First Class FAYRE
The Garden of England is a centre for top quality produce and award-winning businesses busy bagging a bunch of gongs during the prize-giving season. Dawn
Kingsford met up with some of the best from the rest… Toast of the town
Goody Ales is just one of the county’s award-winning success stories. The microbrewery was established in a derelict farm building in Herne, near Canterbury by teachers Pete and Karen Goody and by 2012 was producing its first batch of beer, called Genesis. The bitter went on to win the title of Best Kentish Beer and the Best Hopped Beer in Kent in 2014 — and, the rest, as they say, is history. Now producing six regular and various
seasonal beers, made with Kentish hops – most of which are grown in Wingham,
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THE KINGS ARMS Bar and Restaurant
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near Canterbury – the award-wining business is now set to grow. Karen said: “Goody Ales is still a family business, with several family members, across four generations, involved in the brewery. But our two new fermenting vessels mean we can now produce over double our original capacity, which is helping us to meet demand and further expansion is planned this year.” Goody Ales, which are again in the running for more awards this year, are available from a range of shops across the county. For stockists visit
www.goodyales.co.uk
Nestled at the foot of the Downs this traditional country pub offers great food, an open log fire and a truly warm welcome
Full selection of real ales
Open all day for food - 7 days a week
Large beer garden
Function Room & Garden available for Weddings, Christenings and Parties
All food is homemade and cooked to order from locally supplied produce
Free local courtesy transport available. Please enquire for further details
01622 755177
www.thekingsarmsmaidstone.co.uk E:
admin@ka-boxley.co.uk
‘Certificate of Excellence 2013/2014’
28 Mid Kent Living Top class family affair
Chegworth Valley in Harrietsham, near Maidstone produces more than 200 acres of organic apples, pears, soft fruit, vegetables and salad on a family farm. Established by David and Linda Deme in
1983, it now boasts Chegworth Valley’s award-winning fruit juices. The juices are pressed within hours of picking to make more than a dozen varieties ranging from classics such as Cox and Bramley to more unusual blends of apple and beetroot and apple and elderflower. The farm also offers a next- day produce box home delivery service. For details visit the website
www.chegworthvalley.com or call the farm on 01622 859272.
AUNT SALLY’S KITCHEN Family Run Cafe
Mid Kent Shopping Centre - Allington
Come and visit our friendly family run cafe. Serving good quality home cooked food in comfortable surroundings.
We pride ourselves on using locally sourced food including Rickwoods of Bearsted.
We offer a full range of breakfasts, light lunches, home cooked hot meals, homemade cakes, snacks and much more.
To top it all our customer service is second to none.
• Free Wifi • Free Parking • Take Away
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 8.00am til 4.00pm Sunday
9.00am til 1.00pm 01622 297271 Find us on Facebook
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