Weald Smokery in Rother - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

At the Weralden Smokery you can combine your shopping with a great take away. The food is delicious and served by very friendly helpful staff. My wife is Gluten Free but she was able to find somnething to eat. I would certainly recommend the quiche. You can also combine your shopping with your take away. There is a great choice of products both food and gifts, etc.

We really enjoyed shopping here! The staff was amazingly helpful and welcoming! They have great products and all of the food we had was delicious!

We discovered this place in our long weekend get away and fortunately that was the only shop we needed for our entire trip. People who work there are all locals and it is easy to see how much they enjoy being there. They were very helpful and accommodating for our shopping requirements and they gave us great advice about the tourist attractions in the area as a bonus. I highly recommend this place to grab your morning coffee, to get your groceries or to eat in and enjoy the great ambiance.

I've been buying smoked salmon for thirty years direct from the smokeriesAnd have been to the weald smokery before and bought on line from themBut this is the first time I've been asked that it would be better to ring the day before I come to make sure they have enough fish,, surely they should have enough fish!!!!

The smokery if full of temptation so as well as a perfect coffee you can browse the shop and take away a surprise. Its been a while since I last did it and I'm very glad that life is returning to normal and I will be stopping again.

My wife and I stopped by the Weald Smokery during lockdown. We were very pleased to find a well stocked shop.You could procure your whole meal, from appetisers to desserts.In addition to the high quality on site smoked products, we were delighted to find a good selection of essential supplies, some of which were not available in the supermarkets. Their cheese counter was also rich with top UK and French cheeses, the quality of which is rare to encounter. And which you could compliment with locally produce wines.And let's not forget their award winning smoked salmon.The Weald Smokery will delight your taste buds!

This is a top quality establishment. The range of food on offer is excellent, from salmon, duck, chicken etc smoked on the premises to gourmet delicacies , ‘top end’ biscuits and an excellent cheese counter with a superb range of local and other UK and foreign cheeses. Mustards and condiments are of superior quality. Knowledgeable and friendly owner and staff and an all round ‘must visit’ and worth the detour. Now also operating as a local shop with fresh veg etc and strawberries etc in season. Good COVID arrangements with sanitiser etc on the door. Easy access as 30 seconds off the A21 at Flimwell.

We purchased two large hams to help our daughters' families out over the Easter period. This was a great success the hams arrived on time were well packed and were truly delicious. First class service from a first class outfit.

I found Weald Smokery products being sold at Flint & Oak, Westerham - an establishment of similar quality!I wanted something tasty for tea and bought the Weald Smokery's Smoked Trout Pate! Well, what a delightful surprise! It was lovely - delicious, subtly flavourful so that individual ingredients can be savoured - not overpowered with salt! I haven't tasted such a fish pate since the days when I did lots of dinner parties, and made pate myself.I also couldn't resist their Smoked Ham - not something I buy regularly, but it looked so delicious. And this was confirmed when eaten. NOT a flavour one finds in any other shops I know; maybe with the exception of local Farmer's Markets only!So thank you Weald Smokery for your expertise in producing such delightful products to tantalize our tastebuds and make us want more.I'm unable to complete info about the restaurant as I purchased Weald Smokery products from another superb shop.

Just had a lovely coffee morning at the Smokery. The staff were attentive and helpful. Rearranged tables and chairs for us to accommodate our group. Didn't order food myself but those that did were very happy with the food. We will definitely be heading back.

I always come for breakfast menu served up to 11:30am. The smoked salmon, served with hot buttery scrambled eggs and a slice of their homemade bread is beyond description really. The smoked salmon is so delicate, it melts in the mouth, combined with the buttery eggs and flavoursome toast it's an award winning combination. Lovely strong, hot coffee, good service and reasonable price for such fantastic food. The crispy bacon and egg breakfast looks amazing too but I've never tried it because I can't resist the salmon. Well worth a visit.

Lovely lunch with my mum and dad - I envied my mum’s choice, much as I very much enjoyed my own lunch - her jacket potato with hot smoked salmon was completely beautiful. Lovely airy stylish environment to eat too. Definitely want to go back. What a treat.

