New 100-seater café The Keeper's Kitchen to open at Marwell

The Keeper's Kitchen will open its doors on May 19, and will serve produce from Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

All profits from the café will support conservation work.

The café is part of the biggest investment Marwell has made to its guest services for more than 20 years.

Hampshire-sourced dishes served fresh at Keeper’s Kitchen café (Image: Supplied) Carnivore team leader Carrie Arnold and hoofstock keeper Jamie Hannah will be at the opening day between 10am and 12pm to answer any questions.

Marwell has worked closely with Hampshire Fare, with a number of members supplying produce including Hoxton Bakehouse, Owtons butchers, New Forest Tea, Hambledon Vineyard, Judes Ice Cream, and Honey Bee Happy.

Laura Read, CEO at Marwell, said: "We believe in offering honest, straightforward dishes using locally sourced ingredients, prepared well and fresh to your table.

"As part of the Marwell Wildlife family, all the profits from The Keeper’s Kitchen go to our charity, supporting the animals you love and our hands-on conservation projects in the UK and around the world.

Outdoor terrace offers views, wildlife sounds, and local treats (Image: Supplied) "This project is the biggest investment that Marwell has made into our guest facilities since 2011 when Café Graze was opened.

"Not only that, but by opening up this beautiful setting to the public we will be able to engage more people with Marwell, connect more people to our landscape and also give friends new and old an exciting new venue to explore.

"We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy some of the fabulous local produce that makes Hampshire proud."

Visitors will also be able to soak up the surroundings from the new outdoor terrace, whether enjoying a morning pastry and coffee to the sounds of gibbons calling or sipping a glass of Hampshire wine overlooking Black Swan Pond in the early evening.

The surrounding plaza area will become a hub of activity, hosting a variety of events and experiences throughout the year.

Dishes such as shakshuka, eggs Florentine, jackets and toasties, pancakes, and cheesecakes are all on the menu.

The Keeper’s Kitchen is open daily from 8am to 6pm.