A SPACE FOR KNOWLEDGE TO GROW

ROTHAMSTED CONFERENCE CENTRE

EXPERIENCED HOSTS

As an integral part of the Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise (RoCRE), the Rothamsted Conference Centre is uniquely situated to host international science events and provide you with exciting opportunities to broaden your network of collaborative partners in agricultural science.

VERY WELL CONNECTED

Served by excellent transport links, just 10 minutes by train from London Luton International Airport and 25 minutes from London St Pancras International, Rothamsted Conference Centre has outstanding facilities providing the perfect environment to host a range of events, from world-class collaborative meetings for academic bodies and multinational industries to promotional events and conferences.

PROVIDING WORLD CLASS CONFERENCING FACILITIES

Our purpose built centre provides an extensive range of first class facilities, including:

• A tiered 300 seat auditorium for formal conferences and musical performances, with state of the art audio visual and media streaming capabilities

• A large galleried area for exhibitions and displays that can also serve as an auditorium to seat up to 200

• An internal plaza where delegates can enjoy refreshments and network

• A restaurant catering for everything from relaxed lunches to more formal pre-conference dinners or awards evenings for up to 250

• A 80 seat visualisation suite optimised for group interaction

• Six break-out seminar rooms to accommodate 10 – 60 people, ideal for sessions in boardroom, cabaret or theatre styles

• A fully equipped press room with high speed Wi-Fi and advanced media facilities

• A dedicated, free car park for Conference Centre users

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We are also able to offer the following in-house services:

• Promotional support including photography services

• Content development, providing you with the opportunity for discussion with our senior scientists

• Speakers and facilitators

• Tours of the Rothamsted site (subject to availability)

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PERSONALISED FOR YOUR NEEDS

With RoCRE as the host for your events, you will be ensuring an exceptional experience for your delegates, speakers and sponsors as well as providing a significant attraction for your customers.

We are able to offer a range of packages to suit every eventand would welcome the opportunity to discuss yourrequirements in detail.

THE HIVE – OUR EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP SPACE

At Rothamsted we are passionate about creating an environment in which collaboration thrives, whether within a tight-knit team or between new partners, which is why we have created The Hive, an interactive workshop area where groups can immerse themselves, explore ideas and find solutions. With its bright colour scheme, moveable whiteboards, coffee and snack point, flexible seating, multiple screens and workstations, you will be able to focus on the issues at hand uninterrupted. Perfect for a short intense brainstorm session or for a longer period spread over several days, the space is for your exclusive use.

FIRST CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Rothamsted is situated in the beautiful Hertfordshirecountryside on the outskirts of Harpenden and close to St Albans and benefits from a varied range of accommodationlocated within a few miles, to suit your requirements.

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FLOOR PLANS & ROOM CAPACITIES

Room Name Reception Theatre Boardroom Classroom Cabaret Banquet

Room 102 60 30 18 18

Room 103 60 30 18 18

Room 102 and 103 120 70 30 36 30

Room 104 125 100 48

Auditorium 300

Plaza 200

Fowden 250 225 36 70 120

The Hive 100 100 48

Room 006 40 14 14 14

Yates Suite 60 30 20 18

Elliott Suite 60 30 20 18

Pirie Suite 30 17

Dining Room 8

Lewis Hall 250 200

Lewis Hall Extension 75 60

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PrivateDining Room

Fowden Foyer

Plaza

Rm102

Rm103

Room 104

MainAuditorium

TheHive

Rm 006

MainAuditorium

Bar

Lewis HallExtension

Reception Desk

Fowden Hall

Lewis HallRestaurant

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Entrance

PrivateDining Room

Fowden Foyer

Plaza

Rm102

Rm103

Room 104

MainAuditorium

TheHive

Rm 006

MainAuditorium

Bar

Lewis HallExtension

Reception Desk

Fowden Hall

Lewis HallRestaurant

GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT

LOWER GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT

We have 3 delegate rates from which to choose, in which everything is included. If you would like to upgrade lunch or require any addional items, please contact us and we will happily assist you. conferencing@rocre-rothamsted.com

DDR rates start from £39.50

MAKE A DAY OF IT

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SILVER DAY DELEGATE RATE @ £39.50 PER PERSON

• Main meeting room hire

• Mid–morning and mid–afternoon tea and coffee with biscuits

• Sandwich lunch served with fruit juice, tea and coffee

• Bottled water

• Laptop and all integrated audio visual equipment – projector and screen (microphones if required)

