Kent restaurants launch free meals for low-income families

A group of independent hospitality businesses in west Kent have banded together to support low-income families who are not benefitting from free school meals during the half-term break.

LOVE THIS: Swale restaurant launches outdoor igloo pods for winter dining

Oad Street Food and Crafts in Borden, Swale, has introduced outdoor igloo pods for guests to have socially distanced dining during the winter months.

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Black Deer Festival announce line-up additions for 2021

Independent Americana and Country Music festival Black Deer announce some exciting new additions to the 2021 line-up, including Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers and Colter Wall, and reveal the 2021 day splits.

Music, Food and DrinkJoe BillOctober 19, 2020News, Black Deer Festival, West Kent, #Keepitkent

Canterbury receives Kent’s only Purple Flag award

Canterbury has received the prestigious Purple Flag award for its thriving evening and night-time economy

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New Tipis restaurant launched in Kent

The Gardens, a wedding and events venue in Yalding, Kent, has launched Tipis; a restaurant committed to keeping its carbon footprint low and supporting local food and drink producers.

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Shop Locally - Build Relationships - Boost Happiness

It is well known that positive social interactions are proven to boost your mood, but did you know that shopping locally could also pump up your happiness?

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Macknade’s Early Evening Meal Deal is a Hit with Parents

Parents from Ashford and surrounding villages can take a break from family cooking and let Macknade take care of supper.

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Pub Cash Prize for Caring Customer in Support Your Local Campaign

Produced in Kent and Visit Kent Discovers Caring Customers All Over the County

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Curious Brewery Bar & Restaurant to reopen this weekend

The Ashford site will reopen on September 4th

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YOUTUBE STAR ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PLANT-BASED RESTAURANT IN KENT

Mikey Pearce announces Kent site for Clean Kitchen Club

REVIEW: Folkestone Street Food: The Bao Baron

Chef and bread enthusiast Greig Hughes creates a flavour rave on Folkestone’s Harbour Arm

Macknade launches Free Corkage Fridays

Macknade Elwick Place also announces late night opening hours

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Best Street Food Venues in Kent

Where to go for the best street food in Kent this summer

Produced in Kent to roll out “Buy Local” campaign across South East

Produced in Kent’s HelpKentBuyLocal campaign has been so well received that it is going to be packaged up and rolled out across the South East

Food and DrinkJoe BillAugust 5, 2020News, #Keepitkent, Produced in Kent, Help Kent Buy Local

Chef Jim Thomlinson launches 'Merman' at The George and Heart, Margate

Tomlinson has worked on a number of London-based projects including Prawnography, Moister Oyster Co., London Mess and Fry Hard

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Street Kings Smoke Shack Opens

It’s a meat eater’s dream come true as the Street Kings Smoke Shack team make a permanent stop at Ashford’s Coachworks

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Street Food Warehouse to launch at Chatham Maritime

New Street Food Market launching in Dockside Outlet at Chatham Maritime

"Support Your Local" campaign launches

Kent organisations join together to bolster the hospitality industry

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Macknade Hosts Virtual Wine Tasting For English Wine Week

Macknade, a Kent food & drink retailer stocking over 400 wines, is celebrating English Wine Week with a virtual tasting featuring some of Kent’s best vineyards.

Food and DrinkJoe BillJune 18, 2020News, Food & Drink, Wine, #Keepitkent Macknade, Faversham