Best Places and Services in Caring, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely little place! Booked a table with ease most likely not required of a weekday evening which was our experience. Upon arrival greeted and seated with choice there was about half of tables occupied. Drinks menus supplied first and we chose a cocktail and beer each. Delicious cocktails and fast service. Once drinks were taken we were given food menu's and spoilt for choice. Having both been to Thailand and enjoy the variation of food we felt spoilt for choice. We chose two dishes to share one being a curry we opted for the jungle curry and a chicken because you dish with fresh vegetables. We selected a vermicelli noodle dish to accompany this as we saw it on another table being served and were not disappointed with our choices. Food potions are generous and more than enough share. We also chose tom yum soup and sweetcorn fritters which are a favourite of ours. We had no complaints about the food and loved how fresh and tender the meat was in all the dishes. Having limited options for thai and Asian food in Ashford this place is a hidden little gem out of town. It's most certainly worth a visit and we shall be back. The dishes were not overly spicy and I would say are pallet accessible for people who cannot or do not like spicy food. We spoke with the lovely waiters who were just the nicest of people with smiles and lovely communication. It's very clear that they enjoy working there. We asked if on our next visit would it be possible to request our dishes a little more spicy which they said wouldn't be a problem. We both love spicy food on occasion and recall enjoyable experiences from our visits to Thailand. I love pad preaw wan which is a sweet and sour style dish which we didn't get as I wanted to try other dishes. The Tom Yum soup was one of the nicest I've had not too spicy and full of rich flavour it's most certainly not something that's made from a packet obviously but as a traditional soup dish goes it's typically made and served in a big pot. The flavour was really enjoyable. We most certainly over ordered but we did manage to eat almost everything. Having lived in London and being spoilt for choice it's great to start seeing good authentic and great quality restaurants pop up around Ashford now. Parking wise there's a few spots outside and more a short walk away which was free. The toilets were spotless and had accessible facilities including wheelchair and parents facilities. This venue is accessible for wheelchairs and those who may have mobility issues as it's step free including in all areas of the restaurant. Service was fast and all dishes were served with warm plates. The attention to detail wasn't missed the cutlery and service ware was beautiful and very elegant. I don't typically do in-depth reviews but feel this place has given a lot of thought and deserves it. We have also tried their order and delivery service before we decided to visit the restaurant. We enjoyed it and think their dishes travelled well but you cannot beat an in-dining experience. Most certainly worth a date night, celebration or just evening out. Food price wise I would say value for money and not expensive. £10-12 a dish and fish dishes around £14-15 I was impressed with the value.

Rating: 5 / 5

We took my Mum out for Mother's day. The service was second to none and the food was incredible. Full of flavours like a party in your mouth. They were really accommodating. We will definitely be back!!

Rating: 5 / 5

First time visiting Thai Basil to celebrate my spouse's birthday, and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service received. We were able to get gluten-free options from the menu, which was a huge relief. The food was tasty and the portions generous. I hope they keep up the standards as this will attract a lot of repeat customers. We will definitely be going back to try some other dishes on the menu that looked interesting.

Rating: 4 / 5

This is a little gem and definitely the best Thai food in Canterbury and Ashford. The restaurant was really quiet when I visited and so I can't really say it has an atmosphere, but the decor is nice, modern and tastefully done. I ordered from the lunchtime menu which is great value for money, especially as you get a starter and rice included. All in all a great place and I will definitely be going back in the very near future. I took a ⭐ off the food score because for me, it was a little too salty. Other than that it was lovely.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend Baird and Brown for Solar / battery / inverter installation. Did a lot of research, got many quotes. They were competitive (but not the cheapest) and I’d be very surprised if they weren’t the best value when you take into account their knowledge, passion and professionalism. The Sunsynk battery / inverter / app set up is very clever. All working as expected, looking forward to much lower bills and happy to be making a small contribution to the planet’s well being.

Rating: 5 / 5

Baird and Brown have been brilliant from start to finish. We wanted a ground mounted system a little way from the house, so it was a slightly complicated ask. Philip and David have been so helpful, professional and a pleasure to deal with throughout. There was absolutely no pressure to go for expensive options, in fact the reverse. They talked through the choices with us, always responded promptly to our questions, and found clever solutions to any difficulties. The work on site is neat, well set out, and the system just works - exactly what we wanted! We are very pleased with it.

