The rustic restaurant in the middle of a Cheshire field that serves five courses for under £30

Field to fork restaurant Groobarbs Field Kitchen has announced plans for a new five-acre market garden where diners can see the produce they have on their plate growing directly in front of them.

The rustic restaurant, located in the grounds of Groobarbs Wild Farm in High Legh, Cheshire, opened in August last year and has enjoyed significant sucess since. It is currently offering a five course set menu for £29.50.

The new market garden will see a £35k investment in the business, with ten half-acre plots wrapping two sides of the impressive modern-rustic Field Kitchen. From here guests can enjoy a first-hand view of the cucurbits, brassicas, root vegetables, salads and herbs which will be used as part of Groobarb’s rotating weekly menu.

Speaking on the plans, owner and farmer at Groobarbs Wild Farm and Groobarbs Field Kitchen, David Fryer, said: “We are committed to providing guests with the freshest, locally grown produce possible.

With the introduction of our new and expanded market garden we look forward to further increasing the breadth of home-grown seasonal ingredients to be enjoyed in our menus and our veg boxes, and to inviting guests to experience the beautiful natural surroundings.

“First and foremost, we are an agricultural business with an ambition to revive fruit and veg farming in the region. The Field Kitchen, led by Head Chef, Mark Price, is a fantastic addition to Groobarbs and through which we are pleased to showcase the incredible breadth of dishes to be enjoyed from locally grown, seasonal produce.”

Work on the new market garden has already commenced and will launch this summer. Upon completion guests will have the opportunity to walk the five-acre market garden along with the grounds of the farm, providing the opportunity to learn more about the Field Kitchen’s seasonal harvest.

Groobarbs Field Kitchen opened in August 2022 with the aim of educating people on the benefits of what Fryer likes to refer to as “true seasonal dining,” using ingredients grown and harvested just meters away.

The business, an extension of Groobarbs Wild Farm and hugely popular veg box delivery company, Groobox, has received a warm welcome since launch, earning it the place of Trip Advisor’s Number One Restaurant in Knutsford within just five weeks of launch.

The Kitchen is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Reservations are by advance booking only. with the following sittings available:

● Friday, Saturday, and Sunday lunch, guest arrival from 12.30pm for 1pm service

● Friday and Saturday dinner, guest arrival from 6.30pm for 7pm service

Guests are seated at shared tables of six to 12 providing the opportunity to enjoy the experience with fellow diners. A five-course set-menu is served every Friday and Saturday and a three-course feast served every Sunday, featuring a prime cut of beef.

Prices are: £29.50pp for lunch or £33.50pp for dinner. Children aged 5-12 are invited to dine for half price with infants four years and under catered for at the compliments of Groobarbs Field Kitchen.

To secure your place or find out more visit www.groobox.co.uk/fieldkitchen or call 01925 569 160.