Major UK garden centre opening new food halls in huge expansion

The foodhall at Dobbies Garden Centre in Cadnam aims to improve its overall shopping experience with an expanded range of products. Major UK garden centre opening new food halls in huge expansion

Dobbies has unveiled a new cottage kitchen garden-style foodhall – with dozens more planned. The foodhall at Dobbies Garden Centre in Cadnam aims to improve its overall shopping experience with an expanded range of products.

Dean Mumford, general manager at Dobbies Cadnam, said: “The foodhall is one of the most popular areas in the store and an important part of our garden centre experience.

“We’ve been working hard on the new format that’s inspired by a cottage kitchen garden and brings together essentials, treats and seasonal variety through a range of both popular and new brands.

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“We’re excited to welcome customers in to see the new ranges and try them for themselves.”

The launch weekend began on Thursday, March 12 and included a product sampling and a chance to win a hamper.

Matthew Huckstep, general manager at Dobbies Ponteland, said: “The foodhall is one of the most popular areas in the store and an important part of our garden centre experience.

The hall stocks more than 1,500 products, including the famous Dobbies scones and tray bakes. New brands such as Botham’s of Whitby and Patteson’s have joined the line-up, alongside well-known names like Lindt and Tony’s Chocolonely.

A range of opening offers are available until March 31, including 30 per cent off Farmhouse biscuits and Belgid’Or chocolates, and 20 per cent off Coolmore cakes.

The pantry section includes global foods, while the frozen range features premium brands such as Cook, Supper Club, and Jude’s ice cream, according to Dobbies, which has West Midlands garden centres.

Gift options have also expanded to include gin gift packs and handmade beverages from Hullabaloo.