Before us stands the largest structure of the Tsaritsyn ensemble, the kitchen of Empress Catherine, known as the "Kitchen Block" or "Bread House" in the imperial staff's vernacular. Architect Vasily Bazhenov, while working on Tsaritsyn, decided to disguise the utility block as a medieval castle to harmonize with the overall style. The Kitchen Block was built in the shape of a huge cube with rounded corners. Bazhenov used white stone from the Khoroshev quarries, which was more resistant to moisture, instead of local materials. The facades of the building are adorned with an emblem in the form of a loaf of bread and a salt shaker, as well as a monogram of the letters "X" and "S", symbolizing "bread" and "salt".

However, Bazhenov did not manage to complete the construction. Catherine criticized his work and removed him from the project. In 1849, architect Vasily Dregalov, by order of Emperor Nicholas I, developed a plan to convert the Bread House into a hospital for peasants. Later, the building became a hotel for summer residents. From 1918 until the late 1970s, the palace with peeling monograms was used as housing for communal apartments.

In 2006, the Bread House reopened after a lengthy reconstruction. Now its halls are part of a historical exhibition, hosting exhibitions and vernissages. Concerts and theatrical events are held in the courtyard atrium.