Opening Times The Gate Arts Centre, Keppoch Street, Roath, CF24 3JW (02920) 431 294 www.madhatters-catering.com
Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
8.30am to 5.00pm 10.00am to 4.00pm Closed
(Occasionally open for Pre-Theatre Meals. Please ask for details)
Mad Hatter’s was formed way back in 2001 following an intoxicated discussion over too many bottles of cheap vino at a family get together. This question quite rightly arose: Why are there so many coffee shops in Britain, when we are a nation of tea drinkers? After the hangover had subsided, Rob packed his bags and left the bright lights of London to return to his home town of Cardiff after 12 years in exile. With just £4.50, a chopping board and a breadknife the first shop was opened with his brother-in-law in Swansea, then onto Whitchurch Road in Cardiff. Following some help from some family and friends (Big high 5k to Bernie & Danielle), there was now enough money to buy a kettle and some tea bags. The dream soon became a reality. Tea and sandwiches were being sold to the masses and the shop grew in popularity. The big high street brands began to get nervous as the shop moved to Crwys Road. The team started to grow with 'Mad Maria', 'Telephone Tim' and 'Smoothie Sue' all doing their funky stuff with a bit of bread and butter and a few sandwich fillings. Time marched on and the company pushbikes were soon replaced with shiny, old vans and deliveries were made to the five corners of Cardiff (or as far as the vans would go, without breaking down). Robs better half 'Sultry Sabina' joined the party and a new kettle was brought in to meet demand. The big high street brands continued to get nervous as the shop branched into coffee and started to get candles on the tables. As we approach the present, a new, posher
Tea Emporium
has been opened at The Gate Art Centre with 'Groovy Gareth' at
the helm, 'The Real Slim Adey' on cooking with a pair of Jacks serving the food and beverages. 'Jimmy The Counter' now looks after the wonga, the menu is at least 12% sexier and includes more tea than ever before. As Mad Hatter’s continues to grow, the love, passion and craziness continue to be part of our culture. Our mission is simple. Whether you visit our cafe, dine at one of our weddings or enjoy our afternoon teas, we promise to give you the best experience we can and hope you enjoy the party. Remember, it’s always time for tea.
Breakfast Available until 11.30 am
Light Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Warmed Croissants & Large Danish Pastries
Welsh Breakfast
£1.75
£4.95
Local pork sausage, bacon, free range locally sourced
Served with jam & butter
eggs, garlic mushrooms, beans & toast Celtic Porridge
£1.95 Vegetarian Breakfast (V)
Keep it traditional or add some blueberry for a healthy twist Doorstep Toast With Preserve
£4.95
A vegetarian twist on the traditional
£1.75
Breakfast in a Panini
Served with jam & butter
£3.95
Local pork sausage, bacon, locally sourced free range eggs & mushroom in a toasted Panini
Yoghurt, Granola & Honey Pots
£1.95
(V) option also available
For a healthy and light start to your day Bacon/Sausage Roll Fresh Fruit & Cereals
From £0.70
£3.95
Local pork sausage or grilled lean bacon slices in an artisan bread roll, served with a side salad & choice of sauces
We also have a selection of freshly brewed speciality/loose leaf teas, smoothies and fruit juices
Extra breakfast items
£0.60
American Style Pancakes
£3.95
3 large American style pancakes topped with bacon & maple syrup (V) option also available Eggs Benedict
£4.25
A bit of posh nosh poached eggs, served on a toasted muffin with bacon & hollandaise sauce (V) option also available
Young Adults Breakfast For Ages up to 12 years Scrambled Egg on Toast (V)
£2.95
Mini Pancakes & Maple Syrup
£2.95
Kid’s Breakfast
£3.95
Lunch Light Bites & Sides Loaded Potato Skins
