Event Guide 2
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EVENT GUIDE 2 CONTENTS WELCOME ............................................................... 3 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS ......................................... 4 PLANNING YOUR VISIT ........................................... 5 HOW TO GET HERE ................................................. 7 FACILITIES .............................................................. 8 DRESS CODE .......................................................... 9 FAQs ....................................................................... 10 3 WELCOME To be in the garden surrounded by vibrant colour and flavour – in a place brimming with life itself – is to be in paradise. What could be richer than a garden in spring time? Its seasons inspire my gastronomy and have always brought me such wonder and delight. It is a fantastic pleasure to be invited back to the beautiful RHS Chelsea Flower Show for our fourth year here at Jardin Blanc. My team and I have been working hard to make our vision a reality. Our secret garden is a space designed for enjoying the best food and drink with colleagues, family and friends. It is a space for special moments with special people, filled with art, food, fun, champagne and, of course, flowers; it is a feast for the senses. It is with love, passion and a certain je ne sais quoi that we welcome you to this year’s Jardin Blanc. Raymond Blanc OBE 4 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Nestled in the grounds of one of the world’s most celebrated horticultural events, you’ll find the entrance to Jardin Blanc, a Raymond Blanc, RHS & Sodexo collaboration. An enchanting place filled with art, food, fun, champagne and of course flowers. Inside, discover the perfect atmosphere for dining, unwinding and celebrating the joys of spring. Taste the season Gin o’clock At Jardin Blanc we use the very best in We proudly distil and bottle our own seasonal, quality produce. The result is gin on site at Jardin Blanc. Our artisan superlative ingredients in every dish – gin is infused with beautiful botanical from breakfast to dinner, from canapés combinations. We can’t wait to share this to afternoon tea. year’s exclusive blends with you. Our expert mixologists will be ready and waiting. 5 PLANNING YOUR VISIT Our address Timings Jardin Blanc, Royal Hospital Chelsea Tuesday 21st–Friday 24th, 8.00–20.00 London SW3 4SR Saturday 25th, 8.00–17:30 The nearest entrance gates to Jardin *Please note that La Primrose, La Tulip Blanc are the London Gate (off Royal and Le Jasmine packages come with Hospital Way) or Bull-Ring gate (off 15:30–20.00 entry tickets. Guests Chelsea Embankment). will not be able to gain access to the Ticket collection point showground before this point. The ticket collection office is situated at the London Gate. As you come through the floral archway, it is situated on the right hand side. 6 PLANNING YOUR VISIT Royal Hospital Road London Gate Sloane Square The Royal Hospital Chelsea Bridge Road The Great Pavillion Bull Ring Chelsea EmbankmentGate Chelsea Bridge and Battersea Car Park 7 HOW TO GET HERE Tube or train Taxi/drop-off Sloane Square tube station is The Bull-Ring gate, located off the approximately a ten-minute walk from Chelsea Embankment, is the only the showground and operates on the entrance to the RHS Chelsea Flower District and Circle lines. For more Show that has a turning circle and is information please visit Transport for therefore the recommended drop-off London (TFL). point for guests arriving or being picked up by car service. The nearest train station is London Victoria. Please visit National Rail for Note: Should you or your guests be more information. required to pick up event accreditation this is an approximate twenty-minute We advise you check in advance before walk to the London Gate where the ticket you travel. office is situated. Bus Parking Bus numbers 11, 137, 211, 360, 170, Parking is limited at the RHS Chelsea 44 and 452 will stop closest to the Flower Show and is pre-booked through showground. the RHS. For more information on how to There are also a range of bus services do so, and for information on the shuttle that travel to Sloane Square, which is bus service, river services (Thames approximately a 10 minute walk away. Clipper), and coach parking, please see These are 19, 22, 219 and C1. the RHS website. All the information is correct at time of Note: We recommend guests writing, however we do advise you check travel to the show by public before you depart for the show. transport. This is due to increased levels of traffic For more information please visit around the site during Transport for London (TFL). the event. 