The cookhouse is one of three on-site kitchens shared by guests. There is also an indoor/outdoor kitchen, the galley, and a small kitchenette, the kitchen shack. The cookhouse has everything you need to prepare, cook, and eat food.

Please note the cookhouse is not designed for catering large events. The range cooker has a couple of small ovens. That’s not to say you cannot use it for your wedding or event, but you may need to supplement the equipment. Most mobile caterers are self-sufficient, but some use the cookhouse for cooking and prep. We have had many family and friends groups of up to 45 stay and cook for themselves for a weekend or longer.

Cookhouse lounge area at Barnutopia

Cookhouse set-up

  • Large prep area
  • 7-ring gas range with electric ovens
  • 1 x large fridge-freezer
  • 1 x large larder fridge
  • Storage shelves
  • Double drainer sink
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Pots, pans, utensils
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Dining table(s)
Inside the cookhouse

For whole-site venue hire reservations, please note that the cookhouse is not set up as a catering kitchen. We have had family groups of up to 45 staying and cooking for themselves, but it is not designed for catering large events. That’s not to say you cannot use it to prepare food for your group of more than 45, but you may need to supplement the equipment. The range cooker has a couple of small ovens. Please speak to us if you plan to cater your wedding or event, as we cannot support large electrical appliances.


Entrance to the cookhouse

The cookhouse and Yurt Axana beyond.

See also our event barn for up to 120 guests.

Smoking shack opposite the cookhouse looking down to the Dutch barn.

Smoking shack