An Evening of Culture,
Community & Cuisine
An evening of food, culture and connection at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Asian Business Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2026. Join business leaders, members and guests for a relaxed standing reception bringing together communities across the region through food, culture and conversation.
At the heart of the evening is a live Street Food Experience by Mahirs Experience: five regional cuisines from right across South Asia, served as canapés and from live stalls throughout the night, alongside a cultural bazaar where businesses showcase their products and services. Come to connect, to celebrate heritage, and to share something memorable.
Served as canapés and from live stalls, indoors and outdoors throughout the evening, weather permitting.
All food stations include vegetarian options, clearly labelled. Please speak to any member of the Mahirs Experience team for allergen or dietary information.
What is South Asian
Heritage Month?
South Asian Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage and contributions of South Asian communities across the United Kingdom, spanning Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
From food and music to art, language and shared history, it is a time to celebrate identity, promote inclusion and strengthen the bonds that unite us across generations.
"Unity in
Diversity"
Bringing together culture, conversation and community to explore the richness and diversity of South Asian identities.
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Botanical Gardens
A stunning Victorian glasshouse and garden setting in the heart of Edgbaston, the perfect backdrop for an evening of culture, connection and cuisine.
Main reception space for networking, speakers, the Awards 2027 introduction and programme activities.
An atmospheric bar space ideal for informal networking and welcome drinks throughout the evening.
Weather permitting, the Street Food Experience extends outside with live performance in the Gardens.
A Victorian Treasure
Designed by the renowned landscape architect John Claudius Loudon and opened in 1832, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the finest Victorian gardens in the UK, set in the heart of Edgbaston just minutes from the city centre.
Its glasshouses and landscaped grounds shelter plants from tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid climates, making it a spectacular and atmospheric setting for an evening of celebration.
Growing Our Green Heritage
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is undergoing a major restoration programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to restore its historic glasshouses, structures and landscape for generations to come.
This event takes place at one of Birmingham's most historic and beloved venues, at a landmark moment in its story.
Learn more at birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
Evening Programme
Programme is indicative and subject to change.
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The Experience
Welcome Drinks Reception
Arrive to welcome drinks and relaxed networking across the Terrace Suite, Palm Bar and Gardens.
Live Jalebi Theatre
Fresh Jalebi prepared live throughout the evening. Served piping hot. A unique visual dessert experience.
Performance in the Gardens
Weather permitting, live performance continues outside in the Victorian Gardens as guests explore the outdoor food stations.
Our Partners
Changing lives through skills and work. Proud supporting partner of the South Asian Heritage Month Celebration 2026.
Providing vital care to patients and families across Birmingham. The evening proudly supports awareness of their work.
Hosted by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Meet the Organisers
Asian Business Chamber of Commerce
Part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, the ABCC champions Birmingham's diverse business community, creating opportunities for connection, growth and representation across the region.
Mahirs Experience
20 years of exceptional hospitality, corporate catering and immersive food experiences. Mahirs Experience is the proud official hospitality partner, designing and delivering the complete Street Food Experience for this event.
Frequently Asked
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