insideKENT Magazine Issue 54 - September 2016 | Page 61
FOOD+DRINK
Broadstairs: FOOD AND DRINK HEAVEN
Take one picturesque seaside town, mix in passionate local
chefs, Kent producers, Chefs’ theatre, wine tasting events, and
what do you get – the Broadstairs Food Festival.
Photos © Thanet Tourism
Celebrating its 8th year of fun and
feasting, the annual Broadstairs
Food Festival, September 30th –
October 2nd is bigger and better
than ever. An independent
community event, this much-loved
festival brings together dedicated
local producers and culinary
talent in a free 3-day bonanza of
food and drink.
The Chefs' Theatre, sponsored by
Flint and Flame, is centre stage.
This year the festival welcomes
scone maker extraordinaire, Richard
Hunt from the DevonSconeCo. and
sees the very welcome return of
Lucy Cuflin, (Lucy’s Food, Lucy
Bakes) and Catherine Phipps
(Pressure Cooker Cookbook, and
Chicken).
local craft beers
and ciders, indulge
in the epicurean
delights on offer,
including breads,
cheeses, preserves
and hot foods, and
join in a celebration
of Kent’s culinary
treasures.
With its stunning seafront setting,
and more than 100 food and drink
stalls, the festival is the highlight in
Kent’s food festival calendar,
drawing in visitors from across the
county to enjoy the very best from
the ‘Garden of England’.
The event features a Champagne
Cocktail Party, on September 27th,
at the newly opened Yarrow Hotel,
followed – at the festival – by a
Cheese and Wine Taste Challenge
hosted by Kingcott Dairy,
Cheesemakers of Canterbury and
Biddenden Vineyards, and a Gin
Workshop courtesy of ‘The Offy’,
Broadstairs.
Over 50,000
people visit the
festival – with many staying for the whole three days, taking the chance to
enjoy the delights of this seaside town and its beautiful beaches and bays.
Several sponsors appear at the
event – Thanet Earth, Ramsgate
Brewery, RentABar and Broadstairs
& St Peters Chamber of Commerce,
so do seek them out.
www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk
@broadiefoodfest
#broadstairsfoodfestival
Open from 10am each day (with
free entry), there will be plenty of
opportunities for visitors to sample
For more information contact [email protected]
01843 871102 / 07866 857 088
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