Bringing People Together Through Great Food
At Sama Sama, we believe the best memories are made around great food.
Our name comes from the Tagalog language of the Philippines, where Sama Sama means “together”—a philosophy that inspires everything we do. Sharing food brings people together, creates conversation and turns ordinary gatherings into unforgettable occasions.
Based in East Yorkshire, we provide professional catering for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, construction sites, festivals and everything in between.
Whether you’re looking for authentic Filipino-inspired street food, classic burgers and BBQ, sharing platters or a bespoke menu designed especially for your event, we’ll work with you to create something truly memorable.
Serving from our unique horsebox or a traditional catering setup, we bring fantastic food, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere wherever we go.
Our Services
Catering for Every Occasion
No matter the size of your event, we’d love to be part of it.
Weddings
Food is one of the highlights of every wedding.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed evening feast, sharing platters, street food or a bespoke wedding menu, we’ll help create a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Corporate Catering
Reward your staff, impress clients or celebrate company milestones with freshly prepared food served at your workplace, office or event venue.
Perfect for:
- Staff appreciation days
- Office lunches
- Business networking events
- Product launches
- Customer open days
- Team celebrations
Construction Site Catering
Our horsebox allows us to bring freshly prepared food directly to your site.
Ideal for:
- Staff reward days
- Site launches
- Sales events
- Health & Safety days
- Project completion celebrations
- Contractor appreciation events
We can often cater for multiple developments in a single day.
Birthday Parties & Private Celebrations
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, engagement, christening or family reunion, we’ll create a menu that suits your occasion perfectly. Relax and enjoy spending time with your guests while we take care of the food.
Festivals & Community Events
Throughout the year you’ll find Sama Sama attending food festivals, markets, community events and local celebrations across Yorkshire. We’re always excited to introduce new customers to our food while catching up with familiar faces.
Kitchen Pop-Ups
Looking to offer something different at your pub, brewery, café or venue?
Our pop-up evenings are a fantastic way to attract new customers and give existing customers something exciting to look forward to.
We can create bespoke menus to complement your venue and regularly collaborate with hospitality businesses throughout Yorkshire.
Home Collection
Fancy a night off cooking?
Throughout the year we offer home collection evenings from our kitchen in Hutton Cranswick.
Availability varies around our event calendar, so keep an eye on our social media pages for upcoming collection dates and menus.
Flexible Menus
Every event is different, so every menu should be too.
Choose from:
Filipino & Southeast Asian Street Food
- Bao Buns
- Chicken Inasal
- Pork Adobo
- Beef Rendang
- Jackfruit Assado
- Rice Bowls
- Crispy Spring Rolls
- Loaded Fries
- Fresh Salads
Burgers & BBQ
Perfect for staff events, parties and outdoor celebrations.
Choose from:
- Burgers
- BBQ favourites
- Loaded Fries
- Hot Dogs
- Fresh Salads
- Homemade Sauces
Breakfast Catering
Available for business events and early morning gatherings.
Options include:
- Breakfast Baps
- Breakfast Bao Buns
- Fresh Coffee
- Seasonal Fruit
- Pastries
Bespoke Menus
Have something special in mind?
We’ll happily create a menu around your event, dietary requirements and budget.
Why Choose Sama Sama?
When you book Sama Sama, you’re getting much more than great food.
✔ Family-run business
✔ Freshly prepared food
✔ Friendly, professional service
✔ Unique horsebox catering
✔ Indoor and outdoor catering
✔ 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating
✔ Fully insured
✔ Flexible menus
✔ Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
✔ Quality local ingredients wherever possible
✔ Personal service from enquiry through to your event
Meet the Team
Sama Sama was created through a passion for travel, food and bringing people together.
Mariel grew up in the Philippines before living in Denmark, Hong Kong, Norway and the Middle East, discovering different cuisines and cultures along the way.
Today she calls Yorkshire home and enjoys sharing authentic Filipino flavours while creating exciting dishes inspired by Southeast Asia and beyond.
Working alongside Mariel is Rob, who helps organise events, develops the business and ensures every customer enjoys the warm, personal service that Sama Sama has become known for.
You’ll also often see our eldest son, Jadfrey, helping at events, making Sama Sama a genuine family business.
Fresh, Local Ingredients
We believe exceptional food starts with exceptional ingredients.
That’s why we work closely with trusted local suppliers wherever possible, including award-winning Yorkshire butchers and local fruit and vegetable growers.
Combining authentic flavours with quality local produce allows us to serve food we’re genuinely proud of.
Catering for Every Dietary Requirement
Everyone deserves great food.
We can cater for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut allergies
- Other dietary requirements
Just let us know your requirements when booking and we’ll ensure everyone is looked after.
The Team
Sama Sama was created through a passion for travel, food and bringing people together.
Mariel grew up in the Philippines before living in Denmark, Hong Kong, Norway and the Middle East, discovering different cuisines and cultures along the way.
Today she calls Yorkshire home and enjoys sharing authentic Filipino flavours while creating exciting dishes inspired by Southeast Asia and beyond.
Working alongside Mariel is Rob, who helps organise events, develops the business and ensures every customer enjoys the warm, personal service that Sama Sama has become known for.
You’ll also often see our eldest son, Jadfrey, helping at events, making Sama Sama a genuine family business.
Home collection
Fri-Sat => 5pm – 8pm
Event Catering
We cater all events from family reunions, to weddings
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