The Sandwich Food Fayre makes its return to the town this weekend with more stalls than ever.

The fayre, on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, certainly has plenty of pulling power.
Camden Market’s Emilia’s is returning – this time with two stalls – selling treats such as fried squid and veganic Prosecco.

There will also be Paella España, Bexley Brewery, The Devil’s Pantry and the Cherry Berry Juice Co, among others. International cuisine includes Indian, Thai, Russian and Hungarian. Local suppliers will be well represented, with a good number being Produced in Kent members.

Organiser Veronica Lioté said: “We have booked space in St Peter’s Gardens as well as the Guildhall Forecourt and Market Street and will also be using King Street. We have had to turn some late requests away this year.”

"Veronica has also booked a number of local musicians to play outdoors on both days.”

A list of the stall-holders with links to their websites can be found at sandwichevents.org.uk

Sevenoaks Food and Drink Festival

There’s a mouthwatering menu of street dining, craft beer and community events in Sevenoaks this weekend.

The second Sevenoaks Food and Drink Festival will run from Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8.

Held in Vine Gardens, there will be a range of food stalls selling a variety of cuisine from around the world from German bratwurst to Caribbean food and community stalls. There will also be children’s activities and face painting, as well as the chance to buy kitchen items, such as knives and chopping boards.

It is open from 11am to 6pm on Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5.30pm on Sunday.

For details go to marketsquaregroup.co.uk

Kent Vegan Festival

Vegans, who are used to having very little choice, will be spoilt for it at the Kent Vegan Festival in Canterbury on Saturday, May 7.

A range of stalls, food to try, a cafe and workshops, plus activities for children, networking and live music from Rudy Warman and the Heavy Weather will all be at the festival in Westgate Hall between 10am and 4pm. Entry is £2, under-16s free.

The Coastguard, St Margaret’s Bay

You almost feel like you’re on holiday when the phone dings “Welcome to France” as you pull into the car park of the historic seaside pub The Coastguard, near Dover.

Just reopened after a £200,000 refurbishment with Shepherd Neame, the pub dates back more than 300 years and has undergone something of a transformation. In keeping with its seafront position, its new look has a maritime theme.

The licensees are Tom and Karensa Miller, who have run the Zetland Arms at nearby Kingsdown since 2013.

The Coastguard menu includes light bites and traditional main meals, with seafood a speciality. Food is available from noon to 2.45pm and 6pm to 8.45pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 6pm to 8pm on Sundays.

For details, visit shepherdneame.co.uk or call 01304 853051

The Quills, Rochester

There’s a big weekend planned at The Quills In Rochester High Street. As well as the launch of the new menu, the stylish restaurant will be extending its opening hours to include Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

The Quills, which is alongside Italian coffee house La Torretta, features food from southern Europe alongside British classics. The new menu includes dishes such as shrimp and crayfish ravioli with citrus and tarragon sauce or duck confit with chorizo and butter bean stew. A rhubarb and oat crumble olive oil cake is one of the dessert highlights.

More details at www.thequills.co.uk