Taste Kent Magazine

Discover the tastiest food and drink from Kent – The Garden of England

AJ Sharp

A Moral Boost For Hospitality

Final Caring Customer Appeal Sees Thousands Of Kent Residents Pledge Support Kent organisations pledge support to the county’s struggling pubs, cafes and restaurants. The third and final #CaringCustomer appeal, launched shortly after the start of the second national lockdown on…

Why We Love Local!

10 Reasons to Shop Locally Here in Kent we are spoilt for choice with some fantastic farm shops, independent shops, corner shops, boutique shops, handmade shops, roadside stalls, and markets all packed full of local, seasonal, speciality food as well…

Recipe: Sankey’s Spaghetti Vongole

Another fab recipes from Sankey’s, always worth a trip if you’re near Tunbridge Wells. Pop in for the relaxed, casual drinking and dining atmosphere, but stay for the exclusive Champagne and oyster bar. Serves 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking…

Recipe: Sankey’s Smokie

We love Sankey’s, the beautiful independent, family-run pub and restaurant group in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. From 1989, the Sankey family has owned and operated the flagship Seafood Kitchen & Bar on Mount Ephraim, adding a second sister site, The Old…

Bayked in Herne Bay

Sitting opposite a washed-up angling shop, Bayked has arrived in Herne Bay seemingly  as a fearless pioneer from its well heeled neighbour Whitstable. A simple black fronted store and an old-fashioned delivery bike in the window quietly announce its artisan…

Pop ups on the Pantiles

Sankey’s and Good Things bring responsible lockdown beer to Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells restaurant group Sankey’s have teamed up with Eridge-based brewery Good Things Brewing Co for a series of weekly pop-ups on The Pantiles. Every Friday and Saturday throughout…

The Best Hampers in Kent

Macknade – “Kentish Christmas” – £55 This hamper is packed with goodies from the garden of England. Kentish suppliers are great all-rounders, but they also have the edge when it comes to Christmas. Favourites include a festive beer from Shepherd…

Taste Kent Meets Petra Ojukwu

My name is Petra and I am a Baker based in Medway, Kent. I specialise in “cookie based” treats with many amazing flavours to enjoy.  I was born in the Czech Republic, where my Mum is a great Cook and…

Chase away the winter blues with EXALT

We have just discovered a new drinks range to hit the market. Although these guys aren’t based in Kent they’re just up the M2 in East London and available to buy online and well, we liked them, so we’ve included…

New Ashford Deli & Dining Space Set to Grow at Elwick Place!

One of the most recent additions to shake-up Ashford’s dining and shopping scene, Macknade Elwick Place, has enjoyed huge success since it opened in February and has now announced exciting plans for expansion at the site. Already a large, welcoming…