Table for Two is designed for any two people who would like to spend quality time together in a different way.

Come with your partner, best friend, sibling, parent, relative or someone you simply want more time with. Book it for a birthday, anniversary, friendship, milestone, surprise or simply because an ordinary day deserves something special too.

You can also book Table for Two as a gift for another pair. Let us know when enquiring and we can coordinate the experience with you accordingly.

Not at all. You do not need writing experience, and there is no expectation to produce anything perfect.

Table for Two is created for the two of you to experience the Poetry O’Clock materials yourselves. You will have your own typewriters, quill pens, papers, envelopes, wax seals and prompts to explore throughout the session.

Poetry O’Clock poets do not write poems for you as part of Table for Two. Our hosts introduce you to the experience, show you how everything works and remain nearby if you need help.

Your date begins with a welcome drink while we introduce you to Table for Two and the materials prepared for you.

From there, the 90 minutes belong to the two of you. Choose prompts for each other, type side by side, write by hand, revisit a shared memory, surprise each other with something personal, experiment with wax sealing or simply follow wherever the experience takes you.

There is no fixed programme you have to complete. Our hosts remain nearby when needed while giving you the space to enjoy the time together.

Your Table for Two booking covers one private 90-minute experience for two guests.

It includes:

• 90 minutes of private experience time
• Two manual typewriters
• Feather quill pens
• Writing paper and typewriter paper
• Envelopes
• Wax seals, stamps and sealing materials
• Prompts and guidance where needed
• One welcome drink for each guest
• Preparation and light styling of your setup
• Poetry O’Clock hosts to welcome, guide and support you throughout the session

Food, additional beverages and any other venue charges are separate.

A welcome drink for each guest is included in your Table for Two booking.

When booking at one of our curated restaurants or hotels, dining forms part of the occasion. Your 90-minute Poetry O’Clock session takes place first, and once the writing materials have been cleared, you continue your time together with food, drinks or other selections from the venue.

Your meal and any additional beverages are ordered and paid for directly with the restaurant or hotel and are separate from your Table for Two booking.

Keeping the dining portion after the session gives you space to enjoy the typewriters, papers, quill pens and wax sealing materials comfortably before the table transitions into dining.

You can choose from Poetry O’Clock’s curated selection of restaurants and hotels within Nairobi that can comfortably accommodate the experience.

You are also welcome to suggest another venue you have in mind. Before confirming the booking, we will check that the space is suitable for the typewriters, materials, setup and level of privacy required, and that the venue is comfortable accommodating the experience.

Table for Two can also be arranged outside Nairobi. These bookings are discussed individually, with travel, transport and any additional logistical costs quoted separately as part of your final booking details.

All client-suggested venues are subject to approval before the date is secured.

Table for Two should be booked at least two weeks before your preferred date so we have enough time to coordinate the venue and prepare the experience around your booking.

Your date is secured once the date, venue and experience details have been confirmed and full payment has been received. Sending an enquiry alone does not reserve a date.

If your plans change:

• 7 or more days before your date: You may request one reschedule, subject to Poetry O’Clock and venue availability.
• Less than 7 days before your date: The Table for Two payment is non-refundable.
• No-shows: Payments are non-refundable.
• Venue charges: Any deposits, cancellation charges or other venue costs follow the selected venue's own terms and are separate from the Poetry O’Clock investment.
• If Poetry O’Clock needs to cancel: You will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the amount paid directly to Poetry O’Clock.

Any approved rescheduled experience must take place within three months of the original booking date and remains subject to availability.

Yes. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, friendship, milestone, surprise or another occasion, tell us when you enquire.

Where appropriate, we can shape prompts or small details around the reason for your booking while still leaving the experience open enough for the two of you to make it your own.

Any requests requiring additional materials, sourcing or customisation will be discussed and quoted separately before your booking is confirmed.

Yes. Anything you write during Table for Two belongs to you.

You are never required to read your writing aloud, explain it to us or share it with the person you came with. You decide what remains private and what you would like to exchange.

Our hosts are there to support the experience and materials while respecting the privacy of your time together.

We will also not photograph or record your writing or identifiable personal moments without your permission.

Table for Two is intentionally created for two guests. The setup, materials and flow of the experience are prepared around one pair, so each Table for Two booking is exclusively for two guests.

Additional guests cannot be added to the session.

If you are looking for a Poetry O’Clock experience for a larger group, please contact us and we can guide you towards a more suitable offering.