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England v South Africa 2022 | Day 1 | Guest Information

The Green Room | Thursday 8th September 2022

Find all the information on the event below.

If you have any queries please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

Event Information

Test cricket

 

Itinerary

09:00   Gates open & breakfast

11:00   Start of play

13:00   Lunch is served

15:40   Tea & cake

18:00   Close of play

(Bar closed 30 minutes after close of play)

(All timings are approximate and subject to change)

 


 

DRINKS menu

Spirits | Ketel One Vodka | Tanqueray Gin | Bell’s Scotch Whisky | Jack Daniel’s Whiskey | Havana Club Añejo Especial | Hennessy Fine de Cognac | Pimm’s No.1

Wine | Grenache Blanc, Maison Saturnin | Carignan Vin de France, La Cadence | Laudun Chusclan Rosé, Maison Saturnin

Soft drinks | Selection of soft drinks

Draught | Pravha | Yardbird Pale Ale | Guinness | Thatcher’s Gold

Bottled beer / cider | East Coast IPA | Pilgrim Brewery Surrey Ale | Thatcher’s Haze | Pravha

Non-alcoholic | Stand Easy IPA | Seedlip Premium Spirits

 


 

Darren Gough

“People keep coming back because once they’ve had The Green Room experience they always come back for more. Whether that’s Rugby, whether it’s the Grand Prix, whether it be the cricket or
whether it be Cheltenham. They put on a great show, we have a great panel on stage (I’m one of them!) and we have lots of fun!”

DARREN GOUGH

Drinks

 

MENU

BREAKFAST

Freshly baked pastries (v)

Fresh fruit platter (ve)

 Cured bacon and fried clarence court duck egg served in a toasted seeded bun

Thyme marinated portobello mushroom and roasted tomato served in a toasted seeded bun (ve)

LUNCH

Warm seeded and plain ciabatta served with truffle butter

STARTERS

Barbecued King prawns, red pepper emulsion and chicken fat crumb, finished with a jalapeno and coriander dressing

Salt baked and pickled kohlrabi salad, granny smith apple gel and a fennel compote with a seeded cracker (ve)

MAIN COURSE

Treacle cured Surrey Hills Farm sirloin of beef, braised beef cheek stuffed red onion, miso and garlic emulsion, fondant potato and finished with a Barolo jus

Charred summer pumpkin, dill oil, stuffed tortellini, toasted buckwheat crumb finished with 48-month-aged parmigiana foam (v)

DESSERT

Rum baba, topped with chocolate orange cremeux and toasted granola and served with clotted cream (v)

AFTERNOON TEA

Selection of sandwiches, Roast chicken and tarragon mayonnaise, Smoked salmon and lemon butter, Egg mayonnaise and herbs

Freshly baked fruit and plain scones served with Cornish clotted cream and hedgerow jams (v)

Selection of tea fancies, Raspberry and white chocolate fancy (v) Chocolate and coconut lamington (v) Citrus macaron (v)

Vegan and gluten free afternoon tea and evening nibble options available on request

 

I HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST OR A DIETARY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Should you have any dietary or access requests or concerns, please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

SPECIAL REQUEST OR A DIETARY

Cricket View

 

FAQ

WHERE IS THE GREEN ROOM LOCATED?

The Green Room is located on the second floor of the hugely popular JM Finn Stand formerly known as the OCS Stand. in the England Club offering panoramic views of The Kia Oval’s field of play.

WHAT IS THE BEST POINT OF ENTRY FOR THE GREEN ROOM?

The Kia Oval can be accessed via any public gate however, the best point of access for Green Room guests is via the Alec Stewart Gate on the Vauxhall end of the venue, then proceed to the JM Finn Stand Reception (Straight ahead as you enter the gate).

WHERE ARE MATCH SEATS LOCATED?

Match seating is located the on the Club-Level directly outside The Green Room, delivering a commanding vantage point from behind the bowler’s arm.

DRESS CODE

We request that guests dress on the smarter side of casual i.e. no ripped jeans or trainers. Jackets and ties are not obligatory. Please bring protection against inclement weather as many of the stands in the ground are in the open.

SECURITY

The number and size of bags that may be brought into the ground will be restricted to one bag per person. Please note the Green Room will not contain any luggage storage facilities therefore, we recommend that all travel bags are stored in an alternative location prior to arrival.

Getting to the event

Venue Address

The Kia Oval
Kennington Oval
London
SE11 5SS


 

MAP

 

Kia Oval Ground Map

Click here to view the ground map of Kia Oval


 

CAR

The ground is situated on the A202, near the junction with the A3 and A24, just south of Vauxhall Bridge and 10-minutes from Victoria and Waterloo.

 


 

PARKING

No match-day parking is available at, or in the vicinity, of the ground and we advise all fans to use public transport. The Kia Oval does offer parking to Blue Badge holders, and any disabled fans who require parking.

Please contact our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk should you require parking.


 

TRAIN

The Kia Oval is located just a ten-minute walk from Vauxhall station, which is served by South Western Trains coming in and out of Waterloo.


 

london underground

The Kia Oval is easily accessible on both the Northern Line and the Victoria Line. The Northern Line serves The Oval best with Oval Tube Station being a two-minute walk from the ground and Kennington Tube Station a ten-minute walk. Vauxhall Tube Station is a ten-minute walk from The Kia Oval, and is served by the Victoria Line.


