insideKENT Magazine Issue 39 - June 2015 | Page 42

FOOD+DRINK
MADE IN KENT cont.
Lower Ladysden Farm
www.lowerladysden.co.uk
// Goudhurst
Based in rural Kent, the
owners and growers at Lower
Ladysden Farm specialise in
producing seasonal Kentish
crops that include asparagus,
strawberries, and raspberries.
They even offer a pick-yourown service, so you can go
and experience not only the
taste of the bountiful fruits and vegetables, but also the beauty of the
location itself.

Hudson’s Fish
www.hudsonsfish.co.uk // Herne Bay

Hudson’s Fish sources seasonal, locally caught (in Kent) fish and then
prepares it so that you don’t have to. There’s never any need to worry
about bones or scaling, gutting or preparing – this is oven-ready fish with
a fresh twist. It is even possible to buy a ‘loved-up’ bag that contains lemon,
herbs, butter, wine, and everything else that might be needed to cook up
a wonderful fish dish from Hudson’s.

Hush Heath Winery
www.shop.hushheath.com
// Staplehurst
Famous for producing England’s 'most
exclusive pink fizz', Balfour Brut Rosé,
Hush Heath Winery has plenty more
available as well, including cider. Here
you can enjoy self-guided walks as well
as more in-depth tours, and find out
exactly how real Kentish wines are made
(using superb Kentish vines).

Harbour Chocolate Lounge
www.clareyschocolates.co.uk // Ramsgate
Situated on
Ramsgate’s Royal
Harbour, the only
chocolatiers in the
Thanet area has a
prime position for
both views and
taste. Specialising
in artisan
chocolate
products – and
also licensed to
sell beer, wine,
and spirits – there
are sweet snacks
galore here. The chocolate may be Belgian, but every other ingredient is
the finest that Kent has to offer.

Silcocks Farm
www.silcocksfarm-organics.co.uk // Tenterden
For 25 years, Silcocks has been
offering delicious organic
produce to the local community.
All the meat available in the shop
is reared on Silcocks Farm itself,
and complies with the Soil
Society’s strict organic standards
– the meat includes Romney
Hogget, Kent’s own breed. It’s
not just meat through; the dairy
produced on this farm is exquisite
(and award winning – the organic double cream won at the 2015 Taste of
Kent Awards), and there is even a café serving organic, homegrown,
homemade food and drink.

Big Tree Cider
www.bigtreecider.co.uk
// Hartley

Challock Chutney Company
www.challockchutneycompany.moonfruit.com // Challock

It may be a surprise that
the little village of Hartley
has a thriving cider
producer in its midst, but
there, nestled amongst the
woods and country lanes,
is Big Tree Cider, using the
finest Kentish apples to
produce flavoursome and
fruity ciders. With four
distinct flavours to choose
from (Appley Ever After,
Lisping Cowboy, Fruity
Beauty, and Walking
Gingerly), it’s no wonder
that Big Tree Cider has
won awards for its great
work.

Pickled eggs from its own free-range hens, preserves cooked in the traditional
way in small batches, ingredients sourced locally – the Challock Chutney
Company does all this and more, creating some mouth-watering delicacies
from its location on the North Downs of Kent. Try the fabulous Apple and
Date Chutney, the beautiful Beetroot and Ginger Chutney, or even the
wonderful Fig and Apricot Chutney, and you’ll fall in love with the simple,
yet tasty flavours.

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