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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.
Beals Farm Charcuterie
Beal’s Farm is home to award-winning Mangalitsa charcuterie, producing exceptional air-dried muscles, salami, and chorizo from their cherished outdoor-reared herd. Their online deli offers a taste of this craft, inviting customers to explore and enjoy their artisan creations.
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
Docker Bakery specialises in sourdough loaves and plant-based pastries, all made using locally sourced ingredients. With a focus on quality and sustainability, they produce fresh, hand-crafted breads and baked goods from their Kent-based bakery.
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.
The Zingiberi Bakery
The Zingiberi Bakery is an artisan bakery based in Herne Bay on the north Kent coast. A family business that hand bakes The Captain's Crackers & The Captain's Cookies. They are proud that their packaging has been Plastic Free since 1st October 2018. All of their crackers and cookies are Palm Oil Free.
Artisserie Pattiserie
A fine English pâtisserie in the heart of Tenterden, crafted by one of the UK’s leading pastry chefs. In this charming Kentish town, they create exquisite pâtisserie, host expert masterclasses, and share their passion for pastry perfection.
Sandgate Cove Bakehouse
Sandgate Bakehouse crafts naturally leavened bread and pastries, offering better taste and wholesome goodness.
Flour + salt + water + time + love = bread
Grain and Hearth
Specialising in handmade sourdough and viennoiserie, they bake everything fresh at their Whitstable location. With pastries and breads emerging throughout the day, their focus is on quality, craft, and the joy of freshly baked goods.
And Others That We Think Are Great
Nicholls Nectar
Nicholls Nectar was created with the intention of combining a love for bees with the desire to create a sustainable and impactful business that promotes bee conservation in the UK. Their bees are allowed to forage freely, collecting nectar from a diverse range of wildflowers creating a unique honey flavour.
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!
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.
Mr Ames Tea
Blending fine tea since 1909, Mr. Ames has quietly served Britain’s best brews for over a century. Now proudly bearing their name, each cup reflects generations of expertise, delivering exceptional depth, balance, and character in every satisfying sip.
Kent Crisps
These Kent-based hand-cooked crisps are made from British Red Tractor-certified potatoes, planted by hand, nourished with on-site digestate, and watered using locally collected rain. Sustainable, traceable, and delicious—they’re crisps with a conscience and a satisfying, perfectly seasoned crunch.
Foxes Honey
From an initial 25lb harvest, this family-run beekeeping venture now manages 33 thriving colonies—soon expanding to 50. With 2024 their best season yet, they remain dedicated to producing natural, eco-friendly honey that’s pure, delicious, and affordable.
Karimix
Tucked among Kent’s orchards, a former apple store now houses Karimix—a family-run producer of bold, flavour-packed relishes, chutneys, sauces, and more. Fusing global inspiration with local roots, they create imaginative products for both retail shelves and professional kitchens.
Karly's Kitchen
What began in a garden patch has grown into a unique preserve-making venture. Still cultivating many ingredients by hand, the maker crafts distinctive, small-batch jars with bold, original flavours rooted in a deep connection to the land.
Miam Jars
Miam Jars creates bold, joyful flavours for everyday moments. From chutneys to sauces, each jar is designed to make food more fun, more vibrant, and unmistakably yours—perfect for cheese boards, tacos, or straight from the spoon.
Zambur Ferments
Zambur Ferments crafts raw, live fermented vegetables and drinks using local Kentish produce and foraged ingredients. From kimchi to kombucha, every jar and bottle is rich in gut-friendly bacteria, bold flavours, and a passion for natural, nourishing food.
Smokey Rebel
Smokey Rebel champions freedom over formulas, crafting artisan BBQ rubs that inspire creativity and flavour without rules. Whether grilling for one or a crowd, their bold blends help you cook with soul, spark connection, and tell your own story.
Zak's Kombucha
Championing sustainability, these flavour-driven kombucha drinks using forest-friendly Thai tea and overlooked local ingredients. With three signature blends and seasonal specials, every sip celebrates community, creativity, and produce foraged, harvested, or gifted from Kent’s land.
Weald Smokery
Recognising the huge potential for a truly authentic smokery, Andrew bought the business in 1990 and, with an absolute passion for authenticity, taste and perfection has been responsible, along with his wife Corinne, for creating the multi-award winning business it is today.
Pipers Farm
Peter and Henri grew their business into an award-winning enterprise, earning top honours such as BBC Radio 4’s Best Food Producer, The Times Best Butcher, Countryside Alliance Best Producer, and multiple Great Taste Golden Forks, including Supreme Champion.
Margate Mushrooms
From the heart of Margate, they grow delicious, locally-sourced mushrooms with a mission to reduce food miles and environmental impact. More than a farm, it’s a community project supporting micro-businesses and promoting nutritious, sustainable food for all.
Chai Wallah Margate
They specialise in beautiful, flavourful teas crafted to create a rich and immersive drinking experience. Inspired by a love for chai and India, their blends range from bold classics to inventive infusions, marrying tradition with modern creativity.
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