Food and Drink

Coastal Kent is a larder brimming with goodies from farm, orchard, vineyard and sea.  Set your tastebuds dancing with Romney Lamb or fresh Dover Sole or Whitstable Oysters. Sample them in season (April to September) or visit the town's annual summer oyster festival.  For dessert don't miss local Morellis Ice Cream - totally scrumptious.

Raise a toast to good living in any number of village pubs.  Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, has hostelries throughout the region serving thirst-quenching Kentish ales.

Food Trails take you on a culinary journey through the history of hops, apples, cherries and seafood with details on where you can taste them for yourself. And with over 11 Farmers Markets in East Kent you are never far away from finding local produce for that perfect seaside picnic.

Coastal café culture is alive and well from Harbour Café in Margate, Oscars in Broadstairs or the Black Douglas in Deal. Tuck in at a gastro pub such as the Sportsman at Seasalter or The Coastguard at St Margarets, enjoy locally caught fish at Hythe Seafood Restaurant and don’t miss out on the world famous Wheelers in Whitstable.