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Knepp Wilding Kitchen
Food to heal the planet
Food to heal the planet
Set in the heart of the UK’s pioneering rewilding project, Knepp Wilding Kitchen is a hub of community, nature and food. Our land-to-plate menu is shaped by the seasons and inspired by Knepp’s rewilding ethos.
Our Food
We celebrate the best of seasonal ingredients, from Wild Range meat grown on Knepp, organic produce from our on-site regenerative Market Garden and sustainable fish caught by day-boat on the British coast.
Our menu evolves with what’s available seasonally. Simple, unfussy food that lets good ingredients shine.
Open seven days a week, we look forward to welcoming you.
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Breakfast
Our breakfast menu balances well-loved classics with fresh, seasonal plates. Expect everything from silky scrambled eggs on toast and breakfast baps, to vibrant vegetarian dishes using Market Garden produce, and lighter options like house granola. Simple, nourishing and delicious.
Lunch
Our restaurant is open for lunch seven days a week. Our menu is designed daily by our head chef, Alex Dome, whose approach to cooking is letting high-quality, homegrown ingredients speak for themselves.
Dinner (Saturdays)
Dinner is served seasonally from 28 March through to Christmas in our candle-lit barn, with a log burner in winter and French doors opening to the starry courtyard in summer – a perfect setting for a special night out.
Friday Night Barbecues
Friday Night BBQs return to Knepp Wilding Kitchen this summer from 1 May. Enjoy a relaxed evening of live music, seasonal food cooked over charcoal, and the easy atmosphere of the courtyard as the day draws to a close.
Coffee & Cake
We serve organic coffee, tea, cakes, cookies, and a small selection of sandwiches from our Airstream Café daily during the summer and at weekends in the winter (weather permitting).
For those who prefer to sit inside, light refreshments are served in the Wilding Kitchen daily from 9am-11am and 3pm-4pm.
Social Gatherings
Friday night BBQ evenings, nature-inspired art exhibitions, author suppers and more are held at the Wilding Kitchen & Shop. Throughout the year we host an array of inspiring events and social gatherings for our community. View our What’s On calendar for details on upcoming events.
Private Events Hire
Our beautiful venue provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable celebration. Our private dining room can fit up to 15 guests, creating an intimate and exclusive atmosphere for your special occasions.
Email wildingkitchen@knepp.co.uk to enquire
Sunday Roasts
Throughout winter until 5th April, our Sunday roasts feature centrepieces from Knepp’s sustainable butchery and fresh, organic produce from our market garden. Served in our cozy barn, they offer a seasonal, hearty meal to enjoy with friends and family.
“Hugely pleasurable surprise: we loved it. Charming staff… and located in a dramatic and sprawling rewilding project that’s worth the visit even if you’re not eating (hah as if).”
– Marina O’Loughlin
Restaurant critic for Guardian & Financial Times
Gather & Garden Experience – with early lunch
Pasture to Plate Safari
Market Garden Tour
Friday Night Barbecues
Market Garden Tours
Fireside Fridays
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