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Culinary Journey

Ancestral Roots: 6-Course Tasting

A narrative feast chronicling trans-Atlantic spice pathways from Senegambia to Kingston.

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Date & EveningWednesday, 12 June 2025
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Service Window19:00 - 22:00
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Admission & AllocationPre-fixed Curated Menu
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Curatorial Narrative

Ancestral Roots: 6-Course Tasting

A curated six-course dining exploration tracing heritage grains, smoked pepper reductions, yams, and maritime Caribbean traditions. Wine and natural botanical pairings curated by our house sommelier.

location_onThe Canterbury Setting

10C Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG

Set within the ground floor hearth lounge, footsteps from the historic Canterbury Cathedral precinct. Stepped low lighting, timber acoustics, and direct view of the charcoal open hearth.

near_me5 mins from Canterbury West Station
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Kingston to Lagos: Rum & Botanical Tasting

Five heritage pot-still rums paired with artisanal plantain bites and master distiller history.

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For tables of 8 or more, we arrange bespoke family-style platters and reserved hearth booths.

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