Four Seasons Garden Centre in North Kesteven

First time visit and very impressed. Had lunch which was delicious, freshly cooked, hot and nicely presented. Lots to see inside and lovely healthy plants for the garden outside . Will visit again as the breakfast menus looked good 😊

We had been given an afternoon tea gift card from a relative so decided to book for the 10th June. Initially had looked at going to Lincoln branch but they couldn't be bothered to answer the phone or return voicemails so their loss. From the initial call with Sleaford I was happy, my partner is a little awkward with some sandwich fillings so when I called to book I explained this, I didn't get the gentlemans name but he could not have been nicer, he explained what was available and what we could amend so all good so far. Day came and we arrived, spoke to Jenny I think her name was in the restaurant and explained who we were, 'oh yes we're just getting your food ready, have a seat and we'll sort your drinks' very quickly another lady with dark hair sorry I didn't get her name took the drink order and I checked on the sandwich fillings, ,'yes no problem we have the note from when you booked we will be out with it shortly' it arrived very quickly and was thoroughly enjoyed. The ladies could not have been more attentive, joined by a third slightly younger lady with long mousey brown hair. All 3 were on it during our visit ensuring things were ok and we had a full teapot. We even saw the dark haired lady in the shop later and she remembered who we were and asked if everything had been ok. Thank you ladies you, were all amazing and my partner commented within minutes that you all seemed to enjoy your jobs and your care throughout the entire restaurant did not go unnoticed, tables were cleaned and reset very quickly from guests leaving and new ones arriving, orders seemed to be moving very quickly and efficiently and nothing seemed too much trouble we will definitely be returning

Went inside and queued, which took a while because it was very busy. When being served I was told that the cakes and self service, although this was not clear and there was no visible signage (so obviously not clear). Had to go back through the queue and ask repeatedly to be let in to collect my cake. No instructions were given as to where the plates and cutlery were. Was made to feel silly by the cashier and that I was at fault for this confusing and frustrating experience. Then got pushed by an old lady in the queue behind. To be fair my scone (with butter and jam) was nice and the coffee was good. But this place needs clearer signage and the staff could be politer and more understanding! 😤😡

We haven't eaten here for a couple of years, as we always found it overrated & overpriced previously, but gave it another chance as Sleaford town was so busy this morning. The lady (Clariza?) taking our order at the till was so welcoming, pleasant and helpful - if she's not a permanent member of staff, she really needs to be! Our bacon was cooked perfectly crispy as we had asked for, hash brown not greasy, in fact all of the food was great. We will certainly visit again in the near future.

Called in today to buy a Christmas tree and decided to stop for lunch,we easily found a table as wasn't too busy at around 1pm,saw they were doing a Christmas dinner so myself and my husband opted for it.waited about 15 minutes and was served our food,we were pleasantly surprised as it was all home made,nothing on it was frozen or out of a bag,the meal was delicious we thoroughly enjoyed it,I thanked the waiting staff as we were leaving to compliment the kitchen staff.

Waited over an hour for toasted sandwich and cake. Don’t mind waiting for good food but that was to long.Not enough staff on and the food was mediocre.

Met friends here for lunch as it was halfway for both of us, really enjoyed the food served by friendly and efficient staff, excellent value for money

As visitors to the area, we always use to pop in for Sunday Lunch before Covid, we raved to family and friends about the restaurant. Visited today first time for a long time, ordered Steak Pie for Sunday Lunch, not only did we have to wait over 30 mins for the order to arrive but the steak pie had changed, flaky crumbly pasty rather than the lovely solid shortcrust pastry of before. It was ok but not as enjoyable. Don’t think we will be back.