8 FACILITIES Restrooms You will have access to private restrooms within Jardin Blanc. Otherwise, public restrooms are also located around the showground and are signposted throughout. Cloakroom & luggage policy Once your experience begins, you will have access to the Jardin Blanc cloakroom should you wish to drop off any jackets or bags (or new purchases). Due to the limited capacity, we will not be able to accept any large suitcases/holdalls. There is also a small cloakroom operated by the plant conservation charity Plant Heritage, located next to the visitor information at the London Gate entrance. It is staffed during the opening hours of the show and a small donation will be required to use this facility. Similar to the above, they are not able to accept large suitcases/holdalls. For both facilities, bags may be searched when they are handed in. All items are left at the owner’s risk and Jardin Blanc/The RHS are not responsible for any items that are lost, stolen or damaged. 9 DRESS CODE The dress code is smart/casual, however We also advise that you check the we wouldn’t expect to see ripped denim, weather prior to attending the event as a sportswear or trainers. Guests should majority of the showground is open-air. dress in a manner that befits a formal occasion but also be mindful that this event lends itself to being on your feet whilst perusing the showground, so should also dress for comfort. Guests are reminded that there is a cloakroom available at Jardin Blanc, so that should the weather be glorious (as we hope it will be) then they will be able to leave coats and jackets should they see fit. 10 FAQS Q When will I receive my tickets? (approximately 100m away) that Q Can you cater for special diets/ has previously been used as a allergies? All Jardin Blanc accreditation, meeting point. including your showground ticket, We can cater for all dietary will be posted to the address requirements. For severe allergies Q Do I need to do anything prior to you have provided approximately please contact the team ASAP. attending Jardin Blanc? four weeks prior to your event. Yes, please provide us with Q What happens if I lose my ticket? If you need to change your address, the following at your earliest please do get in touch as soon as If you lose your ticket please convenience: possible. contact us as soon as possible with · Host name(s) for the day – this is your booking reference, and the Q What will I get sent in the post? crucial in ensuring we are able to 7-digit ticket reference for the lost identify your guests and ensures ticket. We will be able to cancel and · One showground ticket per person a smooth welcoming process to re-issue the ticket free-of-charge, · One Jardin Blanc swing badge per Jardin Blanc even if you are on your way to us on person · Any special requirements for you the day, however please be aware · An itinerary for your chosen or your guests that there may be a small wait time package whilst this process is completed. · All presented in a beautiful Deadline for the above is Friday 10th Jardin Blanc accreditation box May 2019. If you don’t have your 7-digit ticket (1 between 2), ideal for giving to reference, another ticket will have Please also keep for your records: your guests to be purchased at the up-to-date · Your booking reference number ticket price (this can be up to Q Where is the best place to meet as detailed on your invoice £100). my guests? (e.g. CFS332211) · The 7-digit ticket reference Notable landmarks within the number (located on the ticket showground include the Grand stub and under the barcode Pavilion (in front of the Bullring on your showground ticket) for Gate) or the Bandstand. each guest Alternatively, there is a security For larger groups, a spreadsheet gate just in front of Jardin Blanc will be provided to assist. 11 FAQS Q Can I leave tickets at the gate for Q Can I increase my numbers? Private garden room spaces are my guests? available for special occasions and Bookings can be increased up to corporate hospitality for groups of Prior to the week of the event, if we midday the day prior to your event, up to 40 people. are still holding the accreditation for subject to availability. you and you wish to place it at the Q Can I come in early and set up ticket office for collection then we Q Will we be sat together? my tables? will be happy to do so. Our concept is all about convivial Please contact your account You can also approach the ticket dining, so all groups of fewer than manager to discuss. office on the morning of your event 8 persons will be sat at beautiful to leave tickets for collection. Please shared tables. Private tables are Q What if my guests cancel at the ensure all accreditation required is available for groups of 8–10. last minute, can I get a refund? contained within the envelope with We have a limited number of larger the following information details on As per our Terms & Conditions – tables that will seat 12, and these the envelope: any cancellation within 90 days of are booked on a first-come-first- the event will result in 0% refund · Date Collection served basis.