Terlingham Vineyards

Back for their third year at the Festive Marketplace, the Terlingham Team will have tastings on offer.  Their award-winning wines are a must for your festive feasts.  The Bacchus is particularly smooth and refreshing.  Each wine is grown on the vineyard looking over Folkestone, with a spectacular view of the Harbour Arm.  Their ethos is to be as organic and sustainable as possible.  Over the decade they’ve been farming the vineyard, they have taken on natural pesticides and methods that respect the land they are working.  Come and meet the family.

produced in kent

The Produced In Kent team work hard to give us locally sourced food and drink over the 6 weeks of the Festive Marketplace.  Frasers Christmas Puddings were a sell out last year, so make sure you get yours before they’re all gone.  Over the 6 weeks there will be local wines, chutneys, sweet treats such as fudge and more.

Folkestone Distillery

This little distillery on the Shearway Business Estate is producing some very fine coastal gin.  There are three to choose from this year, as a special Christmas Gin has been introduced.  All will suit the palettes of different gin drinkers in the friends and family pod.  Read more about their journey in our indepth Folkelife article.

harbour coffee

If you need a fix of Harbour Coffee but can’t get down to the Harbour then you can take away a bag of beans.  Roasted onsite, there’s a choice of blends on offer.  The team will be happy to grind the beans for you, and can explain the different grades depending on how you brew your black stuff.  There’s also decaf on offer for the morning after.

gilda bakery

Straight from their bakery at Canterbury there’s a Gilda outlet now at Folkestone Harbour.  For the festive season you can delight in their sausage rolls (I think it’s the pepper on top of the pastry that adds that special something) and their cheese twists.  If you can get your hands on a cruffin before they’re all gone then you are a lucky champ.

finn’s deli

Finn has established himself as the Cheese Man in the Marketplace.  Waiting patiently in the queue, you will be rewarded by a friendly face with an abundance of knowledge of cheeses from across the world.  His cheese will see you through to New Year.  There’s cheese for eating today and cheese to keep for Christmas, because Finn feels that cheese should be a daily necessity. Also, there are chutneys, charcuterie and Macknade Christmas Puddings to represent the other major food groups.

dog deli

And, not to miss out the most important member of the family, there are treats for your four-legged friend too.  Andy started his business because finding healthy treats for his new pup was hard.  Many commercial snacks contain cereals which dogs have difficulty digesting, so you will be able to choose some protein-packed munchies and natural teeth-cleaning chews at the Dog Deli Hut.

oh my goodies!

Best buddies that have bonded over cookies and cakes, what better friend to have?  Find lots of festive brownies, blondies, cookie pies, cakes, cheesecakes & desserts on the counter to eat straight away.  There are also kits to take away and make great gifts – chocolate bombs, decorate your own kits and paint your own cookie kits all available to take away.

cocoa du mell

Don is the solo chocolatier behind Cocoa Du Mell and he’s dedicated to creating beautifully presented couverture chocolate, filled or embellished with the finest ingredients. Gooey caramels and decadent chocolate fruity ganaches lead the way for his chocolate selection box bonbons. There are some alcohol flavours to enjoy as well as desert-style chocolate ‘pucks’, hot chocolate dippers and more specific Christmas minded treats, perfect for gifting or just spoiling yourself.

kawaii cookies and cakes

A regular to the Festive Marketplace, expect giant dessert pies, vegan bakes and ‘Bake At Home’ kits for a bit of family time, and/or a great stocking filler.

crumble cups

After wandering around, especially on a Sunday where the air is full of the scent of roast dinners being cooked around the Harbour, you will need a crumble for pudding.  What better place to try than Crumble Cups.  Homemade, crunchy, buttery shortbread, paired with your choice of freshly stewed apple, mixed berries, or spiced apple mince pie filling. That’s not all, there’s a choice of hot or cold vanilla custard, double cream or vanilla ice cream to top it off. There’s a gluten free and vegan option too so everyone’s a winner.