£4.95
Burgers & Wraps The Mad Hatter Burger
£5.95
Topped with a cheese & bacon melt, Jack Daniels BBQ dip &
A home made burger served with salad, melted mozzarella
side salad
& crispy bacon in an artisan style bun with herby French fries & relish
Sweet Potato Fries (V)
£3.75
£3.75
in an artisan bun with side salad & herby French fries
Locally sourced root vegetables fried in tempura batter,
Lebanese Shawarma Wrap
served with a garlic & herb mayo dip
Lightly spiced chicken with tomato, cucumber & humous
Nacho Libre (V)
£3.75
£5.95
in a toasted tortilla wrap, served with herby French fries & side salad (V) option also available
Nachos served with sour cream, salsa & guacamole Herby French Fries (V)
£5.95
Made from our home made recipe, with spiced chick peas,
A healthy portion served with a garlic and herb mayo dip Wales Meets The Orient (V)
Vegetarian Falafel Burger (V)
£1.75
Cheshire Cats Steak Sandwich
£6.95
Sirloin steak strips fried with mushrooms and onions in
Seasoned with salt & herbs
toasted artisan bread, served with fries, side salad and
Healthy Salads
Mains Thai Fishcakes
£6.95
Delicious Thai style fishcakes, made to our secret recipe,
Grilled Halloumi Salad (V)
A true taste bud treat. Grilled halloumi cheese on a beef tomato & rocket salad, with peppers, red onions, pitta bread & tzatziki dip
served with a tomato &rocket & fresh coriander salad with a sweet chilli dip & lime wedge
King Of Hearts Salad
Home Made Lasagne
£5.95
£6.95
£6.95
Sirloin steak strips, pan-fried with mushrooms, served hot over a healthy salad
A delicious home made lasagne, served with a choice of jacket potato & side salad or herby French fries
Sharing Platters £11.95 for Two People Sharing Meat Sharing Platter Chicken & chorizo brochettes, loaded potato skins, garlic butter prawns skewers, sweet chilli steak skewers, olives, garlic bread, sun blushed tomatoes, pickled peppers, fresh chilli & garlic mayo dip Vegetarian Sharing Platter (V) Grilled halloumi cheese, olives, fried tempura vegetables, breaded soft cheese & chilli pepper bites, garlic & herb bread, sweet potato wedges, served with a selection of dips including guacamole, sweet chilli & sour
Specials Of The Day Home Made Soup
£3.50
Please ask a member of staff for details, served with warm bread Main
£6.95
This is where we get creative, it could be a pasta dish, a wondrous curry or a traditional dish, who knows what mood the chef is in today! (Please ask a member of staff for details)
Young Adults Menu For Ages up to 12 years
Main, Dessert & Drink £4.95
Drinks
Desserts 3 Mini Beef Burgers & Chips
Warmed Muffin & Ice Cream
Juice
Apple, cranberry, orange
Welsh Sausages, Beans & Chips
Choose a muffin from our display warmed up & served with vanilla ice cream
Squash
Blackcurrant or orange
Pizza & Chips
Chocolate Bar Shake
Southern Fried Chicken Fillets & Chips Served with a BBQ sauce
Choose a chocolate bar from our display & we will blend it with ice cream & milk
Afternoon Tea Available from 2.30pm until 4.30pm
Afternoon
A Bit Of
A Treat For
Delight
Poshness
Mothers An Ideal Gift For That Special Lady
A mixed feast of sandwiches & baguettes cut into bite size pieces on a platter, served with a choice of your favourite pot of tea & some of Grandma’s biscuits
A mixed feast of sandwiches & baguettes with sliced cake served on our tiered cake stands with scones, cream & preserve with a choice of your favourite pot of tea served with Aunt Fanny’s best china
A selection of finger sandwiches including egg mayo & cress, cucumber, prawn Marie Rose, smoked salmon & cream cheese, ham with wholegrain mustard & beef & horseradish Scones with clotted cream & preserve, Danish Pastries, Fancy cakes A glass of bubbly
£3.50 Per Person
£5.00 Per Person
£14.95 Per Person Bookings Only
Drinks Drinks available all day
Coffee
Tea Normal Teas
Regular
Mad
£1.40
£1.90
