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Leon - M1 - Watford Gap Services - Southbound - Roadchef

Watford Gap Services - Southbound, M1 Junction 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ

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Summary

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a touchscreen ordering service available.
    • Food and drinks can either be ordered via the touchscreen on the left, or at the counter.
      All orders are collected from the counter when ready.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; picture wall menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available on request.
    • Music is played everywhere.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Self-Service Touchscreens View
    • Self-service touchscreens are available for ordering.
    • The touchscreens are 94cm to 142cm from the floor.
    • The lowest height of the touchscreen card machines is 83cm.
    • The touchscreens do not have tent cards which you can use to get food and drink delivered to tables.
    • There are 3 higher touch screens to the right of the one surveyed.
  • Service Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 100cm.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 83cm.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located to the right as you enter the services building.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are tables, bench seats and chairs without armrests available.
  • Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 74cm.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.