Eat & Picnic
Delicious fare in fabulous surroundings
A new culinary venture at Borde Hill
Forever Curious, Rooted in Nature
Cor·dia ˈkȯ(r)dēə / Kordia
: a mid-season sweet cherry, ready to pick in mid-summer
Spring will see the launch of The Cordia Collective at Borde Hill, a new culinary venture led by Green Michelin-starred chef Chantelle Nicholson. The project will bring Chantelle’s regenerative ethos into the English countryside for the first time.
The Cordia Collective will be dynamic and multifaceted, championing locally sourced, seasonal food, while celebrating the rich biodiversity and plant heritage of Borde Hill and respecting the restorative power of nature, making a positive impact on the planet and people.
The project, much like nature itself, will continue to evolve, starting life as a micro-bakery café in the spring, before developing into a glasshouse restaurant, café and wine bar and workshop space in the former Stables in autumn 2025. Featuring a beautifully restored walled kitchen garden, with produce from the estate’s biodynamic market garden, The Cordia Collective will be the true embodiment of everything Chantelle loves, respects and enjoys.
Jay Goddard, Managing Director of Borde Hill says “I’ve admired Chantelle’s ethos and cooking for years and it’s so exciting to be collaborating with someone who shares such a similar mindset and values. Her passion for sustainability and nature align with our future vision and plans for the estate, and we are so thrilled to be welcoming in an exciting new chapter for Borde Hill.”
Ginkgo Coffee Shop
Open 10am to 4pm daily
Nestled inside the Garden’s visitor entrance building, Ginkgo serves hand-made pastries and bakes, from the new micro-bakery, ‘Baked by Cordia’.
The menu features the signature ‘curlicue’ – an enriched bake, coiled like a fern, topped with delicious seasonal flavours. Initially, these include cinnamon & magnolia butter, rhubarb crumble & meringue, and caramelised apple. Savoury options include wild garlic pesto with Slipcote cheese, and bacon jam & Cheddar.
Also available are homemade focaccia sandwiches, brimming with local produce, including mixed herbs and salad greens from Borde Hill’s Market Garden. Bacon baps are on the menu, along with flaky sausage rolls, soups and cheese scones.
Enjoy a selection of homemade cakes, including the much-loved apple and ginger cake, brown butter choc chip cookies and brownie.
Guests can also enjoy deliciously crafted coffee, teas, and a selection of cold drinks, wine, beer, and cider.
Ginkgo is open to all and does not require Garden admission.
Please note that card payments only are accepted, and dogs are welcome on short leads.
Gloriette Café
Open 11am to 4pm on weekdays, and 10am to 4pm on weekends
Gloriette is inside the Garden so you will need to buy a day admission ticket to visit – or if you’re a Member, simply show your card at reception.
Located next to the Rose Garden, Gloriette is the perfect spot to relax and soak in the beauty of Borde Hill, or to pause in the sunshine – perhaps with a glass of wine in hand, or a locally crafted lager or cider.
Serving an offer from the micro-bakery, Baked by Cordia. Gloriette will offer the same delicious fare as Ginkgo, including a seasonal menu featuring focaccia sandwiches, and hand-crafted cakes and bakes.
Gloriette does not have indoor seating but there are plenty of tables with umbrellas where you can relax and while away time.
Please note that card payments only are accepted, and dogs are welcome on short leads.
A Sustainable Coffee Culture
Bring your reusable cup and save 25p on a takeaway drink
With sustainability at its heart, The Cordia Collective believes in making choices for a greener future.
To help reduce waste, we encourage you to bring a reusable cup when visiting Ginkgo and Gloriette, and as a thank you, you’ll receive a 25p discount on your takeaway drink.
While these choices are small, every refill can make a meaningful difference in reducing waste.
Specialist Spring Plant Fair
Sunday 11th May, 10.00am-3.00pm
The Plant Fairs Roadshow returns with a wide range of locally grown, garden-worthy and unusual plants to inspire keen gardeners.
Press Coverage
Discover the Possibilities
Become a Member
Read more
Our Garden & Grounds
Set within 383 acres of heritage listed Parkland, our formal Garden captivates and delights visitors with a series of intimate 'Garden rooms'. Beyond the formal Garden you can explore Woodland walks, the South Park and our lakes with outstanding views across the Sussex High Weald.
Read more
Support Us
As a small, independent Garden Charity, we rely on your kind generosity to help fund our projects and to continue to grow sustainably, protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. 'Reinventing Borde Hill' is our most ambitious project to date and your support will help us to achieve exciting plans to benefit our local community.
It would make a huge difference if you would consider supporting us by making a donation – thank you.
Read more
Follow @bordehillgarden to stay up to date with the latest Garden happenings
Tag us using #bordehillgarden
