Getting Restaurant Sael at The Goodsyard Open!

by Sael at The Goodsyard in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Total raised £9,479

£35,000 target 11 days left
27% 45 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 2nd June 2025 at 12:00pm

Getting Sael open at The Goodsyard in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

by Sael at The Goodsyard in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

My name's Jonny and I am overjoyed to announce we have a permanent home at The Goodsyard. 

I've been running a successful series of pop ups in the Birmingham area over the past year and a bit, and I now have the opportunity to give this a home. 

I'm bringing Asher on board, his wealth of knowledge of drinks, his amazing customer service and loveable cheekiness will only add to what we currently offer. To say I'm excited to work with him is an understatement. (look at his lovely face)

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We want to keep with the ethos of Sael.

Sael is about welcoming you into our home for the night. You become part of our family and we want everyone to sit back, relax and let us look after you. 

Sael at The Goodsyard will be an intimate 8 seater counter, with an ever changing tasting menu, dictated by the seasons and local suppliers. 

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Food and drinks will be made and served in front of you, whilst allowing you to talk to us and ask questions throughout the meal. We want it to feel welcoming, warm and relaxed.

As with our pop ups, everyone will dine at the same time, from a set tasting menu. Asher will be bringing the drinks to compliment the food, so you really will be in good hands.

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The money raised from the Crowdfund will go towards kitting out the restaurant to the highest standard we possibly can. After a year of doing these pop ups, I know exactly how I want the restaurant to feel for you, the diner.

I want to thank my wonderful partner Hannah for her support and drive to push me. Without her, I'm sure I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am now. 

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We really do have some wonderful rewards on offer, so please have a read through and see what takes your fancy.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Restaurant when we open and we want to thank you in advance for your support.

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£12 or more

Pips Hot Sauce x Sael BBQ Strawberry Hot Sauce

If you remember those wings at The Juke in the summer, you'll remember this hot sauce. If not, it's good. Lucky to be involved with the wonderful Pips Hot Sauce for this reward.

£20 or more

£30 Reward

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£40 or more

Branded Sael Apron

Amazing quality Oliver Harvey apron with embroidered Sael logo. As worn by myself.

£40 or more

Founders Wall

Your name, mounted forever on our Founders Wall at the restaurant. Profanaties not allowed, i'll have to look at it everyday. We will be in touch to get details for the engraving from you!

£50 or more

£75 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£80 or more

£120 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£100 or more

£150 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£100 or more

19 of 40 claimed

Soft Launch Week

A seat at one of our soft launch dinners. Be one of the first to see the new site, sample the food and drinks and have a natter. Super laid back evening so we can iron out the creases! (can't be worse than my first pop up!) There will be a choice of 5 dates. We will be in touch to organise when we have an opening date. Food and matching wines included, honest feedback taken on board.

£150 or more

£225 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£150 or more

1 of 8 claimed

Sael Chefs Series - Karl Martin-Boulton

One of my nearest & dearest. Karl has wowed the NZ dining scene with his intimate chefs counter The Green in Hamilton. Receiving a coveted Good Food Guide Hat accolade within the first year of opening. (Think Michelin, but down under) Incredibly thrilled to announce Karl will join us for an evening in 2026 (TBC), bringing his years of culinary experience and passion to Sael. thegreenrestaurant.co.nz Reward is for one seat, drinks not included

£150 or more

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Sael Chefs Series - Kray Treadwell, 670grams

An evening with Kray from the fantastic 670grams. Well known on the Birmingham dining scene, Kray's passion & drive is inspiring. Dishes influenced by the amazing culture and history of Birmingham with his own quirky twists. If you came to our collab earlier in the year, you'll know what to expect. An evening of fantastic food, some heavy rock music and low lighting. Reward is for 1 seat, drinks not included. 28th September 2025

£150 or more

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Sael Chefs Series - Dan Lee, Superstar

