The Old Kent Barn Reviews

The Old Kent Barn

Swingfield Minnis, Kent

5.0 out of 5 rating, 34 reviews

More information

Reviews

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to make your big decisions easier.

5.0 out of 5 rating

34 reviews

100% recommend it

Write a review

Quality of the service
5 out of 5 rating
Response time
5 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
5 out of 5 rating
Value for money
5 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
5 out of 5 rating

Write a review

Badges

+33 User photos

Featured

Katherine Sent on 06/11/2022

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
The most perfect venue there ever was

I could not be happier than we chose to have our wedding at The Old Kent Barn. The care and attention to detail the entire team put into everything they do is unmatched. The venue is absolutely stunning, and so many of our guests commented on how incredible it was. The food was amazing - so filling, tasted amazing and looked just as good. We had Sam as our wedding coordinator and she went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day of our lives. I'm so grateful that we found this venue - as it provided us with the most unforgettable day. Thank you TOKB!

I could not be happier than we chose to have our wedding at The Old Kent Barn. The care and attention to detail the entire team put into everything they do is unmatched. The venue is absolutely stunning, and so many of our guests commented on how incredible it was. The food was amazing - so filling, tasted amazing and looked just as good. We had Sam as our wedding coordinator and she went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day of our lives. I'm so grateful that we found this venue - as it provided us with the most unforgettable day. Thank you TOKB!

The Old Kent Barn's reply:

Thank you so much Katherine for your wonderful review, we're all just thrilled you had an unforgettable day. All of the team are delighted you enjoyed their services and had the best day, we all thank you for your kind words and feedback.

A special thank you from Sam and her team, they all loved being part of your wedding day and looking after you both. We thank you for choosing us to host your beautiful day.
Rosie B. Sent on 15/12/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Best day of our lives, perfect venue

Myself and my husband married at the stunning Old Kent Barn in October and had the best day of our lives. The staff were amazing throughout the whole process from securing a date all the way to end day after the big day. Our wedding coordinator in particular Claire was just amazing and so helpful and resourceful. We would highly recommend the venue to anyone!

Myself and my husband married at the stunning Old Kent Barn in October and had the best day of our lives. The staff were amazing throughout the whole process from securing a date all the way to end day after the big day. Our wedding coordinator in particular Claire was just amazing and so helpful and resourceful. We would highly recommend the venue to anyone!
Eimantas Z. Sent on 24/10/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Fantastic venue

We got married at TOKB and it was flawless from the very first moment we’ve signed to the wedding day itself.

The whole process was very smooth and they have thought about every little detail. Their portal is very comprehensive and they help you to plan your wedding and make sure you cover every aspect of your day.

They really do go above and beyond and they run the wedding almost military style (in a good way!). They make sure you are on track without being pushy. Everything is done seamlessly and in the background. You never know they are there!

The venue is fantastic and there’s very little you need to do to decorate. It’s just down to individual themes and table decorations. It allows you to take great photos as the venue and the gardens are beautiful.

The food was great. The portions were massive and it tasted great. You won’t be leaving the wedding being hungry.

All in all, they have thought about everything, including the tiniest details. Even at the end of the night, the have made sure that there was some evening food left for us in our bedroom.

We’ve had a great wedding at TOKB and we are very grateful to the venue and the staff for making it perfect.

We got married at TOKB and it was flawless from the very first moment we’ve signed to the wedding day itself.

The whole process was very smooth and they have thought about every little detail. Their portal is very comprehensive and they help you to plan your wedding and make sure you cover every aspect of your day.

They really do go above and beyond and they run the wedding almost military style (in a good way!). They make sure you are on track without being pushy. Everything is done seamlessly and in the background. You never know they are there!

The venue is fantastic and there’s very little you need to do to decorate. It’s just down to individual themes and table decorations. It allows you to take great photos as the venue and the gardens are beautiful.

The food was great. The portions were massive and it tasted great. You won’t be leaving the wedding being hungry.

All in all, they have thought about everything, including the tiniest details. Even at the end of the night, the have made sure that there was some evening food left for us in our bedroom.

We’ve had a great wedding at TOKB and we are very grateful to the venue and the staff for making it perfect.

