A new high-end food store will open its doors in Aylesford in March.

The Marks & Spencer food hall on the South Aylesford Retail Park will open on Wednesday, March 18, and will create 57 jobs.

The 9,100 sq ft store will sell more than 4,900 food and drink lines, along with a selection of flowers, cards and gift wrap.

It will also have a stylish 43-seat café and there will be an in-store bakery offering a range of speciality breads, pastries and cakes.

Store manager Ryan Clarke said: “We are looking forward to bringing a new M&S foodhall to South Aylesford Retail Park, which will provide local customers with a fantastic M&S food and drink offer, as well as an in-store bakery and café.

“The M&S team and I are eagerly awaiting when we can open our doors and welcome our new customers.”