insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 14
NEWS
25,000 FREE KENT BIG WEEKEND
TICKETS ON OFFER
4-FOR-3 DEAL MARKS LAUNCH OF
NEW MENUS AT THE MARQUIS
Multi-award-winning restaurant the Marquis at Alkham is celebrating the
launch of two new menus with a special deal.
Throughout both January and February, the acclaimed 5-star ‘restaurant
with rooms’, in Kent’s picturesque Alkham Valley, is offering Sunday lunch
for a set price of £19.50 for two courses and £22.50 for three courses –
and anyone pre-booking a table for four will only pay for three lunches*.
Make sure to quote ‘Sunday offer’ when booking.
The menu will include firm favourites such as roast topside of Dexter beef,
plus a range of fish and vegetarian dishes.
With over 112 visitor attractions and experiences across the county taking
part in the Kent Big Weekend, this year lucky Kentish folk are being offered
a record 25,000 free tickets to enjoy a fun day out too.
Details of all of the destinations taking part can be seen in full via
www.kentbigweekend.co.uk from the 3rd February onwards. And for those
of you hoping to attend, you will have until midnight on 24th February to
apply for the free tickets. There will be two tickets allocated per Kent
household and these will be decided by ballot once the website has closed.
Held between 29th-30th March, Kent Big Weekend celebrates the county’s
tourism and hospitality businesses that contribute more than £3.4 billion
a year to the Kent economy and support 64,600 jobs. The countywide
event, organised by Visit Kent, will also mark the start of English Tourism
Week, highlighting the importance of one of the fastest growing sectors in
the national economy.
The Marquis has also introduced a special lunchtime ‘10 Mile Menu’. Starting
at £9.50 for two courses, the menu features a selection of exquisite small
dishes packed with ingredients sourced from within just 10 miles of the
restaurant. The menu will be available Tuesday to Saturday.
This spring’s Kent Big Weekend features
many opportunities to get out and about
in some of the county’s finest scenery.
From watersports, cycling and golf, to
experiencing the thrills at one of the
UK’s leading karting tracks, there will
be many an activity for sporting
enthusiasts.
Owner Tony Marsden says: “The 10 Mile Menu gives people the chance
to sample head chef Charlie Lakin’s award-winning food at a fantastic price.
It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy delicious produce from quality local
suppliers. We source many of our ingredients from right on our doorstep,
including meat from Sladden Farm in Dover and fish landed by the day
boats in Folkestone.”
The Marquis is one of just six restaurants in Kent to hold three coveted AA
dining rosettes, which are only awarded to ‘outstanding restaurants that
achieve standards demanding recognition well beyond their local area’. It
was voted Restaurant of the Year in the Taste of Kent Awards 2012, while
head chef Charlie has twice appeared on BBC2’s popular Great British
Menu.
Meanwhile history fans can uncover the
secrets of the country’s most famous
castles, iconic cathedrals and historic houses and gardens, whilst wild
animal parks, farm attractions and activity centres promise great entertainment
for all ages. In addition, tours at Kent's vineyards, cider makers and breweries
will introduce visitors to some of the local ingredients that have earned the
county its reputation as the Garden of England.
For further information, details of special offers, or to book,
visit www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk, telephone 01304 873410 or
email [email protected].
Sandra Matthews-Marsh, chief executive at Visit Kent, said: “The Kent Big
Weekend really highlights what a wide range of attractions and destinations
our county has to offer its 57 million visitors each year.
“And this special Visit Kent event for local residents gives us all a chance
to have a fun day out and discover attractions and destinations on our
doorstep, of which we can then recommend to visitors, friends and family.”
www.kentbigweekend.co.uk
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