Kent launches outdoor market
Kent opened a new outdoor market this week with international street dishes, local drinks, live music and smash burgers — a fresh street‑food hub that social posts flagged as a must‑visit for adventurous casual eats. The launch was covered in local roundups and event posts. (x.com)
Macknade Food Village in Faversham is set to reopen with a launch party on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. (macknade.com: ) Organisers say the site will run Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm, with extended evening hours (10am–10pm) on the first Friday of each month. (Produced in Kent: ) A newly refurbished Hop Shed Bar & Eatery is listed as the Food Village’s central drinks hub for 2026, and new traders this season include Mac & Stacks and Bears Ice Cream Scooptopia. (macknade.com: ) Confirmed returning street‑food stalls include Notorious BRG (stacked burgers), Little Katsu Kitchen (Asian‑inspired dishes) and Sig Pizza (wood‑fired Neapolitan pizzas). (kentonline.co.uk: ) The launch party runs 10am–10pm on April 3 and will feature live music from covers band Whiskey & Wine from 6pm–8pm; entry to the event is free. (kentonline.co.uk: ) The Food Village includes a canopied outdoor dining area and a performance stage, and Macknade’s Faversham site is located off Selling Road near the A2 with free parking available. (cenemagazine.co.uk: Faversham Town Council: )
