eat: catering for your needs

Whether you are organising a conference, wanting to grab a bite to eat whilst visiting the University, or wish to have catering delivered to a venue of your choice then our dedicated catering teams are here to provide everything you need, from simple refreshments to light lunches and exquisite dinners.

Our event catering teams can cater for up to 480 guests, at a gala dinner in the Great Hall through to private dining in the Astor Restaurant or a Sunday lunch at the Conservatory at Hornton Grange.

The team is led by renowned Executive Chef, Mark Houghton, who has worked for some of the country’s top hotels and restaurants, including Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. 

We are justly proud of the Fairtrade status of the University which shows our commitment to the principles of Fairtrade and promoting social responsibility. Fairtrade protects the livelihoods of small-scale producers from the developing world.  It offers protection for their income against the financial pressures of international trade by guaranteeing them a fair price for their products.

All our menus promote local, organic and Fairtrade products wherever possible.

If you are looking for snack bars, retail outlets and information on our Farmers Market on the University of Birmingham campus then see the retail and catering page on the University web site.