A chef taking over an acclaimed gastropub says he would prefer to have a full restaurant with happy punters over chasing a Michelin star. The Duck in Pett Bottom, near Canterbury, has been shut since September 2023, with former bosses blaming rising costs. It had been granted a spot in the Michelin Guide and was also ranked in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Awards. The new owners welcomed customers on Friday, promising local produce and good food. Head chef-cum-publican Kyle Hadley-Quinn told KentOnline: “It sounds stupid, but I don’t want to try too hard with stuff and be too fancy or ha…
