The Goods Shed Canterbury

Experience The Goods Shed Canterbury, Kent’s premier destination combining an exceptional farm shop, award-winning restaurant, and artisanal market in a beautifully converted Victorian railway building. Perfect for Christmas shopping, seasonal dining, and discovering the finest local Kent produce, this unique venue celebrates the best of regional food and drink.

Canterbury’s Finest Food Destination

The Goods Shed Canterbury offers an unparalleled food experience featuring daily fresh produce from local Kent farms, artisanal products from regional makers, and exceptional seasonal dining in the renowned restaurant. The Christmas season brings special festive menus, gift hampers, and seasonal produce perfect for holiday entertaining.

What to Expect at The Goods Shed

Browse an exceptional selection of fresh vegetables, artisanal cheeses, locally sourced meats, and seasonal specialties while enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere. The restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine crafted from the freshest ingredients, many sourced directly from the adjacent farm shop and local producers.

Shopping and Dining Highlights

• Daily fresh produce from local Kent farms and artisanal food producers
• Award-winning restaurant featuring seasonal menus and local ingredients
• Christmas shopping including gift hampers, festive produce, and artisanal gifts
• Exceptional selection of Kent wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits
• Weekly farmers’ market with rotating selection of local producers
• Corporate catering and private dining for Christmas celebrations
• Cooking classes and food events throughout the year

Christmas and Seasonal Specialties

The Goods Shed transforms during the Christmas season with festive restaurant menus, special Christmas hampers, seasonal produce, and gift sets featuring the finest Kent products. Pre-order Christmas turkeys, puddings, and festive essentials from trusted local suppliers.

Restaurant and Seasonal Dining

The restaurant offers exceptional seasonal dining with Christmas lunch menus, festive celebration packages, and winter warming dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. The open kitchen concept allows diners to watch chefs creating contemporary British cuisine using produce from the adjacent market.

Practical Information and Market Days

Open daily with the restaurant serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The market operates Wednesday through Sunday with additional Christmas trading hours. Ample parking available with easy access from Canterbury West railway station and the city center.

Complete Canterbury Food Experience

Combine your Goods Shed visit with Canterbury’s other culinary highlights including wine tastings at Chapel Down Winery, traditional vineyard tours at Biddenden Vineyards, or coastal dining at Wheelers Oyster Bar Whitstable for a complete Kent food and drink adventure.

Local Producers and Sustainability

The Goods Shed champions local Kent producers and sustainable farming practices, offering customers direct access to the county’s finest food and drink. Meet local farmers, cheesemakers, and artisans while supporting the regional food economy and discovering unique Kent flavors.