Doddington Hall
Our food story
Everything we do at Doddington Hall is rooted in the estate. From our Kitchen Garden to the surrounding countryside, the land has been shaping our food story for generations.
It is likely that there was a Kitchen Garden at Doddington since it was built the 16th century. Even after all this time, the garden has retained its original Elizabethan layout, with the same brick walls providing shelter and warmth to the crops.
Originally created to feed just the residents of the Hall, this incredible historic garden now supplies all of our award-winning venues. From afternoon tea to à la carte dining, our homegrown produce takes centre stage on all of our menus.
Claire Birch
Owner of Doddington Hall
“Growing up at Doddington, eating seasonal produce from the Kitchen Garden and farm was the only thing I knew. I strongly believe that the fresh, good quality ingredients are the foundation of delicious food.”
Field
to fork
The Kitchen Garden at Doddington provides an abundance of fruit, vegetables, salads and herbs, all of which take centre stage on our menus.
Nose
to tail
A driving force of our Wilder Doddington project is our herd of rare breed and pasture-fed Lincoln Red cattle.
From supporting local producers to championing independent businesses, we are here to celebrate all that this wonderful county has to offer.
Lincolnshire is responsible for producing over 30% of England’s vegetables. From cauliflower and kale to grains and cereals, this rural county is a major food hub, contributing £4.8 billion to the economy each year.
At Doddington Hall, supporting local farmers is a key part of our ethos. Alongside our own estate-grown produce, we are proud to showcase suppliers from across Lincolnshire.
Keeping things local doesn’t just support Lincolnshire’s farming industry; it also reduces our food miles, helping to lower emissions and minimise our carbon footprint.
By working with trusted local suppliers, we can offer the freshest seasonal ingredients, with complete transparency from field to table.
In our Farm Shop, you’ll find seasonal fruit and vegetables alongside produce from our Kitchen Garden. Across our cafés and restaurant, we showcase a taste of Lincolnshire on every menu, sourcing ingredients from across the county to create fresh, flavourful dishes.
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À la carte dining
Our à la carte evenings are where our chefs flex their creativity - the perfect place to sample our homegrown ingredients.
Afternoon Tea
Our afternoon tea menus change with the seasons, using Kitchen Garden produce to make our jams, shape our cakes and inspire our sandwiches.
Grain Store Supper Club
With only 50 tickets available, our exclusive Supper Club is a chance to enjoy an evening of delicious food, fine wine and great conversation.
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