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Compostable Coffee Capsule Producer To Expand in 2020

Kent’s own speciality coffee roaster, Lost Sheep Coffee, marks record sales of its new Plastic Free Nespresso 100% Compostable Coffee capsules retail arm with a huge 322% increase in turnover, which is set to increase further with the confirmation of…

The Winter Menu Launches at the Pearson’s Arms

The Pearson’s Arms in Whitstable is launching its Winter menu. After a chilly walk along the sea front you can be welcomed into this cosy pub, pull up a chair by the fireside and let the Pearson’s Arms do the rest.   …

Nim’s Kids launches in Waitrose

Award-winning fruit crisp producer, Nim’s has launched a completely new multi-pack range especially for children.  Nim’s Kids is available to buy from Waitrose. Available in Amazing Apple or Perfect Pineapple, Nim’s Kids are a completely new 5 pack-box priced at £2.79. Perfect for all the…

Thackeray’s in the Limelight

Thackeray’s, the fine dining restaurant situated in the iconic 17th Century home of Vanity Fair author William Makepeace Thackeray, is centre stage after revamping the restaurant, renovating the building and transforming the upstairs event spaces. As one of the longest…

Have you been to ‘Made in Ashford’ yet?

Situated in Park Mall, Made in Ashford is a stylish shop-share showcasing products by a collaboration of local designer/makers and crafts people.  It started as a pop up shop in 2015 but it never popped off! It is now a permanent home to 50 creative businesses in Kent and continues to be…

Biddenden Vineyard celebrates 50 years of English wine

Biddenden Vineyards’ 50th anniversary year kicked off last month with a Biddenden sparkling wine & Kentish afternoon tea and evening celebration for over 400 specially invited guests who have been part of the vineyards’ journey over the last 5 decades. The…

Tamarind to host National Curry Week charity dinners to celebrate award nomination

Tamarind restaurant in Kemsing, near Sevenoaks in Kent, is to host a series of special fundraising dinners during National Curry Week (7th to 13th October) to celebrate being shortlisted in this year’s Asian Curry Awards. From Monday to Thursday during…

Macknade Goes the Extra Mile for the Environment

Macknade, Kent’s favourite food hall, is putting environmental considerations at the forefront of its business. Changes to every area across the site are now in effect including a major reduction in plastic packaging, repurposing excess fruit and vegetables, buying pasture-fed…

Cold Weather Cocktails Arrive at the Pearson’s Arms

As the nights start to draw in, head down to the Pearson’s Arms and let the mixologist’s creations keep you warm on these increasingly chilly evenings. Welcome the winter with Hot Gin and Pear, the Bramble Cocktail, Belgian Hot Chocolate…

Matt Sworder Book Signing

Matt Sworder, chef owner of The Corner House Restaurants in Canterbury and Minster, will be sharing the inspiration behind his first ever cook book at Waterstones in Canterbury on Thursday 26 September. The Corner House Cookbook was launched in May…