• Vibrant pan-Indian street food dishes crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Atul Kochhar for the SummerFest event at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells.

    Michelin-Starred Pan-Indian Cuisine at Tunbridge Wells SummerFest

    Michelin-Starred Pan-Indian Cuisine at Tunbridge Wells SummerFest

    Saturday, 12th & Sunday, 13th July 2025

Experience Our Signature Flavours Beyond The Pantiles


Essence by Atul Kochhar is delighted to participate in this vibrant Kent festival.

Please note that this represents a bespoke sample menu for the event; we warmly invite you to explore our current seasonal menus to discover our latest pan-Indian offerings.

A Michelin-Starred Touch to Local Food and Entertainment

This family-friendly, gastronomy-focused music festival returns to The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells, celebrating the finest in local food, artisanal drink, and lively entertainment. Chef Atul Kochhar brings his signature contemporary touch to the festivities, marrying authentic Indian spices with premium British produce.

Saturday, 12th July 2025 | 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, 13th July 2025 | 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Our culinary team at Essence is thrilled to step out of our Grade II listed dining room and bring our exceptional flavours to the festival. We will be serving bespoke festival dishes, including warmly spiced lamb kati rolls, aromatic chicken biryani, and vibrant samosa chaat. To reserve your tickets and experience our pan-Indian gastronomy al fresco, click the button below.

Chef Atul Kochhar's beautifully presented custom festival dishes, featuring authentic Indian spices, served at the Royal Tunbridge Wells SummerFest.
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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

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