Visited today to get a take away cake, staff where more interested in clearing cardboard boxes away then serving customers, very slow service . Also it looks like a greenhouse inside the restaurant with the amount of plastic screens up. That achieves nothing when you have to queue for you food so long We used to love this place

Used to love the steak pie here, however we visited for the first time in a while and were disappointed when the pie turned up in a dish with a flimsy flakey pastry top instead of the good old shortcrust pie that we love! The meat in the dish was very tasty but more like a stew than a pie filling. The mash wasn't nice either a bit lumpy and a strange taste and colour. Not good value at almost 10.00 per person, we'll definitely be ordering something different next time. Staff here are lovely so not all bad! J

Three of us called in here today for lunch today,they were quite busy,we didn't wait long for our meals,I had Haddock chips garden peas,my husband had pie,chips and peas,my son had a Bacon cheese burger and chips,all meals were piping hot and we all enjoyed them,Screens were up around us so felt safe.Staff were polite and efficient,we will return.Thank you.

Used to stop here after a walk and sit outside for lunch with the dog . Not only have dogs bee banned inside they are now not allowed outside . As we always take our dog with us it looks like we will be spending our money at the dog friendly places in sleaford who allow her inside and outside . We will also travel to a garden centre not far from here where she is also welcome . Shame places like this are so dog unfriendly

This is the first time we have eaten out since lockdown and although we had to wait a little longer to get our food than before, the whole experience was very positive - tables well spaced out, all staff wearing masks, waitress service only, everything being thoroughly sanitized etc so if you are nervous about eating out I would totally recommend this lovely restaurant.

My friend visits this garden centre and café quite a lot but this was my first visit. What a lovely place. We spent several hours there. The café was lovely, we had a delicious lunch. There was plenty to choose from plus several 'Specials'. It was very reasonably priced and the service was excellent. The place was very clean and welcoming. We didn't have room for pudding so took one of their scrumptious cakes home, chocolate and raspberry. So glad I did. It was fabulous. It is so refreshing to find a cafe that bakes its own cakes on the premises. I can't wait to go again and try something else.

The large portions should be a warning on the menu, lest you order more than you can eat. All the food was delicious, and served quickly for a large party.

Drove from Lincoln to hopefully buy a birthday present for a friend which we were told by the assistant on the information desk was not available in Lincoln Branch and no idea if there would be any more available later. After walking round the store and unable to find it I asked the assistant for help. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was able after a good search to locate what we came for. The lady on the checkout told us that they checked on stock list and found it in stock at Sleaford and also in Lincoln. Excellent service .

This relates specifically to the restaurant. We were routed here by Google while travelling on the A17 at lunch time and looking for somewhere nearby to eat. A Great food, well presented and all at a reasonable price. Cappuccino not quite perfect for me, hence...

Been to another bigger branch,this one is on a smaller scale but worth the visit From the gifts to the restaurant good quality food and friendly staff in the deli they were helpful when asking about a product

Need to book a table food fantastic steak pie just like my mum made omg it’s just mouth watering.fish and chips also great

An ideal mid-point location to meet up with friends. Started with morning coffee/tea then having read the menu decided to lunch here also. Good selection at reasonable prices. When the food came was of good quality and decent size portions. Staff friendly and courteous.Was Wednesday...

Returned here to have lunch with a dear friend. The restaurant was bustling but the staff kept smiling. The food took a little while to arrive, but this was simply a reflection of the fact that they were busy and each dish was prepared individually...

Visited the garden centre with parents who both have mobility issues. I did not take parents wheelchair as wanted to buy some compost but knew that the garden centre had some for customer use. Unfortunately they only had two available and both of these were...

It was a pleasure to shop and browse at the Four Seasons. There was plenty of room to make the experience more relaxing. This was particularly the case in the restaurant where despite it being rather busy, we were able to find a table for...

Since being first introduced to this lovely rstaurant it has passed through a few changes, from the seating area being enlarged to a change of ownership, and none of these changes have in any way affected the atmosphere or the quality, quantity and presentation of...

We enjoyed an excellent afternoon tea, with sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones, cakes and meringues, plus a hot drink. The food was delicious and there was so much we had to take some home! Highly recommended!

