If you’re looking to book a private dinner in Birmingham, The Goat King is just the ticket, thanks to a heartfelt menu packed with Anglo-Indian fusion dishes based on traditional Punjabi Jhatka cooking. The focus is on sharing good food, and with a reputation for treating guests as family, it’s a wonderful option for all occasions, whether it be a birthday celebration, anniversary, baby shower, or corporate event.
Private dining at The Goat King can accommodate up to 24 guests, offering an intimate space for exclusive hire and the option to take over a few tables for smaller group bookings. Interiors are light, modern, and stylish, offering a neutral palette with wood panelling, cosy banquettes, and warm lighting.
Executive chef and owner, Ravinder Ubhi, is the driving force, gaining popularity after appearing on ‘Recipes That Made Me’ on BBC Two. You can access his goat curry recipe online, but nothing beats the experience of gathering together to enjoy his exceptional cooking firsthand. Here, you can enjoy a unique fusion which the team calls ‘BrumJabi’, where Jhatka-prepared goat, venison, and wild boar combine with seasonal British ingredients and traditional Punjabi slow-cooking technique.
Jhatka is a traditional Punjabi butchery method which prevents suffering and unnecessary fear. It also relates to principles of warrior spirit and respect. The Goat King, therefore, sources its wild protein and meat from ethical and sustainable suppliers within the UK. The menu changes regularly, according to seasonal availability.
Alongside vegetarian dishes, you might find starters like maharaja samosa chaat, smothered in the house speciality mince and topped with chutney and ‘1874’, which features chicken thighs marinated and tossed in gram flour herbs before being fried and served with salsa chutney. As for the mains, The Goat King special is a must, offering slow-cooked pulled goat curry flavoured with herbs and aromatics.