A little over a year ago, we began work on a new addition behind the scenes at The Barn at Pengelly, our very own Kitchen Garden. What started as an idea to bring our catering even closer to home has grown into one of our favourite parts of the venue, and we are so excited to share how it has flourished.
Why We Started Growing Our Own
At Pengelly, our menus celebrate the very best of Cornwall, with ingredients sourced within a 25 mile radius wherever possible. The Kitchen Garden takes that philosophy one step further. We now grow a rotating selection of vegetables, herbs and fruit right here on the farm, harvested fresh and brought straight into our in-house kitchen for use across our seasonal wedding menus.
It means our chefs are working with produce picked that same morning, and our menus naturally shift with the seasons, from early spring herbs through to late summer fruits. There is something wonderful about serving a dish to a couple and their guests knowing the vegetables on the plate were growing just a few steps from where they are sitting.
A Beautiful Space in Its Own Right
The Kitchen Garden is not just about what we grow. It has become a beautiful setting in its own right, with a wood fired pizza oven, picnic benches, and an optional outside bar for al fresco dining.
Kitchen Garden Pizza Party
Held the night before the wedding, this is a relaxed evening of wood fired pizzas cooked fresh in our clay oven. We offer a selection of classic and seasonal options, alongside fresh salads and sides, all enjoyed in the heart of the Kitchen Garden. It is the perfect way for couples and their close family and friends to unwind together before the big day, with good food, good company and zero stress.
Kitchen Garden Breakfast
The morning after the wedding, we offer a shared brunch in the same beautiful setting. Think fresh flatbreads straight from the wood fired oven, classic cooked breakfast options, granola, pastries, fruit and fresh juices. It is a gentle, sociable way to bring everyone back together one last time before saying goodbye, and a lovely bookend to the wedding weekend.
More Than Just Weddings
The Kitchen Garden is also available to hire for private events and parties, whether that is a relaxed family celebration, a birthday gathering or simply an evening with friends around the pizza oven.
Looking Ahead
This is only the beginning for our Kitchen Garden. As it continues to mature, we are looking forward to expanding what we grow and finding even more ways to bring it into our menus throughout the year. It is a project close to our hearts, and one that reflects what Pengelly is all about: thoughtful, seasonal, locally led food, served somewhere truly special.
If you would like to find out more about the Kitchen Garden Pizza Party, Kitchen Garden Breakfast, or hiring the space for a private event, get in touch with our team.