Rating: 5 / 5

Professional and knowledgeable. They listened to what I wanted my solar system for in addition to supplying electricity and charging up batteries - which was to supply power during a power cut and to heat the hot water and then made it happen with great attention to detail. I am very happy with my system and would highly recommend the company. David and Philip always responded quickly to any queries I had, and the team were careful and considerate working in and around the house.

Rating: 5 / 5

Baird and Brown quoted me for a complete solar pv with battery storage system in April, with the installation completed at the end of June. The whole process was faultless from start to finish. Being a large investment, I had a LOT of questions and Philip was more than happy to answer them. I requested several quotes with different numbers of panels inverter and battery size, Philip worked out what would work best with my usage, without wasting money on too large a system that wouldn't give viable returns. My roof is East/West facing and I opted for 10.2kw of solar with 12 panels facing in each direction, I also have 10kw of battery storage, with a 6kw inverter and opted for the solar iboost, for hot water via the immersion. Philip completed all the paperwork for the dno application, and submitted the certification so I could get my smart export set up with the new supplier almost straight away. Philip and Dave worked really hard through a very hot week during installation, set up was explained, work was neat and I am one very happy customer, with a system that is performing exceptionally well. Baird and Brown is a local company covering the South East, who show care and proffesionalism, with the personal touch, you don't get from the big players, so highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Extremely professional company with a keen eye for detail. Have used them for a number of years now and all works carried out have been to a very high standard. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really happy with the work, Josh was very accommodating. We had an outside plug socket, ceiling pendants, power installed to our summer house, two wall lights and spot lights, as well as more plug sockets. Very professional and tidy, will use again and highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Josh has been doing my electrical work for over 5 years now. He has always been very professional and helpful during this time. Top quality work with a friendly face always, couldn’t recommend him enough!

Rating: 5 / 5

So impressed with Josh and his team. They have treated our renovation project as if it were their own home - with the upmost respect, knowledge and care. And so tidy! Josh has tested our electrics, designed and rewired, installed lights throughout and set up security cameras. Couldn’t be in safer hands and he has perfectly advised throughout the project. Looking forward to having them back once we have built the extension!

Rating: 5 / 5

Very pleased with Chris and his apprentice that installed my new consumer unit. They were friendly and punctual which I appreciate.

Rating: 5 / 5

My partner phoned up today to get a quote for having a ceiling light put up... He was more than happy with the price and the electrician was able to turn up within the hour and expertly install it. 100% Professional, reliable and highly recommended electrician. Definitely looking forward to using this firm again next year 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

The whole experience from the initial call for help, right up until bidding him farewell was exceptional, prompt and very reasonably priced. The man (i forget his name) traced and found the fault with ease with his obvious wealth of experience and knowledge. would 100% recommend TFS and i will definitely be retaining their number for any future electrical work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely brilliant service. Called this morning to enquire about replacing a broken light fitting and within a couple of hours it has been replaced. Thoroughly professional, with an extremely fast and efficient service, couldn't recommend more highly

Rating: 5 / 5

Once again James and the team have provided an outstanding service. Punctual, competitive and most of importantly always available to speak and discuss issues with. I have used on a domestic project and this time a medium sized commercial unit, no complaints again. My go to electrical contractor / consultant, highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Tremendous service, sorted our electric problem with no fuss and very quickly. So pleased. We have some additional work which will go your way. Many thanks, Patrick & Kay.

Rating: 5 / 5

James is brilliant. Very professional, always on time and great advice given. I'd highly recommend Amptech

Rating: 5 / 5

Asked Amptech to resolve an electrical issue. As in the past when I've used them, they delivered great fast professional service in a very friendly manner. No hessitation in recommending them :)

Rating: 5 / 5

TKM were fantastic! I contacted them about a few lighting fixtures I needed sorting in my house. Their pricing was great, but their work was better! Efficient, nice, and did a great job!