Bank Holiday Monday August 2019 - Having taken my elderly Mother-in-law to visit my Father-in-law in Hawkhurst Comm Hosp we thought it would be nice to stop off for coffee and a piece of cake before taking her home. The sign on the road stated that the café was open so we duly wandered in but as we tried to order we were told the coffee machine was turned off as it was being cleaned as they were closing so we couldn’t have anything at all except an ice cream and we could only sit outside because they ‘close at 4 and were cleaning’! Surely if your sign states you close at 4 then you stop serving at 4 and clean afterwards! But not an hour earlier. Whilst we were there many others stopped and having parked were then turned away too. The sign on the road still indicated café was open when we left at 4. Very unimpressed and my husband says he isn’t going there to try the food now. Which is a shame as I have had delicious food there but the attitude of the staff was appalling. I understand it was a bank holiday but signage needs to be correct and adhered to!

A lovely shop and cafe full of local yummy goodies ideal for a picnic in the beautiful countryside BUT very expensive, even by local standards. Great quality, local yumminess, but less expensive options nearby.

We went here as a group of mums from a local prep school who are keen to try differnt places and to accomodate our friends who live close by. Initially when we arrived , we were ignored by the staff on the counter and when we asked for coffees we were told we had to sit at the bar, we were planning on eating but waiting for our friends to arrive. I really had to question my friend if they were really being that rude or perhaps I was taking it the wrong way. Once our other friends arrived we took a spare table but had to borrow a chair from another table and we got old off for doing that. Eventually, a more polite member of staff said they would move us to a bigger table. The food was delicious but entirely let down by the poor initial welcome and service. I hthi k it is un,I kelly that we will be back.

We popped in on our way past and had a quick look around the well stocked shop before getting a coffee and slide of cake. It was slightly awkward having not been before and not knowing if we had to wait to be seated or were to order at the counter. The hot drinks were nice and our slide of Raspberry and chocolate cake was nice. The decor was very clean and nice with complimentary newspapers and WiFi. We will be back to try a breakfast sometime

I was in the area for work and, having read the great reviews, wanted try one of the deli platters, but only sharing plates for two were available. I asked if I could have a scaled down version of the meat one (salamis etc) and was told no, because they were already plated up. So much for "everything is prepared from fresh after you order" as I kept hearing the waiting staff say...A couple of observations, having worked in catering myself. Firstly, I understand that margins are better on a sharing plate for 2 and have no objections to paying a bit more (proportionately) to have the same thing for one. Secondly, I understand that some dishes for sharing really cannot be scaled down - but surely that is not the case with cold meats & bread? Thirdly, I know that - at busy times - solo dinners are a mixed blessing for a restaurant, as they take up the same space as two for half the income. All that being said, there are a lot of us solo diners out there, looking for a change from boring sandwiches when travelling for work, so we are a large market. The restaurant was 2/3 empty during my visit. The message I got from today was that you were not interested in my custom or in making a small effort to accommodate me, or other solo diners. That's your decision, of course, but I'm not sure it makes a lot of sense from a business point of view. For the sake of 2 minutes to take a few slices of salami off a platter, you could have had a regular customer, instead of one who won't be back.

Slow on serving - 1 person serving, taking orders, sorting bills. Breakfast menu ends promptly. Limited lunch menu.

Great poached egg with avocado and crispy bacon and boys and husband had a full smokery breakfast. Great quality ingredients, lovely service and sitting in the sun after a big bike ride at Bedgebury. Great start to the weekend.

I had the most delicious hot smoked fish pate in the cafe and some exceptional beetroot and coconut soup as recommended by one of the helpful staff. It is rare to find somewhere with such good soup, I always think it is the mark of a good place!I was really impressed by the whole outfit and all of the staff are completely charming.Great selection of food in the deli, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

We visited the smokery after a break of a couple of years. Now a lovely extension to the shop and few tables. Brilliant smoked seafood platter.. and bought from the shop to take home. 25% off smoked salmon this month!

The fairly newly refurbished bistro at the smokery offers excellent food in a lovely setting. There is also the opportunity to browse and purchase supplies from the smokery delicatessen. Huge choice of cheeses and smoked fish/meats. Also locally sourced ice creams and pies and wonderful artisan breads.

A great place to eat. My friends and I had breakfast here in November. The smoked salmon was the best I ever had. We found it a very relaxing clean place to eat . Friendly and helpful staff. Good value.Will be visiting again soon

variety of goodies - brought me out my comfort zone and a chance to try new recipes. all great food.

Had coffee here this morning with a friend. Excellent service from friendly staff and the flat white’s are as good as in my native Australia. Although I’ve lived in the area for 25years this is still one of my favourite places to stock up on food treats for the family.

My parents thoroughly enjoyed their lunch - big fans of the salmon hash and just the right portions. "Absolutely fabulous". Good friendly service. Looking forward to my next visit.

