Food and Refreshments to enjoy at this royal palace
Peter Rabbit ™Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a special one-off Peter Rabbit ™afternoon tea for all the family (vegan and gluten free options available).
Peter Rabbit ™ himself will be making an appearance at the afternoon tea, so there's a chance for all the family to meet him.
When: Wednesday 30 July at 13:00
Where: Garden Room, Hampton Court Palace
Members enjoy an increased discount of 15%. Simply present your valid membership card on the day (alcohol is excluded in this offer).
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We have a wide range of food and refreshments available for you to enjoy at our various cafés.
- Tiltyard Café
- Privy Kitchen Café
- Wilderness Kiosk
- Magic Garden Kiosk
- Ice cream carts (seasonal)
Catering at Hampton Court Palace is currently open for ticket holders only.
The Tiltyard
Enjoy coffees, teas, snacks, cakes, freshly made sandwiches, soups, salads, and hot meals. With meal options on the menu for children, this is the perfect spot for a family lunch. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian offer available.
Opening times
- Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00
- Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Access
There is step-free and wheelchair access into the Tiltyard.
Tiltyard menu
Magic Garden kiosk
The Magic Garden serves ice creams and refreshments.
Opening times
- 10:00 - 17:00 weekends, school holidays and half term (weather dependent)
Magic Garden Kiosk menu
The Wilderness Kiosk
Grab a snack before heading to the wilderness garden and labyrinth. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian offer available.
Opening times
- Open during half terms and holidays only: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturdays and Sundays (weather dependent Monday to Friday).
The Privy Kitchen Café
Built as the private kitchen for Queen Mary I, and situated at the heart of the palace, the Privy Kitchen is an ideal spot for a quick bite to eat. The Privy Kitchen Café serves a variety of sandwiches, baps, jacket potatoes, and pies. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian offer available.
Here you can try a traditional beef & ale pie - said to have been Henry VIII’s favourite treat after a tennis match!
Opening times
10:00 - 16:00.
Access
There is step-free and wheelchair access into the café and an accessible entrance to the seating area.
Picnics
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the iconic gardens. Bring your food and a comfortable blanket from home, and enjoy this unique picnic location with plenty of space.
Dietary requirements
We strive to offer a personalised service at Hampton Court Palace. Like every catering establishment, our menu dishes are prepared in environments that are not totally free from allergen ingredients. While we endeavour to prevent this as far as possible, the nature of an allergen means we cannot fully guarantee that cross-contamination may not have occurred.
We are happy to provide further details on ingredients and how they are handled to allow you to make an informed decision as to whether the food is suitable. Should you have concerns about the ingredients in our dishes, please ask a member of staff regarding allergens. An allergen folder is also available.
We can provide allergen information on the 14 major allergens: lupin, mustard, molluscs, nuts, peanuts, crustaceans, fish, egg, celery, sulphur dioxide, soybean, milk, sesame, gluten.
Inside the buildings
To help protect our palace, food and drink is not allowed within the confines of any of the buildings except in designated areas.
Sustainability
Food is our passion, and we want it to be as respectful of the environment as possible. Sustainability is at the centre of all we do and we work to reduce our food waste, use a green supply chain, source ingredients locally, and commit to a larger plant-based offer.
We love to tell stories through our food and drink. We understand the role great food can play in a family day out and our extensive menus can provide you with everything you need.
Our food is inventive, local, and memorable yet accessible to all. We source seasonal food using local suppliers through our London larder, a specially selected group of local suppliers whose commitment to quality in their field is unmatched. Their products give our menus a sense of place, one that reflects our London heritage and base.
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London Pass
Save 10% in all shops when you show your London Pass.
Members Discounts
Save 10% in all shops when you show a valid Historic Royal Palaces membership card.
Save with membership
Enjoy 10% discount in our cafes and restaurants as an Historic Royal Palaces member.
Explore what's on
- Things to see
The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms
Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Garden history tours
Explore the fascinating history of Hampton Court Gardens on a free walking tour.
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Weekly from Wednesday - Sunday until 20 July. Then daily until 07 September.
- 12:00 - 13:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
Henry VIII's Joust
Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.
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19-20 July 2025
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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The royal court in the Tudor period
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