A transparent breakdown of what wedding catering really costs on the Costa del Sol in 2026 — per-guest ranges, what moves the price and how to plan your budget.
Wedding catering in Marbella typically runs from around €100 per guest for a refined seated menu, rising with live-cooking stations, premium wines and a longer service. But the honest answer is that the per-guest figure only tells half the story — venue access, guest count and the format you choose all move the total.
What drives the price
Guest count is the biggest lever: larger events lower the per-guest cost as kitchen and staff are spread across more covers. Format matters too — a seated banquet with a live-cooking chef sits above a self-service buffet, and a Gastro Box delivery sits below both. Villas without a kitchen need a full mobile set-up, and peak-season Saturdays (May–September) are always in higher demand.
A realistic budget
For a 120-guest villa wedding on the Golden Mile, expect roughly €12,000–€19,000 for food and core service before drinks, rentals and décor. Open bar, premium wines and extended hours are quoted on top. Our pricing guides show live per-guest ranges by city so you can plan with real numbers rather than guesswork.
How to get an accurate quote
Share your date, venue, guest count and the style you have in mind — buffet, banquet or a mix — and we send a tailored estimate within 24 hours. Every menu is seasonal and fully customisable, with vegetarian, vegan and allergy-aware options as standard. Prices exclude 21% VAT.
