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CONTENTS

The Venue 4

Michel Roux Jr & Steve Groves 5

Events 8

Rooms & Spaces: Lecture Hall 9

Rooms & Spaces: Council Chamber 11

Rooms & Spaces: Brussels 12

Rooms & Spaces: Presidents Suite & Roof Terrace 14

Rooms & Spaces: New York, Hong Kong & Dubai 15

Roux Restaurant & Pembury Bar 17

Drawing Room & Private Dining 20

Menus 21

Getting Here 23

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The VenueRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is a prestigious Grade II listed building, beautifully designed by Alfred Waterhouse and perfectly positioned in the heart of Westminster at 12 Great George Street.

Purpose-built for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in I899 and refurbished over recent years, the conference and events facilities at RICS are exceptional and offer flexible spaces to cater for any occasion including conferences, meetings, cocktail parties, gala dinners, press events and weddings.

The venue also has a highly sought after panoramic roof terrace which is available for summer parties and film location shoots. The terrace boasts breathtaking views overlooking some of London’s most iconic landmarks including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye.

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Michel Roux JrMichel Roux Jr took over the helm at the world famous Michelin starred Le Gavroche in 1991. Since then, Michel has won numerous awards for his cuisine and has continued to set the standard for classical French fine dining in London.

Prior to Le Gavroche, Michel honed his skills work-ing for master chefs in Paris, Lyon, Hong Kong and London, spending two years with Alain Chapel and cooking at the Elysée Palace for President Mitterand. Michel is a judge on the BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals. Michel was appointed as a consultant to Restaurant Associates in 2006.

Steve GrovesSteve grew up in Brightlingsea, Essex, and attended the Colchester Institute where he took a course in Professional Craft Catering. Steve’s career as a chef has since included positions at The Inn at Perry Cabin in the United States and the Michelin-starred Launceston Place. In addition, Steve has cooked on some impressive stages on the London scene includ-ing Le Gavroche, Buckingham Palace, The Ledbury, The Greenhouse and Noma in Copenhagen, and joined the Roux at Parliament Square kitchen team in 2010, taking on the role of Head Chef in January 2013.

Steve’s finest moment came in 2009 when he was crowned MasterChef: The Professionals Winner.

Steve Groves and Michel Roux Jr

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Events by RouxEvents by Roux has exclusive access to unique and prestigious event spaces in the heart of Westminster suitable for a wide range of events. The Council Chamber and Lecture Hall can be transformed into a stunning banqueting hall, reception or an awards dinner event space. The President’s Suite or New York room are the perfect setting for intimate dining, or the Brussels Room is ideal for business dinners. Beautifully designed menus are created by Miche-lin-starred chef, Michel Roux Jr and Head Chef Steve Groves.

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Lecture HallMake your way from the ground floor of the venue up the sweeping marble staircase to the grand and historic Lecture Hall with its beautiful wood panel walls and impressive paintings. The Lecture Hall is the largest room available for hire at RICS and is the perfect location for banquets, canapé receptions, daytime meetings and conferences.

Equipment

The following equipment is available upon request:

– Data Screen and Projector– Lapel Microphone– Handheld Microphone– Desktop Microphone– CD / DVD Player– Laptop– Floor Standing Lectern, with Microphone– Conference Call Phone– Free Wi-Fi– Flipchart

Capacity

Theatre Style 120

Classroom 36

Boardroom 40

Reception 150

Cabaret 54

Lunch/Dinner 72/120* * Depending on room layout

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Council ChamberThis modern room with marble clad walls overlooks the new British Supreme Court and is a versatile meeting space ideal for small banquets, conferences, seminars and training. The Council Chamber has state of the art audio visual equipment available for your meeting and can also be used as a break out room for catering used in conjunction with the Lecture Hall.

Equipment


– Data Screen and Projector– Handheld Microphone– CD / DVD Player– Laptop– Floor Standing Lectern, with Microphone– Conference Call Phone– Free Wi-Fi– Flipchart

Capacity

Theatre Style 80

Classroom 30

Boardroom 30

Reception 120

Cabaret 30

Lunch/Dinner 50

Brussels RoomThis is a spacious and versatile room situated on the ground floor of the building with stylish décor and an impressive boardroom table to seat 25 guests. The Brussels Room has its own breakout area for refreshments and can also be used for lunches and dinners.