My husband and I visited for coffee and to place a Christmas order. The café was slow. 2young girls behind making the drinks who were clueless. The coffee was late and cold. My husband ordered a warmed scone which was half an hour late. The shop worse. Not interested in helping or taking any orders. The website is even worse. Don't go. Looks nice but expensive and doesn't deliver.

Casual dining offering excellent quality simple dishes. We loved the sharing platter, the salmon was so delicious. Everything we ate was of a high quality and is mostly produced in the Smokery and can be purchased in the shop. So we had a lovely shopping trip as well and ticked a few Christmas presents off the list!! Well worth a visit. I will certainly be returning. Be great in the summer too with alfresco dining!

Passing by so dropped in for a light lunch and was very impressed with the food, both the hot smoked trout & potato crush and the falafel wrap. Good value considering the high quality of the freshly prepared fare. We'll worth a visit.

Absolutely first class. Lots of choice, beautifully presented and delicious. Lovely friendly staff and very obliging.

Delicious food, friendly, helpful staff and a perfect treat to celebrate a birthday lunch and to be able to purchase some of the delights of our lunch in the shop afterwards. Thank you.

I Had a lovely lunch with friends in the cafe at the weald smokery yesterday. Lunch was so delicious, very friendly & helpful staff & great atmosphere. The cafe & shop are very tastefully decorated, great attention to detail. I would highly recommend a visit, wish we lived nearer!

We met for breakfast at this beautiful light and airy cafe. We were met with a warm welcome and presented with a delicious breakfast menu.I had the bacon, poached egg and avocado dish with chilli jam, which was packed to the rafters with flavour and kept me full of energy for the morning!As it is a smokery, you would expect the bacon to be good, and it certainly was delicious, and cooked to perfection. My friend loved her smoked salmon.I would heartily recommend this place - and I cannot wait to go back!

The cafe is very welcoming with friendly attentive service. Highly recommend the duck wrap and yummy moist carrot cake. Excellent all round. Great to have the opportunity to then browse in the Smokery shop and purchase what I had eaten for another day. The gluten free section was a real hit.

THE BEST Full English. Kippers also excellent. If you're there when the Bakewell Tart is available you're in for a real treat!Improvements? Open on Sunday and serve the Smokery Breakfast all day. Please!Did I mention the Bakewell's? Taking 2 more away says it all.

Birthday breakfast......superb yummy sausage, black pudding, scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. All well cooked to perfection and ohhhh the brown sauce....so tangy I had to buy a bottle. Lovely bright seating area and very chilled, service was attentive.

This great deli/bistro has tasty, interesting beautifully presented food. Find an excuse to visit and take home some of the products.

Thank you to Weald Smokery for a very warm welcome to Heathfield Cycle Club. Lovely coffee. Delicious cakes and staff friendly and chatty. Seating area outside ideal for a group of cyclists as we can keep an eye on our bikes! Indoor seating area too for colder days. Definitely recommend.

Popped in here one sunny afternoon when it was quiet. The place has been extended and refurbished and looked clean and tidy. There were a couple of tables taken outside but we were the only ones inside. Service was a little odd, seemed to be over staffed and none of them were particularly friendly. It was more like they were all on their first day and were very nervous and shy. We had just wanted a drink and I spotted coffee cake so added that onto my order. It came fairly quickly and we sat on the sofas at the far end. A few years ago, I used to manage a busy restaurant and the quiet period between 3 and 6 was mainly preparation time for evening service. The most popular job was polishing the cutlery which was done with hot water and napkins. The reason this was so popular was that the staff member was able to sit at a table in the restaurant and chill for a bit whilst wrapping cutlery! I noticed a similar thing at this cafe however...Why anyone thinks it's acceptable to polish the cutlery whilst customers are in the cafe is beyond me. The noise was so irritating, constant clanging of forks and knives. It completely spoiled our visit as I was getting more and more annoyed that of all the staff wandering around, not one of them suggested to their colleague that perhaps she should use some common sense and do it elsewhere or wait until the cafe was empty. By this time, another couple were in the cafe near us and every time the waitress dropped a knife or fork particularly loudly, they would glare at her but still no one seemed to notice. An older lady who seemed to be in charge of the staff had now appeared and she also didn't suggest that the girl stop until later or go into the kitchen and do it. I think to be a really good establishment, you have to employ staff that are aware of the mood of their clients, and to notice when drinks are nearly empty or if a member of a party hasn't eaten much food. Service is what can make or break somewhere like this and it certainly needs some work in my opinion.Also, I drive past it regularly and would suggest that the signage is improved. There seems to be a sign outside saying 'cafe open' and it's displayed all the time and I've seen a few people turn in and then realise the gates are shut and that it's all closed up. I also have no idea whether it's open on Sundays as sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.

