You have your menu and cocktail list meticulously prepared, but you’re still missing an essential detail to making your event complete – the perfect location! Self catering venues in Birmingham are a miracle for those who want to keep creative control over the refreshments at their event, whether it’s because of their specific vision or the budget. Check out our listings of the best spaces in the Jewellery Quarter, the City Centre, or the Chinese Quarter and book your favourite one today!
The cost of self catering venues averages around £50 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £30 | to £70 | hire fee per hour |
| From £35 | to £55 | per person |
| From £175 | to £800 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at The Aston Tavern
in Aston - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Will definitely book again for future events.’
Main Space at The Old Library
in Digbeth - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Catering was spot in, tasty food and brilliant presentation. Timings were prompt.’
Aphrodite Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association
in Birmingham - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘They also have other rooms for hire which would work well for network meetings etc.’
You'll find self catering venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Birmingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £43 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 130 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 170 guests | prices average £950 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 300 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £40 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £30 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 70 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Hall | prices average £50 hire fee per hour | typically between 190 and 300 guests |
Smaller self catering venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Sycamore Room at The Hub on the Green, rated 5/5 - function room for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘A welcoming, cosy, bright space for a small party or event.’
Intimate Event Space at Illimitable Spaces, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Communication prior was great and easy to sort small amendments to our booking. Team were helpful on arrival.’
Meeting Room 1 at 321 Bradford Street, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Great communication, clean and tidy venue, friendly staff, good and inclusive catering.’
Cheap self catering venues in Birmingham start from £500 minimum spend per event or £300 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Bar 3 at Barbara's Bier Haus Birmingham, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 100 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Bar 3 was a brilliant space with its own toilets, karaoke and beer pong! Definitely recommend for a party!’
Gallery & Cafe Rooms at Stryx JQ, from £300 hire fee per day
(up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Gallery & Cafe Rooms, an Event Space in Stryx JQ, are an artist-led gallery and adjoining community café that provide a creative, community-focused setting.
Main Room at D'COCINA Birmingham, from £25 per person
(up to 90 guests seated)
Venue said: Features: An installed PA system and ceiling speakers provide in-room sound. The venue permits own music and external DJs subject to noise restrictions.
A self-catering event venue is a space where you and your guests can bring your own food and drinks for an event. It's perfect for parties, weddings, or gatherings where you want to have control over the menu and keep catering costs down. It gives you the freedom to personalise your event without depending on in-house catering services.
There is no one particular area in Birmingham that stands out with its selection of self catering venues but you can start your search in the City Centre and the Jewellery Quarter, where you can find self catering bars, meeting rooms, and banquet halls. The Chinese Quarter, Gas Street Basin and Digbeth are also locations that are home to venues suitable for both business and private events.
Page last updated in October 2026
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