Equipment


– Data Screen and Projector– Plasma Screen– Laptop– Conference Call Phone– Free Wi-Fi– Flipchart

Capacity

Theatre Style 50

Classroom N/A

Boardroom 25

Reception 60

Cabaret N/A

Lunch/Dinner 40

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President’s Suite & Roof TerraceThe President’s Suite provides a stylish and contemporary setting with breathtaking views of Westminster overlooking Parliament Square, Big Ben and the London Eye. The room is an ideal location for meetings and formal dining and has access to a private Roof Terrace for summer drinks receptions.

Equipment


– Plasma Screen– Laptop– Conference Call Phone– Free Wi-Fi– Flipchart

Capacity

Theatre Style N/A

Classroom N/A

Boardroom 18

Reception 40

Cabaret N/A

Lunch/Dinner 18

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New York, Hong Kong & Dubai Rooms

New York Room

The New York Room provides a contemporary meeting space with a colourful touch. Ideal for boardroom meetings, lunches or dinners for up to 12 guests.

Hong Kong Room

Similar to the Dubai Room, The Hong Kong Room has an adjoining door with the Brussels Room and is ideal for boardroom meetings, lunches and dinners for 12 delegates or used as a syndicate room.

Dubai Room

The Dubai Room is located on the ground floor of the venue and provides a subtle atmosphere for business meetings, lunches and diners for up to 12 guests in a boardroom layout. The Dubai Room has an adjoining door which leads in to the Hong Kong room, so is also ideal for breakout sessions and catering.

Equipment


– Plasma Screen– Laptop– Conference Call Phone– Free Wi-Fi– Flipchart

Capacity

Theatre Style N/A

Classroom N/A

Boardroom 12

Reception N/A

Cabaret N/A

Lunch/Dinner 12

New York Room Hong Kong Room

New York Room

Dubai Room

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The RestaurantThe restaurant is contemporary and luxurious, combining period features and modern furnishings set in a listed building designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect of London’s iconic Natural History Museum.

At Roux at Parliament Square you will find inspired classic dishes ‘re-visited’ using modern techniques and stylish presentation.

Opening Times

Monday to Friday (excludes bank holidays)Lunch 12:00-14:00 Dinner 18:00-21:00

Pembury BarRoux at The Pembury offers a welcoming, sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance, featuring traditional and stylish eclectic features including soft leather Chesterfield sofas, and classic globe drinks cabinets. Named in recognition of Michel Roux Jr’s own birthplace, Pembury in Kent, The Pembury provides the ideal setting to enjoy drinks and light bites with colleagues and friends in comfortable surrounds.

The Pembury Bar is also available for private hire for celebrations or corporate needs. We do not charge room hire, just a minimum spend. Please call Reservations on 020 7334 3737 for more information.

Opening Times

Monday to Friday12:00 till end of lunch 17:00 till end of service

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Private DiningOur private dining rooms are perfect for confidential meetings, corporate entertainment or celebrations with friends and family.

The Library Room provides a private dining experience up to 10 guests, and the contemporary Drawing Room (left hand side) mainly open as the second restaurant room, can also be made private to hold standing receptions for up to 30 guests and seated dinners on round tables or a long table, up to 27 and 22 guests, respectively.

The Drawing Room The Library Room

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Getting hereRoux at Parliament Square restaurant and bar are located on the ground and first floor within the Georgian Grade II listed building of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Roux at Parliament SquareParliament Square11/12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD

T. +44 (0)20 7334 3737/3875 bookings@rouxaps.co.ukrouxatparliamentsquare.co.ukparliamentsquare.org

Roux at Parliament Square is conveniently located in Westminster and within easy reach by road, rail, boat and air.

TubeWestminster (Exit 6) or St James’s Park

BusRoutes 221, 11, 12, 24, 148, 159, 453

RailVictoria, Waterloo and Charing Cross mainline train stations

River Boat ServicesWestminster Pier

ParkingQ-Park, Great College Street, London SW1P 3RX

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Roux at Parliament SquareParliament Square

11/12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD

T. +44 (0)20 7334 3737/3875 [email protected]

rouxatparliamentsquare.co.ukparliamentsquare.org

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