To celebrate the launch of the Kent Breakfast and Hamper initiative, Visit Kent would like to invite food journalists on an exclusive Kent press trip to experience the delights of our local Kentish produce, producers and attractions. Please find below a choice of three exclusive trips:

1. CITY 

Accommodation: No. 7 Longport B&B (7 Longport, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PE).

This B&B is perfectly situated in the heart of historic Canterbury.  You will stay in the delightful 15th Century cottage which has been transformed into quirky 21st Century accommodation.  Enjoy a Kent Breakfast - All breakfast ingredients are locally sourced from farmers markets, butchers and their own allotment.  Their bread and cakes are homemade, as is the granola, yogurt, jam and marmalade.  Even the honey comes from local bees!  

Morning Visits:  

• The Foundry Brew Pub (White Horse Lane, Canterbury)

Kent has long been known as the "Garden of England" and still has a strong association with hops.  Watch the production of fine cask ales in action and enjoy tasting the ales at the micro-brewery.  The Foundry Brew Pub produces a range of modern, fresh cask-conditioned ales using only the finest quality floor malted barley, hops and yeast available.

• Meet a Kent Greeter with a passion for real ale.  

The Kent Greeters service gives visitors an inside look into Kent - it is a service with a personal, cosy feel. The Greeter will meet with you over a cup of coffee to share the hidden bits of Kent you want to visit. It will seem like you're visiting an old friend in Kent - but you will leave with an insight and knowledge about the area you will not pick up from anywhere else. Dickies specialism is real ale and he will share his passion for real ale, real pubs and the 20+ micro breweries that have recently sprung up around Kent. There are seven in Canterbury alone.  

Lunch in the Foundry Brew Pub restaurant.

Afternoon Visits:

• The Goods Shed Market (Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8AN).
This lively daily farmers market is centred around a vegetable stall which is situated in the heart of the market floor.  Other stores include a Charcuterie, Butchery, Fishmongers, Cheese makers and Bakery.    

• Madame Oiseau Fine Chocolates (8 Borough, Canterbury, Kent.  CT1 2DR)
Taste some exquisite hand made chocolates and learn how they are made.

Evening Meal:  Enjoy seasonal, locally sourced food at the Goods Shed Restaurant.   


2. COUNTRYSIDE

Accommodation:  Brenley Farmhouse B&B (Brenley Lane, Boughton, Kent. ME13 9LY)

Enjoy a Kent Breakfast at the elegant Georgian house at Brenley farm.  This is a traditional Kent working farm which grows hops, apples and pears.  

Morning Visit:

• Brogdale Farm - Home of the National Fruit Collection (Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8XZ)

Find out about the processes involved in growing local, fresh ingredients and discover expertly nurtured seasonal fruits.  Brogdale host a variety of special festivals throughout the year, including The Great British Cider, Beer and Food Festival which takes place on 24-25 September 2011.      

Afternoon Visits:  

• Macknade Fine Foods (Selling Road, Faversham, Kent.  ME13 8XF)
Enjoy a local lunch and a visit to the award winning, family-run farm shop and food hall.  

• Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre (17 Court Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 7AX)

Beer, otherwise known as the 'Drink of England', has been produced in Faversham for over 850 years and Britain's oldest brewer is in the heart of the historic market town.  Enjoy a brewery tour and discover more about this proudly independent family company and its wide range of award winning beers.
The Kent Green Hop Beer fortnight takes place from 27th September - 11th October.  Kent Green Hop Beer is beer made with fresh, or green, Kentish hops - instead of using hops that have been dried as is more traditional in brewing. The beers have a characteristic fresh taste because the hops used contain many of the oils that are normally lost when hops are dried. 

Evening Meal:  Dinner at The Sun Inn, (10 West Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 7JE)

With a tale to tell that dates back to the 14th century, The Sun Inn oozes history, charm and character.  It's a Shepherd Neame pub and so naturally serves distinctive Kentish cask ales in peak condition. More than just a haven for real ale aficionados though, The Sun Inn also offers some of the best pub food in Faversham.  

3. COAST

Accommodation:  Alkham Court Farmhouse B&B (Meggett Lane, South Alkham, Dover, Kent CT15 7DG)

Enjoy a Kentish breakfast at the luxury 5 star Alkham Court B&B.   Gold winner of Visit Englands Best B&B Awards, Alkham Court is situated in the heart of the Alkham Valley.

Morning Visit:

Terlingham Manor Vineyard (Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent CT18 7AE)

England smallest commercial vineyard, the award winning Terlingham Manor produces a range of both sparkling and still wines.  Visit the onsite winery and taste the delicate wines which are influenced by the chalky soil and gentle sea breezes.  

Lunch at the Marquis at Alkham
Head Chef Charles Lakin presides over heavenly menus that change regularly and use locally caught fish and locally sourced produce.  

Afternoon Visits:  

• Griggs of Hythe (The Fishermans Landing Beach, Hythe)
Griggs of Hythe are wholesale fishmongers who supply local chefs in the area.   They have a large selection of fresh fish and shellfish and smoke their own fish on site.  Meet with Andy Cook who will share his knowledge about local fish.   

• Haguelands Farm Village (Burmarsh, Romney Marsh, Kent. TN29 0JR)
A tour of the entire village visiting:  the Kent Farm Shop, bistro, Garden of England cookery school, Romney Marsh Fish Market, Marsh Maize Maze and even the Alpacas!

Evening Meal:  Rocksalt (The Harbour, Folkestone, Kent)

Dinner overlooking the harbour.  The restaurant serves fresh fish caught from the day boats moored beneath their terraces and is run by chef Mark Sargeant.  

Places are very limited on each of the trips so please respond asap to kerstin.andrews@visitkent.co.uk with the dates you are available.