Kent

George Begg owner Samphire restaurant Whitstable

Uncorked: George Begg

By Joe Lutrario

The 'accidental restaurateur' behind Whitstable favourite Samphire on Margate's Botega Caruso, Krug 1988, Len Evans and his surprisingly affordable Domaine Tempier Bandol rosé.

How I Got Here: Elliot Smith general manager at The Rose hotel, bar and restaurant in Deal, Kent,

How I Got Here: Elliot Smith

By James McAllister

The general manager at The Rose hotel, bar and restaurant in Deal, Kent, on why he left his career as an electrician for one in hospitality.

Only Food and Courses founder Robbie Lorraine to lead the kitchen at Boys Hall

Robbie Lorraine to lead the kitchen at Boys Hall

By James McAllister

Robbie Lorraine, the chef behind nostalgic restaurant Only Food and Courses, is to lead the kitchen at the soon-to-launch Boys Hall restaurant with rooms in Kent.

Matt Sworder chef The Corner House restaurants Kent

Flash-grilled: Matt Sworder

By Joe Lutrario

Matt Sworder is chef owner of The Corner House restaurants in Minster and Canterbury. This May sees the launch of The Corner House Cookbook, which is billed as a celebration of Kentish produce.

Dev Biswal is aware of the 'huge number of variables' he faces when expanding The Ambrette

The Ambrette set for South East expansion

By Joe Lutrario & Luke Nicholls

Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette which has restaurants in Margate and Rye, has revealed plans to expand across the South East, with two new sites opening in the coming few months. 

The Terrace by Absolute Taste offers a family-friendly menu of homemade dishes utilising locally sourced produce

Absolute Taste heads to Fenwick

By Luke Nicholls

Bespoke catering and events company Absolute Taste has launched The Terrace, a new 220-cover restaurant and bar situated within the Fenwick department store in Royal Tunbridge Wells. 

Historic Rye guesthouse now on market

Historic Rye guesthouse now on market

By Becky Paskin

Durrant House, a restored grade II listed guesthouse dating back to 1377 is now on the market in the East Sussex town of Rye