For a client dinner or business lunch in Leicester, Herb at 96 Granby Street is a fully vegetarian restaurant five minutes from the railway station, so one menu suits every guest’s diet. A weekday lunch thali is £6.95 and party menus start at £25.95 per head. Call 0116 233 2715 to book.
What makes a good client-dinner venue
When you host a client, the restaurant is part of the meeting. It needs to be easy to find, simple to book, comfortable enough to talk, and safe for any dietary need your guest mentions at the last minute. Many Leicester hosts default to a steakhouse or a chain, and then discover that a guest is vegetarian, vegan or avoids certain meats. A fully vegetarian Kerala restaurant removes that risk and gives guests something memorable to talk about.
Business lunch or dinner?
- Lunch: quick and focused. The weekday lunch thali (£6.95, Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm) is a full meal with several small dishes, good for a working lunch. See corporate and office lunches near Leicester city centre.
- Dinner: unhurried, better for building a relationship or closing a deal. Order from the main menu (a discretionary 10% service charge applies for groups of 9 or more) or choose a set party menu for a larger team.
How to order for a group who have not eaten Kerala food before
- Start with sharing starters so the table can taste a range.
- Add a dosa for the table: it is theatrical, light and easy to eat. See the dosa guide.
- Order two or three curries and rice or bread to share, or give each guest a thali.
- Tell the team if guests prefer mild dishes; spice levels can be discussed when ordering.
The Leicester menu marks vegan (V) and gluten-free (GF) dishes, which helps when you are hosting a mixed table. Allergen information is available from the team on the day; the Food Standards Agency expects restaurants to give it for the 14 listed allergens, so ask when you book.
Planning notes for the host
- Book ahead: especially on Thursday to Saturday evenings and in the run-up to Christmas. Online table booking is on the Leicester page; for larger tables or private dining call 0116 233 2715.
- Share the address: 96 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ. Car parks: Dover Street, East Street (NCP), High Cross and Mansfield Street.
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00.
- Receipts: ask for a VAT receipt when you pay if you will be claiming the meal as a business expense, and check your own accountant’s rules on business entertaining.
Close the deal with a gift
A client gift after the meeting extends the goodwill: a Herb gift voucher invites them back, and at Christmas the Grand (£65.00) and Petite (£35.00) hampers are ready-made. Details in corporate gifts, hampers and gift vouchers in Leicester.
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FAQ
Where can I take a client for lunch in Leicester?
Herb at 96 Granby Street serves a weekday lunch thali from 12 noon to 3pm for £6.95 and is about five minutes from Leicester railway station.
Is Herb suitable for guests with dietary needs?
Yes. The whole menu is vegetarian, many dishes are vegan or gluten free (tagged on the menu), and allergen information is available from the team.
Do I need to book for a business dinner?
Booking is recommended, especially Thursday to Saturday evenings. Book online on the Leicester page or call 0116 233 2715 for larger tables.
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