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Christopher’s Caribbean Carvery at The Royal Oak

Afro-Caribbean • Bromsgrove
Sugarvine
3.9/5
(0121) 359 7178 41 Barley Mow Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0LU (0121)35…Show
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The UK’s first Caribbean carvery has relocated to The Royal Oak in Bromsgrove.

About Christopher’s Caribbean Carvery at The Royal Oak

Christopher’s Caribbean Carvery has relocated to The Royal Oak at Catshill, Bromsgrove marking the next chapter for the UK’s first Caribbean Carvery. The new venue opened its doors in this Punch bub in October 2025, offering its trademark fusion of a traditional British carvery and vibrant Island-inspired Caribbean flavours. The carvery is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday right through from lunchtime onwards.

Sugarvine
3.9
Food 4.0/5
Service 3.7/5
Atmosphere 3.9/5
Value for Money 4.1/5
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Mon closed
Tue 13:00 - 20:30 —
Wed 13:00 - 20:30 —
Thu 13:00 - 20:30 —
Fri 13:00 - 20:30 —
Sat 12:00 - 20:30 —
Sun 12:00 - 20:00 —
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Michelle
Very disappointed with this Restaurant. Firstly we didn’t have any service for 45 minutes. Staff seemed very unmanaged. Never saw them carrying away any empty plates or glasses. We didn’t get offered a menu? They don’t even offer you a knife and fork? Maybe this is common on Sunday but, Nooooooooo, it contained the contents and options for Sunday!!!!!! We attempted to approach the carvery and were told no and we must wait our turn? At this point there wasn’t a soul at the carvery station and there were only 2 of us. Then we got told something about were maximising our profit? Bizzare statement. Everyone around us soon became agitated and tables all who had booked and paid deposits started leaving. The lack of accountability or acknowledgement of the customers even existed. Eye contact was no existent. Don’t expect to eat within 1 hour on a Sunday seems very consistent with many reviews. I have been in and eaten in the week as a party of 7 and it was empty and slow. On Sunday you’re waiting for rice and peas or a fish dish. The meat is roasted same as a normal carvery. It’s very strange seeing them struggle with a totally booked restaurant down to the numbers of diners. There’s zero vibe! It was dirty and messy. The management sadly I didn’t see any in 50 minutes and I mean managers as in humans? The food I did try in a previous occasion was very poor. No coleslaw there’s a shop 2 minutes away? Faces like slapped back sides. Traditional in the sense they doing it in their time? Here the management think of themselves. This is an experience I can do without. If you think you will eat on a Sunday without being exhausted by the wait and lack of concern, no apology, driven to moaning then leaving without eating. Hungry, annoyed. It was like faulty towers. I recommend if you do want to eat here they do a carvery on the menu for in the week! Don’t let them ruin your special occasions. I don’t think the foods very authentic tasting at all it’s bland and plated dreadfully. 2026 yet it’s as slow as the 80’s. This food is prepared in advance so am genuinely curious as to what they actually are doing. Sadly my time is precious and I will not return to this badly run venue. Read the reviews and be mindful to stay away at busy times. Not reliable or consistent for my liking. Rather eat in Birmingham. I’d of said it to their face if I could find them. Tables just walking out doesn’t even help speed it up. If I wanted to annoy someone it’s an ideal setting. Time owners like this showed their face in the restaurant. It’s rare to see people leaving but according to the reviews it’s common and still continuing. Shame as it is food I enjoy guess I must make it myself at home. Yes we left without being offered our food after 50 minutes. We got our own drinks at the bar … I’d avoid and head for a nice local Sunday dinner without rice. Also the Mac and cheese is awful. Stewed chickens sweet and not authentic and a weird colour. I base my review score on this occasion. Never again!
Lorraine
It was our first time dining at Christophers’s and we were completely underwhelmed. The customer service was not up to scratch. There were quite a few seating areas dotted around and as soon as we stepped in the waitress did not ask where we preferred to sit, but placed us at a table near the door. We ordered drinks and then she took our food order. We got a piece of paper and were told to wait 10 mins and then someone would let us know when it was time to go up. In that time I asked one of the waiters whether we could move to another table. When we moved we were told we couldn’t sit there as it was “reserved” and we were placed elsewhere. We sat at the table for over 20 mins and no one acknowledged us. It was only then the waitress came around, and stated that we could’ve gone up. I let her know it was not very clear. She then stated they would need the table back by 3:30pm smh!! The chef was extremely pleasant and friendly. We ate our food and not once did any of the staff ask whether we were enjoying the food and whether we wanted anymore drinks. We finished and not one of the staff asked whether we wanted dessert(probably due to wanting us out quickly). As I went to pay at the bar , the waiter and the woman at the till did not look up or pay no acknowledgement whatsoever. When it was time to pay all he asked was “cash or card”. We walked out of the restaurant and I would not recommend this place or go there again
Jayne Ager
The carvery wasnt that nice at all and the rice tasted like uncle benns out the packet. Wont be going again.
3.8
Nabil
First time visiting the new Christopher’s location (I’d previously been three times when they were in Aston) and I left with mixed feelings. We tried calling several times to say we were running late as we were travelling from far away but couldn’t get through until we were almost there. We also had to find the dining area ourselves as it wasn’t very clear. Once we were seated though, the service did improved. We ordered drinks that came quickly and staff were attentive. Food-wise, the beef and mash was the highlight. The curry mutton was disappointing though, mostly bones with very little meat on them and chicken felt undercooked. Some of the meats also weren’t very hot. It was nice to see some familiar staff from the Aston location, especially one tall young guy who was very friendly and attentive. Overall decent value for money and plenty of food, but the food quality and start of the service could have been better.
abby
(sorry, second review as i didn’t notice the sliding bars whoops!) Been here twice with my partner and the food is absolutely 10/10. lovely atmosphere too with lovely staff. will definitely be coming back again!
Gaynor Whitehouse
Heard about this place on Facebook so thought I’d book it for my husband as he loves a carvery and spicy Caribbean food. We were not disappointed. The meat melted in your mouth and the curried mutton was fab. Lovely choice and staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going again but would like to try the main menu in the week. Lovely atmosphere with great reggae music in the background
Julie Steer
We had a really lovely experience overall. The food was excellent — full of authentic Caribbean flavours and really well cooked. Portion sizes were generous, and everyone in our group of eight enjoyed their meals. The only downside was the timing. We waited around 30 minutes after being seated before we were able to go up and get our food, and then about an hour later we were asked to vacate the table. As a larger group, this did make us feel a bit rushed and took away slightly from what would have otherwise been a perfect visit. That said, the quality of the food really stood out, and we would definitely return — hopefully with a bit more time to relax and enjoy it next time.
5.0
MC
Ridiculously good Caribbean roast! The food was delicious, fresh and authentic, the service was excellent, the staff were all fantastic. Highly recommend.
4.0
Barry Cole
Great food and lovely atmosphere. Service staff were very polite and professional but VERY busy. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Martin
One of the best carvery I've had , great atmosphere, friendly stuff , food was awesome , we'll definitely be going again, and again and again
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