Brogdale Celebrate Traditionally Made Cider
21st August 2013Over 70 Artisan Ciders & Perrys Taste Fine Cider and Wild Food Headline Act: Coco and the Butterfields Artisan cider and perry from Kent and neighbouring counties will be showcased at Brogdale’ s annual Cider Festival on the August bank holiday weekend. Over 70 different fine ciders and perrys will be on offer to taste…
William Neame of Old Dairy promoted to Head Brewer
19th August 2013Old Dairy is delighted that William Neame is picking up the gauntlet as Head Brewer of its expanding brewery. William brings years of brewing experience to the role, having worked at the brewery, housed in a former milking parlour in Rolvenden, Kent, from its beginnings over three and a half years ago, not only in…
Biddenden Vineyards vacancy
15th August 2013SALES & MARKETING VACANCY Biddenden Vineyards are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join our family business as part of a very busy sales and marketing team. Applicants should have a flexible approach as there will be some evening and weekend work required and enjoy a good sense of humour. They should also be…
2013 Great Taste Awards – Kent Winners
8th August 2013The Great Taste Awards is the most trusted and recognised food and drink awards. Each food entered receives feedback from a panel of 405 judges. This year saw almost 10,000 products entered. After over 50 days of judging the results of Great Taste 2013 have now been released by organisers the Guild of Fine Food….
“East Kent Goldings” registered as PDO
31st July 2013The European Commission has added the denomination ” East Kent Goldings ” (United Kingdom) to the list of protected denominations of origin (PDOs). ” East Kent Goldings ” are hops with delicate floral aromas of lightly sweet lemon used for brewing, which are produced, processed and packaged in a defined area in East Kent. More…
Solley’s welcomes next generation of Kent farmers
Ice cream expert treats Canterbury Young Farmers to ‘behind the scenes’ dairy tour Award-winning ice cream producer Solley’s Farms welcomed some special guests last week, when the Canterbury Young Farmers Club paid a visit for a ‘behind the scenes’ tour. The family-run dairy based in Ripple, near Deal, opened its doors to the keen young…
Biddenden Rose wins silver at English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition
Biddenden Vineyards’ rosé wine – Gribble Bridge Rosé – has been awarded a silver medal at this year’s English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition. The awards, which are run by the United Kingdom Vineyards Association, and judged by a carefully selected panel of judges, including Masters of Wine, were held at the House…
Could you be 63 Harbour Streets 10,000th smoothie customer?
Sometime this summer, 63 Harbour Street in Whitstable will whizz up it’s 10,000th pure-fruit smoothie. And the lucky customer will get one of Whitstable’s exclusive Diver Bags, filled with Kentish produce. It could be you… www.63harbourstreet.co.uk
Third Generation at Biddenden Vineyards collects first wine medal
Biddenden Scheurebe 2011, produced by Tom Barnes, the third generation of winemakers at Biddenden Vineyards has been awarded a Bronze medal at this year’s English & Welsh wine of the year competition. The wine, which is the first that Tom has produced, was judged by a carefully selected panel of judges, including Masters of Wine….
Chef Dev Biswal to teach fine dining Indian cookery
Swift House Cookery School opens in Bethersden Swift House Cookery School, which has just opened in Bethersden near Ashford in Kent, has announced its programme of cookery courses, including a session with Dev Biswal, chef patron of the award-winning Ambrette restaurants in Margate and Rye. Swift House Cookery School is owned and managed by Caroline…