Jodie M. Sent on 30/08/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
The BEST of the best when it comes to weddings! More than just a venue!🤍

I would recommend TOKB to every single couple out there! They are more than just a venue - the staff here cater to you as if you are family, and gave us the wedding day of our dreams! Each staff member goes above and beyond to ensure your day is perfect, and you get a wedding coordinator who basically ensures everything on the day goes smoothly. They took all the burden of the stress so my partner and I could just be present and enjoy our day. I’m so glad we chose the Old Kent Barn, as my partner and I know not every venue is as thorough and caring as them (from stories from our friends and family about their weddings). Thank you TOKB - we love you!!

I would recommend TOKB to every single couple out there! They are more than just a venue - the staff here cater to you as if you are family, and gave us the wedding day of our dreams! Each staff member goes above and beyond to ensure your day is perfect, and you get a wedding coordinator who basically ensures everything on the day goes smoothly. They took all the burden of the stress so my partner and I could just be present and enjoy our day. I’m so glad we chose the Old Kent Barn, as my partner and I know not every venue is as thorough and caring as them (from stories from our friends and family about their weddings). Thank you TOKB - we love you!!
Jessica M. Sent on 27/08/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Just incredible!

We chose TOKB as our wedding venue and never once regretted our decision. They have been incredibly supportive through our plethora of questions and thoroughly looked after us from enquiry and beyond the big day. Every single member of staff works extremely hard - from grounds keepers to kitchen staff to bar staff to wedding coordinators - you name it! Nothing is too much trouble for anyone there as they purely want you to have the most special experience with them. I cannot recommend them enough!

We chose TOKB as our wedding venue and never once regretted our decision. They have been incredibly supportive through our plethora of questions and thoroughly looked after us from enquiry and beyond the big day. Every single member of staff works extremely hard - from grounds keepers to kitchen staff to bar staff to wedding coordinators - you name it! Nothing is too much trouble for anyone there as they purely want you to have the most special experience with them. I cannot recommend them enough!
Sophie W. Sent on 13/08/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
The Old Kent Barn was the most perfect venue!

The Old Kent Barn was the most perfect venue! From the moment my now husband and I went for our first viewing right through until after the wedding the staff at the venue have been amazing - Ashleigh was our wedding coordinator and could not have been more helpful and on the day she was an absolute star and went well beyond her role in helping do things to ensure the day ran smoothly. The venue is STUNNING and the staff set everything up for you so that you can have the most relaxed wedding morning! Our guests could not speak more highly of the food - it was delicious and the chefs team were really accommodating with special requests and dietary needs and allergies etc! My husband and I had the most special wedding day and I highly recommend The Old Kent Barn, you will not regret choosing this as your wedding venue!

The Old Kent Barn was the most perfect venue! From the moment my now husband and I went for our first viewing right through until after the wedding the staff at the venue have been amazing - Ashleigh was our wedding coordinator and could not have been more helpful and on the day she was an absolute star and went well beyond her role in helping do things to ensure the day ran smoothly. The venue is STUNNING and the staff set everything up for you so that you can have the most relaxed wedding morning! Our guests could not speak more highly of the food - it was delicious and the chefs team were really accommodating with special requests and dietary needs and allergies etc! My husband and I had the most special wedding day and I highly recommend The Old Kent Barn, you will not regret choosing this as your wedding venue!
Molly A. Sent on 09/08/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Really just perfect!

We got married at the Old Kent Barn this week. From the minute we first enquired, to the tour, booking, planning, and wedding day were all perfect and so well organized. The staff all go above and beyond and we could not have been any happier. They make the planning process so easy, and we're always there is we needed assistance. The venue is gorgeous, so well maintained, the gardens especially are always being worked on and are gorgeous, we especially loved the pond and ducks!! I would not have changed a thing. The food was brilliant we went for a BBQ and had SO many compliments from our guests, the canapes, deserts and evening food were all amazing as well. Thank you so much for making our day perfect.

We got married at the Old Kent Barn this week. From the minute we first enquired, to the tour, booking, planning, and wedding day were all perfect and so well organized. The staff all go above and beyond and we could not have been any happier. They make the planning process so easy, and we're always there is we needed assistance. The venue is gorgeous, so well maintained, the gardens especially are always being worked on and are gorgeous, we especially loved the pond and ducks!! I would not have changed a thing. The food was brilliant we went for a BBQ and had SO many compliments from our guests, the canapes, deserts and evening food were all amazing as well. Thank you so much for making our day perfect.
Charlotte W. Sent on 21/07/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
BOOK THEM! Don’t think twice about it.

