Events Menu
Discover our event menus
Whether you are organising an academic conference, drinks reception or formal dinner, we offer a fantastic range of delicious choices.
How to order
1) Choose food and drink from our menus. Please order 15 working days before your event
2) Speak to a member of our team about all your event details (timings, special diets etc) by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 415 8400
3) Sit back and enjoy
Click on the Foodchecker button for allergens and ingredients for each dish.
Your order will need to meet the minimum spend of £150 on weekdays. For any weekend bookings, please speak to a member of the team.
V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | H = Halal
All prices are subject to VAT.
Breakfast
A selection of pastries, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches to get your morning off to the perfect start.
Served from 8.30am – 5.00pm
Minimum order is 10 per item required.
Greek yoghurt pots (V)
mixed berry compote, topped with granola
£3.95 per pot
Fresh fruit pots (VG)
a selection of seasonal fresh fruits
£3.95 per pot
Mini Danish crown (VG)
2 per person. a selection of mini pastries filled with plant-based vanilla custard, caramelised brown sugar topped with hazelnuts & cherry, apple and buckthorn
£4.25 per person
Breakfast sandwiches
All breakfast sandwiches require minimum order of 10 per filling.
Hot filling options all served in a ciabatta roll
Smoked bacon
Herb sausage
Vegan sausage (VG)
£4.95 per sandwich
Refreshments
Choose from a selection of refreshments throughout the day.
Tea and coffee
200 degrees coffee and tea served in flasks
£2.70 per person
Herbal tea
selection of herbal tea infusion, and hot water
£2.70 per person
an assortment of biscuits
gluten free available on request
£0.85 per person
Orange or apple juice (1L)
£4.00
Bottle of still or sparkling water (750ml)
£3.00
Sweet treats
Indulge in a variety of mini sweet treats with our platters.
Served from 08.30am – 5.00pm
Doughnut platter (12 pieces)
£30.00 per platter
Super granola
Sir Choc-A- Lot chocolate cake
Ultimate carrot cake
Blueberry bakewell
20 pieces
£30.00 per platter
Oat and raisin cookie
Chocolate and orange cookie
Banoffee cupcake
Lemon and blueberry cupcake
12 pieces
£30.00 per platter
Sliced fresh fruit
£20.00 per platter
Please select only one option from the below
Carrot cake gateau opera
Raspberry fingers
White chocolate covered raspberry cubes
Dark chocolate and caramel pebbles
12 pieces
£35.00 per platter
Sandwich platters
Choose our delicious handmade sandwich platters, ideal for meetings, large conferences or for a light working snack.
Served from 8.30am to 5.00pm
Meat platter
Seafood platter
Vegetarian sandwich platter (V)
Vegan platter (VG)
£30.00 per platter (serves 5)
Meat roll platter
Vegetarian roll platter (V)
£35.00 per platter (serves 5)
Meat wrap platter
Vegetarian wrap platter (V)
£40.00 per platter (serves 5)
Gluten-free meat platter
Gluten-free vegetarian platter
£18 per platter (serves 3)
£18 per platter (serves 3)
Add sea salt hand-cooked crisps* (VG)
£5.00 (serves 5)
Finger buffet
Create your own tasty selection of finger foods and nibbles.
Served from 8.30 – 5.00pm
£15 per person (minimum order of 10)
Choose seven buffet items. Additional options cost £2.50 per person, per item.
Why not enhance your buffet by adding a sandwich, wrap or roll platter for as little as £18?
Garlic mushroom and herb tart (VG)
Falafel bites with sriracha mayo dip (VG)
Panko-coated king prawns with sweet chilli dip
Traditional sausage roll, with honey and mustard mayo dip
Vegetable samosa and sweet chilli dip (VG)
Southern fried chicken goujons, with BBQ dip (H)
Cherry tomato and bocconcini skewer, with pesto dip (V)
Mini vegetable spring rolls, with hoi sin dip (VG)
Cauliflower pakora, with sweet chilli dip (VG)
Ham hock and cheddar tart
Crispy vegetable gyoza, with teriyaki dip (VG)
Sweet treats
Mixed ring doughnuts (V)
Ultimate chocolate brownie (V)
Oatmeal and raisin cookie (VG)
Ultimate carrot cake (VG)
Add additional options for £2.50 per person, per item.
Hot and cold fork buffet
Enhance your delegates’ conference experience with our delicious selection of buffets.
Specific dietary or allergen requirements can be accommodated. You will need to notify your event coordinator upon placing your order.
Served from 11.30am – 5.00pm
£25.00 per person
Minimum 30 guests
Please select one meat option and one vegan option, one side, two salads, one bread and one dessert for all guests.