Rating: 5 / 5

Tyler was great. I needed a lighting fault sorted out quickly as it’s at my business and it was all arranged easily and only took 48hrs to fix. Highly recommend. Friendly and easy to communicate with. And good value 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently hired an electrician from TKM electrical to do some work at my home, and I was very impressed with the quality and reliability. The electrician was punctual, professional, and completed the job efficiently. They communicated clearly throughout the process, ensuring everything was done to my satisfaction. I highly recommend them for any electrical work, as they delivered great results with no issues!

Rating: 5 / 5

TKM were amazing from start to finish. Ty and Billy provided power and light to our new garden room and nothing was too much trouble - their attention to detail is superb, and the end result looked so much better than we anticipated! Recommended 100%. Clean, tidy, professional work.

Rating: 5 / 5

We needed a total rewire and new fuse box in our home. We was quoted a VERY reasonable price, also he was courteous and once the job was completed he cleaned up after himself. I would definitely recommend Jackson’s Electrics.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a major power outage, and had no idea what to do, I was recommended Jackson’s Electrics from a colleague of mine, he responded to my text within minutes (amazing) we then spoke about the issue he managed to squeeze me in the same day. He came round and sorted everything out for me instantly. Such a friendly and welcoming person. Was comfortable letting him into my house. I would highly recommend Jackson’s Electrics!! I haven’t had a power issue since! Absolute life saver! Very happy with the service and cost!

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good service from Jon, whenever we've needed work doing he's come out and given a quote first. His work is of a very high standard and he knows all the latest technology etc so you know you're getting the best for your money. Very professional at all times. Highly recommended

Rating: 5 / 5

Jon has rewired and replaced all internal lighting and upgraded sockets. He installed a new socket for electronics halfway down a wall for my TV. He installed outside electric wire to an outbuilding with multiple sockets. He is easy to communicate, friendly and very reliable. I would recommend him and look forward to using his services in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

James has sorted out all the electrics in our house and we couldn't thank him enough. Great service, very friendly and professional. Thank you

Rating: 5 / 5

Kingsnorth did a fantastic helping us plan and fit-out our new business, Racing Green Car Storage. The project involved planning and costing a total electrical fit-out, including a large 64-panel solar array. They are knowledgable, patient with new starters like us, full of advice at every step of the way, deliver clear and transparent quotes and were entirely reliable throughout the project. As a business we would highly recommend them.

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve had a solar panel and battery installation for some years but I didn’t have a way of diverting excess power to the immersion heater in my hot water tank. I discussed options with Mark just over a year ago. He recommended an Eddi, which he fitted the following week. With 12 months experience, I can say that this was a very good call. I rarely use any gas at all during the summer now and the system has behaved perfectly. Mark can monitor it remotely, so any problem would show up straight away. I’m thus very confident about the system itself and Mark’s installation of it, which, by the way, took less than a morning and was achieved without any fuss at all.

Rating: 5 / 5

Whenever I have needed to use Kingsnorth Electrical services I have been very happy with the service I have received. The engineer is always polite and knowledgeable and the work has been carried out promptly. I would recommend this company to anybody.

Rating: 5 / 5

I've used Kingsnorth electrical a number of times for my business and also at home. They have consistently provided a truly wonderful service and I always recommend them to my friends and business associates. They are my go-to for any electrical work and always work is done very promptly and to a high standard.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have recently carried out a complete renovation of our flat, and Adam and his team at Electrically Sound have been working here for more than two weeks. In that time, they have always been friendly, approachable, and extremely efficient. Adam particularly is quite a rare find; a consummate "problem solver" who really seems to work miracles sometimes, when all had seemed lost! He is also unfailingly polite and cheerful, and he always does what he says he will do. Thoroughly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had Adam and his team come and move some sockets and install some new lamps. Very pleased with the service we received from Adam himself. Excellent rates and superior work ethic. Will defo use/recommend in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an emergency call out on a Sunday, no power at all. Adam showed up within half an hour and was done within an hour. He found and fixed the problem quickly, no time wasting, cannot fault the service. Price very good, no rip off. Will definitely use again.

Rating: 5 / 5

I run a kitchen design & installation business, and it is the quality of our subcontractors that result in a excellent finish and happy customers. The guys at Electrically Sound have just completed the first of what will be many more projects working together. They have a great work ethic and quality is 2nd to none. They have been respectful of our client and their property throughout. Highly recommended.