The shop and the cafe was absolutely brilliant and the staff very kind and helpful. I thought the menue was very good value for money and not too expedience yet not compromising on top quality local food. Will definitely visit again soon.

My mum and my 2 young children were driving past and saw this place and pulled in on impulse. We were early to check in to our holiday let nearby in Rye and so needed to kill a bit of time. My boys loved watching the horses frolic in the field at the back of the Car park. The smokery smells superb outside in the car park. The cafe was quite expensive. We only had cake and drinks. There looked to be one piece of carrot cake left but when it arrived it had been cut in half whereas my Mum’s coffee cake (which they had plenty I left of) was about double the size! The shop is quite expensive. Especially the frozen meals like the large pie we bought but it was tasty but I would expect it to be for £12! I wish we lived closer so I could sample some of the other shop produce like the smoked chicken and the bacon! We bought some frozen croissants though and they were utterly delicious when baked freshly in the morning.

Popped in after a walk thought it would be pleasant to stop for a cold drink and sandwich. Had been meaning to get round to trying it out. Wouldn’t really say service with a smile or that they were particularly grumpy, I think unwelcoming is best way to describe it . The inside environment is lovely has expensive looking refurb and interior, but at the end of the day it’s a cafe and an expensive one to boot - I paid £20 for 2 soft drinks and 2 bacon sandwiches, which were nothing special, in fact the bacon was cold and quite pale looking and unappetising. Did I complain? no, I have to say I don’t think it would have achieved anything. In fact the person who served us was clearing a table next to ours when we stood to leave and didn’t even acknowledge or say goodbye - and at no point did anyone approach and ask if everything was ok. Sorry to say I won’t be returning

We stopped at this restaurant/ shop on the spur of the moment for lunch. It was wonderful good choice of healthy food. All meals made to order but we didn’t have to wait too long. The food was lovely -expensive but worth it. Staff efficient and pleasant. I would certainly go again

Our third visit and it is getting worse. Twenty minutes to take our order was not a good start, and another twenty five before the main course arrived - four staff in attendance should be plenty, especially as the dishes were cold salads. There were two other tables who clearly had waited too long. Come on, get a grip! The shop and smoked food products are good and an excellent range. NB Weald Smokery = The Kiln Room.

Went here with friends last week. The food was delicious and the staff polite and efficient. I had the goats cheese salad with beetroot and avocado which was delicious. My only slight problem with the menu was, that was the only vegetarian option. There were open sandwiches on the menu but they all had either fish or meat fillings, if there had been a vegetarian option, I would have chosen it. We had cake for pudding which was delicious, many different varieties on the menu.

Wonderful find. Great lunch, friendly staff and excellent coffee. Also a well stocked delicatessen with an excellent choice of cheeses. Well worth a detour

Really enjoyed a coffee meet with friends at this inspiring smokers cum restaurant! I’m fussy about coffee, but this was one of the best I’ve had for a long time.

We had a most delicious breakfast here on our first visit, last week. The food was outstanding. My husband throughly enjoyed his smoked kippers and I loved my smoked bacon and poached eggs. We made some purchases in the shop too. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning

Just had the pleasure of another fabulous club sandwich which I can't recommend highly enough. Great restaurant, fantastic cheese and smoked food with cheerful friendly staff. I'll be back very soon!

Really sorry, the coffee at this cafe is disgusting. Bitter. Given the recent renovations and a push to extend their food offerings, some investment in decent coffee beans would be worthwhile. And get a barista to come and trainthe staff on how to make coffee. Take note, perhaps do some competitor sampling at Nutmeg in Tenterden, their coffee is always superb. Or Bluebell next door to Nutmeg.This is supposed to be constructive criticism because your food is good. Just shame about the coffee.

i visited the Weald Smokery with my dad for a little trip out,firstly we visited the shop where there is an array of foods to buy from cheeses to pies,to smoked products as you would expect.I wanted to buy a hamper style gift and I was expertly told I could pick products and have them all made into a hamper on the spot.all my goods were taken out the back and made into the most impressive gift! all laid out in a basket with straw and cellophane wrapped.The shop is beautiful just the right amount of goods in it,plenty of room to browse and everything is presented immaculatley.We stayed for a bite to eat in a very clean and airy eaterie.called the Kiln Room.lovely food,ample portions and done to a high standard.I am going to have to go back!

