Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is University College Birmingham’s public training restaurant at its Summer Row campus. The contemporary dining room gives students on chef and food service courses the opportunity to cook and serve real guests under the guidance of experienced tutors.
Menus focus on modern British and European cooking, with seasonal produce, careful presentation and the technical detail expected from a fine dining experience. The selection changes as ingredients and teaching themes develop, so repeat visits can reveal different combinations and approaches.
Lunch and dinner may be ordered through set or à la carte formats, balancing value with the chance to experience several courses. Special themed dinners appear during the academic year, and the restaurant’s training role brings an engaging sense of purpose to both kitchen and front-of-house service.
The venue suits an unhurried lunch, an evening meal or a group occasion while directly supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals. Availability follows the college calendar, and diners with allergies should discuss the current menu and preparation with the team when booking.
Address: University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JB, England
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food Menu
The Americas Dinner Menu
26th January until 13th March. 2 Courses £27 | 3 Courses £32. Complimentary Bread & Snack and Pre Dessert.
SEABASS CEVICHE TACO
Lime, Mango, Avocado, Jalapeno, Coriander
JACOBS LADDER
Bourbon Glaze, Celeriac, Apple, Golden Sultana
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Smoked Haddock, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Cream
MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
Green Fried Tomato, Caramelised Onion, Butternut Squash, Sage
BIRMINGHAM FRIED CHICKEN
Sweet Potato, Sour Cream & Spring Onion Mash, Slaw, Franks Emulsion
RIB EYE STEAK
Triple Cooked Chips, Onion Rings, Portobello Mushroom, Vine Tomatoes, Pepper Sauce
SEARED ‘BRAZILIAN’ MONKFISH
Coconut & Tomato Cream Sauce, Spinach, Parisienne potatoes
CHARRED KING OYSTER MUSHROOM
BBQ Maple Glaze, Sweetcorn & Courgette Fritter, Squash Purée, Chimichurri
BROWNIE S’MORE
Triple Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Crémeux, Marshmallow, Popcorn, Oreo Ice-cream
TART
Pecan Tart with Crème fraiche sorbet
MOUSSE
Key Lime Mousse, Sablé, Chantilly, Lime curd
UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Warm Coconut Sponge, Roasted Pineapple, malibu & Lime Granita
Taste of Asia Dinner Menu
16th March until 8th May. 2 Courses £27 | 3 Courses £32. Complimentary Bread & Snack and Pre Dessert.
PRAWN ‘TOAST’
Yuzu Mayonnaise, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger
THAI CRAB
Papaya Salad, Sambal Dressing
NEPALESE CHICKEN MOMO
Tomato Achar, Coriander
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Bao Bun, Gochujang, Spring Onion, Cucumber
STEAMED SEABASS
Banana Leaf, Chilli, Lemon Grass, Thai Basil, Jasmine Rice
BEEF
King Oyster Mushroom, Pak Choi, Teriyaki Jus, Salt and Pepper Chips
NEPALESE CHICKEN
Tarkari Sauce, Aloo Dum, Spinach
THAI YELLOW VEGETABLE CURRY
Cauliflower, Squash, Sugar Snaps, Jasmine rice.
TART
Yuzu, Mandarin, Matcha Ice Cream
PARFAIT
Peanut butter, Milk Chocolate, Sesame Croquant
DELICE
Masala, Chai, Kaffir Lime, Passionfruit Sorbet
RICE PUDDING
Mango, Caramelised Pistachios
Modern Mediterranean Dinner Menu
11th May until 12th June. 2 Courses £27 | 3 Courses £32. Complimentary Bread & Snack and Pre Dessert.
