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The Garden Kitchen

Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge, Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ

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Access To

  • The Garden Kitchen is located to the right from Kettle's Yard main entrance.
  • There is an alternative access point from the outdoor seating area. The width of the door is 153cm.
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  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the cafe.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Garden Kitchen is located on level 0 of Kettle's Yard.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left hand side of the cafe.
    • There is stepped access to the counter.
    • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a bell for assistance located at the bottom of the steps. The height of the bell is 96cm.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the counter and additional seating.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a seating area at the front of the café that has priority for wheelchair users.