Our Food

Dining at Hawkwood

Seasonal, locally sourced & home cooked

At Hawkwood, our dining room is the heart of our community, a warm gathering place where guests come together to share meals and connect.

Our experienced in-house chefs prepare fresh, delicious, home cooked meals daily with love and care, served by our friendly staff.

Ethical and sustainable living is central to our mission at Hawkwood. We prioritize using seasonal, locally sourced, organic produce whenever possible, striving to minimize waste and reduce our environmental impact. Our commitment to these values ensures that every meal is not only delightful, but also responsibly sourced.

Hawkwood has all the ingredients we look for when running events and meetings – their ethical approach, from the fantastic, delicious food they serve to the way they manage their land, works perfectly for us. It’s a relaxed environment which is conducive to creative thinking and open dialogue, and the staff are so helpful.

Helen Browning, CEO, Soil Association

Our Commitment to Exceptional Quality

Food is a cornerstone of the Hawkwood experience, bringing people and communities together. Our commitment to maintaining exceptional standards in our catering is unparalleled. We aim to be truly ethical and sustainable in everything we do and actively promote our ethical suppliers to all our customers. Kitchen waste is kept to a minimum, and we actively compost to support the soil health of our garden.

We employ and train young people from the Stroud district in cooking and serving, educating them about organic and sustainable food sources. Many of our ingredients come from the kitchen garden just behind the main house and the biodynamic Stroud Community Agriculture farm on site. We also use ethical food suppliers like Essential Trading Bristol and Global Organics in Stroud.

Our menu is healthy, varied, and nutritious. We cater to almost all dietary requirements with advance notice. A typical day at Hawkwood includes a wholesome breakfast, homemade biscuits for morning break, a two-course lunch, homemade cake in the afternoon, and a delicious supper for our residential guests.