AMC Foods to present both regional products at IFE2015
14th January 2015Kent based artisan food producers AMC Foods are confirmed to be present at IFE2015, showcasing both of their product ranges, Kentish Oils and Kent Crisps. The team will be on site throughout the event-advising visitors how they can utilise their diverse range of oils, including holiday cooking demos, whilst highlighting the many beneficial health properties of the product. The event comes…
Hanami at Brogdale
Japanese Celebration of Blossom for spring 2015 Blossom time April/May A Unique Cultural Experience For the third year Brogdale are offering a unique Blossom Experience known as Hanami which is a traditional Japanese celebration. The custom of Hanami is centuries old and in simple terms means “flower viewing”. The Japanese specifically favour ornamental cherries for…
VACANCY: Trainee Cook/Kitchen Assistant
We are looking for someone to learn to cook our award winning curries. You need a passion for cooking and an understanding of food. As well as food preparation and cooking, duties include: stock control, packaging of curries, developing a general understanding of the running of this busy kitchen and cleaning down at the end…
Solley’s shortlisted for national family business awards
Solley’s Kentish Ice Cream has been shortlisted twice at the Family Business of the Year awards 2015. The company based in Ripple, near Deal, is a finalist in the regional London & South East and national Food & Drink categories. The awards are organised by Family Business United magazine; the leading UK resource for the…
Finalists announced for The Taste of Kent Awards 2015
12th January 2015Press Release: 12 January 2015 Finalists for Produced in Kent’s The Taste of Kent Awards 2015 have today (12 January) been revealed. From over 550 businesses nominated, the top three with the most public votes from each category will now enter the next stage with the hope of being crowned a winner in March. Stephanie…
Solley’s donate sweet rations for wartime anniversary
22nd December 2014The Canterbury Young Farmer’s Club enjoyed a sweet ending to their 70th anniversary dinner dance, thanks to Solley’s Kentish ice cream. The family-run company, based in Deal, helped the youngsters design a bespoke Apple Pie ice cream with a Toffee ripple and Butterscotch chips for the 1940s-themed bash – and even donated 250 individual tubs…
Whitstable Produce Store’s 1st Birthday
Whitstable Produce Store celebrated it’s first birthday on Saturday 6 December. The Store opened on Saturday 7 December 2013 with eight seats, a handful of suppliers, no staff and a plan – to work with local suppliers to profile and sell excellent local products and produce. Now, the Store can seat over forty (indoors and outdoors),…
Sloe Gin World Champion Announced!
Glasgow-based “liquid deli” Demijohn has been crowned Sloe Ginster World Champion for 2014. The annual competition is hosted by The George Inn in Frant near Tunbridge Wells on the Kent/Sussex border. The world’s finest artisan sloe gin makers gathered at the popular village pub, to vie for the coveted title on 10th December. Demijohn, which…
Calling all fanatical foodies and fishmongers.
19th December 2014Hudson’s Fish are looking for a part-time member of staff to join their fishmonger team, working Fridays and Saturdays. Knife skills would be great but training can be provided. If you are interested or know someone who fits the bill, just drop them an email on: claire@hudsonsfish.co.uk. ,including details of your work experience.
‘KENT IS DELICIOUS’ 2015 COOKERY COMPETITION NOW LAUNCHED
The Diocese of Canterbury is now inviting entries for its popular Kent is Delicious school cookery competition. The aim of the competition is to raise children’s awareness of the quality and importance of local, seasonal produce by asking them to create a recipe using as many locally sourced, grown and produced ingredients as possible. This…
