We are also taking bookings for Christmas parties, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

For Bookings and Reservations please contact the assistant manager:

June Ballard – 01233 720 444

We also have a number of events lined up for you to attend to.
For full details and listings please see here.

The Village Forge function room is adjacent to the planned Micro Brewery which will come on line later on this year.

The Village Forge function room is also hosting both wedding receptions and large Banquets, one of which was a Medieval Banquet, that was superb.

For Bookings and Reservations please contact the assistant manager:

June Ballard – 01233 720 444

We have a number of events lined up. For full details and listings please see here.

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However, Sam has not always been in the pub trade! Sam Joined the Royal Signals when he was 19 and did his first of two tours in Iraq in 2003. He was in the Army for just under 5 years when he left to follow his previous ambitions. He actually left the army as a windsurfing instructor! He can explain all over a pint of Henry’s! This then saw Sam employed at The Hythe Imperial Hotel & Spa in Kent firstly as an Assistant Leisure Manager then later moving on as the Conference & Banqueting Manager after a very steep learning curve. It was this hard work and ambition that led Sam to be in the position he is now with the Farriers Arms.

Sam has an identical twin brother, Daniel, who funnily enough does exactly the same job but for a different pub near Hailsham. It must be in the blood! Sam is currently engaged to his wife-to-be Clare and has an 11 month old son, Harry. They are due to tie the knot in August this year. Sam was raised in a small village just outside of Hastings called Westfield and has two brothers and a sister.

Sam has now built his team since being with us to provide everyone with a warm welcome and exceptional service which they can take into the exciting challenges ahead. Sam has many ideas and objectives to take the Farriers Arms to being one of the best (if not the best) pubs in Kent!

As a Sous Chef, Richard worked closely with the head Chef to gain a 3rd rosette and AA hotel of the year for a famous hotel in the Isles of Scilly.

Richard moved from there to take on his first Head Chef position where he had to build his own team and led them to gain their first Rosette.

Richard joined The Anvil Restaurant at the Farriers Arms in November 2009 and has already built his team to meet the standard he expects for your dining experience.  Richard uses only the best of local and seasonal produce. The menus produced are changed to ensure a varied choice and every component served is perfectly cooked, seasoned and presented.

His cooking style is modern English, incorporating many traditional recipes, with Richard’s own French twist. Richard has made big changes to the ethos of the restaurant and has increased the confidence and capacity of his team to consistently meet his quality standards.

Richard was raised in a small village in Birmingham and now lives in Canterbury with his fiancee.