The Old Kitchen Tearoom at Chawton House

The Old Kitchen Tearoom at Chawton House Serving tea, coffee, cake and light lunches to house visitors, walkers and those in search of charming atmosphere.

Everything is home-made with an emphasis on produce from our own gardens. Book in advance (one week) for full Afternoon Teas.

16/06/2026

Did you know that we have takeaway containers for all of our tasty, home-made bakery goods? If you fancy a special treat at home in the evening, why not stop by our tea room during the day to pick up your sweet treat? You don’t need to purchase admission to the house to come to the tea room. Just come on up the drive and follow the signs to our door.

25/05/2026

It’s going to be a scorcher! Good thing our freezer is full of tasty ice creams, waiting for you. We even have options for your best canine friend.

Today’s special is watercress, leek and potato soup — a delicious taste of Hampshire history.Just eight miles from Chawt...
07/05/2026

Today’s special is watercress, leek and potato soup — a delicious taste of Hampshire history.

Just eight miles from Chawton, New Alresford is known as the UK’s watercress capital. For generations, Hampshire watercress was grown in the county’s crystal-clear chalk streams and transported by steam train to London markets on what later became known as the famous Watercress Line.

Fresh, peppery, and packed with goodness, watercress has been enjoyed here for centuries — and we think it makes the perfect lunch on a beautiful summer day.

Why not stop by and try a bowl for yourself?

We like to think of carrot cake as a British classic, but the natural sweetness of carrots means they turn up in pudding...
27/04/2026

We like to think of carrot cake as a British classic, but the natural sweetness of carrots means they turn up in puddings around the world. India has gajar halwa. Iraq has khabis al-jazar. The first proper carrot cake recipe we know of is actually French: Gâteau de Carotte from Vol. 2 of “L’art du Cuisinier” by Antonie Beauviliers. However international its origins, carrot cake always feels quintessentially English when we serve it up at Chawton. Especially when we make it with carrots from our own garden!

24/04/2026

We love our courtyard! These mellow Tudor bricks soak up the sun and create a warm, quiet retreat from the world. Perfect to enjoy a late lunch or sweet treats from our Tea Room, just through a door on the south wall. No need to buy tickets for the house or garden if you are coming up to the tea room only.

Weekend specials waiting for you
18/04/2026

Weekend specials waiting for you

16/04/2026

Not just a Tea Room! Our wonderful chefs regularly cater private events here at Chawton House. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries. Teas, three-course dinners, we’ve even laid on curries. From intimate dinners for 8 to cocktails and nibbles for big groups. If you’re interested, get in touch.

15/04/2026

We start our afternoon teas with hand cut sandwiches … no crusts, naturally! … with a variety of fillings chosen from what is best on the day. Then on to our beloved home-made scones, before a range of lovingly assembled cakes. Afternoon tea is always available here at Chawton House, we just ask you to reserve a week in advance because everything is made by hand, just for you.

Address

Chawton House
Alton
GU341SJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441420541010

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