Kent Life and Kent on Sunday Food & Drink Awards 2016: Farm Shop of the Year

PUBLISHED: 10:28 18 October 2016 | UPDATED: 15:09 19 October 2016

Farm Shop of the Year

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We reveal the Farm Shop of the Year 2016

A successful farm shop must not only offer a range of produce in an accessible layout, but also work in partnership with local food producers in order to bring their customers the best seasonal produce, at its freshest best.

And the winner is...

Lower Hardres, Canterbury

Cara Kemp. Local fruit, veg and cheeses, in-house butchers, PYO fruit in summer, wine, beer and local ciders. Call 01227 700947 or info@lowerhardresfarmshop.co.uk

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