Top Venues with External Catering in Birmingham
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!
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from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Meeting Room
25 guestsIllimitable SpacesBirmingham City CentreCChristie J.
“Bright, airy space. Host was very friendly and provided excellent communication throughout.” -
from £1300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAphrodite Suite
272 guestsThe Midlands Greek & Cypriot AssociationBirminghamPPatsy
“They also have other rooms for hire which would work well for network meetings etc. This is a bonus!” -
from £28
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain hall
94 guestsThe Newman Community CentreNear Birmingham#Supervenue
JJessica N.
“Our second time booking the venue and we couldn’t be happier.” -
from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityApollo Suite
70 guestsThe Midlands Greek & Cypriot AssociationBirminghamIIndyhia W.
“I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and I would absolutely host another event here again.” -
from £180
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsThe Aston TavernAston, BirminghamPPurwa W.
“Will definitely book again for future events. Thank you so much!” -
from £3500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySky Loft
110 guestsPark Regis Hotel BirminghamThe Westside, BirminghamDDonna M.
“It was a nice venue and will be booking again.” -
from £55
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAffinity Two
600 guestsThe Eastside RoomsEastside, BirminghamSStephané H.
“Great venue, clean and very tidy. They did exactly what I asked in terms of the room.” -
from £2475
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBanqueting Suite
280 guestsBanqueting SuiteBirmingham City CentreRRebecca
“Couldn’t recommend this venue enough! Stunning venue in a lovely location” -
from £650
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityTerrace Suite
100 guestsPlough & Harrow HotelEdgbaston, BirminghamTTandie
“Very friendly staff. I also loved the flexibility that we could bring our own caterers.” -
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMeeting Space
50 guests44 Blucher StreetBirminghamVVicki T.
“Helpful and friendly staff. Will use this venue every time we need to meet in Birmingham!” -
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityCalthorpe Suite
80 guestsPlough & Harrow HotelEdgbaston, BirminghamSSue S.
“Lovely room, peaceful surroundings catered for all our needs” -
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Site
600 guestsThe Nature & Wellbeing CentreEdgbaston, BirminghamMM M.
“I hired this venue for my daughter’s birthday party and we had such a wonderful time.”
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FAQs about Top Venues with External Catering in Birmingham
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:
| Typically between £30 | and £100 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically between £35 | and £55 | per person |
| Typically between £175 | and £650 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Sky Loft at Park Regis Hotel Birmingham in The Westside - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘It was a nice venue and will be booking again.’ -
Entire Venue at The Aston Tavern in Aston - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Will definitely book again for future events.’ -
Main hall at The Newman Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The location, the size of the venue, the facilities & the price. Also, Kathleen was very friendly and helpful.’
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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £45 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £380 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1915 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Innovate at The Studio Birmingham
on 7 Cannon Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The space was open, flexible, dynamic. Everyone was so attentive including catering staff. Was great!’ -
Meeting Room at Airivo Birmingham
on 18 Bennetts Hill - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Airivo Birmingham is an office space occupying a Grade II listed building that retains period features across its refurbished offices. Venue highlights: Refurbished offices have large windows and high ceilings that provide... -
Banqueting Suite at Banqueting Suite
on Victoria Square - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Stunning venue in a lovely location...’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £40 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £350 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 300 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £30 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 70 guests |
| Community Centre | prices average £28 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 150 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 130 guests |
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Sycamore Room at The Hub on the Green, rated 4.9/5 - 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 4.6/5 - 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.’
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Entire Venue at The Aston Tavern, from £30 per person (up to 150 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Will definitely book again for future events.’ -
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!’ -
Bournville Suite at Plough & Harrow Hotel, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Great service from the guys at the venue.’
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.
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Page last updated in November 2026
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