030 FOOD & DRINK A winning taste of India


Kent curry house, The Rajdani in West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks, has been named as the Best Indian Restaurant in the South East at the prestigious Asian Curry Awards 2017. More than 1,000 VIP guests attended a glittering gala dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London to honour the winners of the 7th Asian Curry Awards, organised by the Asian Catering


Federation (ACF), which were co- presented by BBC MasterChef’s Greg Wallace and former Sky TV news anchor Samantha Simmons. The family-run The Rajdani, which is owned by Rob Khan, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.


• The Rajdani, 17-20 London Road, West Kingsdown TN15 6ES, call 01474 853501 or visit www.rajdani.co.uk


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Diary date The perfect setting for romance


In the last year, Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells has provided the setting for four engagements, a surprise wedding and more than 30 other weddings, so what is it that inspires lovers to say “Will you?” and “I do!”? “As a Grade II listed building, we offer a uniquely beautiful environment. Along with our expertly chosen wine list and our delicious menu, Hotel du Vin has a long history of providing the backdrop for memorable dates, proposals, weddings and anniversaries,” says General Manager James McComas. So whether you want to pop the question or simply say “I love you”, the special Share the Love afternoon tea and evening menus will be sure to win your way into your Valentine’s heart. To book a table or a room at Hotel du Vin


this Valentine’s Day, call 01892 320749 or email reception.tunbridgewells@hotelduvin.com • For more information, visit www.hotelduvin. com/locations/tunbridge-wells


Get set to go fl ippin’ mad with pancakes sweet and savoury this Shrove Tuesday – 13th February!


Youth Cafe to receive £10,000


Sevenoaks Town Council is set to receive a £10,000 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund towards its operation costs of the House in the Basement Youth Cafe – otherwise known as HitB – in the basement of the Stag Theatre. The Youth Cafe’s funding from Kent County Council was not


renewed at the end of 2016 and therefore it became diffi cult to keep the accessible venue sustainable, bearing in mind that it is free for young people to attend. The Awards for All grant towards the 2018- 2019 operation costs is therefore very much welcomed. HitB, which is free to attend for 11-18 year olds and is manned


by professional staff, offers computers, electronic games, pool table, musical instruments, chill out area, and access to professional support and provides reasonably-priced hot meals. Young people can receive support on homework, writing CVs for part-time jobs, applying for college and on other personal social matters.


Love bites


If your Valentine is a chocolate lover, say it with cocoa this 14th February and watch them fall truly, madly, deeply for these irresistible delights to make their heart fl utter! Straight from the Heart boxed collection of 35 chocolates costs £39 and is a delectable combination of Hotel Chocolat’s best-loved recipes,


nestled in between new exciting Valentine’s creations. Melting Hearts in milk, dark or white with strawberry are £5.50 per bag.


• For these and more, pop into Hotel Chocolat stores in Royal Victoria Place Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Bluewater, Crawley, Bromley and Canterbury, or visit www.hotelchocolat.com/uk


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