Saturday 31st March 2012
10am to 3pm

Come and try some real Spanish treats!

We’ve got the team down form Brindisa to introduce you to some Spanish classics and specialties you will not have tasted before: From Bacaloa (salted cod) to a fascinating range of artisanal cheeses and meats, including Ermesenda, Monte Enebro and a Catalan Mountain Pâté … WOW!!!

Friday 9th and
Saturday 10th December
10am to 3pm

Our great friend Barbara is back with the wonderful Premier Cru Gruyere. This is a classic winter cheese with big, rich, fruity flavours that is perfect on the cheese board and ideal for adding depth of flavour to fondue!

Friday 25th November
6.30pm to 8.30pm

To be held in the Main Store at Macknade Fine Foods there will be over 30 wines open for tasting.

Timings will be 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and tickets priced at £5.00. These can be obtained either via phone on 01795 530050 or by popping into the warehouse.

www.herculeswines.co.uk

Saturday 12th November
11am to 2pm

This fantastic cheddar producer will be showing their range of cheeses. One 'must' to sample is their cave-aged Wookey Hole Cheddar that is aged in the famous Cheddar Gorge!

www.barbers1833.co.uk

Saturday 5th November
from 10am

Macknade has added a new range of frozen meals to their freezers and we would love it if you came and gave them a taste!

Authentica Cuisine is a Kent based company specialising in a delightful selection of meals featured around the world and they will be joining us on the 5th of November from 10 a.m. sampling two of their best sellers – the continental favourite Daube de Boeuf and the ever popular Murgh Madkhani (better known as Butter Chicken).

Come in on the 5th and have a taste and a browse of their other range of meals from South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa.

There will be something for every palate!

Saturday 22nd October
10am to 3pm

Be sure to join Macknade on Saturday, 22nd October for a taste of Kent! Quex Foods will be joining us, offering a taste of their locally made rapeseed oils and potato crisps.

Inspired by the diverse and mouth-watering flavours of the region, Quex Crisps have the traditional flavours you would expect but with a Kentish twist: Sea Salt and Biddenden Cider Vinegar for the traditionalists, Whitstable Oyster and Vinegar for the adventurous and for the cheese lovers, an Ashmore Cheese and Onion.

Paul will be joining us from 10 am until 3 offering these fantastic Kent flavours. Don’t miss out!

Saturday 15th October
from 9.30am

On Saturday the 15th of October Shropshire Spice Co will be joining us to let you have a taste of their fantastic range.

You probably already know of their best-selling range of stuffings including the ever popular Sage and Onion to the gourmet Cider, Apple and Sage. But did you know of their range of flavoured breadcrumb coatings, dips or spice infusions for drinks?

The weather is starting to get colder and now is the perfect time to have the first Hot Toddy of the season!

Shawn from Shropshire Spice Co. will be joining us from 9:30 on Saturday the 15th to whip up some samples of all the ranges available at Macknade. Don’t miss out!

Sunday 9th October
from 10.00am

Come and join us on Sunday, the 9th of October when Pipers Crisps will be dishing out their Great Taste Award winning crisps.

Pipers Crisps cannot be found in supermarkets, so Pipers are more able to focus on bringing their customers the best ingredients to their flavoured crisps.

Mandy will be in with us from 10 am and she will be able to answer all your questions about where the tomatoes are sourced for their Norfolk Bloody Mary crisps and even where the sea salt comes from for their Anglesey Sea Salt crisps.

Come in and taste crisps as they should be on Sunday, the 9th of October!

Saturday 24th September

A tasting in the Wine Warehouse of the Bodegas Bilbainas wines.

Established in 1901 Bodegas Bilbainas is one of the oldest estates in Rijoa producing a range of premium Tempranillo based wines from classic styles such as Vina Pomal to the premium La Vicalanda These wines will be open for you to taste at your leisure, and there is no charge

www.herculeswines.co.uk

Saturday 20th August
10am to 3pm

Khalid Ishmael will be sharing his hand made Indian and Thai curry sauces on the 20th of August.

