At Taste Kent, there’s nothing that gets our taste buds tingling more than hearing about new openings, offering delicious, inspiring food & drink and new flavours. So, when we caught wind of a stunning new patisserie in Tenterden, headed up by a pastry chef who has made his name in Michelin starred restaurants, we sent one of our reviewers, Isabella, down to see what all the fuss was about.
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Located on Tenterden high street is ârtisserie, a stunning patisserie and bakery, serving freshly made breads, pastries and cakes crafted by the highly acclaimed pastry chef, Chris Underwood. Billed as ‘an unforgettable patisserie’, it’s a joint venture between Underwood and Graham Garrett, known for his renowned restaurant The West House Restaurant with Rooms in Biddenden.
“You can understand why I was extremely excited to visit ârtisserie to try everything for myself. Walking in, I was welcomed by a bright space with wide windows looking out onto the quaint high-street – a perfect spot to perch with a coffee and a cake. A constant stream of faces peered in from the pavement, hovering around the window admiring the stars of the show – the edible works of art. It reminded me of something you would find in London or Paris.
The patisserie serves a mouth-watering array of perfectly formed pastries and cakes that are made to be admired. The menu is a riotous party: from “Snickers” and rhubarb and custard Chouxs, blood orange and yoghurt cheesecakes and raspberry and rose tarts, to simple classics like croissants and a selection of gorgeous, freshly baked breads.
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After sampling the majority of what was on offer (it’s a tough job but someone had to do it!….) I can definitely say you’re in for a treat if you’re planning to visit. Not only are Underwood’s creations a feast for the eyes, but as you would expect, everything is delicious. Difficult to choose, but if I had to pick a favourite it would be the lemon and passionfruit – a lemon curd encased in white chocolate and finished with passion fruit and toasted coconut. It was refreshing, yet creamy and packed with a powerful citrus punch that cut through the sweetness of the white chocolate.
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The croissants were also amazing and had fantastic lamination, in just one bite, I was transported to the streets of Paris.”
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It was Julia Child who declared that “A party without cake is just a meeting” and we’re sure she would agree that “A party with an ârtisserie cake is a riotous feast for the senses.”
Our Top Tip: Make sure you pop down early in the day to enjoy your pick from the range of beautiful treats – understandably they sell out quick!
For more details, visit https://artisserie.uk or follow them on social media @artisserie_patisserie.