• A beautifully decorated first-year anniversary celebration cake presented at Essence by Atul Kochhar in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • Delighted guests socialising and celebrating the one-year anniversary of Essence, a premium Indian fine dining restaurant in Kent.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • An elegant first-anniversary cake taking centre stage at the milestone event hosted by Essence by Atul Kochhar in Tunbridge Wells.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • The vibrant, festive atmosphere inside the Grade II listed dining room at Essence at The Pantiles during its first anniversary party.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • Guests toasting with signature spicy Margaritas crafted with British ingredients at the Essence first anniversary celebration.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • The exceptional hospitality team providing elite Indian fine dining service during the one-year anniversary event at Essence in Tunbridge Wells.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

  • Michelin-starred Chef Atul Kochhar warmly welcoming and celebrating with guests at the first anniversary party of his pan-Indian restaurant.
    First Year Anniversary Party
    First Year Anniversary Party

    Experience contemporary pan-Indian dining in Kent.

First Year Anniversary Party at Essence


A Milestone Event in the Heart of Kent

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Testimonials from Our Valued Guests

“Congratulations to the team at Essence, Michelin-starred Chef Atul Kochhar, and Jitindar Singh on your one-year anniversary of serving fabulous pan-Indian cuisine in our very own Tunbridge Wells! Please continue doing exactly what you are doing, because it is truly something to behold. Anyone else ready for some of their signature spicy Margaritas?”

“I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Atul, Jeet, Bibi, Roger, and the wonderful team at Essence for hosting a soirée that has truly set the standard for the year! Your incredible generosity, expertly crafted cocktails, exquisite dishes, and undeniable charm made it unforgettable. So many beautiful memories were made in your historic dining room, and I will cherish them all. Sending so much love to you all.”

Celebrating Michelin-Starred Pan-Indian Cuisine

“A huge thank you for last night’s spectacular event. I know these premium experiences don’t happen without a remarkable amount of planning, so very well done to the entire team at Essence. Congratulations on one fantastic year at The Pantiles!”

“What a fun and fabulous evening last night was. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring your bespoke tasting menus. Please extend my heartfelt thanks to Atul and Jitindar.”

“Just to say thank you for an amazing one-year anniversary party at Essence. The food, as always, was absolutely spectacular, showcasing the very best authentic regional spices, and the drinks flowed beautifully. What incredible staff you have; we will definitely be seeing you again soon.”

“Would you please convey our sincere thanks to Atul, Jitindar, and the team for a wonderful evening on Wednesday. Your hospitality in that stunning Grade II listed venue was both excellent and extremely generous. We considered ourselves very privileged to help you celebrate Essence’s first anniversary.We always very much enjoy our visits to Tunbridge Wells and will be back again soon.Many thanks and best wishes for the many successful years to come.”

“My son and I would like to sincerely thank the entire Essence team for hosting such an amazing event at the restaurant on Wednesday evening. The guests, the dedicated staff, the vibrant pan-Indian flavours, the fun, the laughter, and the music created the perfect combination. We wish you all many more highly successful years ahead in Kent.”

A lively party crowd enjoying custom cocktails and premium pan-Indian cuisine during the anniversary celebration at Essence in Tunbridge Wells.
HOURS

Open seven days per week

Monday to Thursday
Lunch: 12 noon – 2.30 pm
Dinner: 5.30 pm – 10.00 pm

Friday
12 noon – 2.30 pm
5.30 pm -10.30 pm

Saturday
12 noon – 10.30 pm

Sunday
12 noon – 2.30 pm
5.30 pm to 9.00 pm

CONTACT

01892 362 332
info@essencerestaurants.co.uk

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