Dining

Read’s restaurant with rooms is set in an elegant Georgian manor house surrounded by tranquil grounds with lawns shaded by lofty cedar, weeping willow and horse chestnut trees. The restaurant’s widespread reputation is founded on the distinctive cooking of Michelin-starred chef David Pitchford, whose seasonal dishes blend herbs and vegetables from the manor’s own walled kitchen garden with local game and fish fresh from the quayside at nearby Whitstable and Hythe.  To complement the food, an extensive wine list balances the European classics with a carefully chosen and imaginative selection from the Americas and the New World.

Sample Menus – Here are some menu examples.  Please note, we change our menus regularly to introduce new dishes and take advantage of seasonal items:

Read’s Lunch Menu       Read’s Dinner Menu       Read’s Tasting Menu       Read’s Wine List

Please contact us for specific menu or dietary requirements.  To make a booking request, please contact us or complete the online bookings request form and we will confirm availability within two business days.