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Cooking & Dining

Everything you need to get the most out of your stay

Chef & Catering Services

  • In house catering
    Please discuss your catering requirements with Ronald, the house manager at Goodnestone Park. There are a range of catering options available, in additional to bar and housekeeping services. All additional services are available at an additional charge.
    01304 695 097 | [email protected]

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

  • Griffin’s Head
    The award-winning Griffin’s Head, Chillenden, offers real ales, delicious food and picturesque views. In summer, you can relax in the delightful garden with wild roses and a pond, and in winter you can warm yourself in front of two blazing log fires roaring in the inglenook fireplaces. The Griffin’s Head was built as a farmhouse in 1405, during the reign of Henry IV, and remained a farm until 1766, when it became fully licensed, serving travellers on the main Canterbury-to-Deal road.
    Griffin Hill, Chillenden, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1P (5 minute drive)
    www.griffinsheadchillenden.co.uk | 01304 840 325
  • FitzWalter Arms
    ‘The Fitz’, as it’s known to many, is a popular pub in the beautiful village of Goodnestone in Kent. You’ll find us very near Goodnestone Park Gardens, only 20 minutes from the cathedral city of Canterbury. Dating back to 1589, the pub is full of character; with open log fires, wooden floors, exposed brick walls and Kent hops lining the beams. Outside, they have a gorgeous garden which is the perfect place to relax on a warm day. It even has a dog bowl for your four-legged friend!
    The Street, Goodnestone, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1PJ (5 minute drive)
    www.facebook.com | 01304 840303
  • The Dog
    This is a pub with just the right balance of modern and traditional touches. It offers a range of premium beers, wines and spirits, with particular focus on locally brewed real ales, and a collection of more than forty eclectic gins, and some of the finest English and international wines.
    Canterbury Road, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BB (10 minute drive)
    www.thedog.co.uk | 01227 720339
  • The Duke William
    With access to so many amazing breweries, distilleries and vineyards located in Kent and the South of England, this pub is sure to provide you with just the sort of quality drink you’re after. Don’t miss their great live music from the best local musicians and bands, as well as food and drink events.
    The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1QP (10 minute drive)
    www.thedukewilliamickham.com | 01227 721308
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Restaurants

  • The Duck
    The Duck is a warm and welcoming countryside freehouse in the beautiful village of Pett Bottom. Situated amongst stunning views in the heart of the Kent countryside, just a short drive from the centre of Canterbury. They offer a high standard of reasonably priced food alongside a variety of well-kept local ales and fine wines.
    Pett Bottom, Canterbury, CT4 5PB  (20 minute drive)
    www.theduckpettbottom.com | 01227 830354
  • Kathron House
    Boasting upmarket contemporary eating in an intimate Grade II-listed building. The menu emphasises the use of fresh, local produce and all the food is created on the premises: such dishes as crab and spinach ravioli, loin fillet of Godmersham venison and caramelised apple shortbread with cinnamon creme anglaise.
    6 High Street, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 0BD (30 minute drive)
    www.kathtonhouse.com | 01227 719999
  • Saint Smokeys BBQ House
    Menus inspired by over four generations of Caribbean cuisines and old family recipes.
    17-18 The Borough, Canterbury CT1 2DR (25 minute drive)
    www.saintsmokeys.co.uk | 01227 769027
  • The Corner House
    This 16th-century former Coach House overlooking the city walls has been recently refurbished, and is now a stylish restaurant but one which retains lots of its original character. The Canterbury kitchen is run by Head Chef Mark Cragg who leads his team to deliver fantastic dishes using the best of the local produce.
    42 Station Road, Minster, Kent, CT12 4BZ (25 minute drive)
    www.cornerhouserestaurants.co.uk | 01843 823000
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Takeaways

  • Pork & Co.
    Proudly serving our made-from-scratch menu of mainly free-range pork dishes, which we smoke, cure and pull ourselves. We even offer breakfast for you early risers!
    27 Sun Street, Canterbury CT1 2HX (25 minute drive)
    www.facebook.com | 01227 450398

Shopping for Food

Farm Shops

  • Gibsons Farm Shop
    Crockshard Lane, Wingham, Kent CT3 1NY  (5 minute drive)
  • Chalkpit Farm
    School Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5EU (10 minute drive)
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Supermarkets

  • Tesco
    Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PS (20 minute drive)
  • Waitrose
    St George’s Pl, Canterbury CT1 1UL (20 minute drive)
  • Asda
    Sturry Rd, Canterbury CT1 1DG (25 minute drive)
  • Morrisons
    10 Ten Perch Rd, Canterbury CT1 3TQ (20 minute drive)
  • Sainsbury’s
    Kingsmead Rd, Canterbury CT1 1BW (20 minute drive)
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Butchers

Wine Merchant

  • Manor Wines
    Woodlands Manor, Woodlands Road, Adisham, Canterbury, Kent CT3 3LG (10 minute drive/ Delivery available)
    www.manorwines.com | 01227 833 888
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Bakery & Delicatessen

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Special Services

  • The owner has an extensive list of special services available from florists, to photographers, to marquee hires.
    Please enquire for further information on this!