Roots and Shoots
Meetings &
Conferences
Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington, London, SE11 6DN Tel: 0207 587 1131 office@rootsandshoots.org.uk www.rootsandshoots.org.uk Reg. Charity No. 1064070/0. Co. No. 3400781
Roots and Shoots Roots and Shoots provides training for young people from inner London. We aim to give them the skills and self-confidence that will equip them for work. Alongside this training we involve local schools and the wider community by maintaining our site as an important green space and environmental resource. Income generated from venue hire is reinvested back into Roots and Shoots to support our charity
Our well-equipped conference hall and smaller meeting rooms are available to hire. Located in Central London, just south of the river, Roots and Shoots is an ideal location for organisations looking for affordable spaces to host conferences, lectures and meetings. You will be able to enjoy our eco building and take time out mid schedule to relax in our wonderful gardens.
We provide in-house catering for a wide range of events. Teas, coffees, affordable lunches and buffets are just some of services provided by our talented chef and catering staff. We combine professionalism and efficiency with friendliness and flexibility, that will make you want to come back to relive your experience. For more information or if you have any specific requirements please contact us on office@rootsandshoots.org.uk or 0207 587 1131
Our Facilities
Our conference hall and smaller meeting rooms are available to hire and offer unique, well-equipped spaces
Each meeting room space is fitted with a digital projector, speakers and screen.
Our newly refurbished rooms are ideal for those who prefer comfort and décor.
The two meeting rooms are located close to the hall, in the reconditioned 19th-century building.
They are often used in conjunction with the main hall as light, pleasant break-out spaces.
Enjoy access to our hi-speed Wi-Fi.
(above) Green Register 2013
Ideal for conferences, training sessions, business events, corporate seminars, away days, special functions & much more.
The hall is fitted with a 66inch plasma screen, PA and loop
Free Wi-Fi access
systems and access to Wi-Fi.
Access to garden
A laptop is also available to hire to connect to the plasma screen. On site technical
support
Reception Boardroom
Hall
60
Theatre
34
60
Meadow Room
20
20
Garden Room
20
20
U-shape
Cabaret
30
48
For more information or if you have any specific requirements please contact us on office@rootsandshoots.org.uk or 0207 587 1131
State of the art A/V equipment
Laptop hire
Natural daylight
Spacious environment
Wheelchair
access
Catering services Experience the finest in catering. We will also prepare your menu so that it meets your taste and any specific dietary requirements you or your delegates might have. All freshly prepared on site by Chef Phillip Costen
Tea (including herbal) / Coffee
£1.50
Tea / Coffee / Biscuits
£2.00
Teas / Coffees / Croissants or Cakes
£3.00
Fruit (A selection of cut fruit)
£1.50 50p
Juices (only served with lunches) Prices are per person, per serving
Our
popular lunch is back with tasty new options! Select from a wide range of hot and cold, meat
£8.50pp
and vegetarian, sweet and savoury finger foods. Includes a serving of tea & coffee. Choose 9 fine bite size treats.
Potato bonda with chutney (v)
Cumin roasted mushrooms, mint and cherry tomato kebabs (v)
Russian cheese cake Victoria sandwich
Buffalo hot wings with blue cheese dip Mini chicken tikka burgers
with mint chutney Parmesan biscotti with goats
cheese and basil pate (v) Persian chicken brochettes
Lebanese chicken wings
Sundried tomato, olive and basil breads filled with cheese and onion chutney (v) Coxinha Brazilian chicken dumplings Semolina and almond syrup cake
Potato, feta and mint tiropites with
tomato chutney (v) Thai sweetcorn fritters with sweet chilli sauce (v) Wasabi potato cakes filled with mushrooms (v)
Thai sweetcorn fritters with sweet chilli sauce
Banana tea bread Assorted mini tarts Strawberry, rhubarb
and ginger pizza Chocolate profiteroles
Inspiration is drawn from the Middle East to the Indian Continent via Africa and Mediterranean shores. Speciality hotpots and curries are perfect winter warmers, or try a lighter buffet with quiches and salads for summer.
ÂŁ7.50pp Our most popular lunch, affordable and delicious. Perfectly themed for all the seasons. Here are some of the dishes our chef prepares* Stuffed polenta parcels with a smoked tomato sauce. ~~~x~~~ Lentil, leek and parmesan bake. ~~~x~~~ Egyptian parcel (butternut squash, feta, pinenuts and basil) ~~~x~~~ Mushroom, spinach and cream cheese pancake torte.
