We are delighted to welcome an additional 2 new retailers to Royal Victoria Place (RVP) and 3 new independents to Ely Court and the town.
Firstly we would like to welcome Jamaica Blue, opening soon on the upper mall. Jamaica Blue has been built on two simple beliefs that have guided them in everything they have done: a belief in sourcing the very best coffee; and a belief in using only fresh, premium ingredients to deliver contemporary café dishes with a twist.
The name, Jamaica Blue, is drawn from the majestic Blue Mountains of Jamaica, one of the best coffee producing regions in the world and home to their exclusive Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. Their simple philosophy of great coffee and food, together with their passionate crew of chefs, baristas and service teams are the Jamaica Blue recipe for continued success.
Michael Johnson, Franchise Development Executive at Foodco UK, said:
“Bringing Jamaica Blue to Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells is an exciting step for us. Tunbridge Wells is a vibrant and growing town with a strong local identity, making it an ideal location for our café experience. We’re confident Jamaica Blue will quickly become a favourite spot for locals.”
Another new operator to join RVP is Kochi Café, an exciting new venture. The brand’s mission is to delight customers with fluffy pancakes in a wide variety of flavours. Originally inspired by a French soufflé, refined in Japan, and now brought to the UK, Kochi Café aims to offer people a fresh and unique dessert experience.
The café partners with local farmers to source the freshest fruits and nuts, ensuring every dish is of the highest quality. Alongside its signature pancakes, Kochi Café will serve a range of speciality drinks, including Strawberry Matcha, Iced Velvet Chocolate, Pistachio Coffee Latte, and more. At Kochi Café, the belief is simple: freshness speaks for itself.
Vito Yu, Director of Kochi Café, says: “We are very excited to welcome our customers soon and to bring fluffy pancakes and a cozy cafe to Royal Victoria Place. By collaborating with local farmers, we ensure the freshest ingredients for our guests. Our menu will adapt to the seasons, so customers can always enjoy dishes made with the best and freshest produce available.”
In addition to the above, Ely Court continues to attract exciting new independent operators. We are pleased to welcome Frook Eats, The Denture Centre and Zerdo – Gourmet Shop. They will join the eclectic mix of occupiers to this quirky space which currently includes Even Flow, VR Racer, Woofs – Dog Groomers, Sweet Temptations Cakery, Bowl Delight, The Face Workshop and Sumo Donuts.
At Frook Eats, they can whip up freshly prepped frozen meals that are wholesome, mouthwatering, and made daily in their working kitchen. Whether you are feeding yourself, your mates, or the whole family, they have the dishes for you. Pop into their cosy space to stock your freezer and discover their limited-run merchandise while you are at it – because tasty food deserves tasty style. Dinner sorted. Freezer full!
Ged Lydiate, Owner Director of Frook Eats, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have recently opened in Ely Court at Royal Victoria Place and have had an amazing reception from Royal Victoria Place and our new customers. We are looking forward to providing all our customers with delicious nutritious frozen “ready to cook food”, and being part of the Royal Victoria Place community.”
The Denture Centre are a family run denture clinic. They provide examinations, consultations and comprehensive treatment plans using the latest available technology on the market to create incredibly natural and functional dentures.
Suren Naidoo, owner of The Denture Centre, stated: “With over 35 years of Denture experience on 3 continents we are excited to introduce ourselves to Royal Tunbridge Wells and the wider community providing the most comprehensive Denture service in the area. We have a caring, kind and professional service, especially for anxious patients and those just struggling in general with their dentures and would only like advice, so please visit for an informal chat. Home visits available.”
Zerdo – A Taste of Europe! Zerdo wish to share with their customers their love for authentic artisan food and drink. Their deli will bring together the best of British cheeses, Spanish jamón and cured meats, Italian specialties and fine French wines — all carefully chosen for their quality and tradition.
Their gourmet range will include: hand-carved jamón, artisan cured meats, British and European cheeses, premium olives & olive oils, fresh sandwiches & sharing boards, specialty coffees, and a selection of fine wines.
Bogdan Halinga, Manager of Zerdo Gourmet Shop, said: “Royal Victoria Place is the perfect home for Zerdo. We are passionate about bringing high-quality artisan products to Tunbridge Wells — from British cheeses and Spanish jamón, to Italian specialties and fine French wines. Our aim is to offer the community not just food, but a true taste of Europe, crafted with authenticity and care.”
Nicky Blanchard, Centre Manager at Royal Victoria Place, said: “We are thrilled to welcome more exciting new retailers to Royal Victoria Place and to Ely Court. It’s been such a busy year with new occupiers and more opening in the coming months, including Primark. We hope that customers will enjoy the eclectic mix of retailers and continue to support the growing number of brands and independent stores at the centre.”
