insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 41

FOOD+DRINK

OYSTER & CHOP
Since organic restaurant, Oyster and Chop House opened
their doors three years ago at No. 8, High Street, in Herne
Bay’s up and coming restaurant quarter, owners Jeff (head
chef) and Elena (front of house) have been delighting
customers from all over Kent with their beautiful organic
dishes, sourced locally from within 18 miles.

Pocketed all over the local area are suppliers,
that Jeff calls his hidden gems, such as Chandler
and Dunn who supply the delicious free-range
meat. Located near Ash, Chandler and Dunn are
a family run farm in Ash, near Canterbury with
200 hectares of grazing cattle and sheep. John
Caddick, a true country man, provides game
once the season commences.
Local day boats from Whitstable and Fruit de
Mer in Broadstairs provide the fresh fish, ensuring
sustainability and seasonality of the catch.
Beautiful oysters and shellfish come direct from
West Whelks, recognised as one of the oldest
shellfish fishing families in the UK.
Brockmans Farm provides the seasonal fruit and
vegetables and specialises in heritage and wild
varieties of vegetables, salads, fruits and herbs,
ensuring only the best organic produce is used
in Oyster and Chop House’s dishes.
The varied chalkboard, menu, as you would
expect, is scrubbed and rewritten many times

during the year, as produce goes in and out of
season. It’s the variety of organic produce
available that keeps head chef, Jeff, on his toes
and his passion for creating new dishes alive.
With one eye on the past, Jeff loves to take oldfashioned styles of cooking and put a modern
twist to them, using methods and ideas that
diners will love.
Jeff and Elena pride themselves on providing a
dining experience that enables their guests to
relax in an unhurried atmosphere, taking their
time to enjoy the evening. Look out for the little
fresh loaves of bread and extra touches that
burst with flavour as you enjoy your evening.
Whether you visit for an intimate meal for two, a
family celebration or just casual dining with friends,
you’ll always find a time that suits, as Oyster and
Chop House is open for
Lunch Wednesday to Sunday (including a
fantastically priced and popular Sunday lunchtime
set menu) and evenings Wednesday to Saturday.

41

8 High St
Herne Bay
CT6 5LH
01227 749933
www.oysterandchophouse.co.uk
/oysterandchophouse