Amazing Allotments!

We have an officially certified 5 star kitchen ...and I think that's pretty amazing for a hut on an allotment site. The money was raised through social events and a lot of time etc was donated by people to get it that way. Not sure if thats what you're looking for .....

Wow, that does sound impressive! Do you have a photo of it at all? How did this idea come about?

Laura
Editorial Assistant
Grow Your Own

'I'm sure a picture could be arranged ......There's been a kitchen there since I've been a member and although it had been checked and had a 3 star certificate it was inadequate in some respects so last summer the social committee decided that they would use some of the money raised by social events on site to make some improvements. We sealed the roof and floor of the kitchen area. Put in new cupboards, sink, worktops etc. Bidded and bought a proper cooker (gas cylinder one) , rewired(we run power from a generator) , fitted a water heater for hand washing , painted etc. All labour was donated by lottie members and also a lot of materials used. The site then bought a proper wood burner to save everything getting ruined from woodsmoke as the old fire was just a converted oil drum .
It all makes for a cosy meeting place on a Saturday morning when we have breakfasts and hot drinks on sale. There can't be many cafes where you can get a plated full english with a hot drink for £3. Although due to rising costs in the shops we may have to have a slight increase soon.
The kitchen also comes into its own on our annual open day when we have ploughmans lunches and cream teas for sale .

I was lucky enough to win 'Best Allotment' of the Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey.

Picture of winning allotment 2012 Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.

Well done Liza love the colour of those Gladiolus