Food & Drink
Food & drink feature heavily in any holiday. Finding the right place to buy or book is an essential part of any staycation! Luckily we know a thing or two about the local producers and the best places to eat out. Our digital guide has all contact details and how to book.
Eating in
Given our coastal roots we have the best local FISH. Our go to, for the freshest and most reasonable is the Dungeness Fish Hut. Seasonal, straight from their boats. Crab, lobster, scallops, skate, soles, plaice – heaven! In Rye we use, Market Fisheries close to the river, with the added bonus of grabbing a snack at their new seasonal cafe serving some delicious oysters and fishy treats.
For MEAT you can’t beat the award winning local butcher and Rick Stein hero, Jamie Wickens. He can be found behind the meat counter at The Ship Winchelsea Beach. A local character offering superb local meat and deli goodies in ‘The Ships Store”. Try the Romney Marsh Lamb or local beef from Winchelsea, in summer he prepares fabulous BBQ packs. Alternatively Rye Butchers is a perfect place to pick up a good selection of local meat. Moons Green Charcuterie make more than 20 delicious different saucissons locally, using British ingredients.
Our local and friendly, Salts Farm Shop is open every day, selling illy coffee takeaways, local meat and vegetables and other deli finds. For those who can’t be bothered to get out the pans, they have a great selection of ‘Cook’ meals in the freezer.
The Lazy Baker, sourdough loaves can be found on the shelves at The White House in Rye, together with indulgent cakes and pastries (almond croissants to die for).
Eating Out
Eating out? A short walk from our properties in Camber finds you at the award-winning, The Gallivant, for adults and children over 16 – it is a super stylish beach hotel serving amazing food.
You’ll be spoilt for choice from fresh fish and chips, to the boutique hotel heaven of The George hotel in Rye. Try the laid-back shabby chic charm of The Ship Inn or The Globe Inn Marsh, on the Military Road set amongst quirky interiors. Similarly, The Standard Inn – in the heart of the citadel serves great nosh and good local beer in unpretentious yet chilled surroundings.
Our favourite place is the casual, Dungeness Fish Hut Snack Shack, family run by Kelly. Tasty lobster & crab rolls (when in season) or the best fish finger sandwiches you will have ever eaten. Homemade flatbreads with crunchy slaw, set in the surreal surroundings on Dungeness, check for opening times.
For a more of a fine dining experience head to The Swan @ Chapel Down – fabulous restaurant amongst the award winning vines of Chapel Down – English wine and English food at its best! Near Tenterden – a special treat or try The Curlew.
If heading to Bodiam Castle (or way back!) try The White Dog a pub perfect for a drink with amazing views of the Castle with fabulous food.
The Ferry Inn, 17th century pub in the middle of nowhere, selling good beer and food. The quintessential English pub.
The Plough just outside Rye on the road to Udimore has now taken root in Rye too – visit The Union, Rye for the .
If you are a true foodie and don’t mind a little drive, take in trip to the Seasalter nr Whitstable. perhaps via Canterbury to The Sportsman, probably the best food in the south east – a Michelin starred pub offering something truly special in a relaxed environment – worth the one hours drive…. HEAVEN…
