The Small Holding

We were at the 5:30 sitting on Saturday night and had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Went for the full acre, with the wine pairing, and the soft drink pairing for the driver. Been to restaurants and had wine pairings before but never seen a soft drink pairing option, this was a really nice touch and as much of an experience as the wine pairing. The food was just superb, so well presented, tasty and unique, I've never had beef from a spoon before! The care that has gone into every single dish was evident, as was the passion from the staff, we were very well looked after by Tiffany. The sea bream was exquisite, as was the beef, and the squash. We also appreciated all the nice little touches like our name label on the vase, the cosy sheepskin seat, the flower infused ice cubes, the venison knives in the leather pouch and the complimentary treats at the end. We will definitely be back.

The Small Holding is a truly special dining experience. The food is beautiful and carefully crafted, with delicate dishes that showcase real attention to detail and seasonality. The staff are warm and welcoming—special mention goes to Max, whose attentive service really elevated the evening. The atmosphere is wonderful, making it a perfect setting for a memorable meal. The wine pairing, however, felt a little average compared to the standard of the food, and the pricing is on the higher side. That said, the overall experience makes it worth considering for a treat or special occasion.

We had the half acre 5 courses for lunch for our 10th anniversary and everything was just amazing. We took our 4 month old and the staff were so lovely and accommodating. We had dessert and coffee on the terrace to get our little one to sleep, it was so peaceful and relaxing. Will def be returning again to treat my sister 🤩

Visited here with family for my birthday and what a fantastic experience this was. On arrival we were greeted and offered drinks which were served promptly. We started our time with a tour, being shown the produce grown on site which was both interesting and informative. I definitely recommend doing this if you’re interested in what this restaurant is trying to achieve in becoming sustainable and self sufficient. Following on we were shown to our table for lunch in which we opted for the full acre menu. 3 of us had the meat option whilst my partner had the vegetarian. Having had the tour first allowed to fully appreciate all of the ingredients used in the dishes. The food was simply amazing. Each bite was delicious and the menu in my opinion was curated very nicely. 2 of us had the wine pairing whilst the other 2 had the soft drinks pairing, both of which complemented the courses very nicely. The staff were very friendly and engaging and displayed very good knowledge in all areas. Their passion really showed. There’s so much more I could say but to put it simply you just have to visit this place for yourself. I cannot wait to return to sample new additions to the menu. Thank you for a fantastic birthday meal

I booked this for my wife's birthday and it didn't disappoint. We travelled from Broomfield which was an hour's drive away and this took us through beautiful countryside. The weather was perfect and this beautiful place is tucked away in the countryside and has a beautiful setting. When we arrived the staff were so friendly and made us very welcome. We were shown to our table. The restaurant is rustic and beautifully decorated. We opted for the full acre and also my wife had the drink pairing as well. There were a couple of extras on the menu which are optional and we also took these. One was a scallop dish which I'm glad we did as it was incredible. I can't explain how each dish was prepared but believe me the food was sensational. The work that goes into the flavour and presentation is first class. The staff are very attentive and the wine pairing was on point. I can't remember the gentleman's name but he was so knowledgeable and his choices of wine were faultless with each dish. I went for the soft drinks pairing and again some amazing drinks put together for me. This is an experience which my wife loved, the food was faultless, presented beautifully and the staff were incredible. Thank you to all for making my wife's evening so special. There was even a birthday card on our table which was a lovely touch.

Very good lunch today using home grown produce. Plating a lot more precise than on earlier visits and service was very good. Michelin will be awarding a red star pretty soon Im sure.

A wonderful, cosy restaurant with a green Michelin star (awarded for sustainable practices) tucked away in rural Kent. With a farm to table approach, the Full Acre vegetarian tasting menu was fantastic, showcasing their fresh produce and their kitchen staff’s skill in preparing, cooking and presenting the seven courses, plus snacks and sweet treats. No restaurant is complete without its front of house team, who were warm and friendly, and very knowledgeable about the dishes they served. All in all, The Small Holding was delightful, and I’d be very happy to return again.

Such a treat from beginning to end. Each course was delicious. Wonderful local wine. Friendly, knowledgable and accommodating team. We’re just about to book again!