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Rock at their table to cook their meat – whether steak, chicken,


fish,


vegetarian skewers etc – precisely to their specification. The rest of the meal is served as normal, with a salad bar available


restaurant, we wanted to provide something with good quality food and service. It is about speed as well. We don’t want to rush people and move them on, but youwill not bewaiting for an hour for the meal to arrive.” Margaret added: “One person’s


EVER been to a restaurant and came away thinking that the steakwasn’t cooked long enough, or that you were served medium when you asked for rare? Well, Margaret Preedy has the


perfect solution – you cook it yourself. Margaret who owns her self-titled dance studio and party venue – called Rianos – in Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, has opened Black Rocks Maidstone on the former Flaming Henry’s site in the High Street. Black Rocks customers are given a Hot


01622 669 333


idea of a medium steak is completely different to another person’s, which may be completely different to the chef’s. This way, you can cook it completely to your liking. “Wemake sure that all themeat


within the restaurant, with a full selection of served starters, sides and desserts. It is a concept that is popular in


Australia and New Zealand, and one that Margaret believes gives Black Rocks a unique dimension. She said: “When we had the concept of opening up a


is lean and well trimmed of fat making this a very healthyway to eat. “The rocks stay hot for 45 minutes, so even if you’re having a conversation and your chips go cold, you can keep themwarmby placing them on it.” A comprehensive array of


herbs and sauces are served for those who want to add flavour to their meat. “It is a novel idea, and everyone so far has been full of compliments,”


62 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1SR www.blackrocksmaidstone.co.uk


said Margaret. The full menu is available on the website www.blackrocksmaidstone.co.uk Customers are welcome to


come in just for a drink at the bar andwe are open all day for coffee and cakes with free wireless internet. Red Rocks is the new name for


the upstairs function venue at Black Rocks. This is available for hire for private parties and weddings in addition to Rianos and will also in the future be used to hold themed events, dinners with live music and Christmas parties.


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