An homage to Khalid’s mother, Ishmael’s Mother provides a range of delightful curry sauces, all made fresh in his Surrey kitchen. These sauces are chilled and ready for your favourite ingredients. From the mild and sweet Massaman to the Panang and Spicy Lentils for the heat seekers, these sauces will be just what you need for the perfect curry.

For a taste of authentic Asian cooking, be sure to join us between 10 and 3 on the 20th of August!

Saturday 13th August
10am to 3pm

For a taste of Kentish style fudge and Turkish delight, make sure to come and visit us on the 13th of August to meet Simon from O’er the Moon.

Tired of eating chewy fudge, Simon has perfected the art of crumbly fudge that reminds many of his customers of how it used to be made. His Turkish delight is high quality with a reasonable price. In fact, extra needs to be ordered as some of the staff at Macknade are big fans!

If you’re interested in the history or the process of making these all time favourite confectionaries, please visit the website. To try it yourself, please come on the 13th of August!

Saturday 13th August
9.30am onwards

Kentish meat and fish marinades from the kitchens of The Ambrette Restaurant.

Come and join the show!!!

The chefs from the award winning kitchens of Margate’s The Ambrette Restaurant will be using Dev Biswal’s new marinades to cook in store. It should be quite some show and something not to miss, with an opportunity to experience the intensity of the kitchen first hand and sample this wonderful new marinade at its best.

Saturday 30th July
10am to 3pm

Taste of Kent award winner Corinne’s Creative Kitchen will be joining us on Saturday the 30th of July from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are not already familiar with Corinne’s authentic Asian cooking, this is the best time to give it a taste! Food miles are important to Corinne as they are for most. To show her support for the Garden of England, she uses the best locally sourced fruits, vegetables and meats wherever possible. Her curries are freshly made to authentic recipes and frozen straight after in easily microwaved containers, ready at your convenience!

Corinne has many fans throughout Kent, so come and see why on Friday the 24th!

Saturday 23rd July
from 10am

Due to an unforeseen Honeycomb shortage, Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream had to cancel their last tasting but now they’re back!

Join us on Saturday the 23rd of July after 10 a.m. and get your taste buds into the swing of summer. The winners of multiple Great Taste Awards (including two stars for their delectable Honeycomb and three stars for their heavenly Vanilla) and just as many Taste of the West Awards, these tastes of Devon contain nothing more than the purest ingredients and all the memories of summer

The taste of Salcombe Dairy will keep you coming back again and again.

Friday 22nd July
from 10am

Summertime is ice cream time! Solley’s Farm Ice Creams is based in Kent in the village of Ripple. With the majority of their ingredients being sourced locally, you know you are getting the best Kent has to offer in every single bite.

Come and visit their ice cream cart on Friday the 22nd of July as they dish out the county’s best and most unique ice cream flavours.

Saturday 9th July
10am to 3pm

It might be humid and hot but how can you say ‘no’ to a coffee, especially when it is a flavoured one?

Come in on the 9th of July from 10 – 3 and meet Little’s Coffee  for a taste. Little’s has been roasting coffee beans for the last 25 years and know a thing or two about Britain’s favourite bean. Their range of flavoured and regular instants is enough to please everyone. Will your favourite be the ever popular Hazelnut or the French Vanilla? Or will you be more adventurous and try the Spicy Cardamom?

The range is seemingly endless, so come in and find your favourite on the 9th!

Friday 8th July
from 10am

The great British chocolatier, House of Dorchester will be joining us on Friday the 8th of July to share their new Chocolate Larder range.

You have seen House of Dorchester chocolates on our shelves for a while now and now they are expanding their range to include biscuits, toffee, fudges and more!

If you have had their chocolates before you know what awaits you, but if you have not, it’s time to come and find out what you are missing!

Come and meet Laura on the 8th from 10 a.m. and have a taste of heaven!

Saturday 2nd July
from 10am

You might have seen the television chefs championing the versatility of Verjus over the use of wine or even some of the more fancy flavoured vinegars.

