Kent


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roast-time">ROAST TIME</h2>



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<p>Say goodbye to boring Sunday roasts and feast in style at <a href="https://www.pomus.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pomus</a> (Folkestone and Margate) with their brand new Sunday Feast. Winner of Best Restaurant in the 2025 Muddy Awards is offering an alternative to the normal meat and two veg. With an ever-changing feast menu of snacks and small plates, followed by a family-style main event (designed for sharing!) featuring either a meat or vegan showstopper, this is dining with a difference. Diners can also unlock a secret, subsidised wine and cocktail menu. Come hungry!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-takeover">TAKEOVER</h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.three-sisters-sevenoaks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Sisters</a> are moving into the heart of Sevenoaks from <strong>Fri 3 Oct</strong>, joining forces with previous Muddy Award winner, <a href="https://lifeonhigh.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Life on High</a>, to create a lively neighbourhood restaurant built around good food, good wine, and great company. Their first dinner service kicks off this October with weekly menus that change with the seasons, championing local growers, farmers, and winemakers. Expect a warm, relaxed space serving breakfast, lunch, and supper as they settle in, plus the much-loved cinnamon buns to brighten your mornings. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop-now">SHOP NOW</h2>



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<p>One for the pudding people. For the first time, <a href="https://simplyicecream.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simply Ice Cream</a> fans can now order their luxury, handmade ice cream in convenient 120ml <a href="https://simplyicecream.co.uk/collections/small-pots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">single-serve pots online</a>. Simply Ice Cream, much loved throughout the land, can be ordered direct to your door, including four new collections, each containing 12 individual tubs for just £36. All lovingly made in small batches in Kent using the finest natural ingredients to ensure every bite delivers the rich, creamy taste we locals all love.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cosy-vibes">COSY VIBES</h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.buoyandoyster.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buoy &amp; Oyster</a> in Margate, is keeping the good times rolling into autumn. From October, they&#8217;re open Weds – Sun for all-day dining (12 – 9pm), with Sunday roasts back from this weekend – think beef, pork, chicken, or vegan Margate Mushroom Wellington, plus children’s options too. New this year: Sunday Night Sharing Boards from 12 Oct – think cosy evenings with red wine, cheese, charcuterie and sea views. They&#8217;re also bringing back Afternoon Tea (from 1 Oct), available Wed – Sat with savoury bites, sweet treats and seasonal twists. Book online now to make the most of the season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dates-for-your-diary">DATES FOR YOUR DIARY</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-taste-of-kyoto-supper-club-the-bar-at-the-plough-tues-24-sep"><a href="https://www.thebar-attheplough.com/new-page?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&amp;utm_campaign=Sep_2025&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taste of Kyoto Supper Club</a>, The Bar at The Plough, Tues 24 Sep</h3>



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<p>Bowleys presents a Taste of Kyoto Supper Club at The Bar at The Plough on Tues 24 Sep at 7pm. Inspired by the refined flavours of Kyoto, this one-off evening features a carefully crafted menu highlighting ingredients like tofu, sake, and soba, served at large, shared tables for a relaxed and communal dining experience. Tickets are £40pp, offering a chance to enjoy delicate, balanced dishes and the warmth of good company in equal measure.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-an-evening-with-dan-merriman-st-leonards-west-malling-fri-3-oct"><a href="https://stleonardskent.co.uk/dan-merriman-dinner-masterchef-champion-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">An evening with Dan Merriman</a>, St Leonards, West Malling, Fri 3 Oct</h3>



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<p>St Leonards hosts a special culinary evening with MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2024, Dan Merriman, who will be taking over the kitchen for an intimate seven-course tasting menu with expert wine pairings. With just 28 seats available, these exclusive events begin at 7pm and are priced at £150pp. Due to overwhelming demand, Thurs 2 Oct is already sold out, but limited places remain for Fri 3 Oct. So what are you waiting for? Don&#8217;t miss the chance to experience the award-winning creativity and precision that has made Dan Merriman one of the UK’s most exciting young chefs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-harvest-experience-yotes-court-maidstone-sat-4-oct"><a href="https://yotescourt.co.uk/product/harvest-experience-2025/">The Harvest Experience</a>, Yotes Court, Maidstone, Sat 4 Oct</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91536" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/yotes-court-vineyard-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Immerse yourself in the harvest process at one of our favourite local vineyards this October and gain valuable insight into the wine making process. Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits before heading into the vineyard, where their expert team will guide you through the process of picking grapes destined for a future Yotes Court wine. End the day with a casual lunch and enjoy wines, beer, and soft drinks to unwind afterwards. Each guest will also receive their own bottle of Yotes Court wine made from the grapes they picked once it&#8217;s released.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-head-winemaker-s-harvest-lunch-gusbourne-ashford-sat-8-nov"><a href="https://www.gusbourne.com/tours/head-winemakers-harvest-lunch-2025?utm_source=Klaviyo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=NFTN_july_2025&amp;_kx=dxLdaxLX0E7p74JKdueR1cO8yxcbcRBKjfMzZiUCGT0.Vyx54n#">Head Winemaker&#8217;s Harvest Lunch,</a> Gusbourne, Ashford, Sat 8 Nov</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-100021" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/gusbourne-wine-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Join Head Winemaker Mary Bridges for unique access into her eloquent insight with samples from the 2025 vintage and a few rare gems from the cellar. Learn how Gusbourne crafts these gorgeous wines &#8211; from vine to glass &#8211; with a guided tour of the winery, a base-wine tasting, before concluding with three-course seasonal lunch to finish the day, created to perfectly pair with what you&#8217;ve tasted. Tickets cost £135 per person. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tracy-borman-obe-literary-dinner-the-dog-at-wingham-weds-12-nov"><a href="https://www.thedog.co.uk/tracy-borman-literary-dinner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tracy Borman OBE Literary Dinner</a>, The Dog at Wingham, Weds 12 Nov</h3>



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<p>The Dog is hosting an exclusive literary dinner with Professor Tracy Borman OBE, following her talk at Wingham Church on her latest book <em>The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty</em>. Enjoy drinks from 6pm before the <strong>FREE </strong>talk at 6:45pm, then return for a four-course dinner at 7:45pm featuring dishes such as honey-glazed scallop with guanciale, whipped rosary ash with beetroot and walnuts, venison loin with braised shoulder pithivier, and pistachio crèmeux in a chocolate dome. Salivating, much? Tickets are £75 per person, with a £25 supplement for dinner with bed and breakfast guests. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas">CHRISTMAS</h2>



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<p>Celebrate the festive season at <a href="https://www.thepighotel.com/at-bridge-place/christmas-and-new-year/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE PIG-at Bridge Place</a> in the Kentish countryside, from three-night Christmas stays to indulgent feasts and cosy pre-Christmas gatherings, THE PIG has got your yuletide covered – with all the trimmings. Enjoy a three-night Christmas stay from 24 Dec, complete with Christmas lunch and seasonal treats, or welcome 2026 with a two-night New Year’s stay featuring a seven-course NYE dinner. Prefer just a festive meal? Join for Christmas Day lunch (£160 per adult, £65 per child) or a lavish seven-course New Year’s Eve dinner (£155 per person, over 18s). You can also shop THE PIG Market for homegrown gifts, from candles and wine to gift cards, perfect for treating someone special or enjoying the PIG experience at home.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-still-feeling-peckish">STILL FEELING PECKISH?</h2>



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