# Meadow Croft Kitchen, Wickford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Meadow Croft Kitchen — Garden Center in Wickford with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 2,566 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/restaurants/meadow-croft-kitchen (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden Center # Meadow Croft Kitchen Rettendon, Wickford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2080197350412065138&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Meadow Croft Kitchen](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105270263460236402198) **In short:** Meadow Croft Kitchen is a garden center in Wickford, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,566 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Meadow Croft Kitchen Meadow Croft Kitchen operates a café within Meadowcroft Nursery on Woodham Road in Rettendon. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The café is part of a garden centre that hosts a German Christmas market with food stalls and plant selections. Parking is available on site. Google users rate it 4.4 stars from over 2,500 reviews; some note that prices are on the higher side. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Meadow Croft Kitchen's own website](http://www.meadow-croft.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Lightning motorsport next door - RANCH 200m away - Universal Stone Ltd 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this garden center offers a fantastic German Christmas market with a wide variety of unique items, delicious food stalls, and a great selection of plants. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, convenient parking, and excellent cafe. Some reviews mention the prices can be expensive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,566 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Wickford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1634093). [More restaurants in Wickford](https://staycation.co.uk/wickford/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (2,566 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.meadow-croft.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01245 320314](tel:01245320314) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Wickford **Plus Code** 9F32JHRJ+CC ### 🏨 Places to stay near Wickford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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