Having been used since the Middle Ages, Verjus (an acidic juice made from unripe grapes) fell out of favour among chefs for sometime but is currently making a comeback. Appreciated in some cultures for its non alcoholic attributes, Verjus is great in any recipe that requires a dry white wine or even as a drink.

While Verjus has been primarily made from grapes, Richard Perton has perfected the recipe by using apples picked from the Brogdale Orchards. Pressed and quickly pasteurised, the apples give the Verjus a unique twist.

To find out more, come and meet Richard on the 2nd of July at the main Macknade shop.

Saturday 2nd July
from 10am

Love your pickles but hate the food miles? Are you looking for a great tasting, local supplier to fulfill all your pickle and chutney needs? Then you needn’t look any further than Whitstable!

New to Macknade is Whitstable Pickles! Toby Hotchkiss was brought up pickling and loved it so much he turned it into much more than just a hobby. With a variety of flavour combinations at his arsenal, these fantastic pickles and chutneys will excite your taste buds and ease the food miles guilt. Toby will be with us on the 2nd of July from 10 a.m. so make sure to come and try a taste of Whitstable!

Saturday 25th June
From 10am

Tired of all the same old pickles and chutneys to accompany your curry?  Then it just might be time to spice things up with Olde Goa.

A fantastic range of great tasting (and sometimes hot!) pickles and chutneys that are perfect however you use them! If you are looking for something a little different from the standard pickle, be sure to give the Tendli (gherkin) a go. Or if you are feeling a bit more adventurous (and if you really like the heat!), give the Balchao (prawn) pickle a try.

There is a heat and a flavour for everyone, so make sure to stop by on Saturday the 25th of June from 10 am!

Saturday 25th June
10am to 2pm

Friday 24th June
10am to 3pm

Taste of Kent award winner Corinne’s Creative Kitchen will be joining us on Friday the 24th of June from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are not already familiar with Corinne’s authentic Asian cooking, this is the best time to give it a taste! Food miles are important to Corinne as they are for most. To show her support for the Garden of England, she uses the best locally sourced fruits, vegetables and meats wherever possible. Her curries are freshly made to authentic recipes and frozen straight after in easily microwaved containers, ready at your convenience!

Corinne has many fans throughout Kent, so come and see why on Friday the 24th!

Saturday 18th June
From 10am

Are you a ’Groupie’?!

If you have not had the chance to try Goupie, the totally moreish chocolate and puffed rice bites, NOW is the time! Locally made in Hawkhurst, this was a long time family recipe that has now gone public and we’re all grateful the Simpson family decided to share.

This sweet bite is the perfect accompaniment to just about everything and we are willing to bet you won’t be able to stop with just one bite.

Come and be a ‘groupie’ on Saturday, the 18th of June from 10 am!

Saturday 18th June
From 10am

For nearly 40 years, Tracklements has been producing the finest condiments and chutneys made from the most locally sourced products available to them.

The onions from their award winning Onion Marmalade (a firm favourite here at Macknade) come from a family farm in Bedfordshire and the horseradish root for their Horseradish and Cream is sourced from Norfolk. Tracklements is an all English brand that is perfect for food lovers.

Come and meet Bridget on the 18th of June from 10 am and have a taste of the countryside.

Saturday 11th June
12noon to 3pm

Have you ever just wanted a quick, satisfying and, above all, good quality meal but were disappointed by the selection available?

The people at Kabuto Noodles felt the same and stepped in to fill what they felt was a huge gap in the market place. Kabuto Noodles feels that you should not be able to tell the difference between the noodles you may have at fine Oriental restaurant and the noodles in an instant cup. That is why they are made with only the best ingredients with no additives or preservatives. Kabuto’s founder will be in with us on Saturday 11th of June from noon, so come hungry and taste the difference!

