Carters of Moseley - Birmingham

Been thinking of visiting Carters for a few years so the pop up in Worcestershire which is closer to home was too good a chance to miss. Was very impressed by the whole experience original and delicious food served by knowledgeable, motivated and friendly staff. Learned lots about the British leaves and flowers grown in the glasshouse and had a guided tour with scissors after our meal so that we could take some home. The food was inventive, interesting, modern British and Brad and Holly clearly have a loyal and accomplished team all of whom stayed with them on the temporary move to Evesham. Just brilliant from start to finish.

Had visited carters a few years ago and comparing it to other Michelin restaurants thought is was ok but not our favourite and some of the dishes were good and some were just bland. Decided to give it another go at the pop up restaurant for lunch and left feeling underwhelmed again and when your paying a lot of money for a meal you don’t want to feel over charged but do if you don’t really enjoy it. The amuse bouches were bland and tasteless , crab meat on a slice of apple that wasn’t an amazing apple either ??? the bbq flat bread was a bit rustic for a Michelin restaurant , one piece to share ?? and the bbq process made the shabby old green house smoky when you first enter , which in itself is not very clear where it actually is when you get there as just a tatty sliding door with no signage. The mussel dish was the best one visually but the main course of red deer on the bone to share with a pot of celeriac mash and a pot of salad was the strangest Michelin dish I’ve ever been served. Having to carve the meat off the bone myself and then for my wife and dishing out a dollop of mash really was bizarre and although it was tasty it was not beauty on a plate which is what you expect. The sweet of chocolate mouse looked lovely but was nothing special and I’ve had better ones in a pot from many supermarkets. The lunch was finished off perfectly with a trip to a portaloo outside to spend a penny which just about summed up our afternoon. Two weeks previously we were at simpsons and as usual was blown away with everything we were served, I think we are done with carters, I’m sure there are people who think their food is amazing but it just doesnt do much for us.

It has a michelin star and some of the food was star standard, but not all, and to be awarded a star it should be,On of the mains was venison and unfortunately it was tough.Also only served with mashed celeriac and a salad, I would expect something more exciting/adventurous from a starred restaurant, Unusual venue in a greenhouse.Wines we found very expensive for the quality given.

This was our second time visiting the Carter's pop-up in Westlands Nurseries within 2 months and I don't think it will be our last. We were thrilled that Brad and team retained their hugely deserved Michelin star in this new venue and absolutely love the vibe, the atmosphere and the setting of the pop-up. The service is understated, friendly and excellent and the food is unusual, beautifully presented and genuinely local. I wish they would do a wine flight ! but the wines we selected were also interesting and complemented the menu really well. Highlight for me is the bread course as well as the partridge main. Thank you again for having us and can't wait to get booked in again.

What a fantastic experience! The scented greenhouse setting is fab, funky and fun. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable explaining the foods journey. As for the food it’s insanely good. 9 courses, great value. Run don’t walk to Westlands by Jan when Carters are off to Birmingham again. Thank you Brad and Holly you totally spoilt us!