(Breakfast
Per Pot From £2.00
(Earl/Lady Grey
Ginger
Redbush
Mad
£1.50
Decaf )
Specialty/Loose Leaf Teas
Regular
Pot (Per person)
Green
Chai )
Espresso
£1.40
–
Americano
£1.60
£2.10
Decaf
£1.60
£2.10
Cappuccino
£1.80
£2.30
Cafe Latte
£1.80
£2.30
Macchiato
£1.80
–
Mocha
£2.00
£2.50
Extra Coffee Shot
£0.50
£0.80
Flavoured Shot
£0.50
£0.80
Or see our selection at the counter
Hot Chocolate Regular
Mad
Hot Chocolate
£1.80
£2.30
Blinged Up
£2.30
£2.80
Soft Drinks Regular
Mad
Apple Juice
£1.00
£1.50
Cranberry Juice
£1.00
£1.50
Orange Juice
£1.00
£1.50
Can (330ml)
£0.75
–
Bottles (500ml)
£1.20
–
(Cream & Marshmallows)
Smoothies All £2.50 Cold Buster: Kiwi, Apple, Lemon & Orange Caterpillar’s Choc Bar Shake: Ice Cream, Milk & Choc Bar Of Your Choice Passion & Pleasure: Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango & Orange Sweet Banana & Mango Madness: Banana, Mango, Milk & Honey
Cakes Homemade cakes available in our ‘It’s Time For Tea’ cabinet
Not Just a Cafe If you liked our food and hospitality, why not try out some of the other services we offer?
Kid’s Parties A cool alternative to hyperactive kids and bouncing balls. We have a range of parties that offer something a little different. Try one of our reptile parties, where the kids meet and learn about snakes, tarantulas, meerkats and other reptiles (subject to availability). We also offer a budding chef’s party, where kids learn about foods and make their own masterpiece to take home. For the sophisticated birthday bash, there is also an early evening disco with our famous non-alcoholic cocktails. All our parties are designed to have a fun and interactive time with great food included. If you would like to know more or book, please leave your name, number or email with a member of staff and our marketing team will contact you.
Hog Roasts & BB Qs We are also available to cater for summer BBQ’s or a succulent hog roast. We provide everything from the food, equipment and chef to napkins, plates and cutlery. Additional extras are available.
Gelato Gelato!! Add a bit of fun and a touch of class to your occasion with one of our ice cream trikes. Starting at just £295.00 (based on 60-70 guests), we can offer you premier quality ice cream for your guests with a uniformed staff member to serve.
Buffet Delivery Service Available 7 days a week for your party or your workplace. We have a tantalising range of hot and cold buffets to suit all budgets and tastes, from our basic business lunch packages to our premier range for a more special occasion. Each platter feeds 5 people so you can choose a mix of buffet platters and themed finger food platters. These platters offer a vast range of choice and can be tailored to your needs. In addition to our regular buffets, you can also design your own buffet to suit your event. We can also cater for dietary requirements if necessary, such as gluten-free and vegans. Leave your name, number or email with a member of staff and we will send you the details.
Wedding Caterers The art of catering is in the detail.
When you choose Mad Hatter’s Premier for your special occasion, you can guarantee you are in good hands. Established in 2001, we have over 14 years experience in catering for corporate events, special celebrations and weddings within our management team, chefs and serving staff.
The team is handpicked by our Managing Director to specifically meet the needs of your day. We can cater for small private functions to large banquets and offer exceptional attention to detail from start to finish.
Over the years, we have catered for prestigious companies as well as bespoke and themed weddings at wonderful venues.
We are truly passionate about everything we do and hospitality is on our hearts.
Mad Hatters Catering Ltd. The Gate Art Centre, Keppoch St, Roath, Cardiff. CF24 3JW. Tel:02920 431294 www.madhatters-catering.com