Saturday 11th June
10am to 3pm

Mo Joslin became exasperated when she was unable to find the best locally sourced preserves. Deciding it was unreasonable that the fruit in Kent was so underrepresented, she started making her own jams and chutneys from the best local fruit available. Initially selling only to friends and family, her business has grown to accommodate larger delis and farm shops but she keeps her ingredients of the best quality possible, sourcing all her fruit from Kent.

Come and celebrate the bounty of the Garden of England with Mo on Saturday the 11th of June from 10 am.

Saturday 4th June
10am to 3pm

If you have not yet had the opportunity to try our own Macknade labelled products, the 4th of June will be your best chance! If you are a regular customer, you will have undoubtedly seen the vast selection of our own labelled products fill up more than just a few shelves in our shop. If you have yet to witness the variety, prepare for your eyes to cross! To take the confusion out of it all we're going to be sampling some of our most popular jams, marmalades and chutneys from 10 am to 3 pm.

Come, have a taste and see why we allocate all that shelf space! Don’t miss out!

Sunday 29th May
CANCELLED

We regret to advise that this event has been cancelled.

The French Connection. You have asked us to extend our range of French Delicatessen products and we have listened!!

Come and try our new patés, saucisson and, of course, some old favourites as well.

Saturday 28th May
From 10am

We are right in the throws of asparagus season, but is your Hollandaise supply holding up?  Why not give this Great Taste Award Winner a try?

Atkins and Potts will be joining us on the 28th of May from 10 am. They will be sharing their handmade recipes, including a fantastic Hollandaise sauce, pasta sauces and delightful fragrant syrups that will be perfect on your summer ice cream.

Made only on a small scale in the Berkshire kitchens, Atkins and Potts have an amazing range for the traditional cook but some products get a contemporary twist for the adventurous chef as well.

Sunday 22nd May
12pm onwards

The 16th through the 22nd of May is Coeliac Awareness Week. It is thought there at least 1 in 100 people in the UK are diagnosed coeliacs. However, many are not diagnosed. While there is presently no cure for this autoimmune disease, the gluten free diet is quite often the path many take.

Gluten can be found in all wheat, barely and rye products, which leaves many people wondering “What can I eat?” In the past, gluten free foods have been medicinal and uninteresting but with more and more people being diagnosed with the Coeliac disease or at least as having a slight sensitivity to gluten, the market has expanded.

In conjunction with Coeliac Awareness Week, we will have a representative from Gluten Free Foods with us on the 12th of May from 12 pm onwards.  If you’re interested in finding out more about coeliac disease or would just like to see how far the range of food has come, be sure to drop in!

Saturday 21st May
From 10am

With several Great Taste Awards under their belt, Grumpy Mule also works with Rainforest Alliance, the Fairtrade Foundation, Organic Farmers and Growers as well as funding a number of projects for the villages from which they buy their beans.

While participating in all these organizations, they never lose sight of the importance of quality and the flavour of their coffees. With a spectacular range of single origin coffees and a decaffeinated coffee that is practically indistinguishable from the real thing, it is safe to say that Grumpy Mule is easily among the best.

Come and join us on the 21st of May from 10 am and see for yourself.

Saturday 14th May
11am to 3pm

Saturday 7th May
10am to 2.30pm

Come and join us for a 'Taste of the Continent'!

Goldcraft Importers and Distributors will be joining us to sample some of their finest European fares. With a spectrum of sweet and savoury foods to be tasted from the sweet and crunchy Bolero wafers to savoury bruschetta and even the time saving cooking ingredients, there will be something for everyone.

Friday 6th May
10am to 2pm

Award winning, Ashford based ice cream producers, Simply Ice Cream will be joining us to sample their fantastic ice creams. Served in over 180 shops, restaurants and pubs across the south of England, Simply Ice Cream has perfected their recipes over the last 20 years using seasonal and locally grown produce.

Free from preservatives and any additives, Simply Ice Cream is a bit of creamy goodness that is perfect for the warm weather. You will be unable to resist their award winning Honeycomb Crunch, their creamy vanilla or their indulgent chocolate. Make sure to join us on Friday the 6 of May from 10 am to 2 pm and taste for yourself.