Chef Wise

Hush Heath Estate in Kent, one of England's top premium wine producers, has been developing its Balfour 1503 traditional method English sparkling wines since 2014. Today these wines, all made from estate grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, can be found in wine aisles across the UK priced from under £20 per bottle. On an international level, Balfour 1503 Rosé is now the first and only English wine in Ontario in Canada, available from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), which is the biggest single buyer of wine in the world. Every bottle of Balfour 1503 has been crafted by winemakers Owen Elias and Victoria Ash to deliver wines that are typically English (vibrant acidity, fresh fruit flavours) and Hush Heath Estate's signature finesse, to customers of Majestic, M&S, Co-op, and most recently in the UK, Tesco. The name of Balfour 1503 references Hush Heath Estate's history and draws attention to the provenance of the wine.  Built in 1503,...

Hush Heath Estate in Kent, one of the top premium wine producers in England and a hospitality business born out of the winery in Staplehurst, Kent, is championing the best suppliers of food in the county at the company's local pubs. Located in West Farleigh, The Tickled Trout is the newest addition to the Hush Heath Estate group having opened its doors in December 2015. With six boutique hotel rooms and a restaurant that supports local Kent producers, the dining area also features a fresh 'Oysters on Ice' bar where guests can eat or drink in a relaxed and sophisticated environment.  Most recently the modern and stylish pub celebrated its first year with updated menus from chef Fabio Vinciguerra, highlighting that the business only works with local food suppliers who can offer an abundance of beautiful, wholesome produce.  Based at The Tickled Trout, Fabio has refreshed the pub restaurant's offering so that alongside traditional pub favourites and elegant cl...

The Empire Room restaurant at the Royal Harbour Hotel in Ramsgate, is to play host to a series of Meet the Producer events, allowing diners to learn about the food and drink on the tables – directly from the local growers. The restaurant is a member of Produced in Kent [PinK], a not for profit organisation which promotes food and drink companies in the county, and is holding the events with a number of its fellow members. The Empire Room's renowned chef, Craig Mather, noted for creating gourmet seasonal menus using the Kent's abundant high quality produce, decided to run the events to highlight the premium food and drink products available locally. Commenting on the programme of special dinners, PinK Manager Stephanie Durling said, “Produced in Kent are thrilled that The Empire Room is showcasing the fantastic array of local produce available.” The first such dinner will be with Little Stour Orchard on Friday 27th January, when Craig will prepare a speci...