The Scullery and Kitchen

 Like all country houses, Tatton was self-sufficient, having its own home farm and extensive walled kitchen gardens of six and a half acres. The scullery and kitchen were relocated to their current position at the western end of the main house at the end of the eighteenth century setting them closer to the Walled Kitchen Garden and Home Farm.

Both face north and are well lit by large windows, without being exposed to excessive sunlight. The lofty airiness of these rooms, together with the easily washable tiled brick walls and stone floors, make them ideal work-places for the job of preparing meals for the family and household.

The position of the kitchen was important in relation to the other parts of the building, being close to the courtyard entrance for the delivery of supplies from other parts of the estate. The distance from the Dining Room was equally important, as the kitchen had to be near enough for efficient service, but far enough away to ensure cooking smells did not penetrate into the family rooms.