The deal, estimated to be worth £70m, will see the company establish several new dining facilities including a food hall, alfresco eating area, restaurant and cookery workshop at the Surrey site over the next six years.
Its new culinary director Claire Clark MBE will lead a team of cooks to develop menus inspired by the seasons and the garden’s produce, with the goal of putting Wisley on the map as a restaurant destination and events venue in its own right.
Sue Biggs, RHS director general, said: "Over the next six years, food at Wisley will become a celebration of the gardening seasons and great British produce, with a closer relationship between the kitchen and garden and wonderful eating opportunities.
"With RHS gardening expertise and Company of Cooks’ food expertise, people will be able to discover cultivars of fruit and vegetables they like the taste of, learn how to grow them and get great ideas to cook them."
Mike Lucy, founder of Company of Cooks, added: "This is a very exciting partnership that will create several new eating places and ways to enjoy the Taste of Wisley. We’re delighted to be at the RHS flagship garden for the next ten years. I’m looking forward to developing our food and drink offer and adding value to visits for the one million people who come to RHS Garden Wisley each year."
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