Wouldn't eat here The food is horrible. Staff are useless they don't seem to know what there doing half the time no training given it seems like one member of staff always looks a mess.
Greg Hider
A pleasant place with plenty of room for refreshments. A good selection of foods and staff very helpful.
Diamond Moon
Where do I start? My mum and I have been visiting Chipperfield Garden Centre since I was tiny, but only recently have we discovered the Gardener's Retreat cafe. Oh. My. Goodness. The food is DIVINE and the staff are so so friendly and attentive. I'm an adult with autism and the staff remember me because I have a preference for plain chicken nuggets and chips. We are always greeted with a smile and made to feel welcome and any fears of being judged just melt away in the calm, soothing atmosphere. The staff go above and beyond for their customers and no wonder many return to this wonderful establishment, whether it be for a scone and cup of tea, or a delicious filling lunch.Vegetarian options: There are many options for vegetarians and even vegetarian substitutes are offered for meat dishes!Dietary restrictions: The staff have been wonderful in accomodating my dietary preferences as an autistic person. They know who I am when they see my face and have wonderfully memorised my order and advised kitchen staff accordingly.Parking: Parking is located outside of the garden centre, approximately 60 spacesKid-friendliness: There are high chairs available and a child's menuWheelchair accessibility: The garden centre is all on one level, there are also wheelchairs provided
haylingseagoon
Not sure if this Cafe, situated in a Garden Centre is new, but this appears to be only its 2nd Review. A mixture, excellent, hot, Ciabatta served with Chicken, Ham, Coleslaw and a Salad Garnish. Big enough to share. Very fresh Bread. More staff needed, as waiting times rather long and clearing / cleaning the Tables rather lacking. But, totally excellent Coffee. Not something one expects in the middle of nowhere. I sampled both the Espresso and the Americano. Plenty of space and warm and comfortable on a cold January day. Check it out. Hayling Seagoon
tzanelli
Very overpriced for very underwhelming food. Chicken and bacon sandwich was mainly bland mayo and not the special lemon and black pepper mayo described. It was more mayo than chicken and bacon. Jacket potato with beans and a bit of salad was ok but for £6.99 would have expected more. Drinks are expensive too. Tables has not been cleaned and had residues of food on them. Staff were ok, rather slow, didn't look like they enjoyed their job much! You would find better value and quality at a local pub:
Wouldn't eat here The food is horrible. Staff are useless they don't seem to know what there doing half the time no training given it seems like one member of staff always looks a mess.
A pleasant place with plenty of room for refreshments. A good selection of foods and staff very helpful.
Where do I start? My mum and I have been visiting Chipperfield Garden Centre since I was tiny, but only recently have we discovered the Gardener's Retreat cafe. Oh. My. Goodness. The food is DIVINE and the staff are so so friendly and attentive. I'm an adult with autism and the staff remember me because I have a preference for plain chicken nuggets and chips. We are always greeted with a smile and made to feel welcome and any fears of being judged just melt away in the calm, soothing atmosphere. The staff go above and beyond for their customers and no wonder many return to this wonderful establishment, whether it be for a scone and cup of tea, or a delicious filling lunch.Vegetarian options: There are many options for vegetarians and even vegetarian substitutes are offered for meat dishes!Dietary restrictions: The staff have been wonderful in accomodating my dietary preferences as an autistic person. They know who I am when they see my face and have wonderfully memorised my order and advised kitchen staff accordingly.Parking: Parking is located outside of the garden centre, approximately 60 spacesKid-friendliness: There are high chairs available and a child's menuWheelchair accessibility: The garden centre is all on one level, there are also wheelchairs provided
Not sure if this Cafe, situated in a Garden Centre is new, but this appears to be only its 2nd Review. A mixture, excellent, hot, Ciabatta served with Chicken, Ham, Coleslaw and a Salad Garnish. Big enough to share. Very fresh Bread. More staff needed, as waiting times rather long and clearing / cleaning the Tables rather lacking. But, totally excellent Coffee. Not something one expects in the middle of nowhere. I sampled both the Espresso and the Americano. Plenty of space and warm and comfortable on a cold January day. Check it out. Hayling Seagoon
Very overpriced for very underwhelming food. Chicken and bacon sandwich was mainly bland mayo and not the special lemon and black pepper mayo described. It was more mayo than chicken and bacon. Jacket potato with beans and a bit of salad was ok but for £6.99 would have expected more. Drinks are expensive too. Tables has not been cleaned and had residues of food on them. Staff were ok, rather slow, didn't look like they enjoyed their job much! You would find better value and quality at a local pub:
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