One of Faversham’s most popular food destinations is back for another season. The much-loved Food Village at Macknade will reopen on Friday 3 April 2026, bringing together a vibrant mix of street food traders, returning favourites, live music and a welcoming social space to eat, drink and relax.
A staple of the local food scene, the Food Village has become a go-to destination for visitors looking to sample bold street food, locally produced drinks and enjoy live entertainment in a relaxed community setting. For 2026, Macknade has also expanded the opening hours, giving visitors even more opportunities to experience everything the Food Village has to offer.
A Fresh Look for 2026
One of the most exciting additions this year is the newly refurbished Hop Shed Bar & Eatery. With a rustic, rural atmosphere, the Hop Shed will serve hearty yet health-conscious bites alongside locally produced drinks. The space will also act as a social hub for live music and gatherings, making it the perfect place to enjoy a drink and light bite with friends.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of new food traders bringing fresh flavours to the Food Village:
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Mac & Stacks – A dream for comfort food lovers, serving indulgent mac and cheese and thick loaded cheese toasties, all built around a signature four-cheese base with a choice of toppings.
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Bears Ice Cream Scooptopia – From the award-winning team behind the Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium, Scooptopia brings imaginative flavours and playful toppings using high-quality seasonal ingredients and Kentish milk. Expect everything from popcorn to popping candy alongside both dairy and plant-based options.
Returning Favourites
Alongside the new additions, several well-known Food Village traders will be returning for another year of crowd-pleasing street food:
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Little Katsu Kitchen – Popular for its bold, Asian-inspired street food dishes.
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Notorious BRG – Serving premium burgers, loaded fries and house-made sauces with creative flavour combinations.
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Sig Pizza – Bringing classic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts and high-quality toppings.
Launch Party – Friday 3 April
To celebrate the reopening, Macknade will host a Food Village Launch Party on Friday 3 April. Visitors will be able to explore the new lineup of traders and the refreshed Hop Shed Bar & Eatery while enjoying live music from band Whiskey and Wine.
With great food, drinks and entertainment, the launch event promises a lively start to the Food Village season.
Opening Hours
For 2026, the Food Village will open:
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Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
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First Friday of every month: 10am – 10pm (with live music)
The extended evening openings will provide even more opportunities to enjoy the Food Village atmosphere throughout the season.
Plan Your Visit
With exciting new traders, returning favourites and a refreshed social space, the return of the Food Village at Macknade is set to be one of the highlights of the local food calendar this spring.
For full details and the latest updates, visit the Macknade website:
👉 https://macknade.com/pages/food-village-2026
