Places for your guests to learn, cook, or eat

You’ve booked your stay, so naturally, your next priority will be food. Whether it’s where to grab breakfast, dine for dinner or brush up on your cookery skills, you’re spoilt for choice across Kent & East Sussex.

Find all of our foodie favourites and offers below.

Biddenden High Street, Kent

The Bakehouse

This cosy, family-run cafe is nestled into Biddenden High Street. They serve deliciously strong coffee, freshly made sandwiches, and homemade cake.

The Bakehouse is run by the wonderful owners of Hearts of Oak, a holiday home conveniently positioned next door to the cafe.

Will Devlin Small Holding

The Small Holding

Enjoy a private dining experience at one of Kent’s best restaurants, The Small Holding in Kilndown. Set on an acre of land, the menu at The Small Holding is defined by hyper-local seasonal ingredients with a focus on the farm’s own produce.

Part of the Acre group, The Small Holding is run by chef-owner Will Devlin, who has a Michelin Green Star and is listed at number 25 in Harden’s Top 100 Restaurants.

Kent cookery school

Kent Cookery School

Get hands on with a group session or book a private event at the Kent Cookery School in Ashford. Suitable for all abilities and taught by friendly and knowledgeable tutors.

Pick from Tapas, Thai, Curries and even doughnut workshops.

Delicious desserts made by Ashdown Manna Cookery School in Blackham near Tunbridge Wells

Ashdown Manna Cookery School

No matter what your foodie passion is, whether it is Bread Baking, Sushi Rolling or classic French Cookery, they have over 30 courses to choose from.

With a maximum group size of 8-10 students per course, individual attention is always assured. They supply recipe cards, ingredients, aprons and even a kitchen assistant to wash up for you!

Love the idea of a foodie day out on your Bloom Stays getaway?

Enquire directly with the companies above to book, keeping details of your Bloom stay to hand.

Want a meal to remember – but from the comfort of your holiday home?

We have a whole range of professional caterers and chefs to suit your needs. Head over to our Caterers page to find out more.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Nothing is too much trouble…

The Bloom Stays team are always on hand to chat, on the phone 01227 903404, on email [email protected] or WhatsApp 07361584861.