insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2015 | Page 39

The Bull Hotel Run by visionary Martin Deadman since 2007, The Bull is now rated by The AA as one of the top 22 restaurants in Kent and is listed in The Michelin Guide 2015. The new chefs - led by the talented head chef, James Hawkes have transformed The Bull to a destination restaurant with boutique rooms. The modern English menu, according to The AA, “has more cutting edge than might be expected in a village inn.” Loyal to the tradition of a 14th-century inn, The Bull is a relaxed and informal place to drink and dine. The award-winning modern British menu makes delicious use of the highest-quality seasonal produce from the wealth of fantastic local producers wherever possible – from free-range eggs laid by happy hens at nearby Woods’ Farm to local cheeses like Winterdale Shaw produced just down the road, and incidentally given the royal seal of approval by Prince Charles, who declared it ‘marvellous’. And of course, this is an inn at its heart so as you’d expect there’s a fabulous variety of ales, including a new range of artisan beers from London’s trendiest microbreweries, as well as the best local findings such as The Curious Brew from Chapel Down in Tenderden and Dark Star. The extensive and well-priced wine list with a great selection by the glass is all tasted by Martin before being included on the list. Bull Lane Wrotham TN15 7RF 01732 789800 www.thebullhotel.com info@thebullhotel.com /thebullwrotham @thebullwrotham During the summer, the BBQ revolution comes to Kent with the innovative pop-up smokery and barbecue The Bull Pit. Located at The Bull courtyard, The Bull Pit serves amazing succulent barbecue prepared in the state-of-the-art The Big Green Egg barbecue that comes all the way from the USA. Clients can relax in the cozy courtyard and indulge in their carnivore urges with a menu full of the juiciest joints from the best local suppliers. The steaks are already local legends – suppliers Hartley Bottom Farm, less than six miles away, hang the beef for 30 days exclusively for The Bull. Martin says, "Our team is at the heart of our success and have created a natural and genuine atmosphere with commitment to customer welfare paying an instrumental part in The Bull Hotel being awarded Two AA Rosettes and becoming Michelin listed.” To celebrate the accolades from The AA and The Michelin guides, Martin and James have created a celebration three-course set menu at £20 (lunch) and £25 (dinner) for the new year. 39