insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2015 | Page 17

The Marquis at Alkham The Marquis at Alkham is an utterly unique and distinctive small hotel and restaurant offering boutique style luxury accommodation in the heart of the English countryside. The styling is contemporary. The décor is chic. But look outside the window, and you couldn’t be anywhere else but England. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty less than 10 miles away from the Port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel, ideal for business and perfect for pleasure, this establishment is both an upmarket restaurant and luxurious hotel. There are designer bedrooms, plus accommodation in two Cottages at the restaurant’s nearby sister business, the Chalksole Estate Vineyard which is our latest venture - the addition of a vineyard a short stroll from the restaurant. Our sparkling wine – Chalksole Estate Sparkling Reserve – bottled in Chapel Down vineyards is taking everyone by surprise. Contemporary, locally sourced cuisines, right in the heart of the village, there is a terrace and garden serving up views over the Alkham Valley and once inside expect whitewashed walls broken up with splashes of modern art, wooden floors, stylish furnishing, classy fabrics and subtle lighting. Head Chef Andrew King presides over heavenly menus that change regularly and use locally caught fish and locally sourced produce, all this is to provide you with a fine dining experience to remember. Sample the six-course tasting menu, with many of the chef's signature dishes included, served seven nights a week and Tuesday-Saturday lunchtimes too. Alkham Valley Road Alkham Dover CT15 7DF 01304 873410 www. themarquisatalkham.co.uk reception@ themarquisatalkham.co.uk /marquisatalkham @marquisalkham Previous sample dishes include Textures of Beetroot with goat’s curd, smoked hazelnuts as a starter and for main Duo of Guinea Fowl with fondant potato, kale, honey parsnip, juniper jus, finishing with a “Rhubarb & Custard” Pannacotta, exemplifying the fresh locally sourced produce served with a healthy helping of innovation with the tasting menu. Groups of up to 20 can be accommodated in the private dining room for intimate celebrations and small events with family, friends or associates. 17