Restaurants
From five star gourmet dining, to Michelin star restaurants, our tantalising selection of foodie hotspots is sure to tempt your tastebuds. Indulge in locally-sourced food, fish fresh off the coast and tantalising treats for the perfect gourmet getaway.



No short break would be complete without sampling some of the region's finest food and drink, so be sure to have your fill of each area's specialty produce.
Along the way you'll discover a whole host of different dining options, from cosy pub lunches and gourmet meals, to the best cakes and treats to tide you over on an afternoon adventure. Pitch up along the coast and discover fish fresh off the line or enjoy the splendour of some of England's finest restaurants. Whatever you choose, be sure to raise a glass to the local produce.
Known as the Garden of England, you'll find many of Kent's restaurants boast menus packed with produce from just a few miles away.
You'll have your pick of home-cooked, tempting meals in the Peak District & Derbyshire, so be sure to stop into one of the many country pubs along your travels.
The Essex coastline is the perfect spot to indulge in fresh fish and seafood. We recommend the oysters!
See and do
Planned itineraries
Whether you want to see the castles and seafood of the coast or the rugged beauty and manicured gardens of the countryside, it’s time to start your gourmet garden adventure.
Restaurants
Events and attractions
From guided tours of gardens, to five star dining and unique spots to rest your head, choose from our selection of days out and places to stay, and start planning your adventure.

Ashwell

Auberge du Lac

Cliffe Restaurant Folkestone

Custom Food Lab

Explore Canterbury

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Hassop Station Cafe

La Popote Restaurant

Le Talbooth

Lussmanns Harpenden

Lussmanns Hertford

Lussmanns Hitchin

Lussmanns St Albans

Lussmanns Tring

Macknade Fine Foods

Milsoms Dedham

Pearces Farmshop & Cafe

Rump & Wade

The Akeman

The Alford Arms

The Ambrette Restaurant, Canterbury

The Ambrette Restaurant, Margate

The Barrow House

The Brasserie at Sopwell House
The Bridge

The Courthouse

The Eight Bells

The Falcon

The Fishpool Inn

The George & Dragon Graveley

The Globe Inn Marsh
The Goods Shed

The Little Book Cafe

The Milk House

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

The Radnor Arms

The Shakespeare, Canterbury

The Tickled Trout
The Vicarage

The Waffle House St Albans

The Windmill

Williams’ Bar & Restaurant
