insideKENT Magazine Issue 54 - September 2016 | Page 14

NEWS AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS SERVED AT CAFE NUCLEUS NEW LOOK SPA AT ROWHILL GRANGE It has been discovered that some of the awardwinning ingredients that Cafe Nucleus have on their menus are also served in the first-class cabin of British Airways, on the Oriental Express and are used by some of the top hotel kitchens in London. At Cafe Nucleus their philosophy is to source the very best locally sourced and traceable ingredients. Wherever possible, they use inseason, local ingredients minimising their food miles and supporting local producers. The smoked salmon is from John Ross Jr Aberdeen, who are regularly featured on Saturday Morning Kitchen, have a host of prestigious awards and have been supplying the Royal kitchen for over 25 years. Guests are in for an extra special treat as Rowhill Grange Hotel, a member of Condé Nast Johansens, reveals a fresh faced new look Utopia Spa. Over the past 10 weeks Utopia Spa has undergone a £250,000 investment programme and the exceptional new look Utopia Spa is now complete. The spa now boasts two new treatment rooms, including a luxury double treatment room, Cleopatra, a brand new bespoke hair spa and a modern nail spa with luxury manicure and pedicure stations. A luxurious new relaxation room has been designed to cocoon you in comfort with a central curtain for extra privacy, luxury loungers, cosy pod chairs and Tweed Mill blankets to cuddle up in. Rowhill Grange is a hidden gem amongst the Kent countryside and is conveniently located for central London with access to the M25. The Hotel showcases 15 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and gardens, 38 individually designed luxury bedrooms, a two AA Rosette awarded fine dining restaurant and of course an award-winning Utopia Spa. Their suppliers include, Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse, Hush Heath Estate, Arthur Haigh-Black Pudding, Chapel Down, Speldhurst Sausages, and John Ross Jr Aberdeen. James Perry, general manager at Rowhill Grange commented: “After a 10week refurbishment to our Utopia Spa, we are truly delighted with the finish and feel we have achieved. The addition of our new facilities will further enhance our guests’ luxury spa experience and offer a truly unique spa experience within Kent.” More recently they have been championing wines produced locally by more award-winning producers including Hush Heath Estate, Biddenden and Chapel Down, and have 14 available on their wine list. NEW DIAMOND IN THE CROWN OF HISTORIC JEWELLERS GOLDSMITHS Luxury high street retailer Goldsmiths has launched a new collection in store from highly acclaimed brand Mappin & Webb this August, which is exclusive to the Gravel Walk showroom in Canterbury. The jewellery from Mappin & Webb is available at selected Goldsmiths’ showrooms across the UK and online, marking a collaboration of two brands steeped in tradition and quality. Goldsmiths has a rich history in jewellery design and craftsmanship with over 230 years of expertise. Meanwhile, Royal Warrant holders since 1897 and marking some of England's most significant cultural moments, Mappin & Webb maintains warrants to both 14 Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The additions to the Goldsmiths Canterbury offering include key styles from the Masquerade Collection. Introduced alongside Goldsmiths’ extensive choice of jewellery lines will also be a range of engagement rings as part of the Bridal Collection from Mappin & Webb as well as bespoke ring service, ‘By Appointment’. Mappin & Webb launched in selected Goldsmiths showrooms and online in August. To view the collection, visit Goldsmiths Canterbury, 11 Gravel Walk CT1 2TF.