Amazing cakes, best around. They even done a breakfast after the cut off time.Nice patio area and free to park. Dogs allowed outside.

I absolutely love The Smokery! All locally sourced ingredients that are also available in the shop to buy! I had the jacket potato with smoked fish which was huge and absolutely delicious. My friend had a prawn and salmon sandwich, also massive, which came with crisps. Really good value for money too - well done team!

We were regular visitors for lunch which was always excellent . Since the opening of the new extended café, standards have fallen. On a recent visit I ordered the open sandwich. Halfway through the dish I discovered a long black hair in the food. The slice of bread was so tough I could not cut it with a knife and fork. When I complained, I was told the bread was sour dough bread and no one else had complained! Not the answer I wanted to hear. No offer to compensate in any way, Today my wife and I returned at lunch time, against my better judgement. After waiting ten minutes for service we left as the waitress was too busy putting glasses on empty tables and sorting out the cutlery drawer.

Whenever my wife and I visit Kent there are two things we always do. The first being a trip to Sissinghurst Gardens and the second a lunch and shop at The Weald Smokery (15 minute drive between the two). This weekend we enjoyed a special lunch with our 10 month old baby in the new Kiln Room cafe. A recently converted extension, with tasteful decor, floor to ceiling windows and warm atmosphere. One of the many charms of this place is the fact that all the smoked food on the menu is available to buy in the deli attached to the smokery. We ordered a smoked fish sharing platter (see picture) which was delicious and well presented. The friendly staff told us that the smoked prawns had just been taken out of the kiln! I'd also recommend trying one of the triple layered cakes, a slice of carrot cake went down very well with our coffee. It's impossible to leave the cafe without buying a treat from the shop, there's a vast array of award winning smoked goods on offer as well as some unique beverages and cheeses.

Saw the chalkboard sign on the main road passing through Filmwell and decided to stop in for lunch. It turned out to be an excellent choice. As the name suggests it is a smokery, so we chose a shared fish pate to start. This is a really good pate, served with toast. Following the fish theme we chose the fish sharing platter. A selection of fish including smoked salmon and trout with smoked prawns dill sauce, taramasalata is served with a selection of bread olives and salad leaves. Really good flavours, well presented. While it was not sunny enough for umbrellas to be up, we sat outside. Service was good and polite at all times, and the food arrived promptly. Before leaving we purchased a few things from the small but we'll stocked deli shop. This was a really enjoyable lunch, and we will probably stop in again next time we are in the area.

Our most recent visit was last weekend when we met friends for breakfast. Booked a table outside so we could take our puppy who was made very welcome. The new restaurant area is beautiful & very well laid out as is the outside seating area. I chose smoked salmon and the best ever scrambled eggs & my husband had the full English breakfast which is vast. The food arrived in no time at all, even though everything on the menu is cooked to order. Most of the choices include the delicious fish and meats that are produced in the Smokery on site. There is also a huge choice of amazing homemade cakes if you have any room left. We have eaten here now on a number of occasions, my Mum loves it and so does my family. My Neice frequently brings her baby boy who is always made very welcome as are other children who visit. The people who work here are lovely and friendly and the service is great. The food is good value, and we will be returning again very soon. Can’t wait!

I went along with my twin girls aged 2 and a half to meet friends who also have a child of the same age. Before the food came one of my daughters needed a very quick clothes change as she'd spilt apple juice down her dress. This took about 15 seconds. This was followed by one of the waitresses coming over and telling us that if we wanted to change our children's clothes that we were to do it in the toilets. When we asked if anyone had complained, they responded by saying no one had but that other clientele had given them looks to the contrary. We then said that we'd leave and asked for a refund which they did in part. They refused to refund a cheese sandwich they'd already made and at £4 is rather overpriced. I feel that if businesses like this want to succeed then they need to be more family friendly. It's disappointing when you find a potentially nice place to go and meet friends and then they have an attitude like that. I won't be going there again.

Found this by accident as we got lost en route to pashley manor gardens for the tulip gesticulating - what a fabulous place!We ate a delicious lunch I choose smoked chicke whilst my friend choose smoked fish both were fabulous and excellent value.Also spent a fortune in the shop on all kinds of smoked foods!