Mains
Choose one meat and one vegan option*
Balti Towers chicken Balti
Mushroom and butterbean stroganoff (VG)
Fisherman’s pie
Roasted vegetable lasagne (VG)
Slow-braised shoulder of lamb hot pot
Spiced squash, capsicum and chickpea tagine (VG)
Add an additional main for £8.95 per person
Sides
Choose one side
Basmati rice (VG)
Hot-buttered new potatoes (VG)
Mint and parsley couscous (VG)
Add vegetable samosas (VG) for £2.50 per person
Salads
Tossed mixed salad (VG)
Creamy coleslaw (VG)
Spiced Moroccan couscous (VG)
Mahir’s fruity pilau rice (VG)
New potato, with spring onion and mint (VG)
Bread
Choose one bread
Poppadoms (VG)
Garlic ciabatta (V)
Sliced focaccia (V)
Dessert
Choose one dessert option
Oero chocolate mousse (V)
Vanilla cheesecake (V)
Strawberry and clotted cream mousse (V)
Seasonal fresh fruit pots (VG)*
* Fresh fruit pots are provided as an alternative to cater for dietary requirements.
Served from 8.30am– 5.00pm
£20.00 per person
Minimum order of 30 required
Please select one meat option, one vegan option, two salads and one dessert for all guests.
Mains
Choose one meat and one vegan option*
Chicken tikka, with coriander yoghurt (H)
Rare roast beef and rocket roulade
Charred vegetable antipasto (VG)
Mushroom, garlic and herb quiche (VG)
Salads
Choose two salads
Tossed mixed salad (VG)
Creamy coleslaw (VG)
Spiced Moroccan couscous (VG)
Mahir’s fruity pilau rice (VG)
New potato, with spring onion and mint (VG)
Bread
Sliced focaccia
Dessert
Choose one dessert option
Oero chocolate mousse (V)
Vanilla cheesecake (V)
Strawberry and clotted cream mousse (V)
Seasonal fresh fruit pots (VG)*
*All guests will be served a fresh fruit pots as standard
Try our delicious bowl food range, exclusively available at our city centre venue, The Exchange.
Served from 11.00am – 7.45pm
Minimum order of 50 required
One of each bowl per person, based on a three- or five-bowl selection.
Choose three bowls for £21.00
Choose five bowls for £35.00
Hot bowls
Sticky beef brisket served with grain mustard mash and honey-roast carrots
Lashford and Sons’ pork and chive sausages served with leek mash and a red onion gravy
Beer-battered cod fillet served with salt and vinegar chips, mushy peas and tomato ketchup
Seared scallop served with prawn risotto, parmesan crumb and chive oil
Tandoori Paneer with pistachio and pomegranate pilau rice, and lime yoghurt (V)
Truffle Arancini with spicy Arrabiata (V)
Saag Aloo with roasted potatoes and spinach curry (VG)
Chestnut mushroom and leek risotto, topped with sundried tomatoes and chive (VG)
Sweet potato katsu with sticky rice and pickled cabbage (VG)
Cold bowls
Chargrilled chicken served with Caesar salad and a soft-boiled quail egg
Seared duck breast served with watermelon and cashew nut salad and soy and sesame dressing
Black and white sesame-crusted tuna served with papaya and a mango and mint salad
Prawn cocktail served with tiger prawns, baby gem lettuce, sun-blushed tomato mayo and cucumber ribbons
Harissa and broad bean hummus, served with carrot remoulade and toasted pumpkin seeds (VG)
Afternoon tea
Enjoy sandwiches, indulgent cakes and pastries
Served from 8.30am – 5.00pm
£25.00 per person
Minimum order of 10 required
Specific dietary or allergen requirements can be accommodated. You will need to notify your event coordinator upon placing your order.
A selection of sandwiches and sweet treats
Selection of sandwiches
Traditional sausage roll
Carrot cake gateau opera
Raspberry fingers
White chocolate covered raspberry cubes
Dark chocolate and caramel pebbles
Mini scone filled with jam and cream
Served with freshly brewed tea and coffee
Add a bottle of prosecco £30 per bottle (serves 6)
*To secure your booking we’ll need confirmed guest numbers and any special dietary requirements at least 15 working days before your event.
All prices are subject to VAT.
Special diets and religious buffets
Dig into a tasty selection of finger foods and nibbles to suit every guest’s dietary requirements.
Served from 8.30am – 5.00pm
£15.00 per person
Minimum order of 1 required
includes individually wrapped disposable cutlery and napkin
Mini cucumber and baby carrots
Hummus
Matzo crackers
Savoury item
Piece of fruit
Kind dark chocolate, nuts and sea salt snack bar
Gluten-free sandwich
Mini cucumber and baby carrot
Falafel bites, with sriracha mayo dip
Cherry tomato and bocconcini skewer, with pesto dip
Cauliflower pakora, with sweet chilli dip
Piece of fruit
Kind dark chocolate, nuts and sea salt snack bar
Vegan sandwich
Mini cucumber and baby carrot
Falafel bites, with sriracha mayo dip
Crispy vegetable gyoza, with teriyaki dip
Cauliflower pakora, with sweet chilli dip
Piece of Fruit
Raspberry oaty bar
Individual sandwich
Mini cucumber and baby carrot
Falafel bites, with sriracha mayo dip
Crispy vegetable gyoza, with teriyaki dip
Garlic mushroom and herb tart
Piece of fruit
Oat and raisin cookie
Although we have excellent food hygiene standards and keep food containing allergens away from non-allergenic food our kitchens are not a completely allergen-free environment. If you have any allergen or dietary requirement, please inform us at the point of ordering.