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Margate

THE PEARLY COW STORY

Welcome to Pearly Cow- an independent collection of restaurants created by three brothers, Tristan, James and Tom Guest. Together, they have a love of creating wonder-filled dining-destinations with never-tried-before dishes, sure to make an impression.

They created Pearly Cow in 2022, with the first Cow of the Herd launching in York, followed by Margate in 2023 and Brighton in 2024. What actually is Pearly Cow though? Well, it's all about indulgence. It’s the feeling of finding a pearl in an oyster shell. It’s a bit of magic.

We serve the finest cuts of meat cooked over open flame, and the freshest seafood on ice. Our chips will change your life (IYKYK), and our soufflés are just something else too.

Each Pearly Cow is headed by an exceptional Executive Chef and their team. At Pearly Cow Margate, that's Sam Spratt, formerly from The Yarrow and he loves the Pearly Cow approach to dining.

Read on to discover our local suppliers and our pearls of wisdom...

our pearls of wisdom

It's Elementary

Our cooking and presentation techniques are simple, and we think, the best. Searing flavour over open flame and preserving delicacies on ice. On the menu, there’s raw and light and smoky and deep. We keep it simple to put nature first. It’s elementary, no pun intended.

Mother Nature

We obsess about the changing seasons to serve up flavours that take you back. The first spears of asparagus, the first hedgerow fruits. The moments we all look forward to each year, are celebrated here at our sustainable restaurants.

Best of British

Pearly Cows are found from York to Brighton. Around each one we’ve found the best-of-the-best suppliers to showcase British produce, from Yorkshire beef to Whitstable oysters. Wherever you dine, you’ll benefit from the whole Herd’s knowledge.

Feeling at Home

Dining is not just about the food, but also about the experience, the feeling. Our friendly staff are dedicated to providing a memorable and relaxing experience and ensuring that every guest feels at home in Pearly Cow.

Feeling at Home

Dining is not just about the food, but also about the experience, the feeling. Our friendly staff are dedicated to providing a memorable and relaxing experience and ensuring that every guest feels at home in Pearly Cow.

SUPPLIERS

Of course, our ingredients' quality is vital to our food's quality. But we also look for ethical greatness and genuine localness in our suppliers.

Chapman's

Chapman's keep their food miles low, traceability levels high, and supplies as fresh as fresh can be. They buy from day boats that catch and return on the same tide to land daily at their depot in Rye Harbour. And their close relationships with the local fishing communities all along the Kent and Sussex coastlines are down to their active support by paying fair prices promptly.

Modern Provider

Margate's Modern Provider's provisions would make anyone smile. This bijou bakery on Charlotte Square majors on sourdough loaves and higher-end, patisserie-influenced cakes through exploring natural leavening and historical baking methods. And the head baker, owner Ben, is an ex-fashion designer, so everything is stunning as well as delicious.

Cobble Lane Cured

Flavour, flavour and more flavour is what to say about the charcuterie crafted by Cobble Lane Cured. These specialist butchers cut, cure, smoke, and hang meats supplied by the country's best farmers. Two of the founders bring skills from working with master butchers in Italy, Germany, and Poland. And this places them as butchers with unmatched-in-Britain maturation skills.

Worgan's

Worgan's Farm Shop is a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer in Canterbury, the team prides itself on its careful, local sourcing values. By only dealing with farmers who work to strict welfare conditions, they start with meat of optimal quality and flavour. Then, they apply their traditional ageing skills to produce excellent cuts like 50-day-aged Sussex beef.