• Festival crowds enjoying the vibrant annual Cohesion Plus Mela near our pan-Indian restaurant in Tunbridge Wells.

    Celebrating the Tunbridge Wells Mela With Michelin-Starred Pan-Indian Fine Dining

    Celebrating the Tunbridge Wells Mela With Michelin-Starred Pan-Indian Fine Dining

    Sunday, 5th July 2026

Experience Authentic Indian Flavours During The Pantiles Mela Festival


A Festival of Flavour on Sunday 5th July 2026

Chef Atul Kochhar and the Essence team are exceptionally proud to showcase our signature ‘Festival Favourites’ menu this July. We warmly welcome the return of Cohesion Plus as they celebrate two decades of the Tunbridge Wells Mela at the beautiful Calverley Grounds.

Celebrate 20 Years of Culture, Music, and Regional Indian Cuisine

Presented by Cohesion Plus and the Kent Equality Cohesion Council, this spectacular anniversary honours 20 years of global music, visual arts, and dance, curated in partnership with local community organisations.As a cornerstone of The Pantiles, Essence is thrilled to support this vibrant cultural event by serving three bespoke pan-Indian dishes, each crafted with the finest British ingredients and authentic regional spices.

Join us from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm to savour an unforgettable culinary experience.

Guests celebrating community arts and cultural diversity with authentic Indian cuisine during the Cohesion Plus event in Kent.
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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