden retrievers exploring the Kentish countryside( bonus points if there’ s a pub halfway!).
CLOCKWISE: Incredible food and a glorious atmosphere at Updown Farmhouse, Deal; Kent’ s finest fresh produce at The Goods Shed, Canterbury; the most breathtaking, celebratory setting at our wedding venue, The Ferry House, Harty; stunning sunset dog walks at Botany Bay; fantastic tapas-style bites on the Whitstable Harbour; pretty sunny strolls through the Westgate Gardens, Canterbury; refreshing walled garden tipples and garden exploring at THE PIG- at Bridge Place; exceptional dining by the coast at Samphire, Whitstable.
KATIE’ S
Top
Picks
IN CANTERBURY
TOP BAKERY LITTLE SUGAR littlesugar. uk A beloved petite bakery based within Canterbury’ s foodiefavourite Goods Shed that’ s known for its buttery flakey pastries, seasonal baking style and use of top Kentish ingredients.
TOP PUB THE DRAPERS ARMS drapersarmscanterbury. co. uk Situated just steps from Canterbury Cathedral and The Marlowe Theatre, this buzzing locals favourite is a top spot for evening cocktails, local craft beers and relaxed meals.
TOP DINING SEKKOYA sekkoya. co. uk Fiery Indian kitchen and bar bringing the vibrancy, spirit and flavoursome tastes of India to the heart of the city. Expect warm spice fusions, time-honoured recipes and a superb drinks list.
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