Now in it’s second year Age & Sons was a runner up for best restaurant in the Independent Food and Drink Awards 2009 and was awarded a Bib Gourmand from Michelin, representing good food at reasonable prices. (under £28 for a 3 course meal)
Age and Sons is owned and run by the Leigh family.
Toby found the building whilst tracing the family tree with his mother, Helen. The old wine warehouse was built by Page & Sons, family wine merchants who’ve been operating from Ramsgate since 1804. By the time they happened upon Charlotte Court, Page & Sons had long since moved to larger premises and the ‘P’ had fallen off the facade. The Page family have since given their blessing for three quarters of their name to be used in the building’s current incarnation.
While Toby as chef and Harriet as general manager are the face of the business they have relied on the hard work and support of their parents Bertie and Helen in setting up the business. Bertie’s legal and financial background have proved invaluable and his long time interest in wine has ensured that the wine list is extensive and wide ranging. His occasional appearance as sommelier ensures that he gets feed back from the diners on his wine selection.
