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A Garden Update from the Homestead As the seasons begin to turn and signs of new life emerge across the beds, we’ve been taking a moment to reflect...

Running The Homestead Kitchen has always been about more than simply running a restaurant. From the beginning, we’ve tried to create a place that...

Mothering Sunday is not my favourite day. And that is said by someone fortunate enough to be a mother to two energetic and interesting boys, and...

The email landed quietly, as these things always do. No fanfare. Just a subject line that made Pete leap from the sofa: an invitation to the...

Maybe you are all organised, gifts are bought and wrapped. Or maybe you're like me, and just starting to think about it?! We are proud to be...

It’s an exciting time of growth at The Homestead Kitchen, and we wanted to let you in on what’s happening behind the scenes, and how we are looking...

In today's garden blog, the words are coming to you from Sarah, who has been with us now for almost 2 years, and has played a huge role alongside...

Friday 21st November | 10am – 2pm | Goathland The festive season is nearly here, and we’re celebrating in true Homestead style — with mulled wine,...

This November, we’re inviting you to gather around the Homestead table for a very special evening — a bespoke tasting menu with paired wines, hosted...

I am breaking my holiday laptop break, to let you know that we are in the running for 3 awards at this years Staff Canteen Awards. They are all...

If you have been to the restaurant lately, you may have seen that we have been selling posies of garden flowers, along with bespoke Kath Cox 'flower...

Every week I tell myself I must put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard I suppose) and share what we are up to in the garden. The days and weeks...

West Plum Studio -x- Homestead Kitchen Life can be busy, noisy, and a little overwhelming at times — which is exactly why it’s so important to carve...

Here at The Homestead Kitchen, we believe that great food is made even better by a great journey—and what better way to travel than by hopping on...

A New Wine List, A Deeper Commitment: Natural Wines at The Homestead Kitchen At The Homestead Kitchen, sustainability is at the heart of everything...

We have a new composting system, Bokashi, and our head gardener Jan has kindly written a blog for us, to talk all things food waste! Adventures in...

The Cut Flower Garden Workshop When: Thursday 5th June 2025 9.30am - 2pm Where: Homestead Kitchen, Goathland Cost: £95 per person. This includes a...

Can you help us reclaim our crown as the Best Local Restaurant in the North East? The Good Food Guide is in my eyes, an institution in the foodie...

WE ARE HIRING We currently have three positions available here at the restaurant. Front of House Full time position Seeking someone with hospitality...

Yesterday morning we sat down for our 2025 garden planning meeting. Well, truth be told, Pete, Jan and Sarah did the planning, while I looked after...

THE DETAILSFriday 22nd November 10am - 2pm VENUE: Homestead Kitchen, Goathland, YO22 5AN This will be our third Christmas shopping event at the...

It's a bright and crisp morning here in Goathland today, we have just lit the woodburning stove in the restaurant for the first time this Autumn....

Social media, highlights reel, comparisons, self doubt, imposter syndrome, burn out, expectations.... these are all things that I think will...

A pre dinner service chat with a colleague of ours, who was feeling like Spring and Summer had been challenging for veg growing (hasn't that been...

Here at the Homestead we are excited to share some of our Mindful Month events, as part of the North York Moors activities. Join us for art sessions, walks and lunches!

This garden update comes from Sarah, who joined us this Spring and has worked tirelessly through *the* most challenging weathers since she started....

CAN YOU HELP US? WE WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THE RUNNING FOR BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT 2024. The Good Food Guide has been a staple for the foodies out there...

If you're planning a holiday to the North York Moors, then we would love to welcome you to Homestead Cottage. This is our rental at the far end of...

Thank you to Jan, the captain of the garden project for this update on what's been going on here at the Homestead. We have to say, we are so...

I was almost hesitant to set up some fundraising for something that carries so much emotion and political baggage... I don't personally profess to...