Chef & Catering Services

The Wilderness estate offers everything from locally-sourced home-cooked food to fine dining for a pinch more formality. Suffolk boasts some fine local produce which features in our menus including organic vegetables, sustainable fish and hand-reared meats. Our menus, which change with the seasons, can be tailored to your specific requirements, and special diets are well catered for.

To book catering at Wilderness simply contact the concierge team on [email protected] or call 01986 802 100 to discuss your requirements and let us recommend the best options to suit your stay.

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

Sibton White Horse
A superb local pub that’s been voted as ‘Suffolk’s Best Dining Pub’ by the Good Pub Guide. As well as serving well-kept ales and ciders, the White Horse serves some wonderful food. During June and August there are also some great beer festivals that bring locals and visitors together, lasting well into the night.
Halesworth Rd, Sibton, Saxmundham IP17 2JJ
01728 660337

Bell Inn
Gorgeous thatched pub, adorned with low beams and wonky floors. The Landlord is very welcoming, and there’s plenty of comfy chairs to relax in. Some nice ales on tap with a good selection of wines also.
The Street, Saxmundham IP17 3NN
01728 648286

The Westleton Crown
A bustling local that’s recently been given a modern face lift, the Crown is at the heart of the village of Westleton. Lots of cosy corners to hide away in, plus a lovely light and spacious dining area.
The Street, Westleton IP17 3AD
01728 648777

Restaurants

The Anchor
A welcoming, eco-friendly gastropub that dishes up some excellent flavours, sourced mostly from the adjacent allotment. The Anchor is run by skilled chefs Sophie Mellor and Andy Storer, who are immensely passionate about food: expect delights like West Mersea oysters with new potato salad and squash and romanesco gratin with mixed leaves.
Walberswick IP18 6UA
01502 722112

Sutherland House
Cosy little place in the beautiful seaside town of Southwold. Food is centred around locally-caught seafood; expect scallops, mussels, crab, prawns and more. If you don’t want a full dinner, you can always pop in for a glass of wine and some tapas.
56 High Street, Southwold IP18 6DN
01502 724 544

Main’s Restaurant
Nice little restaurant which serves local game and fish accompanied with fresh and tasty produce. There’s also a bread baking club that’s renowned – please book in advance and be sure to bring and apron and a bowl!
26 High Street, Yoxford IP17 3EU
01728 668882

Shopping for Food

Nearest convenience shops

Mace
The Street, Saxmundham IP17 2HJ
01728 602322

Horners Stores
Yoxford, Saxmundham IP17 3ER
01728 668336

Supermarket

Waitrose
Church Street, Saxmundham IP17 1EP

Bakery

Two Magpies Bakery
88B High Street, Southwold IP18 6DP
01502 726120

Delicatessen

Emmett’s
The St, Peasenhall, Saxmundham IP17 2HJ
01728 660250

Farm shop

Emmerdale Farm Shop
Westleton Rd, Darsham, Saxmundham IP17 3BP
01728 668648

Supermarket online orders

Waitrose – www.waitrose.com
Sainsbury’s – www.sainsburys.co.uk