Will’s guide to pickling at home
Preserving, English wine and cheesemaking at The Small Holding this month…
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How to cook up Brussels sprouts…according to Will Devlin
Happy New Year from Kilndown! We had a banging 2019, but 2020 is set to be even bigger and better – check out our latest journal, in which Will Devlin reflects on mental health in hospitality, teaches you how to cook up Brussels sprouts Small Holding-style, and we take a trip to Copenhagen this month…
Celeriac, quince chutney, New York
Things have been winding down on the Small Holding farm recently, but we’ve been just as busy as ever in the kitchen and restaurant! Check out our latest blog, including a quince chutney recipe, beers from Cellar Head and wines from Westwell, as well as one of Will’s favourite ingredients, recent trip to New York, and a day in the life of our hardworking, talented team…
Autumn, seafood, tasting evenings
Autumn has arrived, and we can’t wait for what’s in store this month and season! Check out our latest blog to find out what we’ve got coming up in October, as well as some of the highlights from September, including recipes, events, beers, cocktails, game, press coverage and more. Have a read about what we’ve been up to, and everything that’s happening at The Small Holding…
Mutton, festivals, kitchen takeovers
August was a wicked month of food festivals, amazing meals, seasonal dishes and much more. We’ve got loads coming up in September too, including kitchen takeovers, special events, and new ingredients from the farm on our menu – check out what we’ve been up to, and what we can’t wait for in the coming weeks…
Pork tacos, German wines and August events
What a month July was! But we’re only just getting started for summer, with loads happening throughout August, including Farm and Forage, food festivals, recipes, awards, and much, much more. Read on to find out what’s been going on at The Small Holding lately, and why the weeks ahead are set to be some of our most exciting yet…
Real food, rosettes, recipes and more
We’ve had an incredible June here at The Small Holding, including awards, charity events, fresh ingredients on the farm, and acclaimed chefs coming for lunch! Now, we’re ready to crack on with the new month ahead, when we’ll be at epic food festivals and exciting new pop-ups, unveiling our latest menu, and even launching our own cider…
A beginner’s guide to foraging at The Small Holding
Since launching our weekly Farm and Forage events at The Small Holding at the beginning of May, we’ve already taken an abundance of customers out to to discover our farm, and forage for wild ingredients in the local hedgerows nearby. Read on to find out what one visitor thought of their day out with chef and restaurant owner Will Devlin, when they went to discover ‘where the wild things are’…
English Wine Week at The Small Holding
It’s one of our favourite times of the year, as English Wine Week officially kicks off from May 25! To find out more about the importance of our local industry and the prestigious bottles coming out of Kent, we chat to James Osborn from Squerryes and the Wine Garden of England, who talks about why where we live is such a vibrant hotspot for viticulture…
Happy birthday to The Small Holding
It was a weekend to remember for our first birthday at The Small Holding this month! Spread across two days, we welcomed some new and familiar faces through our door to eat, drink and celebrate with our hardworking and talented team. From a ‘greatest hits’ tasting menu to live music and a barbecue, read on for some of the highlights from this special occasion…