 

BUS

Route numbers 36, 185 and 436 stop outside the ground and the following buses stop within a five-minute walk of the Kia Oval: 3, 59, 109, 133, 159, 333.

Local accommodation

Park Plaza London Riverbank

 

PARK PLAZA LONDON RIVER BANK

Overlooking the River Thames, this high-end hotel is within 1.4 miles of Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, and a 15-minute stroll from the London Eye.

0.6 Miles away from The Kia Oval

Novotel Waterloo

 

NOVOTEL WATERLOO

4-Star Novotel Waterloo hotel is within walking distance of the Thames, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The hotel has excellent transportation links, close to many major tube stations such as Waterloo, Westminster and Victoria, making it easy to get around London.

0.8 Miles away from T he Kia Oval

The Westminster Hilton

 

The Westminster London, Curio Collection by Hilton

A block from the River Thames, this contemporary hotel is an 11-minute walk from the iconic Houses of Parliament and 6 minutes on foot from the Tate Britain gallery.

0.8 Miles away from The Kia Oval

Additional Entertainment

The Bee Hive

 

THE BEEHIVE

60 Carter Street, West Walworth, London SE17 3EW

one of London’s oldest pubs, established since 1884, to do as they did in the day. Serving our personal selection of favourite fine wines and a variety of premium beers. Come in warm up, have a meal, drink some wine and relax. Have a conversation with friends, colleagues and family while you enjoy a calm pleasant surrounding taking you back to 1884.

Prince of Wales

 

PRINCE OF WALES

Cleaver Square, Kennington, London SE11 4EA

The Prince of Wales is a traditional independent pub set on leafy Cleaver Square, Kennington and offers that rare chance to enjoy open space in the city.

The Tommyfield

 

THE TOMMYFIELD

185 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4EZ

The Tommyfield was originally named The White Hart; it was bought by Three Cheers Pub Co in autumn 2005 and operated until May 2010 when it underwent a major refurbishment before re-opening as The Tommyfield.

OAKA

 

OAKA@THEMANSION HOUSE

48 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4RS

At Oaka London they aim to bring you an interesting array of craft beers, alongside keg and bottled craft beers from the likes of Krombacher, The Kernal, Brewers Union, Brooklyn, Partizan, Curious, Camden Town Brewery and Sierra Nevada.

The Dog House

 

THE DOG HOUSE

293 Kennington Rd, Prince’s, London SE11 6BY

If you’re looking for a quirky, relaxed, South London meet up spot, look no further! The Dog House occupies a charming, shambly, wedged-shaped corner building on Kennington Road and boasts a downstairs bar, upstairs function room and plenty of seating outside.

The Three Stags

 

THE THREE STAGS

67-69 Kennington Rd, South Bank, London SE1 7PZ

The Three Stags public house and restaurant is situated opposite the London Imperial War Museum, just a stone’s throw from Waterloo Station. The South London gastropub is steeped in history and stays true to its roots, maintaining its English heritage.

Top Attractions

Buckingham Palace

 

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

London SW1A 1AA

Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.

London eye

 

LONDON EYE

Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB

At 135m, The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000.

Tower of London

 

TOWER OF LONDON

London EC3N 4AB

Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site without the usual crowds. You’ll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.

The Ritz

 

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RITZ

150 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9BR

An occasion to enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, dainty cakes and the tinkling of shiny silver teapots in the gold and white splendour of the Ritz Hotel’s Palm Court. It’s so popular that you can book sittings from 11.30am-7.30pm – not strictly afternoon, but all accompanied by the delicate sounds of a pianist, harpist or string quartet.

Westminster Abbey

 

WESTMINSTER ABBEY

20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA

The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart.

Natural History Museum

 

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

The magnificent South Kensington home of around 80 million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral specimens. This fascinating museum, which is also a world-class research institution, is full of natural wonders.

THE GREEN ROOM PACKAGE

Located in the hugely popular JM Finn Stand, The Green Room in the England Club offers panoramic views of the Oval’s field of play, with seating located directly outside The Green Room delivering a commanding vantage point from behind the bowlers’ arm.

The Green Room does not just guarantee you a fantastic mix of food and drink, but also offers you the opportunity to surround yourself with some of the most famous and influential names in sport.
The Green Room in the England Club will see Mark Durden-Smith compering some of cricket’s most recognisable and in some cases, notorious faces.

Putting aside the exuberance of the hospitality, the incredible view of the cricket and, let’s not forget, the excitement of the game itself, just to spend the day in the presence of our esteemed panel, will guarantee you an experience that your guests and yourselves will be talking about for years to come.

  • Q&A with Darren Gough & Steve Harmison
  • Hosted by Mark Durden-Smith
  • Premium seating behind the bowlers arm
  • Direct access from the hospitality lounge
  • Glass fronted pitch viewing suite
  • Breakfast on arrival
  • Champagne reception & complimentary bar all day
  • Gourmet dining
  • Afternoon tea
  • Guest celebrity speakers
  • VIP hostess service
  • Corporate gifts
  • Prize draw for sporting hospitality packages & signed memorabilia

Nigel Boyle

“What a fantastic day at The Oval watching England. Absolute first class hospitality with The Green Room and great bants with Mark Durden Smith and some awesome people”

NIGEL BOYLE

 

Nina Wadia

“We had a brilliant day at The oval inside The Green Room for the England v India Test Match”

NINA WADIA

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