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
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.
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.
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.
Event & Catering Pricing
$55 per person
*Minimum 70 of guests. This price includes the venue except Friday and Saturday nights $100 per head.
Starter
Chicken Tikka
Chilli Chicken
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Mixed Vegetable Pakora
Mains
2 Meat Curries of your choice
2 Vegetable Curry of your choice
Naan Bread
Rice
Mint Sauce & Tamarind Sauce
*except seafood curry
Dessert
1 Dessert Choice & Ice Cream
Add a sweet finish to your event. All desserts are served with whipped cream and berry sauce.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Love our little piece of India tucked away here in Papamoa. It’s our favourite restaurant since arriving in New Zealand 1 year ago. Delicious and high quality food at reasonable pr...
Sudesh Singh
Did not disappoint. First time having Butter Chicken in BOP. Exceeded expectations, as we had most excellent Indian Restaurant in Wellington. Good serving size, lots of tandoor chi...
Mihi Strang
Food is consistently good. We went there with a group for lunch & have to say service was very underwhelming. No welcoming greeting & had to ask someone to take our drinks order af...
