Making Memories Last

Event and Celebration Catering at Great Spice Papamoa East for Weddings, Birthdays, and Special Occasions

Making Memories Last

Event and Celebration Catering at Great Spice Papamoa East for Weddings, Birthdays, and Special Occasions

  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • BYO - Wine
  • Award Winning
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet Style Catering

Buffet Style Catering

Make hosting your next event simple, affordable, and full of authentic Indian flavour. Whether you need buffet catering delivered across the Tauranga region or are looking for a spacious venue in Papamoa East for your celebration, Great Spice has you covered with exceptional service, mouth-watering dishes, warm hospitality, and memorable experiences for you and your guests.

Wedding at Great Spice Papamoa
We Come to You, or Dine In Catering
Wedding at Great Spice Papamoa

We offer flexible catering packages for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, and private gatherings across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. Our team brings freshly prepared Indian cuisine to your venue, or you can celebrate in our restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere. Menus can be tailored for every guest, offering authentic flavours and exceptional Indian dining experiences for locals, visitors, and food lovers across New Zealand.

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Curries
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Venue for celebrations at Great Spice Papamoa

Our restaurant is available for private events, perfect for events of up to 100 guests in the winter, and 130 guests in the summer. The space is fully accessible, with free parking and plenty of room to celebrate.

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Cocktails
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Event & Catering Pricing 

$55 per person

*Minimum 70 of guests. This price includes the venue except Friday and Saturday nights $100 per head.

Starter

Starter

Chicken Tikka
Chilli Chicken
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Mixed Vegetable Pakora

Mains

Mains

2 Meat Curries of your choice
2 Vegetable Curry of your choice
Naan Bread
Rice
Mint Sauce & Tamarind Sauce
*except seafood curry

Dessert

Dessert

1 Dessert Choice & Ice Cream

Add a sweet finish to your event. All desserts are served with whipped cream and berry sauce.

Custom Options

Great Spice Papamoa East can work with you to create custom options for your event or celebration. This will be priced according to your needs.

What's included

Setup of tables and chairs to suit your event style
White tablecloths provided
Standard tableware and cutlery
Full cleanup after the event
Friendly, professional staff
We provide a standard table setting, but you’re welcome to customise the tables to suit your style, decorations, or theme.

Wedding Table

Popular ways to personalise your tables

Add floral centrepieces or greenery
Bring your own decorative runners or coloured tablecloth overlays
Use personalised name tags or place settings
Add candles, fairy lights, or small themed decorations

Personalised Tables

Celebration Cakes

You’re welcome to bring your own celebration cake. We’ll display it on a cake stand and serve it to your guests. No cakeage fee applies.

Celebration Cakes

Bar

We stock a full bar with mocktails and cocktails, wine, and beer. Bar can be paid as you go, unless a Bar Tab is put in place.

Bar

Guests Love Us

At Great Spice Papamoa East, we take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences. See what our guests from Papamoa, Tauranga, and the Bay of Plenty say about our authentic Indian cuisine and warm hospitality.

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#2 restaurant in Papamoa area out of 48 restaurants

Top Rated on TripAdvisor

Over 180+ TripAdvisor Reviews

Consistently Rated 4.5+ Stars

Loved by Locals & Travelers

We’re honoured to be one of the highest rated Indian restaurants in the Papamoa and wider Bay of Plenty area.

With hundreds of glowing reviews from locals, visitors, and food lovers from all over New Zealand, Great Spice Papamoa East is a destination worth discovering.

If you’ve dined with us recently, we’d love to hear what you thought, your feedback helps others find us.

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We’d Love to Hear From You

Whether you have a question, want to book a special event, or simply share your feedback, our friendly team in Papamoa East, Tauranga is here to help. Get in touch today and we’ll make it happen, from reservations to event planning, we’ll ensure your visit is one to remember.