• Complimentary parking

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Technical support

UPGRADE YOUR DAY DELEGATE RATE TO GOLD @ £42.50 PER PERSON AND ALSO RECEIVE –

• Tea and coffee with pastries on arrival

• Buffet lunch served with fruit juice, tea and coffee

UPGRADE YOUR DAY DELEGATE RATE TO PLATINUM @ £45.00 PER PERSON AND ALSO RECEIVE –

• Tea and coffee with pastries on arrival

• Seasonal fruit bowl

• Cake with mid-afternoon tea and coffee

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BREAKFASTMENU BREAKFAST ROLLS

Thyme roasted mushroom, bacon or sausage Finger roll or bap

Greek yoghurt, granola & dried fruits

Fruit platter Minimum 10 people

Bowl of fresh fruit

Full English breakfast Bacon, egg, sausage, beans, fried tomato, hash brown & toast

REFRESHMENTS (ALL DAY)

Coffee or tea & biscuits

Coffee or tea & patisseries

Afternoon cream tea Handmade scones, clotted cream & jam served with English breakfast tea

Selection of homemade flapjacks, chocolate brownies & banana bread

Fruit platter

Lemon meringue mousse

Mini smoothie shots

Rice cakes

Natural yoghurt & fruit purée

Fruit salad

Canapés Various selections

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BUFFET

Sandwich Menu

(Included in the Silver DDR)

A selection of meat, fish & vegetarian sandwiches made with fresh white & granary bread with salted Kettle Chips, accompanied by a platter of succulent English & exotic fruits

Open Sandwich Menu

(Included in the Silver DDR)

Artisan bread, ham, a selection of cheeses & piccalilli. Served alongside a mug of our homemade soup of the day

Mediterranean Buffet

Continental cold cuts, Emmental cheese, vegetarian frittata, marinated olives, mixed leaf salad with dressing, artisan bread & chutney

Lunch Buffet Menu 1

(Included in the Gold DDR)

Including the sandwich menu detailed above, skewered chicken, individual mini steak or chicken & mushroom pies, deep fried Brie in a rosemary crumb with onion chutney, tempura battered prawns & crudités with a selection of dips

Lunch Buffet Menu 2

(Included in the Gold DDR)

Mediterranean vegetable quiche, roasted chicken drumsticks, selection of crudités & dips, deep fried crab cakes, green salad, potato salad with crème fraiche & macaron dessert

Classic British Picnic

Honey glazed chicken wings, Melton Mowbray pork pie, breaded Brie, vegetable fritter, crayfish tails & salmon skewers. All served with a red onion chutney, potato & chive salad & a mixed leaf salad

Fork Buffet

Our fork buffet is composed of freshly baked bread rolls & a choice of two salads from the salad menu, roast ham, mixed pepper quiche or poached salmon supreme & a chilled dessert

Hot Fork Buffet Please choose 2 from the list below

Coq au vin with potato puree

Hand diced beef chilli & rice

Beef stew, herb dumpling, steamed kale

Lamb & chickpea tagine with a herbed couscous

Roasted butternut squash, pearl barley risotto with parmesan shavings

Ratatouille with baked goat’s cheese & focaccia bread

Salmon & asparagus quiche with a potato & chive salad

Smoked haddock fishcake with Tenderstem broccoli & popped pumpkin seeds

A chilled dessert from our selection

Minimum 20 people

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SALAD MENU

Your choice of any 4 salads, served with a selection of rolls

Greek A real classic of Feta cheese, olives, deseeded diced cucumber, red onions, cherry and sundried tomatoes, dried oregano, mint, olive oil and lemon juice

Roasted tomato & rigatoni A rich roasted tomato sauce with rigatoni pasta, finished with parmesan cheese

Winter vegetable coleslaw A slight twist on a traditional recipe, using fennel, radish, carrot, cabbage & golden beetroot

Soya beanCrisp soya beans, verdant sugar snap peas, petit pois, mint, sweet chilli sauce, rocket & pea shoots

Cucumber, chilli & sesame seed Pickled cucumber infused with chilli flakes & sprinkled with sesame seeds

Continental baby leaf salad A selection of baby lettuce leaves including rocket, chard & spinach

Asian noodle salad Rice noodles with traditional Chinese vegetables & oriental dressing

Heritage tomato salad A selection of traditional & sundried tomatoes with basil & olive oil