Stopped here for breakfast, delicious. Best scrambled eggs anywhere. Good choice on the menu to cater for anyone including vegetarian and gluten free. Not expensive at all. Would definitely recommend a visit and will be back.

six people at lunch, five ordered smoked salmon, duck etc. I asked for a simple vegetarian meal, had a jacket potato with some cheese and a sprinkle of green leaves. same price for what I call a cheaper option as no easy plain Vegetarian meal £8.95 for a spud with cheese. no drinks wanted. what I call expensive!!!! .

A very pleasant atmosphere, plenty of space between tables, very light and airy. Good opportunity to do a little luxury smoked foods shopping in the Smokery shop. Excellent smoked salmon which is also on the restaurant menu so a try before you buy opportunity.

Wow the large airy extension, has brought this restaurant to a new height. The food was always great, but since the new manager has taken charge the menu has increased and perfected to a high standard. Don’t expect steak, they basically only serve what they produce in there Smokery. The food is cooked on arrival so it’s not a fast food outlet, so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth the wait. I had the haddock on spinach, although I am not a fish lover I really enjoyed the dish. My husband had a jacket potato with filling. We declined the salad as there portions are substantial enough without. The meal was perfect and very reasonably priced very good value, definitely one to remember and we will be returning

We waited over an hour from ordering to receiving the breakfast which was very disappointing. The bacon rashers were so tiny could hardly be described as rashers. They need to up their game if they are to succeed - we will not be returning for a breakfast at this venue.

Lovely quaint restaurant. Slightly disappointed with the menu as it seemed to be mainly soup or sandwiches, but maybe I am being too fussy

Great new extension. Light, airy, fresh Room. Perfect smoked haddock on new potatoes and spinach. Mayonnaise flavourful.

We’re on holiday in the glorious Kent Weald and had passed the Smokery a few times. This morning we stopped for breakfast before going for a walk at Bewl Water. It was a splendid treat.I had the most gorgeous smoked kippers with scrambled eggs, while my husband had the full English. I tried the fantastic smoked sausage which came with it - delicious. My kippers were beautiful and cake with lovely creamy scrambled eggs. It’s just as well we’re passing through as I suspect we’d need lots of walks at Bewl Water to burn off these delicious breakfasts.Highly recommended.

Delicious smoked fish sharing platter followed by lemon meringue pie and banoffee pie. Great range of cakes on offer and liked that they had rooibos tea. Cafe is a bright, relaxed room just off the smokery shop which has a brilliant range of products - smoked meats and fish produced on site plus local produce and high quality sweets and chocolates.

We called at the Weald Smokery in the afternoon for tea and cakes. It was obvious that we were in a new extension to the premises which has been done so well. The furniture is top class, sturdy but fits in very well with the surroundings. Also the crockery (which I noticed was Australian china) was beautifully simple and classic. The choice of cakes on the menu left us wanting to try them all but we settled for a delicious almond cake and one of the best carrot cakes I have ever tasted. We were served tea in our own individual teapot which gave us ample refills from very friendly and obliging staff. Will definitely visit again.

Before Christmas the cafe was very 'snug' but has been extended to provide a relaxing eatery with calm decor. There is a tasty range of snacks, light lunches which enable you to sample much of the produce from the Smokery, all very delicious and thoughtfully prepared and presented. We chose a smoked prawn cocktail, smoked haddock with poached egg and spinach both served with freshly baked bread. For dessert there was delicious sticky toffee pudding amongst others. Alternatively you could settle for a sandwich or a slice of heavenly cake with tea or coffee. The choice is yours and you are bound to be pleased!Do make sure you have time to browse and per chase some of the local foods from the Smokery range and deli counter!

We visited for lunch on Saturday, having learned the Weald Smokery had recently won a CPRE Sussex award for creative rural businesses. We hadn't booked, but luckily they had one table free. Excellent choice on the menu in the small restaurant, most if not all based on their own home-smoked fish, meat or cheese, and very different from most competitors in the area. Friendly and efficient serving staff. We also went home with several items from the associated delicatessen. Expansion of the premises, just off the A21 at Flimwell, now underway.

We visited the Smokery last Saturday to have a quick lunch. The menu included a Hot Smoked Hash which included chunks of hot smoked salmon, new potatoes, capers and spring onion. Absolutely delicious. Full of flavour and textures. Very satisfying as a hot dish.The little bistro is great for these quick meals with a range of tasty sandwiches as well as tea, coffee and cake. A great stop if you are heading for the coast, just off the A21 and so much better than a chain.There is a good delicatessen on the same site.Go there if you like to try interesting well cooked food. Don't if you want burger and chips.

