A special dining experience with a surprise comedy twist - part of the Side Dish series.
Join us at Trentina on Monday 2nd February for Side Dish - a one-night-only event thatβs part of a city-wide series running 2nd - 5th Feb 2026, celebrating great food, good company and unexpected moments of comedy at the start of February.
Enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade Italian pasta, served in the warm, welcoming atmosphere that Trentina is known for.
Choose from:
Spaghetti with pork shoulder ragu
OR
Mafaldine with seasonal greens sauce, nutmeg and pangratatto
At some point in the evening, the lights shift and a brilliant surprise comedian takes the floor. We donβt reveal who they are or when theyβll appear - the anticipation is part of what makes the Side Dish series unforgettable.
Your ticket includes:
A delicious meat or veggie Italian pasta dish
A surprise live comedy performance
A warm, social night out as part of the Side Dish series
A contribution to local charity, Anawim
Arrive from 6:30pm. Food service begins at 7pm. Drinks are not included in the ticket but can be purchased from the bar.
Please note, there are no vegan or gluten free options available for this event. Please get in touch if you have any dietary requirements or allergies, before purchasing a ticket
| Adult (Includes main meal) | Β£24 |
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We had a great time at the side dish night. Food was amazing and the comedy was great as well
We had a great time at the side dish night. Food was amazing and the comedy was great as well
Great event!
Side Dish is a once-a-year food-led event series that pairs great food with surprise live comedy, creating feel-good nights out that give back. Hosted in local restaurants and casual dining venues each January and February, the series supports independent hospitality while raising funds for community causes. This year, Side Dish proudly supports Anawim.
Anawim β Birmingham's Centre for Women is an award-winning centre which has been working in Balsall Heath since 1986. It offers gender-informed and trauma-responsive wraparound support to enable women to reach their potential. Anawim works with more than 2,000 women in Birmingham every year through advocacy, counselling, crisis intervention, holistic and intensive long-term specialist support and other practical resources, in the community and in prison.
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