Good Food
Back for good this time
B
ACK in business and already receiving
rave reviews on
TripAdvisor is The Ringlestone Inn near Maidstone.
The first pints were pulled at the
distinctive rural pub in the middle of August after fears it might never re-open. Its rebirth is thanks to Dalton Hopper and head chef Paolo Rigolli, who have long dreamed of opening their own pub. And, after seeing the empty inn on Ringlestone Road, the pair say it was “love at first sight”. The boys met as students at catering
college in Thanet and had already looked at and rejected 15 to 20 different pubs across Kent.
Dalton and Paolo – who first established a charcuterie business in Cranbrook five years ago - now plan to move their smoke house to the Ringlestone.
Opening a pub and restaurant was always the next part of
the plan, according to
28-year-old Paolo, who has been talking to local farmers and producers to source the best Kentish food for his menu. Back in private hands – after previously belonging to Shepherd Neame - the free house has been given a fresh coat of paint, thanks to 27-year-old Dalton’s family, and a new formal restaurant, while retaining its distinctive features, including candles and open fires and a large garden that make this such a special place to visit.
Once you’ve found this tucked away 16th century inn - between the villages of Wormshill and Hollingbourne, with a postal address of Harrietsham - you’re sure to return. All
are welcome, including families, cyclists, walkers and well behaved dogs.
Fancy an evening of murder, mystery and mayhem?
D
oesn’t sound like a barrel of fun, does it? But the top-notch Chislton Park Hotel, near Lenham, is offering a one-night-only, interactive experience on November 23 where the drama is played out before your eyes. Titled “Murder at Chilston Park”, fans of Agatha Christie-style mysteries can sample a mocked-up murder while enjoying cream tea, dinner and overnight stay.
For more information go to
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/chilston-park
drink and products in the Taste of Kent Awards 2020.
Kent Food and Drink poll opens M
KL readers can now vote for their favourite local produce, food,
From tearooms to farm shops, cider producers to cheesemakers, the prestigious contest’s organisers at Produced in Kent say the public can nominate and register support for local food and drink heroes until January 2. Hundreds of businesses make it into the voting list each year, with the most
popular in each category going through to the final round of tasting, mystery shopping, mystery dining and expert judging panels.
It’s easy and free to take part. Just visit
www.tasteofentawards.co.uk and click on the category you would like to vote in. If you can’t see the name of the business you want to support already there, simply add it and vote. Te winners will be announced at the Taste of Kent Awards gala dinner in March.
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