Well worth a visit to this eatery and shop especially for smoked fish. Good setting off A21 at Frimwell. Also great antique shop nearby.

Stopped here by chance, small eating area although further tables and chairs are available outside when the sun is shinning. The establishment is a cafe cum deli, on the cafe side there was a good selection of meals and home baked cakes all at reasonable prices. The deli section was stocked with a good selection of smoked meats, fish and dairy produce etc. On our visit there were free samples of smoked mussels and prawns to try out on the deli counter, in addition to samples of various cheeses on request (obviously we did buy produce as well!). The cafe and deli were clean and tidy, service was good and staff were polite and attentive. Will definitely stop back here again even just for the smoked mussels, very moorish!

A good location just off the A21 with a farm shop too. On my visit my knife was dirty, although I didnt need it. £6 for a small bacon baguette I think is top end, but it was cooked well enough, the menu board said it came with eggs and something else, but mine didn't, unless that was even more money? tea served in a nice teapot too but again at £2.30 is a bit steep. It's an expensive cafe in a location that has no competition so I guess they can charge premium prices?

nice breakfast sitting in the sun decent food nice cup of tea , spent a few bob in the shop but quality products

We stopped here for a light lunch and to take a break during a long drive. Tiny eating area, although they have plans to extend this. We shared a smoked fish platter which came with excellent bread and a fresh green salad. We had a good sized cup of coffee each and the bill was a modest £23.On the way home we called in to purchase several items including a loaf of the bread we had with our lunch, pate, smoked salmon (on offer) bacon and other items. We both said we wished we lived closer as there were so many tempting things available and it would be an excellent place to discover really different Christmas presents.The next time we travel to East Sussex we hope the A21 roadworks have finished so that we get to the Smokery a little earlier - again for a light lunch and to buy gifts for our hosts.

Very interesting place and wish I had come sooner! Full of information , very helpful staff, nothing to difficult to please their customers! The selection of smoked fish, cheeses is incredible. Their own home made brownies are to die for! The best I have ever tasted! Love this place.

Auf der Suche nach einem Mittagessen, sind wir zufällig mit 8 Personen hier gelandet. Es war sehr freundlich und super lecker. Den Preis fanden wir total angemessen! Wir waren super glücklich, so etwas leckeres gegessen zu haben und diesen schönen "Hofladen" entdeckt zu haben Am Ende habe ich noch ein schönes Käsebrett mit innenliegenden Messerchen als Andenken an diese schöne Reise erstanden.

This tiny restaurant in the smokery and shop serves up some tasty dishes and is somewhere a little different for a quick bite or light lunch. A little on the expensive side but well worth trying

Felt like we were in incovenience to the staff - the young person who worked there had no social skills and it was as if even ordering some breakfast was too much of an ask.The food was satisfactory, nothing special, but definitely over-priced and overrated.We didn't feel welcomed, we wanted to get tea and cake after our breakfast but decided against it. Nobody cleared our table, after 20 minutes of waiting for someone to serve us we decided it was time to go.We were over charged by £10, they couldn't give us a receipt and they struggled to work out the math and give us our money back.Drove out of there as quick as possible, and won't be going back

Have been here a few times and love it! It's unique! The selection of food is so well thought out and even better you can buy them all in the shop too! The people that work there are charming! Definitely worth a visit

The menu is limited (very fish based). The food was fresh and of good quality but the coffee is expensive and only comes in one size (small). The bagel with smoked salmon was fine but toasted on both sides so quite tough. Twice as expensive as M&S, so we won't be going again.

When coming from London down to Rye, We always stop for a snack,tea or a coffee, the food is super. As with a lovely cup of tea,there is a shop as well, selling the produce from the smokery plus bread and an array of fine produce,well recommended,a must !

Fantastic selection of smoked fish meat and cheeses, wonderful complementary foods to go with it. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were more than happy to advise with our choices. Great additional foods for either a treat or gifts for others.. Thank you will definitely be back again

We love coming here for breakfast and really good coffee. I love the scrambled egg with salmon or the full English. Afterwards it's nice to browse through the delicatessen and smoked meats.

What divine and unusual items for sale in their deli range. The smoked products are a hard choice of which to buy. Met friends for lunch at the little restaurant area and what a fabulous choice menu. We had a delicious platter of awesome smoked salmon, trout and other delectable items. The cakes were to die for - stunning!! The staff were so friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend this lovely outlet and will definitely be back!

