Choosing the right catering for your conference can make all the difference. At the National Conference Centre, we know good food helps events flow smoothly and keeps attendees happy. As a leading conference venue in Birmingham, we offer a range of on site conference catering packages, starting from bronze to silver and gold.
Here’s a simple guide to help you pick the catering package that suits your event best.
Understand Your Delegate Needs
Nowadays, delegates expect more than just a cup of tea and a biscuit. Quality, variety and thoughtful catering can turn your conference into a memorable and impactful occasion. People always remember the food at an event, so making the right catering choice leaves a lasting positive impression.
Here are some important points to consider before choosing your conference catering package:
- Meal size and timing: Are delegates coming straight from travel or other meetings? Heavier meals may be needed for longer days.
- Dietary requirements: Always account for allergies, intolerances, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or religious diets.
- Delegate demographics: Age, cultural backgrounds and preferences influence food choices.
- Event formality: Formal sit-down meals versus casual buffets or finger food affect catering style.
- Networking opportunities: Light snacks and canapé-style bites encourage mingling and conversation.
- Delegate volume: Larger groups might require simpler options for efficiency, while smaller groups can enjoy bespoke menus.
On-Site Conference Catering at the NCC
Our catering options are thoughtfully structured to provide a flawless conference experience. Small meetings to large-scale conferences can choose from three comprehensive Day Delegate Packages:
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Each offers a different level of service and refreshments. This way, you can cater for the day perfectly.
Bronze Package: All the Essentials
If you want fuss-free, reliable catering, the Bronze package is ideal. It includes room hire, arrival and mid-morning tea and coffee with biscuits, a two-course hot and cold buffet lunch and afternoon tea.
Silver Package: A Touch of Extra Comfort
The Silver package steps up with upgraded arrival refreshments. Your delegates receive fresh juices, fruit and a snack selection alongside their tea and coffee. This adds a welcoming, thoughtful touch without overcomplicating things.
Gold Package: Impress and Energise
For a top-tier experience, the Gold package offers all the silver benefits and delivers three upgraded tea breaks with snacks and fresh fruit throughout the day. It’s perfect if you want your event to stand out.
Plus, guests enjoy iced water with mint sweets, guest WiFi and free parking with all our on-site conference catering.
A Shoutout to Our Catering Team
Our passionate in-house catering team prepares hearty, homemade dishes fresh on site. The food here at the National Conference Centre is something we are consistently proud of. Every plate is made with care and flavour in mind. Our experienced chefs carefully put together thoughtful menus offering comfort classics such as steak and ale pie as well as more vibrant dishes like our Moroccan tagine.
We’re flexible and considerate of people’s dietary needs too. We make sure every guest is looked after with our vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
For us it’s not just about feeding people. It’s about giving them something they’ll talk about long after the event ends.
Book Your Conference at the National Conference Centre
One big mistake is overcomplicating catering. Keep your package flexible and choose what suits your group size, timing and budget. At the National Conference Centre, our packages offer just that – simple, flexible and full of flavour. We are a renowned conference venue with catering in Birmingham with a brilliant team of chefs and catering professionals.
As well as great food, the venue experience counts. With free parking for up to 1,000 cars and EV charging points, plus nearby hotels, your delegates will enjoy a convenient and stress-free visit. For more help planning your conference catering, get in touch with our friendly event planners. We’re here to make your event shine.
