insideKENT Magazine Issue 36 - March 2015 | Page 49

FOOD+DRINK

THE EATERY at Fenwick
SINCE REOPENING AT THE END OF 2014, THE EATERY AT FENWICK HAS TRULY EMBRACED
ITS COOL, CLEAN MAKEOVER AND IS READY TO IMPRESS WITH A CLASSIC HOME
COOKED BRITISH MENU OVERFLOWING WITH LOCAL KENTISH PRODUCE. by Samantha G

With its sharp lines, high ceilings, industrial lighting
and wooden features, there's a hint of Manhattan
loft about the cool, but cosy dining space at The
Eatery – apt really, seeing as it's well positioned
on the second floor of the much-loved Fenwick
department store in the heart of Canterbury.
However, don't be fooled; a substandard shop
café this is not. Offering quirky, homely, bistro
dining at its best, The Eatery celebrates the best
of Kentish food with a classic British menu.
Having made our way to our corner booth, it
was evident that this foodie spot had already
become a firm favourite amongst the Canterbury
shoppers. A perusal of the new menu and a
quick peek at the neighbouring tables confirmed
our hopes that the food would live up to our
newly formed expectations.
The menu itself is broken into easy sections
including Start the Day, under which you'll find
all-day breakfast options including the popular
English breakfast, sourced entirely from local
Kentish producers; Hot Bites, comprising of
classics such as Fenwick rarebit; Crisp and Fresh
proffering salad and fish options; and Gourmet

Burgers, from which my dining companion and
I ordered the slow-cooked pulled pork burger
and free-range chicken burger.
As a heaving brioche bun arrived in front of each
of us, heaped respectively with sweet tangy
pulled pork and succulent grilled chicken breast,
complimented by a delicious onion chutney, we
certainly weren't disappointed. Homemade
coleslaw, a crisp salad and hand-cut triple-cooked
chips – fluffy, crisp and overflowing from the metal
chip buckets – accompanied both dishes.
Alongside the food, there's a great drink selection
including coffees, teas, chilled juices, Kentish
beers and Kissing Tree wines, from which to
enjoy a tipple or two.
Aside from its selection of hot and cold snacks,
plus mains, The Eatery boasts a great selection
of Naughty but Nice cakes and pastries including
fresh cupcakes (made locally), and a dessert of
the day. Well it would be rude not to, right?
The oozing warm chocolate brownie soon
appeared in front of us, served up by the friendly
and courteous waiting staff; and it was good.
Really good. Moist, fudgy gooeyness with heaps

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of white chocolate chips and cream, it was a
great end to a great lunch.
Plentiful portions, well-cooked, well-presented
fresh quality produce (and reasonably priced too),
The Eatery is certainly riding high. In fact, the
menu ranges in cost from a mere few pounds
for breakfast options and sandwiches to a twocourse Sunday lunch for just £10.
Ensure you make The Eatery top of your shopping
list next time you're in town!
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; and Sun, 11am-4pm.

The Eatery
2nd Floor, Fenwick
St. Georges Street
Canterbury
CT1 2TB
01227 766866
www.fenwick.co.uk/stores/canterbury/
the-eatery
@FenwickCbury
/fenwickcanterbury