The services are being developed between Junctions 7 and 8 of the M56 near Millington and Rostherne through a partnership between Westmorland, the acclaimed family-run operator behind Tebay and Gloucester Services, and the Tatton Estate.

Designed by Howells, the scheme is due to open in spring 2028 and will create more than 400 jobs.

Instead of relying on national fast-food brands, Tatton Services will champion locally sourced food, with Westmorland committing to work with at least 70 producers within 30 miles of the site.

Eric Wright Group will deliver the main construction contract once Yates Building & Civil Engineering completes the groundworks package for the client on the site.

The development has been designed to operate without fossil fuels apart from the vehicle forecourt.

It will open with 40 electric vehicle charging bays and has been planned so charging capacity can be expanded as demand grows.

Existing farm buildings will be retained and incorporated into the scheme, with the main building centred around a kitchen, kitchen garden and farm shop celebrating Cheshire food producers.