Dropped in for lunch on way to Benenden. Small cafe with a small but good selection of ll day breakfast and lunch items. I am not a vegetarian but there were few veggie options but, if you like smoked food esp fish, this place is difficult to beat. I had smoked salmon and cream cheese on a toasted bagel with a side salad and it was one of the best ever (£6.50+ for extra salad)! Partner had a ploughmans with whole baguette, several slices of home baked ham, salad relish, gorgeous chutney and a hunk (prob c. 100g) of lovely cheddar (£8.50).Ladies serving were pleasant, attentive but relaxed; same in the shop. Guess problems earlier in the year may have been down to inexperience. Coffees and cakes also excellent and cakes very good value (£2.50)

Best place for eating fish! Very good value for money. Relaxed atmosphere ! Will definitely come again! Thank you!

Had a fab Saturday morning coffee and cake with friends-delicious food and friendly staff. My salmon bagel was delicious and so I bought some smoked salmon from the shop for later :)

The perfect Weekend treat - particularly enjoyed the Smokery kipper fillet...the best scrambled eggs in town! Then wandered round the shop - so many local goodies all fresh and looking delicious. Plus the Christmas lights are up - will definitely be returning to purchase Christmas gifts!

Popped in with friends for a delicious cappuccino and cake - lovely atmosphere, lovely staff and bought some cake from the shop to take home

Having shopped here for a good number of years, always a delight to visit; we decided to try the restaurant , this was the first time we had visited since they had re-vamped the Smokery, it hadn't changed our minds only confirming what we already new. An excellent experience, the food was as delightful as it always was. Perhaps as time goes on & it becomes more popular they might have to increase the restaurant capacity. Keep it up, well worth the trip from Wales.

A great place to purchase food that is smoked on the premises. A vast selection of high quality product.

We stopped by The Smokery on our way to Hawkhurst for a regular food shop. This place has some fantastic goods that you just can't get in most places. A good selection of both local and unusual quality products.

We've been meaning to visit this smokery for months since finding a pamphlet near home in Orpington. The bistro off of the shop is very small and even on a cold, wet day most tables were taken, so would advise booking if you can. I ordered a smoked chicken and chirzo salad with advocado and my husband went for the All Day Breakfast. We didn't wait long and they served our delicious food, mine was so flavoursome and delicious but the show stealer was my husbands Toulouse Sausage served up with a ridiculously good breakfast of egg, bacon, beans, sausage, toms and black pudding...scrumptious. Was it worth the wait to visit and the hour drive...you bet! We also left with an armful of food (mostly to recreate the breakfast) but will be back to shop some more or possibly order some of the fabulous gift hampers for Christmas. Excellent value for money, cheaper than a pub lunch.

We have visited the weald smokery on many occasions and i must say it just keeps getting better for me .I love how the shop has so many unusual but wonderfull foods to try and its a great place to buy gifts .The smoked salmon is particularly great .This time we decided to have some coffee and cake & boy am i glad we did ,not only were there lots of choices with the cake it was also the best cake i have had in a long time, even my partner (who never comments on anything) was raving about his victoria sponge.I really think the staff in this place is what makes it , there so friendly and always there to help . I can tell there a real team who enjoy what they do .Thanks again and heres to many more visits .

I visited the Weald Smokery about a month ago for some lunch and whilst I thought the food was lovely, I had a very strange experience with their customer service.The staff were clearly totally untrained and made a lot of mistakes during our service which was really frustrating:- Long queues because they couldn't work the tills - Couldn't work the card machines to take payment - took ages and couldn't give us receipts!- Confusion over how to manage payments for items bought from the deli vs. the bistro - asked some of our party for payment up front, but asked others to pay at the end. Led to a lot of confusion over the final bill. - Mistakes taking orders - some of our items never arrived once ordered!- Long waits for food items- Wrong bill values - had to come back to us asking for money after we paid the final bill because they'd got it wrong! Poor management too:- Management later complained that we'd left without paying the full bill - DESPITE us having paid at about 7 different interfaces across the lunch (individually, final bill and follow up request)!!! The onus for asking for correct payment is TOTALLY on a business, and I really resented being accused of 'intentionally' not paying when our party had made every effort to do so. Really, really poor and a totally bizarre management decision to take. Such poor service unfortunately totally ruins a dining experience unfortunately. I would not recommend the Weald Smokery.

Went in to buy smoked fish and came out after eating lunch. Lovely little cafe with good homemade food.

Came here with my daughter to pick up some Bread. Ended up buying foodie presents! Small café for light snacks, Sales people were efficient and friendly. Places to park your car