Where to start, you know the man, you know his food and his pedigree. Need I say more! Join us for an incredibly fun night full of Dan's incredible Asian fusion and my step mums Malaysian influences along for the ride. British seasonality with an Asian twist. This is going to be a good night. Reward is for 1 seat, drinks not included. Date TBC 2026

£150 or more

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Sael Collab Series - Couch

Our neighbourhood bar, the Couch team are really one of a kind and part of our extended family. 4th Best cocktail bar in the UK. Couch will be bringing the drinks for one night only. Expect 90's trash pop, lots of out of tune singing and if you're lucky, they may bring their disco ball. (and probably a lot of abuse towards Asher) Reward is for 1 seat, drinks included. 23rd October 2025

£150 or more

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Sael Collab Series - Passing Fancies

Our fantastic friends from Digbeth and 7th Best Cocktail Bar in the UK. Matt & Eve have truly become good friends. Expect fantastic cocktails from the team alongside our usual food offering. Plenty of banter and laughs, so come along for the ride! Reward is for 1 seat, drinks included. Date TBC 2026

£150 or more

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Sael Collab Series - Lucky 7

Rob and Kyndra from the amazing Lucky 7 in the JQ join us for this one off event. Winners of a Pinnacle Pin recently, we are so 'lucky' to have these guys on our doorstep. Expect East Asian inspired cocktails, using an insane aray of seasonal and Asian produce and a food offering from us, leaning the same way. This will be one to remember. Reward is for 1 seat, drinks included. February 4th 2026

£150 or more

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Sael Chefs Series - Adrian Luck, Land Restaurant

Pioneering plant based food in the Birmingham food scene, Land has grown from strength to strength over the years. Strap in for a truly amazing plant based tasting menu. This is going to be a really great night. Reward is for 1 seat, drinks not included. Date TBC 2026

£200 or more

£300 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£200 or more

1 of 8 claimed

Berkmann Wine Dinner

Christophe from Berkmann Wines will be joining us for one night only. Expect extravagance & indulgence in abudance (and that's just the food) We will be pulling out the big guns from Berkmann's Private Collection. 8 Course dinner and matching wines. 12th November 2025

£500 or more

£750 Restaurant Voucher

150% bang for your buck voucher to be used on food and drink at the Restaurant

£500 or more

0 of 10 claimed

10% Off

10% off your entire bill for a year from opening.

£500 or more

2 of 4 claimed

Special Backers Dinner

2 seats at a one off special evening. Food and drinks included. No expense spared. A fun night for all! Date TBC 2026

£1,500 or more

0 of 10 claimed

Private dinner at Sael

Private dinner at Sael with matching wines for upto 8 guests on an evening of your choosing. Have the whole restaurant to yourself, with our seasonal flair and matching wines to make the evening one to remember. (not available during December)

£2,000 or more

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Sael at Home Dinner

Dinner in the comfort of your own home, upto 8 guests on an evening of your choosing. Bring Sael to your home. No need for a taxi! (drinks not included, within 10 miles of the restaurant)

£100 or more

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Dinner on our opening night

Dinner for 1 on the opening night at Sael. Join us to celebrate our first official night of service. Plenty of wonderful food, drinks and laughter. Bring a friend! Includes a welcome drink on us. Autumn, Date TBC

£150 or more

8 of 8 claimed

Sael Chefs Series - Alex Claridge, Wilderness

Wouldn't be here without this gent. He introduced me to The Goodsyard, look where we are now. This will be a ridiculous night, dark & dingy, with smack-you-in-the-chops dishes from the word go. Expect this one to get messy! Reward is for 1 seat, drinks not included. Date TBC 2026

£150 or more

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Sael Chefs Series - Glynn Purnell

Yes, you read that right. The one and only Yummy Brummie is gracing us with his presence. (to say I'm humbled would be an understatement) This man does not need any introduction. Glynn's progessive attitude really was at the forefront of pioneering the Birmingham food scene. So come and join us for one night only, Glynn slinging the pans at Sael. Thank you Chef. Reward is for 1 seat, drinks not included. Date TBC 2026

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