Food

Three food options at the conference:

All our vendors have vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options subject to availability. 

1. Restaurant area will be serving meals for £11.95.

Menu: 

Friday PM

• Chicken Tikka Masala & Rice

• Vegetable Curry & Rice

Saturday AM – Buffet Menu

• Sandwich selection, 4 savouries per person, Crisps, Cakes, Fruit.

Saturday PM

• Vegetable Lasagne, Wedges & Salad

• Meat Lasagne, Wedges & Salad

2. Outdoor food vendor serving meals for £8.50.

Full range of breakfast, hotdogs, beef burgers, chicken burgers, vegetarian burgers, and chips with a selection of toppings.

Drink included.

3. Cafe prices vary

Serving a selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. 

This year we are not providing food passes for our delegates. Instead you will be able to buy on from one of the above outlets on the day. 

Accommodation

There are many hotels and air B&B rooms available close the conference venue.

Four of the hotels that our delegates enjoy are:

We are working to gather with the Mercure Birmingham West Hotel which is a 6 mins drive to the Bethel Convention centre.

They are offering all delegates for the Hand In Hand Conference between 6-8th February 2026 a rate of £89 for a single occupancy room and £99 for a double occupancy room per night both with bed and breakfast if you mention the Hand in Hand Conference on booking. ( first come first served)

Call 0121 609 9988 and mention Hand in Hand in your booking. ( not available online)

Travel Lodge – West Brom

Premier Inn – Oldbury

Holiday inn – Oldbury

Bromwich is a short drive and reasonably priced.