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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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![Main Space at The Old Library in Digbeth, Birmingham]()
from £950
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Space
130 guestsThe Old LibraryDigbeth, BirminghamAAmi G.
“Venue is beautiful and our requests to open and close blinds at different times of the day were attended to.” -
![Versatile Meeting Room at Illimitable Spaces in Birmingham City Centre]()
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.” -
![Aphrodite Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association in Birmingham]()
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!” -
![Main hall at The Newman Community Centre in Near Birmingham]()
from £28
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain hall
94 guestsThe Newman Community CentreNear Birmingham
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SSunhi C.
“The location, the size of the venue, the facilities & the price. Also, Kathleen was very friendly and helpful.” -
![Entire Venue at The Aston Tavern in Aston, Birmingham]()
from £180
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150 guestsThe Aston TavernAston, BirminghamPPurwa W.
“Will definitely book again for future events. Thank you so much!” -
![Apollo Suite at The Midlands Greek & Cypriot Association in Birmingham]()
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.” -
![Sky Loft at Park Regis Hotel Birmingham in The Westside, Birmingham]()
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.” -
![Banqueting Suite at Banqueting Suite in Birmingham City Centre]()
from £1795
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBanqueting Suite
350 guestsBanqueting SuiteBirmingham City CentreRRebecca
“Couldn’t recommend this venue enough! Stunning venue in a lovely location” -
![Calthorpe Suite at Plough & Harrow Hotel in Edgbaston, Birmingham]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityCalthorpe Suite
80 guestsPlough & Harrow HotelEdgbaston, BirminghamSSue S.
“Lovely room, peaceful surroundings catered for all our needs” -
![Meeting Space at 44 Blucher Street in Birmingham]()
from £35
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!” -
![Beacon Suite at Holiday Inn Birmingham M6, JCT.7 by IHG in Birmingham]()
from £1800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBeacon Suite
340 guestsHoliday Inn Birmingham M6, JCT.7 by IHGBirminghamTie the knot, launch the brand, host the panel—it all fits here. The Beacon Suite is where business meets party in a space that’s as sharp as your plans. -
![Full Venue Hire at The Rectory - 180 Club in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
100 guestsThe Rectory - 180 ClubJewellery Quarter, BirminghamLLee F.
“Everything was spot on! The food, the bar, the service and the space in general.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 May 2026:
| From £30 | to £70 | hire fee per hour |
| From £40 | to £55 | per person |
| From £150 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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 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.’
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £43 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 130 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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Achieve at The Studio Birmingham
on 7 Cannon Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The staff are great, the venue itself is amazing, and in a great location.’ -
Banqueting Suite at Banqueting Suite
on Victoria Square - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Stunning venue in a lovely location...’ -
Versatile Meeting Room at Illimitable Spaces
on 4th Floor, Avebury House 55 Newhall Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great space, nice staff, would definitely book again...’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £1800 hire fee per day | typically between 70 and 300 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £30 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 70 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £35 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 50 guests |
| Hall | prices average £50 hire fee per hour | typically between 200 and 300 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £3500 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 150 guests |
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 May 2026
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