Charcoal and earth in Rochford

Absolutely fabulous! My husband and I visited recently and we will be returning next weekend. Although they were busy with three celebrating groups; both the hosts gave us complete attention; even to wishing us goodbye upon our departure.

Really nice food staff friendly always clean and spotless restaurant

Amazing food and I mean A MAZE ING chef & kitchen staff second to know one we are regulars now any excuse to eat they even got us seated when we got let down by a Southend restaurant and didn't have a booking Awesome 💯

Great restaurant, superb food, generous portions, excellent menu full of variety. Service was very good, overall a pleasurable eating experience.

Ali and Maggie are some of the best waiters/waitresses I've experienced in the past couple of years. Very attentive and when an issue appeared they delt with it with grace. Food is super nice, authentic and fresh

First visit to Charcoal and Earth and we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and plentiful. We will definitely return!

It nice food and service was Amazing Demi was brilliant And the kitchen kitchen stuff nice food

What a superb place! We'll definitely be back soon.

Myself and 7 of my friends had such a wonderful evening celebrating my friends 50th birthday… Yet again the food was absolutely beautiful, the meat was cooked to perfection 👌 and the chilli prawns I had were delicious. The best by far 🙌 A few of my friends had never been to Charcoal before, they was very impressed with the food too, which was nice for me as I suggested dining there for the evening 😁 The staff are so lovely and friendly, the atmosphere is always amazing every time I visit. I highly recommend C&E they never disappoint We was so well looked after all evening 🙏🏼 Thank you so much 🤗 xx

Home delivery review: 👍 Always lovely food. 👎 No one wants to wait 2 hours+ for their food delivery. Especially when told max 1 hour upfront. This isn't a one-off either. Business owner: this puts people off ordering from your business. Please do better.

Have walked past many times and finally decided to visit - amazing food and service. Highly recommend.

Another great meal at Charcoal & Earth. Love olives, dip and bread that is served with the starters. Lots of vegetarian choice. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. Really good value for money.

Eaten here on several occasions as well as had countless takeaways and this place never disappoints. The food is always superb, fresh and excellent portion sizes. Service too is excellent and represents good value, especially the midweek set prices menu. Highly recommended.

Had such a lovely night. Full of atmosphere. We had to wait for our table so they gave us a discount. Really didn’t expect it. Staff were wonderful and food so tasty 😋. Will go back again thank uou

We had excellent catering done with Charcoal and Earth for our large party. Food was delicious and on time. I'd order again and highly recommend anyone else who would like to cater food from C&E.

We ordered Charcoal & Earth to cater for a summer garden party this year and it was the best decision. The owner (chef) was so helpful, helping me decide what to order and how much we needed for our 40+ guests. There was SO MUCH food, and it was delicious. All our guests commented on how good the food was and there was plenty for seconds and thirds! Off the back of our party my mother in law did a big order for a family dinner a few weeks later and again it was amazing food and so much of it. I would highly recommend order from Charcoal & Earth for a standard takeaway but also for large group / parties. We will definitely be using them again, they were really reasonable for the amount of food you got too!!

The food was very delicious, especially the handsome guy served me really awsome.

Excellent food and very friendly staff.

Great service 20/08/24 from the young man serving us, not sure of his name but he was very fast and friendly and the food was lovely. They also brought a free dessert out for a birthday on the table. A few vegiterians on the table also enjoyed what they had for anyone wondering about that. Great dinner and highly recommend.

Terrible. Order still hasn’t arrived after 2 hours of ordering. Can’t get through to speak to restaurant. Don’t waste your time with this place. Edit- (14/08/2024) Have seen your reply. I was 100% hangry when I made this review. We waited 2 hours for our order. It said it would be a 40 min delivery time. When food did eventually arrive it was hot and tasted fresh. I tried calling after waiting 1.5 hours to cancel the order (as it was way later than we would usually like to eat) but didn’t get through, I tried around 15 times. Again apologies for the harsh review in the moment. I think constructive criticism is to stop allowing orders if you feel you are getting too busy to deliver at a reasonable timeframe. Or make customer aware of long wait time.

