For the sweet-toothed among us, there’s no better day of the year than Pancake Day.
It’s an excuse to stock up on sugary treats, get the kids in the kitchen and enjoy an early spring pick-me-up.
This year, Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls on Tuesday, March 4. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, here’s how to get involved…
FAMILY FUN
You can’t beat the classics, and that includes a good old-fashioned pancake race.
Visitors can compete against the staff and clergy at Canterbury Cathedral in a spirited pancake race in the cathedral’s Precincts, followed by a freshly-cooked pancake made in the Community Studio.
The races begin at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm on Saturday, March 1 and you’ll need to book in advance to get your pancakes, but it’s all free to attend.
The Fed on the Green Cafe in Bearsted, near Maidstone, is also hosting a free family race on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm on Bearsted Green.
There will be a prize for Best Flipper, so you’d better get practising, and the cafe itself will have a special pancake-themed menu running all week.
If the weather is pleasant, you can visit Brockhill Country Park in Saltwood, near Hythe, for a pre-school pancake party.
This special Little Explorers session, aimed at children aged five and under, includes a messy mud kitchen, craft sessions where kids can make their own wooden pancakes and a tasty pancake cooked on the campfire.
It’s £7 per child on Tuesday, March 4 from 10am to 12pm and you’ll need to book online.
Finally, the Grafty Green Village Hall, near Maidstone, is throwing its annual Pancake Evening where visitors can get their fill of fresh pancakes and children can enjoy lots of free activities.
It takes place from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, March 4 and costs £2.50 for your choice of either sweet or savoury pancakes.
WHERE TO EAT
Grab a bargain and beat the crowds by visiting chain restaurant Bill’s any day of the week.
The European-inspired eatery offers bottomless pancakes for £9.50 every Saturday to Thursday from 3pm to 5pm, including vegan and gluten-free options. You can even add unlimited hot drinks for £4.50 and, on select Fridays, the deal drops to £5 for bottomless pancakes all day.
You can find Bill’s at Bluewater in Greenhithe, Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells.
Trendy cafe The Lane in Deal is serving up a special Pancake Day menu that is only available on Tuesday, March 4 from 9.30am to 8.30pm, so you’ll want to book your table sooner rather than later.
The menu includes sweet and savoury toppings such as hot honey chicken, halloumi and avocado, peach and berries, and banana and Biscoff.
If you feel like trying something new, Cafe Chambers in Canterbury is an American-style pancake house specialising in unique flavours and delectable stacks.
Some of the cafe’s recent concoctions include the Cinnamon Churros Stack with caramelised cinnamon sugar and melted Nutella; the Soul Food Sensation with maple pancakes, buttermilk chicken and eggs; and the Lake Tahoe Tower with crispy cheddar cheese pancakes and BBQ pulled pork.
RECIPES
Pancakes are generally considered to be an easy dish to whip up yourself, but if you need a little help you can always rely on celebrity chefs to guide you.
Have a go at Nigella Lawson’s American breakfast pancakes or Jamie Oliver’s folded pancake recipe if you want something tried and tested.
For those who are feeling more adventurous, plant-based chef Rachel Ama has a recipe for vegan hazelnut chocolate crepes and gluten-free expert Becky Excell can teach you how to make the perfect five-ingredient gluten-free pancakes.
You can also find a whole host of pancake recipes and inspiration from nationwide supermarkets such as Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S on the store websites.
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