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 in Birmingham averages around £45 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 October 2025:
From £30 | to £69 | hire fee per hour |
From £40 | to £55 | per person |
From £302 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Banqueting Suite at Banqueting Suite
in Birmingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Stunning venue in a lovely location...’
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 (October 2025):
Small self catering venues | up to 30 guests | prices average £43 hire fee per hour |
Medium self catering venues | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £55 hire fee per hour |
Large self catering venues | over 150 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
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.