Moroccan couscous, chickpea & pomegranate salad Warming spiced couscous with roasted vegetables, herbs & chickpeas, finished with pomegranate

Panzanella Italian bean & bread salad

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BANQUETING MENU

We have a range of dishes exclusively created by our Head Chef

We ask that all your guests have the same meal; however, we will cater for special dietary requirements with advance notice. Vegetarian meals are marked with a (V)

We can also offer some of the options as a sharing platter, marked with (P)

Please select one starter, one main course & one dessert per booking

STARTERS Roasted butternut & carrot soup with chilli oil & sour cream

Beetroot cured salmon gravlax with a crème fraiche & horseradish dressing (P)

Duck parfait with a mango salsa

Mozzarella & heritage tomato salad (V&P)

Antipasti selection with olives & ciabatta bread (P)

Potted crayfish with artisan bread

Bread rolls with olive oil & balsamic vinegar are available

DESSERTSRhubarb & strawberry pavlova

Apple crumble with English custard

Profiteroles with a salted caramel sauce

Lemon tarte with a quenelle of vanilla cream

Hot chocolate fondant & vanilla ice cream

British cheese selection (P)

Coffee or tea with a petit four

MAINS Fillet of beef with a béarnaise sauce

Harissa rack of lamb with a pistachio crust & apricot relish

Pan roasted duck breast with a rich masala jus

Chicken supreme with a wild mushroom cream

Roasted cod loin & fennel in a bouillabaisse sauce

Spelt, barley & squash risotto (V)

Spinach & goat’s cheese tarte with a baked onion sauce (V)

All dishes are served with seasonal vegetables & roast potatoes

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RECEPTION DRINKSDESSERTS

Diced seasonal fresh fruitDiced seasonal fresh fruit served in a light sugar syrup.

Vanilla baked cheesecake with a seasonal fruit coulisA New York style cheesecake served with seasonal fruit coulis & garnish.

Apple tarte & fresh creamStewed Bramley apples encased in a crisp pastry case, served with fresh pouring cream.

Profiteroles & chocolate sauceDelicate choux buns filled with whipped cream & smothered in a rich dark chocolate sauce.

Lemon tart with a quenelle of vanilla creamCitrus curd filled pastry case served with vanilla infused cream.

Hot chocolate fondant & vanilla ice creamWarm chocolate pudding with a melting centre.

British cheese selectionA choice of three cheeses from our British cheese menu.

Coffee or tea with a petit fourFreshly brewed coffee or individual pot of tea served with a chocolate.

1 glass per person served at reception

Champagne

Cava

Pimms

Mulled Wine

Prosecco

Wine - choice of red or white

BAR DRINKSSPIRITS

Smirnoff Vodka 25ml Alc. 37.5%

Gordons Gin 25ml Alc. 37.5%

Famous Grouse 25ml Alc. 40%

Captain Morgans Rum 25ml Alc. 40%

Courvoisier 25ml Alc. 40%

Bacardi 25ml Alc. 37.5%

Stones Ginger Green Wine 50ml Alc. 12.5%

Bulmer cider 500ml Alc. 4.5%

WINES Red or White 175ml Alc. 12%

BOTTLED BEER

San Miguel 330ml Alc. 5%

Bombardier 500ml Alc. 5%

SOFT DRINKS

J2Os 275ml

Coke / Diet Coke / lemonade ½ pint / 1 pint

Jugs of orange / apple / cranberry juice or elderflower cordial

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WINE LIST

RoCRE acknowledges that you may wish to bring your own beverages to your event. Our corkage charge for wine is £10 per bottle, and £15 per

bottle for Champagne and sparkling wine. 15

RED WINEDon Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto

Rare Vineyards Carignan Vieilles Vignes

Mill Cellars Shiraz

Los Romeros Merlot, Central Valley

ROSÉ WINEVendange White Zinfandel

Belvino Pinot Grigio Rosato delle Venezie

WHITE WINEVidal Sauvignon Blanc

Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier, Pays d’Oc

San Floriano, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc

SPARKLING WINESant’ Orsola Prosecco

Codorníu Brut Cava

CHAMPAGNELouis Dornier et Fils Brut

Louis Dornier Rose

GET IN TOUCHFor more details on room layouts, refreshment options, tariffs and overnight accommodation, please download our information sheets and to make an enquiry please contact:

T. +44 (0)1582 938 500E. conferencing@rocre-rothamsted.com

We’d love to hear from you and help make your event a success

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