We asked the owner at very short notice to provide food for 17 people. He couldn’t have been more helpful if he tried. The food was delicious and so plentiful. It got delivered exactly at the time we’d agreed, which meant nobody had to leave to collect. The price was so reasonable too. I had multiple guests saying it was one of the best take aways they’d ever had, so you definitely earned yourself a load more customers overnight! Plus the free Baklava was an unexpected, very tasty surprise. Thank you so much. You made hosting our family gathering so much less stressful.

I booked this restaurant via the website with ease and mentioned it was for my sons birthday on the booking. We had a choice of table when we arrived which was nice and the food was outstanding. We ordered a Charcoal Special which was excellent. The star of the show was the lamb which was melt in your mouth. After the mains we was surprised by the waiter with a birthday desert with candle for my son birthday, nice touch and complete surprise for all. Highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant, nicely decorated and friendly staff. Food was lovely I wasn’t as keen on my prawns main however rest of food was amazing. Drinks were great too. Busy restaurant but didn’t compensate for good service! Really enjoyed our evening and will be back.

I give this star purely because one of the girl staff young blonde girl It was Father's Day me my partner and daughter came in food was lovely couldn't complain but the service at the end the girl made me feel very uncomfortable by saying to my partner oh your paying on Father's Day and giggled, she needs to realise how hard it is sometimes with a baby and not being able to work just yet .. learn a valuable lesson in life don't say things that might hurt someone's feelings and one day you might find out yourself when you have a child of your own

Great Little Turkish restaurant Went with a group on Sunday lunchtime. They do a variety of menus and prices. I don’t normally like Turkish but this was absolute lovely. I had the Chicken Lovers. Which was a variety of chicken pieces. There was so much I couldn’t eat it. All very tasty. Definitely recommend.

I recently came here for dinner to celebrate our Nan’s birthday. Considering it was a Friday evening and the restaurant was full, the service was second to none. The staff were friendly, helpful and made our Nan’s celebrations memorable. The food was lovely and the drinks were beautiful. Our waitresses (two young blonde ladies) were exceptional and couldn’t do enough for our table. Having a young baby, one of the waitresses was very helpful in sorting a high chair for him. They were very good with my son and kept him entertained. I can’t thank the staff enough for their service and hospitality. Very much looking forward to going back soon! Thank you C&E x

I ordered for 20 people chose a time and what I would liked in my order. I was not disappointed in fact I and all my guests raved about how delicious the food was. They were on time, it was hot and so much food that my guests got to take home leftovers. Literally the nicest, tastiest food ever..🤩

I will definitely not order anything there again.

Went early evening and had set menu for 3. Potions are very generous and the food is delicious. I will definitely be back with others.

Had an amazing time at Charcoal and Earth - the service from the crew was fantastic topped with a vast and delicious menu! Will definitely return in the future :)

Another delicious meal here 😋. Service is great, too 👍. I would definitely recommend a visit 😊.

Turned up unexpectedly to suprise my family, team were great got me a chair, cutlery etc menu and a drink, service was great food was fab, great night thank you

We are regular guests at C&E because the food is consistently excellent, portions are large and the atmosphere is really good, whether the restaurant is packed or quiet. Easily the best of the Turkish restaurants in Rayleigh and possibly even the whole area.

Another fantastic Turkish, this one as you come towards Rayleigh High Street and on the opposite side to Marks & Spender, tucked away into the corner. Food is always fantastic and staff are very friendly. Great variety of A La Carte dishes and a really, really good 3-course "Special Platter" Set Menu option for around £23pp atm. Portions are huge and doggy bags normally required!!! Highly recommended :)

Waited over 2 hours for a delivery and it’s still not here. Staff do not pick up the phone and when they do they say it’s left 10 minutes ago.

Excellent choice of food on the menu which was just as good to eat. Staff were very friendly and polite. Wine was also good. Thanks.

Had the 2 course lunch at Charcoal and Earth today. Absolutely delicious food, freshly made and served hot to the table. Great service, tasty food. First time here, won't be the last.

Had a 21st birthday party. The staff were accommodating and attentive. Made the night very special. The food was excellent. Great place all around. Thank you for everything

Had a 6.30 booking on Friday and had table all night. Food was exceptional, cocktails amazing,and staff friendly and attentive. Best Turkish restaurant in Rayleigh.