The Garden Centre has a nice shop stocked with a large selection of gifts unconnected with gardening! There is also a Delicatessen which features a large range of Gins, some locally distilled. There is an excellent prize-winning Butcher with a huge range of very interesting...

I always see Four Seasons recommended for Sunday dinner but I wasn't really impressed. Carrots were overcooked, Yorkshire pudding didn't appear homemade and was rock solid, even after soaking it in lots of gravy it was still inedible. White cabbage and peas were the other...

Its always a pleasure to eat out here the food is always very good. Plenty to choose from and lovely and fresh.

Came to four seasons with my mother today for a quick look round and a spot of lunch. Garden centre itself is nicely laid out with plenty of items to browse. Not a huge garden centre but the variety is there. A tad pricey when...

This friendly garden centre was privately owned and has recently been bought by Pennells. The large cafe is friendly and has a good range of drinks, cakes and light meals. Has a loyalty card scheme in case you plan further visits.

Went back Saturday lunch, to save cooking. We both had a bottle of cider each which was a bit pricey at £3.50. The food was lovely as ever, didn't have the queue problem because there was only 2 of us so paid in advance, service...

Went for Sunday lunch, had roast beef, including pudding it came to £11.95 each. Carrots were part cooked (pardon my ignorance if they're meant to be), roast potatoes lovely and soft, beef was cooked well, Yorkshire puddings ok. Had mixed crumble for pudding which was...

They are all the same! We were after a present in the form of a succulent and the tiny display was unimaginative, we managed to find something which was good. On the other hand they had a nice selection of vases to put it in.

This big restaurant is always busy and several visits to the restaurant at lunchtime, show it to be very popular, as one would expect at a large garden centre. The food served is invariably mediocre. Much to choose from, but disappointing in quality and presentation.

Called in to look around garden centre. The large and airy restaurant was doing brisk business at 11.30 am, always a good sign. We found a table and placed our order at the counter. The food arrived 5 minutes later, brought over by a cheerful...

Beautiful lunch, amazing staff and very polite. Will definitely come back for another Sunday lunch, with desert of course. It’s a must!!

Called here for lunch and to look around the garden centre. We had driven from rural Northamptonshire and needed a meal. This is a lovely place to stop. The menu is extensive and interesting, the staff are friendly and welcoming and extremely cheerful. The prices...

I wish there was a notice telling customers not to put used trays back on the counter, today I saw this happen three times and one member of staff returned a tray there too. I realise people think it is helpful but it is not...

We visited the very popular restaurant at this garden centre for a mid-week lunch and it was virtually full. This is perhaps not surprising as the food is excellent in both quality and value exceeding expectations for its market position. Highly recommended for a low-cost...

A quick decision for lunch, booking essential, garden centre and shops with a very good restaurant and a separate coffee shop. Food served very quickly with pleasant staff, steak pie recommended.

.........Friday morning, just fancied getting out of the house for a while and the thought of a full cooked lodged itself in my head. It would have been churlish to refuse. Four Seasons isn't the garden centre closest to me but I'd read it's been...

We booked a table for 14 people for 1pm today (Sunday) and when we arrived the restaurant was virtually full and extremely busy. We ordered many different meals - omelettes, sunday roasts, scampi, thai fishcakes,lasagne and 2 meals from the children's menu, which were served...

Having been here for lunch at various times, and not been disappointed, my wife and I decided to try a Sunday lunch. For a start, you cannot order hot food before 12. However, some people were sitting down and at bang on 12 had their...

This is a good cafe for breakfast, coffee and cakes and lunch. Be warned it can be very busy. It is part of the Stamford Garden Centre which includes a very good butcher's shop, lots of garden stuff but not much in the way of...

My husband and I have used the Four Seasons for many years, but today was a disaster Order was placed at 1305 Jacket Potato with beans and cheese, sausage egg and chips you would think not to difficult for the kitchen to deal with. Many...

Popped in for a slice of cake, and a sausage roll, very nice and friendly staff. All at a good price!