If you want a dining experience to grab you by the nomads then this is the one for you!…read more We attended the No Rules evening last week held at Urban Coffee in the JQ and were somewhat unsure what to expect, I knew the food was going to be great - Alex has a great reputation - but what would the dinner be? All we knew was the concept was no rules, it was BYOB (bonus!) and it was in the JQ (2nd bonus!). What was delivered was a cacophony of incredible cuisine, 12 (I think) courses of somewhat off the wall culinary delights starting with cocktails (3 differently infused, pickled or coated grapes) through to goats cheese infused gin served with beetroot, pickled cauliflower with wood ants, japanese knotweed and asparagus, the most delicious lamb in a pea sauce and finally ending up with port and cheese like you've never seen it and a dessert cocktail squirted onto your hand (or clothes as Emma was unfortunate enough to get!). There were more course, these are just a few that I can remember. We all left the evening absolutely enthralled with the range of food an techniques used, as well as slightly bemused as to what we'd just experienced. All the tickets for forthcoming No Rules events are probably gone by now but Nomad are doing regular pop-up nights at The Kitchen Garden Cafe in Kings Heath, well worth checking out for a truly unique dining experience. The menus are set and change regularly depending on what is ready in their allotment and what their crack team of foragers can dig up (sometimes quite literally!)

Nomad is a new concept from Birmingham based chef, Alex Claridge. As well as a pop up restaurant…read more(currently at Kitchen Garden Cafe in Kings Heath), he is running several #NoRules events (where you don't get told the location of the venue until 48 hours beforehand, eat with your hands and pay whatever you think your meal is worth at the end of the night). I managed to bag a free ticket to the first of these evenings and waited with anticipation for the location to be revealed. I received my email notification on the Monday evening (for the event on Wednesday evening). We were allocated Urban Coffee Company in the Jewellery Quarter (literally around the corner from my flat) and advised that the evening would be BYOB. We eagerly wandered down for doors at 7pm and grabbed a table in readiness for a culinary adventure. Although no drinks were for sale on the evening, the fantastic waiters and waitresses were handing out glasses of water and drinking vessels for the patrons to drink their poison of choice (for some this was Pepsi, for others this was whisky). Bang on 7:30pm, the courses started to appear... Well. What can I say? Starting with "cocktails" (grapes which had been soaked in champagne and vermouth and lovely coated with elderflower sugar) the ten courses kept coming... Everything from gin rendered with goats cheese served in pipettes to compliment a serving of fresh beetroot to cauliflower, Japanese knot weed and wood ants (seriously, actual ants); the food was amazing. There were so many highlights, I can't list them all - but the desserts (several courses including reindeer moss, wine gum made of port and the creamiest rice pudding ever made with curds) were outstanding. The concept is "pay what you like" and patrons are invited to interact with Nomad during the night via social media and add their comments to a big sheet of paper provided, it's truly a unique and novel dining experience. If you've got tickets to one of the #Norules events - be prepared to be shocked, amazed and tantalised in equal measure. If you haven't, I encourage you to check out the restaurant (if you can get a reservation). Go, experience, eat and enjoy.

I can recommend Luke unreservedly. He cooked a fantastic three course meal for our party of eight,…read moreplus canapes. He arrived on time, laid a superb table, quietly and efficiently got on with preparing and serving delicious food. I found him a tad slow to communicate but as a chef I can't fault him and would engage him again if we're in the area.

From the owner: We offer a private dining experience from the comfort of your own home or guest accommodation. We…read moretravel the length of the country providing our guests with amazing experiences they will never forget. Each menu is tailored to the guest needs so it really gives that personal feel to the evening. Other services we offer include: Product Launches, Canapé Parties, Events, Afternoon Tea, Traditional & Contemporary Buffets.

Sainlo had a tricky job at hand with many guests being delayed and children eating separately. They…read moremanaged it all with a smile and gave us lots of time and attention. The food was excellent and very well presented. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Bespoke catering and personal chef service specialising in high quality classic cuisine. We work…read morewith each of our clients to provide them with a menu that matches their theme and their budget as exactly as possible. What you will get when you book Sainlo Events to provide a meal for you is A well thought out menu created specifically for you A flavour pallet that is rarely experienced at UK restaurants A personal service tailored to your specific requirements

I first encountered Robinsons Catering a few years ago, when they were quite new. In fact, at that…read morepoint it was just the founder, Daniel Robinson doing all the cooking and promoting the business. I used to go to a lot of business events and the catering was at best, edible but when I went to one in the city where not only tasted good it was wonderfully presented and I went from scanning the buffet table and grabbing the odd decent looking sandwich, to go back the table no less than three times on this occasion. Firstly I noted that there was a lot more than boring sandwiches; firstly there were mini samosas & spring rolls. In fact everything is bite size which is how you want it when you are talking to people at the same time. There were also salmon & cream cheese roulade, savoury pastries and most important, teeny cakes! Robinsons also offered plenty of vegetarian options. I have recommended Robinsons ever since and have more recently got to know Robinsons catering really well as actively support some charity projects I run which help to get people into work, by offering them work experience.

Robinsons Catering recently provided catering services for a friend's wedding. The food was…read moreexceptional and the pricing was superb. Frankly the quality and variety of the food astonished me given the price. I hear they are starting to expand throughout Birmingham and deservedly so in my view.

We ordered breakfast catering for a client presentation, I requested hot bacon and sausage rolls,…read moreluxury yogurt pots with granola and extra croissants for an order to accommodate 40 persons. When the catering arrived the hot bacon rolls rather than sitting in trays as would be the normal delivery were placed in individual paper bags that were damp and soggy we had to throw out about 10. The luxury yogurt pots was one large container of yogurt and we had to mix the items ourselves the driver explained the small ones go sour (?), the croissants and pastries were burnt. When I sent a picture to the caterer questioning if they were reheated I was informed that they weren't so I can only assume they are seconds sold cheaply by a baker. I asked for a refund of the croissants and pastries only and was offered 4.10 for 7 pastries that the caterer admitted were burnt from my picture. 1% of our invoice cost. I will not be using Cater For Me in Birmingham for our next event.

From the owner: We're a leading Birmingham caterer providing the full range of catering services: corporate,…read moreweddings, civil ceremonies, fine dining, private chef, parties and events. We only use fresh natural ingredients with most being seasonal and purchased from local leading independent suppliers and farmers. We'll never force our personal ideas on you, however we'll help you create a menu which we'll cook to perfection and attractively present, so it's a complete sensory delight. We provide a wide range of food from a simple sandwich and nibble lunch for 6 people to a lavish 7-course sit down meal for 500. If you're inviting children, we'll create a menu they'll love and at a special price too. Our staff are professional, friendly and flexible. Their focus is to make sure you and your guests have a fabulous time. We'll always work within your budget, and the prices we quote are fixed with no hidden extras. We have great testimonials and provide a free no-obligation menu planning and tasting s