The Small Holding

The Small Holding An award-winning, Michelin Green Star restaurant in the heart of Kent with a farm-to-fork ethos.
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A new restaurant in the heart of Kent with food farmed, cooked and served within a one acre Small Holding.

30/04/2026

Sutton Hoo Chicken on the menu.
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On Friday 1st May, we welcome George Birtwell and Samira Effa to The Small Holding for a one-off collaboration.Drawing o...
15/04/2026

On Friday 1st May, we welcome George Birtwell and Samira Effa to The Small Holding for a one-off collaboration.

Drawing on time spent in some of the UK’s most celebrated kitchens, their cooking is rooted in seasonality, shaped by experience, and guided by a shared respect for produce.

Expect a six-course menu built around the seasons, celebrating our shared ethos:

Snacks, Bread & Butter
Tomato, Ricotta, Guanciale
Scallop, Chicken, Chive
Cod, Lettuce, Mushroom
Venison, Wild Garlic, Jersey Royals
Sorrel, Apple, Garden Herbs
Strawberry, Cocoa Nib, Fig Leaf
Sweet Treats

A meeting of ideas, ingredients, and craft.

Limited spaces available, please book via the link in our bio.

Rhubarb, Honey, WoodruffOur celebration of Kentish rhubarb. We have a blackcurrant wood oil cake, finished with Black Be...
23/02/2026

Rhubarb, Honey, Woodruff

Our celebration of Kentish rhubarb. We have a blackcurrant wood oil cake, finished with Black Bee honey and topped with woodruff custard and rhubarb sorbet.

All finished with a rhubarb syrup seasoned with Loxwood Mead and a little more blackcurrant wood oil.

16/02/2026

Monkfish on the menu.

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Chloe Glen has been promoted to Junior Sous Chef at The Small Holding.Over the p...
16/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Chloe Glen has been promoted to Junior Sous Chef at The Small Holding.

Over the past three years, Chloe has grown from Commis Chef into one of the strongest pillars of our kitchen. She is capable, calm under pressure, and brings a positivity that lifts our team every day. Her work ethic and attention to detail set the standard.

Working alongside Head Chef James Chatfield, Chloe is someone we trust completely to help lead the kitchen, and she continues to develop into a confident leader. A true success story of The Small Holding and a very well deserved promotion.

We look forward to seeing what’s next. Please join us in congratulating Chloe 👏

Special things are happening with a special team. Reservations are open for Spring.Photography
06/02/2026

Special things are happening with a special team. Reservations are open for Spring.

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We're very proud of our soft drink pairing. We treat our selection with the same care and attention as our wine list. Th...
29/01/2026

We're very proud of our soft drink pairing. We treat our selection with the same care and attention as our wine list. The pairing is made in-house using ferments, infusions and pressed fruits and vegetables harvested from our farm. Each drink is designed to sit naturally alongside our dishes, lifting the beautiful flavours of the season.

They’re not an alternative, but a pairing in their own right. Thoughtful, balanced, our current soft pairing as follows:

• Smoked Pear Juice, Rosemary, Garden Herbs
• Rooibos Tea, Clementine, Spruce
• Marigold Syrup, White Currant, Celeriac Leaf Tea
• English Breakfast Tea, Beetroot, Elderberry + Cherry
• Berry Blend Tea, Rose Pelargonium + Strawberry

Lions Mane mushroom from Basil’s Funghi Farm in St Leonards. Cooked over the barbecue and glazed in miso and pickled wal...
23/12/2025

Lions Mane mushroom from Basil’s Funghi Farm in St Leonards. Cooked over the barbecue and glazed in miso and pickled walnut. Topped with walnut ketchup, crispy chicken skin and seaweed. Served with a mushroom dashi split with lovage oil.

Our Festive Opening Times

Open Wednesday 24th – Lunch & Dinner
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Closed 25th – Christmas Day
Closed 26th – Boxing Day
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Open Saturday 27th – Lunch & Dinner
Open Sunday 28th – Lunch
Open Monday 29th – Lunch
Open Tuesday 30th – Lunch & Dinner
Open Wednesday 31st – Lunch & Dinner – New Year’s Eve
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Winter Break – Closed 1st – 7th January
Open Thursday 8th January – Normal hours thereafter.

Follow the link in our bio for winter reservations.

We have some news from The Small Holding. After five years with us, is moving on to an exciting new opportunity.Alex ha...
11/12/2025

We have some news from The Small Holding. After five years with us, is moving on to an exciting new opportunity.

Alex has been an instrumental part of what we’ve built here, and his mark on our farm and our team won't be forgotten. He’s heading to Borde Hill to set up their new market garden ahead of the restaurant opening next year, a project perfectly suited to his passion and talent and we wish him all the very best.

Thank you for everything, Alex. We’ve shared so many great memories and achievements together, and we’ll continue cheering you on as you take this next step in your career. We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished, both personally and professionally and we'll be here for anything you may need.

Venison, Beetroot, ShisoBarbecued venison loin from Spratsbourne Estate served with barbecued beetroots from our farm wi...
27/11/2025

Venison, Beetroot, Shiso

Barbecued venison loin from Spratsbourne Estate served with barbecued beetroots from our farm with preserved redcurrant and shiso. Barbecued kale and mustard cress, finished with a rich venison sauce.

We have tables available as we begin our celebration of the festive season, follow the link in our bio to explore our menus and make a reservation.
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Address

Ranters Lane, Kiln
Kent
TN172SG

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
6pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm
6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 1pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 1pm

Telephone

+441892890105

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