Three cheese risotto torte. ~~~x~~~ High rise pasta pie. ~~~x~~~ Spinach, butternut squash and rice filo pie and many more! All Credit crunch lunches are served with salad and homemade bread, tea & coffee
*please note lunches are one for all
ÂŁ14.00pp
ÂŁ10.50pp Sweet potato, cayenne, ginger and groundnut casserole ~~~x~~~ Moroccan vegetable tagine ~~~x~~~ Zanzibar sweet potato and bean stew ~~~x~~~ Cochin coconut masala ~~~x~~~ Ratatouille lasagne and many more!
Lebanese chicken with carrot and chickpea stew and yoghurt and mint topping ~~~x~~~ Dersa chicken tagine with egg pancake ~~~x~~~ Herb roasted chicken with fennel, lemon, tomatoes and olives ~~~x~~~ Caper and creme fraiche top roasted fish ~~~x~~~ Salonikan fish with walnut sauce ~~~x~~~ Peppery garlicky fish in a harissa and tomato sauce and many more!
All the meat and vegetarian meals come with homemade bread, salad, seasoned rice, cake and fruit, teas & coffee.
Rates and Equipment Day hire 9am - 5pm Charges are per hour
Evening hire 5pm - 10pm & Weekend hire 9am - 9pm Charges are per hour
Room capacity
Not for profit
Private
Not for profit
Private
Hall
60
£26.25
£52.50
£45.25
£67.50
Meadow Room
18-20
£15.75
£31.50
£35.75
£46.50
Garden Room
18-20
£15.75
£31.50
£35.75
£46.50
Digital Projector £50.00 (Garden and Meadow Meeting room only) Laptop
£20.00
Plasma Screen (Hall only)
£50.00
Flipchart
£15.00
Our award winning Wildlife Garden at Roots and Shoots can be arranged for guided tours and/or sessions on Wildlife in the City. The garden has an apiary with an observation hive – visits to the hives and talks about bees and honey can be arranged in the summer months. Tours/talks can be tailored to your Guided tours: requirements - please enquire.
£30.00 per hour
For more information or if you have any specific requirements please contact us on office@rootsandshoots.org.uk or 0207 587 1131
Conditions of hire Thank you for choosing Roots and Shoots (“R&S”). Your booking constitutes a formal agreement to hire venue facilities on these terms and conditions. The ‘hirer’ means the organisation/individual in whose name the booking is made. The hirer shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the event. The ‘contract’ means the agreement between the R&S and hirer for a specific booking or series of bookings. These Terms and Conditions will form part of the contract, together with any other terms stated in the contract documentation.
Booking the Rooms All bookings must include set up and breakdown time. A full day is an 8-hour period, usually 9am to 5pm. A half day is a 4-hour period 9am - 1pm, 1pm - 5pm. Additional hours are added at the hourly rate. Evening bookings 5pm - 10pm & weekend bookings 9am - 9pm will be charged evening rate. All bookings will be treated as provisional until a booking form, duly signed by the hirer is returned to R&S. Once received and accepted the booking is under contract. The hired room will be opened and closed by either by a member of staff, please ensure that your staff or guests are aware of the hire period and that they will not be able to enter before or leave after the agreed hire period. The Hirer must arrive and vacate by the agreed time, as stated on the Booking Form. Failure to adhere to the agreed times may incur additional charges. If this occurs the Venue will charge additional charges to the Hirer accordingly. Bookings which continue beyond these times will incur additional hire charges which will equate to 15% of the half day rate per half-hour. All bookings must provide the name, address, telephone number or email address of the person responsible for the booking as well as the name of the facilitator for the meeting. The hirer is not permitted to bring in external catering services or food/drink onto the premises for consumption. Please note that it is our policy that food left over from any function cannot be removed from the premises. This is in compliance with the Food Safety Temperature Control Act 1995. Room set-up is the responsibility of the Hirer. Venues support can be given if approved in advance and in the style agreed. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to return meeting room spaces to its original format, failure to do so may result in charge. The maximum room capacity permitted may reduce dependent on your additional requirements and layout in the room. Hall: 60 people
Garden Room: 18 - 20 people
Meadow Room: 18 - 20 people
Payment Invoices are sent at the end of the month following the meeting. Payment will be by means of cheques payable to Roots and Shoots Ltd or BACS account transfer, details as stated on invoice.
Cancellation: A minimum of 2 week’s notice is required for cancellations, otherwise charges will be incurred: 1st week 50%, 2nd week 75%, on day Full Charge.
Please contact our office team for full terms and conditions
How to find us Underground stations Waterloo Station | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines Lambeth North Station | Bakerloo line Kennington Station | Northern line Elephant & Castle | Northern line National Rail Elephant & Castle | First Capital Connect rail, South Eastern rail Waterloo Station | South West trains Waterloo East | South Eastern rail Buses 3, 59, 159, 360
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