Why did you choose Hythe as Root ’ s location ?
As we were moving to Folkestone , I initially looked around there , but couldn ’ t find the right space . I then found the lovely building in which Root is based in Hythe . It is a beautiful listed building with bright windows at the front which allows the sun to shine through all day . There was nothing similar in Hythe which offered only vegetarian and vegan food so I thought it would be a perfect fit to offer people something new and exciting .
What is the ethos behind Root and why is this personally important to you and the business ?
Root is based around providing delicious vegetarian and vegan food to people , with an emphasis on seasonality and local ingredients . I am vegetarian and I find it can be really difficult to find places which serve ‘ real food ’ that ’ s home cooked and tastes delicious . I wanted to bring that concept to people so they could enjoy vegetarian and vegan food at its best . I also try to use ingredients with added health benefits within the food so that they are benefitting people ’ s health and wellbeing at the same time as being delicious
What are Root ’ s defining characteristics ?
At Root I try to make everything I can from scratch . This includes all the cakes , flatbreads , sauces , pickles and pastries . I find that a lot of places now buy food which is full of artificial additives and just doesn ’ t have the same flavour as real home-cooked food . I believe that is what sets us apart from other cafes
If there was one thing you ’ d like our readership to know about Root , what would it be ?
I would just like people to come and try Root as we have many people who are not vegetarian or vegan , but love the food , so it is always a good idea to try something new !
What ’ s your main motivation with Root and what you enjoy most from the business ?
My main motivation is just to cook delicious and wholesome food which people enjoy . One of the most inspiring things about Root for me personally is when people eat my food and enjoy it . Seeing the happiness it brings to people is a wonderful feeling for me .
Tell us your own favourite dish from Root ?
It has to be the spiced mushroom kebab . I make the flatbreads from scratch and slow cook mushrooms in spices then top it with homemade hummus and a smokey pepper drizzle . It ’ s the perfect dish for any time of the year and it goes down a treat with even the fussiest of eaters ! People love it .
A final word from Eady ...
I want as many people as possible to enjoy my food and learn more about vegan and vegetarian options so for any insideKENT readers , just bring in a copy of this article we ’ ll give you 10 % off your food !
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