FOOD + DRINK
Castle View Restaurant, Leeds Castle, Maidstone leeds-castle. com
Bringing a sweeter side to the season, Leeds Castle’ s refined Castle View Restaurant is hosting festive afternoon teas accompanied by unrivalled views across The Great Water. Looking out towards the castle, tuck into a three-tiered masterpiece of festive finger sandwiches filled with roast turkey and cranberry, followed by pork and apple sausage rolls, crispy Yorkshire puddings and caramelised carrots. Moving upwards, you will find spiced gingerbread and malted chocolate yule logs before finishing with classic scones, clotted cream and jam. A Leeds Castle day visitor ticket is required when booking.
Bowleys at the Plough, Trottiscliffe bowleysrestaurant. com
For an elevated festive dining experience, Bowleys brings an intimate, awardwinning setting to the quaint village of Trottiscliffe. A true fork-to-field restaurant, the dedicated team of chefs celebrate world-class seasonal produce from across the British Isles, bringing a special tasting menu that offers cultivated flavours. Most notably, in the desserts this season, you’ ll find the traditional Kentish cobnut, which is known for its famous pecan-like taste and harvested through summer into late autumn. Bowleys brings the local flavour to life with a smooth cobnut praline and malt ice cream, offering a subtle nutty flavour and plenty of Kentish charm.
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