Welcome to West Dean Stores & Tea Room


Located in the heart of West Dean near Chichester, just off the Monarch’s Way footpath and the Centurion Way cycle path. Open seven days a week. The stores form part of West Dean Estate with the focus of providing a service and meeting place for the community alongside welcoming visitors to the village.

Bread, cakes & sandwiches • Hot & cold drinks • Fruit & vegetables • Milk & eggs • Honey & jams • Newspapers & magazines • Greeting cards • Household essentials • Logs & kindling • Pet foods

Our local delivery service has now ended; however we are more than happy to offer an order and collect service. Please call the stores on 01243 818222 to place your order and arrange a time to collect. Payment can also be taken over the phone.

West Dean Stores with free parking (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)
West Dean Stores shop (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)
West Dean Stores veg box (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)

Stores

PLEASE NOTE: CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ONLY PLEASE, NO CASH PAYMENTS.

At West Dean Stores you’ll find an array of essentials and local produce, including locally made cakes or tray bakes to take away. Look out for apple juice made with apples from orchard at West Dean Gardens.

The shop also stocks fresh fruit and vegetables, free range Rookery Farm eggs and has daily deliveries from Sodt bakery in Petworth, who provide a variety of loaves and speciality breads, as well as rolls, cakes and pastries.

If you’re in a hurry take away hot drinks and a range of freshly made sandwiches and rolls are available, all prepared on the day. Or, why not try a convenient high quality, chef-prepared ready meal from the Gourmade range? We also sell wines, cider and other beverages, local honey and a selection of Deerview speciality preserves, chutneys and sauces along with all of those household essentials.

West Dean Stores tea room (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)
West Dean Stores counter (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)
West Dean Stores cakes (photograph credit Steve Tattersall)

Tea Room

Snacks and pastries are available all day to eat-in or take-away.
To pre-order take-away please call us on 01243 818222. Payment can be made over the phone when ordering.

We offer delicious freshly ground coffee and tea. Cream teas are available every day along with a choice of hot and cold snacks such as bacon sandwiches, Cumberland sausage baps, freshly made sandwiches and a range of scrummy fresh cakes and pastries.

Please see our menu. Please note, this is subject to change.

West Dean Stores coffee cup

Loyalty card

Collect 10 stamps to receive your next hot drink free. Pick up a card and start collecting!

West Dean Stores loyalty card

How to find us

West Dean Stores, West Dean,
Chichester, PO18 0QY | Tel 01243 818222

West Dean Stores location

Opening times

The following are temporary opening hours and apply until at least 20th April

Monday – Friday 8.00 – 17.00

Saturday and Sunday 8.00 – 16.00

Bank holidays 8.00 – 16.00


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The European Agricultural Fund
for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas

The project to refurbish and adapt the internal lay out of West Dean Stores and improve the external facilities for the local community was part funded by the Sussex Downs & Coastal Plain LEADER Local Action Group under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

West Dean Stores are part of West Dean Ltd, Company number 1363911, registered address: West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ.

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FAQs

Can you pre order food?

Yes, you can pre order breakfasts, light lunches and cream teas by calling 01243 818222.

Are there bike racks available?

Yes, bike racks and one bike maintenance stand.

Can I get cash back?

No, unfortunately we are unable to offer cash back.

Is there dedicated disabled parking?

Yes, we provide a dedicated disabled parking space.

Is the parking free?

Yes, quick stop spaces at the front, longer stop parking at the rear.

Can I reserve a table?

Unfortunately we do not take table reservations.

Do you offer a loyalty card?

Yes, pick up a card in store and collect 10 stamps to receive your next hot drink free.

Are you nut free?

Our kitchen contains allergens such as nuts and gluten; therefore we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens in the dishes we produce.

Do you have Wifi?

Yes it is free.