Welcome to the
2018 insideKENT
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Foreword by Stephen Piddock
It’s a privilege to be asked to write the forward
for the 2018 insideKENT Restaurant Guide,
a publication which showcases some of
the fantastic restaurants we now have
across the county.
I was born and raised in Kent, and although
I have travelled throughout my career, Kent
has always been my home and working at the
Marquis at Alkham has given me the perfect
platform to showcase some of the fantastic
produce right here on our doorstep.
Kent boasts some of the finest suppliers in
the country and over the years I have built
solid relationships with them and continue to
support them and trust them to deliver great
produce day after day. Their passion for their
work and commitment to going above and
beyond at times makes my life as a chef that
much easier, and encourages all of the great
chefs across Kent to do justice to the fantastic
produce we’re provided with.
The Kent restaurant scene continues to improve
year on year, and the variety and diversity of
the food now available is great to see; we have
some fantastic chefs who have opened new
restaurants in Kent alongside restaurants that
have stood the test of time and remain at the
top of their game. Dining has changed so much
in the 22 years I’ve been cooking – I believe
for the better – eating out is more accessible
and affordable, so the challenge for chefs is to
keep evolving and embracing the latest trends,
something I personally relish and look forward
to exploring in greater depth this year.
Stephen Piddock
Head Chef
The Marquis
www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk
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