The food was ok but after watching the food being prepared and cooked I couldn’t enjoy the meal. Kitchen staff were handling raw meat, partly cooked meat and bread with bare hands and washing in between handling different food Items I witnessed a chef pick up a kebab which had caught alight and he proceeded to bow out the flames. Not nice and spreading any germs or infections onto the food to be served to guests. Overall very bad experience with inadequate hygiene standards

Really great food, great portions, lovely environment and really good value for money. Loved the cocktails too! First time there this evening and we'll definitely be coming back!

Popped in with a couple of friends for the 1st time for dinner and was met by lovely staff who made us feel very welcome. The food was amazing thougrouhly enjoyed everything even new tastes

Beautiful restaurant, first time visiting. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious. I will be back

Good staff, good food, good price. Highly recommend.

I went for a meal here last week on a Tuesday evening and had the set menu and the food was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and it was the nicest Turkish food I have had in a long time. I would definitely recommend the chicken wings and chicken Shish.

Wow this place is fabulous! Went there for the first time last night - such lovely staff, excellent service, absolutely amazing food and a great atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble - this is definitely my new favourite restaurant. Highly recommend.

Ate here yesterday, ordered Halloumi starter and lamb shish…both delicious!

Outstanding food service and atmosphere 👌

Brilliant food, great service and the perfect Friday night atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Absolutely tip top. Great food, great service, great value.

Great food and great atmosphere, and lovely service to boot!

Awesome food, excellent service, provided me with everything i was looking for, strongly recommended

Had a fab Friday night at Charcoal and Earth. The food was great and we felt so welcomed, cant fault the service at all! free baklava and Turkish delight at then end too

Mrs George is a bit of a expert when it comes to Lamb chops , those served to us last night in this very welcoming and well served restaurant we're declared as the best she had ever eaten. My chicken shish was soft and tender. Staff were polite attentive and welcoming. Will definitely return. By the way still going on about those Lamb chops this evening.

Very impressed with this place. Staff were very good and attentive. My wife is a Coeliac so requires Gluten free food. They were excellent at ensuring she got Gluten free and adapted the set menu accordingly. We were both extremely full after our meal. Cold Meze was excellent. The special Platter was also good size portion and very nice.

Lovely atmosphere with delicious food, thanks for good service too 👍🏼

Great food staff brilliant and helpful could not be better 😀

We had the two course lunch menu and it was really good value. Fantastic food and service - we will be back!

The best Turkish restaurant in Rayleigh. Have celebrated several birthdays with amazing service and delicious food. The staff are very attentive and friendly.

Every part of the meal was incredible and the staff were super friendly.

Lovely restaurant, brilliant service. Deniz always been friendly and chatty.

Love this place. Been a few times and never disappointed. Food excellent and staff very attentive.

As a family & as a couple we have been here quite a few times and it never disappoints! The staff are so lovely and accommodating. The food is delicious and fresh. Definitely the best in the area.

Fantastic food and lovely staff. The lamb is brilliant!

Amazing Turkish restaurant, the very best one in Rayleigh hands down

Very testy food very clean restaurant We have served by Dennis , service, food and atmosphere were excellent, Definitely we will come back

Another fantastic dinner here at Charcoal and Earth. I didn't know, but at present they have a mid-week special set menu. We went for the Charcoal special for 2, SO good!! Great service from Deniz and the team, thank you!

Great food if you’re prepared to wait for it my order took nearly 2 hours to arrive

Great local restaurant, food is always tasty and very filling. Always an enjoyable vibe and staff are very friendly.

I really can't recommend this place highly enough. Absolutely wonderful food, huge portions at very good prices, and friendly service. I had the Vegan Earth and it was superb, one of many vegan and vegetarian options (but plenty for carnivores too). We got chatting to the owner (lovely guy) and since we don't drink coffee he brought out two complementary pieces of baklawa for us. It was soooo good. My husband has travelled extensively in the region and said it's the best baklawa he's had since he was in Azerbaijan. We've had takeaway from here before and always enjoyed it, but eating in was an even better experience. We'll be returning often.

Delicious food and great hospitality! Good selection of dishes and well made. Turkish coffee was decent as well. Can recommend!

Amazing food and service was great. Value for money amazing. Second visit at lunch time. Service was attentive. Couldn't want for any more.

Great food and welcoming staff every time, by far my favourite Turkish restaurant in the area. Thank you!

We had a yummy meal on a Tuesday evening and a very nice waiter. We have got takeaway from here before as well which has been really good, big portions!

