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Support Your Local & Amazing Food Artisans
From expert chocolatiers and artisan bakers to skilled charcutiers and creative picklers, Kent is home to a vibrant community of food makers. Together, they produce an irresistible array of sweet and savoury delights, crafted with care and bursting with flavour.
Some Of The Best Chocolatiers In Kent
This list is in no particular order, they are all fabulous and unique in their own way.
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N2 Sweet Lab
In September 2023, N2 Sweet Lab opened doors and invited all chocolate lovers, be it big or small, to join them in their passion of enjoying bonbons, bespoke cakes and treats suited for celebrations and even the smallest occasions.
Goupie
Led by mother-daughter duo Janet and Grace, this passionate four-person team handcrafts every product in their small, ethical factory in Goudhurst, Kent. With care, integrity, and sustainable values, they also personally pack and ship every order to your door.
Madame Oiseau
All the chocolates are freshly handmade in small batches, on a daily basis, in the shop. Top quality Belgian couverture chocolate and carefully selected ingredients are used. When one enters the little shop, the strong scent of chocolate is uplifting. Resisting the temptation is difficult...
Some Of The Best Charcuteries In Kent
Stephens Fresh Foods
Stephen's Fresh Foods has been established since 1974, which is over 50 years, and they have built up an enviable reputation of manufacturing Cooked Meats which includes our award winning Kent Honey Baked Ham.
Moons Green
They make more than 20 different varieties of saucissons using British ingredients at every opportunity. Their air-dried meats are all melt-in-the-mouth local versions of European classics. British versions of prosciutto, loma, coppa, bresaola, and chorizo are all made by hand.
North Charcuterie
North Charcuterie is a small, owner-run producer based in rural Kent, crafting Spanish and British-style charcuterie in small batches. Using high-welfare rare breed pork and authentic ingredients, they offer limited-edition packs available exclusively through their website.
Some Of The Best Artisan Bakers In Kent
Amazing Grace Bakery
Every sourdough loaf is naturally leavened, handmade with just three pure ingredients: flour, water, and sea salt. Slow fermentation and plenty of care allow each loaf to develop its own unique flavour—complex, slightly sour, and truly one of a kind.
Specialty Breads
Speciality Breads crafts exceptional, sustainably made artisan bread in the UK. Using traditional techniques and modern innovation, they create a wide range of high-quality, plant-based loaves designed to elevate every meal and bring joy to every bite.
Docker Bakery
Based in Folkestone, their passion is hand crafting bread that is incredibly delicious, nutritional and sustaining. Their purpose is to do so in a way that benefits our community, our customers and the environment.
Finest Cake Company
Every bake is crafted with premium ingredients—from 72% Belgian chocolate and Madagascan vanilla to delicate cornflower petals and perfectly sized salt crystals. It’s all about flavour, quality, and care in every detail, from brownie to carrot cake.
Gilda Bakery
Gilda is an award-winning artisanal bakery based in a converted farm in Bishopsbourne. Known for its creative bakes, Gilda crafts standout treats like brie and spring onion sourdough and seasonal fruit cruffins, all made with passion and precision.
Valentins Artisan Bakery
Valentins was founded in 2020 by three friends united by their love for quality food. Under the leadership of owner and head chef Valentin Nica, they handcraft their baked goods using natural ingredients, prioritizing local suppliers whenever possible.
A Few Of The Best Of The Rest In Kent
Fudge Kitchen
Their vision is to be the expert confectioners who create the most delicious, handmade, natural & trailblazing products in the world, delivered through an engaging and entertaining experience in a way that their competitors cannot match or imitate.
Must Chup
Crafted from real tomatoes and mustards, these sauces offer a bold tomato kick with subtle mustard and fruity notes. The flavoured mayo range includes fruity tomato, mild jalapeño, and fiery habanero—each packed with flavour and made to elevate any dish.
Curry Smugglers
Founded by Steve and Ruby—co-founders of Curry Smugglers and first-generation British Asians. They’re here to bring a fresh, bold, and unapologetically spicy vibe to your Desi snacking experience!
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