insideKENT Magazine Issue 57 - December 2016 | Page 80

FOOD+DRINK ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS chocolate Cocoba is a Kent-based chocolate brand, with its flagship chocolate café in Bluewater Shopping Centre. Cocoba’s founder and chief chocoholic, Darren, grew up in Australia having hot chocolate made for him by his grandfather using real chocolate, and when arriving in the UK couldn’t find anything like this and so created a chocolate café serving hot chocolate made from real Belgian chocolate. The café offers artisan coffee, loose leaf tea served in tea pots, freshly made paninis, pastries baked in store, an array of delicious chocolate desserts and even their Signature High Tea for Two. Cocoba also has a range of over 150 retail chocolate products under the Cocoba brand, over 50 of which, including all of the chocolate bars, are handmade locally in their Northfleet facility. Cocoba’s product range includes hot chocolate spoons, hot chocolate flakes, chocolate bars, gift tins, assorted chocolate boxes, packs of truffles, boxes of chocolate-covered coffee beans and many other chocolate products within their ranges. Their products make the perfect chocolate gift. strong, attractive and recognisable branding, excellent packaging, and exceptional service. The aim is always to exceed customer’s expectations. Cocoba competes effectively due to its unique brand and product offering and value proposition. The guiding principles in the offering are the finest quality ingredients in everything that is sold, Cocoba’s products are already stocked in Selfridges, Harrods and Fenwick, as well as in certain independent shops, as well as on their website www.CocobaChocolate.com The offer is upmarket and of exceptional quality, but at competitive prices. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Enjoy a taste of the season at The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech Tucked away in quiet lanes a stone's throw from Hever Castle is where you'll find The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech, a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. A welcoming retreat in its secluded rural spot, it's no surprise that The Wheatsheaf was once a favourite hunting lodge of Henry VIII. Roaring log fires, cosy nooks and crannies and beautiful decor are only part of the story; the real draw for inthe-know diners is the exceptional menu created by Head Chef David Fuller. And with Christmas on the horizon, David has devised a sumptuous Christmas Fayre menu featuring favourite festive dishes recreated with his personal touch. From classic roast turkey with all the trimmings to richly flavoured pies filled with braised local venison, these recipes are all you'd want from a celebratory winter meal. The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech is serving its Christmas Fayre menu for pre-bookings from 1st December to 24th December (excluding Sundays), priced at £22.95 per person for two courses, or £28.95 per person for three courses. All menus are available to view online at www.wheatsheafboughbeech.co.uk or call 01732 700100 for more information and to book. The Wheatsheaf Hever Road Bough Beech TN8 7NU 01732 700100 [email protected] www.wheatsheafboughbeech.co.uk WheatsheafAtBoughBeech WheatsheafBeech 80