Delicious food, great service, always looked after.

Food was delicious and fresh. Service was welcoming and attentive.

Delicious lamb chops, fresh salad with tasty dressing. Excellent service. Nice, welcoming environment.

Exceptional value for money. Had the lunch time menu 2 or 3 courses. Additional free items provided as part of the menu (breads/dips/olives etc), all served by a very polite helpful waiter. Cannot fault the quality of the food or the value for money. Will definitely visit again when in the area. Well done Charcoal and Earth for an enjoyable afternoon at your restaurant. Thank you.

Such a lovely place to eat. Food was amazing and such value for money. Service by Deniz and the team was top notch. I would definitely recommend. 100% best Turkish restaurant in Rayleigh.

The food is absolutely delicious! Deniz who served us on the occasions we had visited was extremely attentive and no request was too much. Food is served fresh and steaming hot. Would recommend

Visited for lunch with my daughter, the waiter who served us was so polite and friendly, he made us feel very welcome. The food came out quickly and was delicious as always. This is definitely my favourite Turkish to come to in Rayleigh, it’s also very affordable, everything from the service to the food and the decor of this restaurant is spot on. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

This is has been the third time to Charcoal and Earth. It was a delightful culinary delight that captured the essence of Turkish cuisine. From the moment we arrived, the warmth of the staff and genuine friendliness was noticeable making us feel like honoured guests. The traditional Turkish dishes were bursting with taste and richness leaving an indelible mark on our taste buds. The portion sizes are incredibly generous too. We will be going again soon.

(Delivery) Lamb ribs were nothing but fat and lacked decent flavours or temperature (but were expensive) . The moussaka was tasty, but needed heating. On this occasion the rice portion was slim and the bread not as tasty as usual (all in all = average) and I’ll try elsewhere from this old favourite.

Had dinner tonight with a few pals. Never been before and chose the Christmas platter at £30 a head for hot starter ,main and dessert. All very fresh & tasty and the very generous platters nearly had us beat. Front of house guy was very friendly and pleasant at all times. Well worth a visit 🙂

We had the three course set menu, food was delicious and reasonable price. Loads of food, couldn't eat it all & really helpful staff. The best Turkish restaurant in the area. Will definitely recommend to friends.

Excellent Turkish cuisine at very reasonable prices. Nice, warm atmosphere. Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Good selection of wine and Efes beer - deserves to be a huge success

Deniz provided a great service, looking after us for all our requests. Lovely food and salad followed by a coffee. Great takeaway and restaurant

Always get our takeaways from here and always lovely food. Eaten in a few times and even better than takeaway all lovely and hot and great waiter Deniz! Always will come back!

What a great restaurant in Rayleigh! Amazing food and such good portion sizes. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you for a lovely meal.

Food was amazing, staff are lovely, definitely come again.

Fantastic evening with lovely food and great staff. Absolutely recommend for a brilliant time

We've been coming here for years now and the food is always excellent and the staff are nothing short of exceptional. 10/10

Wonderful food with generous portions. Lovely waitresses. Our third visit. Open on a Sunday evening too.

We had a scrumptious meal. My lamb was beautifully tender and tasty. My wife had chicken which she said was delicious. We've been several times before but this was our first time as a couple. The service was excellent and very friendly. Highly recommended.

We went on a midweek afternoon, had a great meal. Would recommend to all.

We were in a group of 3 for dinner. This is the second time we have visited Charcoal & Earth and they did not disappoint. The food is amazing, delicious and very nicely presented. The cocktails are great and the food and drink choices are very well presented and easy to understand. Our hosts were very friendly and made the whole atmosphere really relaxing. This is the go to restaurant for us

Amazing food! Never dined in but have never had a problem from the restaurant or food each time i’ve been.

My favourite restaurant in Rayleigh. The food is always amazing and the staff are lovely, helpful, friendly. It’s just a great place to eat out.

11.95 for 2 course for lunch very good deal, I liked the way it's presented and tested like so soft and tender I strongly recommend 👌

Great customer service! I placed an order for collection & before I made it home received a call to advise I had been given the wrong meal. Straight away I received an apology and was offered to have the meal made and delivered at no extra charge. The meal was delivered quickly and with a free drink & desert. Was very impressed with how the situation was handled & the food was delicious as always!