A week on from our wedding and I’ve come to the conclusion that there are no sufficient words to describe our experience at the barn.
From the minute we booked, the team have been brilliant. They are so responsive, they never leave you waiting for an answer when you email. They are positive, supportive and, most importantly, kind!

I have listened to the podcast ‘The Unfiltered Bride’ for most of the wedding planning and they encourage booking a ‘day of’ coordinator as wedding venues don’t provide the support you need. I can promise, with all my heart, you do not need one at TOKB. I had worried that we’d made a mistake not booking one, but boy did they prove me wrong.
They had at least two people checking on us throughout the morning as well as someone else for my husband, who helped with ties and getting them ready. Yes they were there to coordinate everything from the venue POV, but I did not feel ignored or that I was missing an extra person to help. They were on hand to help get me into my dress, to make sure my bridesmaids were ready. If you listen specifically to episode 74 of ‘The Unfiltered Bride’, everything listed during that episode as something a ‘day of’ coordinator does, is everything the team at TOKB did.

The food at TOKB is sublime. We had the hog roast for wedding breakfast and pizza for the evening. Our guests loved everything about it all, including the canapés. They took all dietary requirements we had in their stride and no-one went hungry.

I could gush about them for hours, they really are excellent.

A week on from our wedding and I’ve come to the conclusion that there are no sufficient words to describe our experience at the barn.
From the minute we booked, the team have been brilliant. They are so responsive, they never leave you waiting for an answer when you email. They are positive, supportive and, most importantly, kind!

I have listened to the podcast ‘The Unfiltered Bride’ for most of the wedding planning and they encourage booking a ‘day of’ coordinator as wedding venues don’t provide the support you need. I can promise, with all my heart, you do not need one at TOKB. I had worried that we’d made a mistake not booking one, but boy did they prove me wrong.
They had at least two people checking on us throughout the morning as well as someone else for my husband, who helped with ties and getting them ready. Yes they were there to coordinate everything from the venue POV, but I did not feel ignored or that I was missing an extra person to help. They were on hand to help get me into my dress, to make sure my bridesmaids were ready. If you listen specifically to episode 74 of ‘The Unfiltered Bride’, everything listed during that episode as something a ‘day of’ coordinator does, is everything the team at TOKB did.

The food at TOKB is sublime. We had the hog roast for wedding breakfast and pizza for the evening. Our guests loved everything about it all, including the canapés. They took all dietary requirements we had in their stride and no-one went hungry.

I could gush about them for hours, they really are excellent.
Uyanga O. Sent on 13/07/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Perfect wedding venue

The quality of what the team delivers at the Old Kent Barn is superb. The level of planning and detail, coupled together with the quality of execution, is as good as it gets in the wedding industry.
The food, the service, the people... everything we could have asked for was perfect.
We totally enjoyed our wedding day at The Old Kent Barn as everything went exactly as we would have wanted. Every guest we spoke to after said the same: "an amazing venue and the best wedding they had been to".

The quality of what the team delivers at the Old Kent Barn is superb. The level of planning and detail, coupled together with the quality of execution, is as good as it gets in the wedding industry.
The food, the service, the people... everything we could have asked for was perfect.
We totally enjoyed our wedding day at The Old Kent Barn as everything went exactly as we would have wanted. Every guest we spoke to after said the same: "an amazing venue and the best wedding they had been to".
Natalie P. Sent on 29/06/2024

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of the service
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Response time
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Value for money
  5.0 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5.0 out of 5 rating
Mr and Mrs Clucas 27.6.24

The most perfect venue for our most magical day. The team could not have done any more for us, big shoutout to Ashleigh our co-ordinator who is a DIAMOND. I could go on and on about this place but truly has stolen mine and my husbands heart as our forever happy place. You can see why they are an award winning venue. We will be back as promised and bring our fur baby this time.

Best wishes, Mr and Mrs Clucas xo

The most perfect venue for our most magical day. The team could not have done any more for us, big shoutout to Ashleigh our co-ordinator who is a DIAMOND. I could go on and on about this place but truly has stolen mine and my husbands heart as our forever happy place. You can see why they are an award winning venue. We will be back as promised and bring our fur baby this time.

Best wishes, Mr and Mrs Clucas xo
- +7 Photos