The kitchen that Alexander designed was pretty basic.
The centerpiece of it was a huge fireplace where meat like boars and deer, and even large oxen, could be roasted on spits.
Left of it was a pantry which Mean introduced to Alexander as, "This is where we store the smoked meat." while the guard opened the large door.
Inside Alexander found numerous birds and beasts such as chickens, swans, blackbirds, and ducks hung on hooks, while the room could also house other beasts such as pigeons, rabbits, mutton, venison, and wild boar.
These cuts of meat would be generally stored for winter after smoking and salting them and would last the lord and his staff for many months.
Alexander did not enter inside because he found the smell a bit overpowering as he then moved on to the next pantry.
This was situated underground, lined with straw and other insulating material, for it was the ice room.