KING PRAWN
Garlic, Chorizo, Citrus Crumb
CALAMARI
Deep Fried Calamari, Green Herb Mayonnaise
ANTIPASTI
Antipasti Selection
CAPRESE
Confit Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
LAMB ‘TAGINE’
Lamb Rump, Apricot, Green Beans, Cumin Jus
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Polenta, Cavolo Nero, Tomato Sauce
BOUILLABAISSE
Scallop, Cod, Croute, Rouille
TORTELLINI
Burnt onion, Leek, Seaweed Butter
TART
Chocolate, Vanilla, Blood Orange
PANA COTTA
Citrus, Honey, Roasted Fig
CHEESECAKE
Pistachio, Kataifi, Raspberry
TIRAMISU
Coffee, Mascarpone
The Americas Lunch Menu
26th January until 13th March. 2 Courses £25 | 3 Courses £30. Complimentary Bread and Filter Tea and Coffee.
SEABASS CEVICHE TACO
Lime, Mango, Avocado, Jalapeno, Coriander
JACOBS LADDER
Bourbon Glaze, Celeriac, Apple, Golden Sultana
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Smoked Haddock, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Cream
MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
Green Fried Tomato, Caramelised Onion, Butternut Squash, Sage
BIRMINGHAM FRIED CHICKEN
Sweet Potato, Sour Cream & Spring Onion Mash, Slaw, Franks Emulsion
RIB EYE STEAK
Triple Cooked Chips, Onion Rings, Portobello Mushroom, Vine Tomatoes, Pepper Sauce
SEARED ‘BRAZILIAN’ MONKFISH
Coconut & Tomato Cream Sauce, Spinach, Parisienne Potatoes
CHARRED KING OYSTER MUSHROOM
BBQ Maple Glaze, Sweetcorn & Courgette Fritter, Squash Purée, Chimichurri
BROWNIE S’MORE
Triple Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Crémeux, Marshmallow, Popcorn, Oreo ice cream
TART
Pecan Tart with Crème Fraiche Sorbet
MOUSSE
Key Lime Mousse, Sablé, Chantilly, Lime curd
UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Warm Coconut Sponge, Roasted Pineapple, Malibu & Lime Granita
Taste of Asia Lunch Menu
16th March until 8th May. 2 Courses £25 | 3 Courses £30. Complimentary Bread and Filter Tea and Coffee.
PRAWN ‘TOAST’
Yuzu Mayonnaise, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger
THAI CRAB
Papaya Salad, Sambal Dressing
NEPALESE CHICKEN MOMO
Tomato Achar, Coriander
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Bao Bun, Gochujang, Spring Onion, Cucumber
STEAMED SEABASS
Banana Leaf, Chilli, Lemon Grass, Thai Basil, Jasmine Rice
BEEF
King Oyster Mushroom, Pak Choi, Teriyaki Jus, Salt and Pepper Chips
NEPALESE CHICKEN
Tarkari Sauce, Aloo Dum, Spinach
THAI YELLOW VEGETABLE CURRY
Cauliflower, Squash, Sugar Snaps, Jasmine rice.
TART
Yuzu, Mandarin, Matcha Ice Cream
PARFAIT
Peanut butter, Milk Chocolate, Sesame Croquant
DELICE
Masala, Chai, Kaffir Lime, Passionfruit Sorbet
RICE PUDDING
Mango, Caramelised Pistachios
Modern Mediterranean Lunch Menu
11th May until 12th June. 2 Courses £25 | 3 Courses £30. Complimentary Bread and Filter Tea and Coffee.
KING PRAWN
Garlic, Chorizo, Citrus Crumb
CALAMARI
Deep Fried Calamari, Green Herb Mayonnaise
ANTIPASTI
Antipasti Selection
CAPRESE
Confit Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
LAMB ‘TAGINE’
Lamb Rump, Apricot, Green Beans, Cumin Jus
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Polenta, Cavolo Nero, Tomato Sauce
BOUILLABAISSE
Scallop, Cod, Croute, Rouille
TORTELLINI
Burnt onion, Leek, Seaweed Butter
TART
Chocolate, Vanilla, Blood Orange
PANA COTTA
Citrus, Honey, Roasted Fig
CHEESECAKE
Pistachio, Kataifi, Raspberry
TIRAMISU
Coffee, Mascarpone