Your special day.

Celebrations at The Slate, University of Warwick

A beautiful lakeside venue is just the beginning. At Mahirs Experience, we believe the food, the people and the little details are what bring a celebration to life. We would love to hear what you have in mind.

A warm welcome from Mahirs

Thank you for considering us for your special day.

A table laid with South Asian dishes, ready for guests

Firstly, congratulations on your forthcoming celebration!

Thank you for considering The Slate at the University of Warwick for your wedding or family celebration. We are Mahirs Experience, a family business with our roots in the West Midlands, and we are the specialist South Asian caterer at The Slate. We look after your food and your team on the day, working hand in hand with the venue from the first conversation to the last dance.

The Slate is a modern, light-filled space beside the lake on the Warwick campus, with room to make the day your own. Our job is to make sure the food, the welcome and the service feel just as special as the setting.

What matters most to us is making your celebration feel like yours. We understand how much a wedding means, not just to the couple but to the families coming together. We listen, we learn about your traditions and we prepare your food fresh in our own kitchens.

You do not need to have everything worked out yet. Whether you have a date in mind, are exploring your options or simply want to talk through some ideas, we would love to hear your story.

How would you like to begin?

Tell us your plans

Share whatever you know so far, even if it is only a date and an idea. We can talk through the options and prepare a proposal around your celebration.

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Have a conversation

Sometimes it is easier to talk. Leave your details and our friendly events team will give you a call at a time that suits you.

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Check availability

Already have a date in mind? Let us know, and we will check availability at The Slate for you.

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Food & hospitality

Food for your special day.

At many South Asian weddings, food is one of the things guests look forward to most. We understand that. It is part of the welcome, part of the celebration and part of the memories everyone takes home.

It all starts with a conversation. Tell us about the dishes your family loves, the traditions that matter to you and the kind of atmosphere you want to create. Our chefs bring years of experience in South Asian cooking, but the menu should always feel personal to you.

Whatever your families eat, every dietary and religious requirement is looked after by our team, so both families can relax knowing their guests are in good hands.

From the first bite at your drinks reception to the final sweet treat, we want your guests to feel looked after. Here are four ways we can serve your food, and you can combine them to suit different parts of your celebration.

Every tradition, every table

One caterer for every family.

A South Asian wedding often brings together different faiths, regions and food traditions, and the food has to be right for all of them. We can advise you on everything you need for your celebration at The Slate and look after every requirement side by side, so every guest is cared for by one team.

Allergies and special dietsAllergen information for every dish, with individual needs looked after for each guest.
Vegetarian and veganGenerous, full-flavoured vegetarian and vegan menus that never feel like an afterthought.
Faith and family customsAdvice on menus, timings and customs for your ceremonies, so every tradition is honoured on the day.
Regional flavoursPunjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Pakistani, South Indian and more, cooked the way your family knows and loves.

A lakeside setting for your celebration.

The Slate sits beside the lake at the heart of the University of Warwick campus, between Coventry and Leamington Spa. It is a modern, flexible space with plenty of natural light, ready to be dressed exactly the way you picture your day.

Your celebration package

Everything, taken care of.

Imagine walking into a beautiful room on your wedding day, with everything ready, your families arriving and the smell of something wonderful coming from the kitchen. That is what we are here for. Your food and your team on the day come together with the venue in one package, all looked after for you.

Food made with love

Your menu is shaped around your families, your traditions and the dishes you love, then prepared fresh by our chefs. Every dietary need is thought about from the start, and once you have booked, both families are invited to a private tasting.

Mahirs team members serving guests at a dressed table

A smiling Mahirs team member offering desserts

Looked after, every step of the way

From your first call, you have one team beside you, working with the The Slate events team on your timings, table plans and suppliers. On the day our chefs, hosts and event team take care of everything, so you and your families can simply enjoy it.

What we look after

Everything to do with your food and service, planned with you and delivered on the day. Exactly what is included is set out in your proposal.

Your menu, planned around your families
A private tasting once you have booked
Chefs cooking fresh for your guests
Live stations and street food carts
Front-of-house hosts and waiting staff
Allergen and dietary care for every guest
Crockery, cutlery and glassware
Personalised menu cards

A bigger team behind you

A wedding needs more than a kitchen. Behind your day is a full event team, from planning to the chefs and hosts your guests will meet, with plenty of people on hand so nobody is ever kept waiting.

Event manager
Catering manager
Head chef and sous chefs
Kitchen team
Wedding coordinator
Front-of-house hosts and waiting staff
Porters

Your private tasting

Taste your menu before the big day.

Once you have booked, both families are invited to a private tasting with us. Sit down together, try the dishes we have planned for you, and tell our chefs what you love. We fine-tune spice levels, portions and presentation until the menu feels exactly right.

A private tasting for both families
Meet the chefs who will cook on the day
Refine dishes, spice levels and presentation

Every celebration is different, so each package is created around your date, guest numbers and menu, with all the finer details set out clearly in your proposal. Tell us your plans and we will start shaping yours.

Venue spotlight: The Slate

Modern, bright and beside the lake.

The Slate is one of the newest event spaces on the University of Warwick campus. Your guests arrive at a contemporary building beside the lake, with our hosts there to welcome them, then step into a large, open room that can be dressed with florals, drapes, lighting and staging however you like.

Lakeside settingA calm, green campus setting beside the water, lovely for arrival photos and a breath of fresh air between the celebrations.
Ready for your celebrationRound tables, banqueting chairs, white linen, a 7.5m dance floor and a stage come with the venue, with built-in sound, screens and full black-out blinds.
A blank canvasModern and spacious, ready for your décor, stage and lighting.
Rooms next doorFour-star standard rooms at the neighbouring Scarman and Radcliffe, with a weekend bed and breakfast rate on request.
Easy to reachBetween Coventry and Leamington Spa, with easy access from the A45, M6 and M40, and Coventry station close by.
Free parkingComplimentary parking at Scarman and Radcliffe, with accessible spaces opposite the entrance.

How it works

From our first chat to your special day.

Enquire
Tell us what you are thinking, even if you are still deciding on the date or guest numbers.
Discuss
We get to know you, your families, the food you love and what matters most for your celebration.
Proposal
We put together a proposal based on the menu and style of service you have discussed. If you go ahead, a food tasting helps finalise the menu.
Plan & deliver
We work through the details with you and the The Slate team, and prepare to welcome and look after your guests.

1What would you like?

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2Your details

Your name * Partner's name (optional)

Email * Telephone *

Best time to call you (optional)

3Your event

Venue * Type of celebration

Preferred date Our date is flexible Approximate guests

4Food and your ideas

Which styles of service interest you? Choose any.

Canapés & small plates Bowl food Shared banqueting Street food stations

Anything else to share (optional)

* Required

Questions

A few helpful answers.

There is a lot to think about when planning a celebration. Here are answers to a few common questions. Where something depends on the venue or your chosen date, we will help you get it confirmed.