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Catering in Málaga

Catering · Costa del Sol

Catering in Málaga

Corporate, wedding and private catering across Málaga city and province.

Málaga pairs a historic centre and the Soho arts district with a thriving business scene. We cater corporate events, rooftop cocktails and weddings — from the old town to venues near the port and the airport.

Precise logistics for conferences and galas, plus the warmth of authentic Andalusian cooking when the occasion calls for it.

Málaga is our most varied territory. City-centre work means apartments, roof terraces and offices with lift access, loading windows and nowhere to leave a vehicle at the door; El Limonar and Pedregalejo bring villas with gardens and sea-facing terraces; and the inland fincas towards Álora and Coín are full-day builds an hour from the coast. Guest numbers here range from ten to 250 across the province.

The client mix is broader than on the western coast: companies hosting teams and launches, families marking birthdays and communions, and couples marrying at inland fincas where the setting costs less than Marbella. Events in public spaces require the client to obtain the permits, which is rare but slow when it happens. Across the Axarquía and Costa del Sol Oriental, distance and single-track access govern the timings.

How we work on site

Timings in Málaga are dictated by access. In the city centre we arrive two hours ahead as a minimum, longer when equipment has to travel up in a passenger lift; at inland fincas the team is on site four to five hours before service, because furniture, florals and often the kitchen itself have to be built. We bring everything ourselves: ovens, grills, refrigeration, china, glassware, linen and bar equipment. A hundred guests is four chefs, twelve waiters and three bartenders, plus florists and porters. Where a villa kitchen exists and can be used, we cook in it.

Season & booking

Málaga runs on two calendars. Villa and finca events follow the mid-April to mid-October season, peaking in June and September when inland temperatures are workable, while corporate work is steadier and continues out of season, which we handle to order. Lead times vary accordingly — weddings a year or more ahead, company dinners and launches sometimes inside a fortnight. In 2025 we delivered 84 events across four months, so summer Saturdays close early.

Villas & venues

  • Málaga city centre — apartments, roof terraces and offices with lift access and loading restrictions.
  • El Limonar — villas with gardens and pools, favoured for weddings and milestone birthdays.
  • Pedregalejo — seafront houses and terraces suited to relaxed buffets and long family lunches.
  • Inland fincas towards Álora and Coín — rural estates needing a full mobile kitchen build.
  • Axarquía — hillside country properties with narrow access and long unloading times before service.
  • Costa del Sol Oriental — coastal villas east of the city for BBQ and summer parties.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you cater corporate events in Málaga?

Yes — conferences, product launches and galas across the city, with end-to-end logistics.

Can you cater weddings in Málaga province?

From city venues to fincas across the province, we design and deliver the full event.

Can you cater a BBQ on the beach in Málaga?

No. Open fires are prohibited on Costa del Sol beaches outside designated areas, and those sites are not where catering is ordered. We run BBQ at villas with a pool and garden instead — from ten guests, starting at €75 per person before VAT.

Who arranges permits for events in public spaces?

The client does. Almost all of our work is at private villas and fincas, so it comes up rarely; when a public location is chosen, the permit, the timings and any municipal conditions are the client's responsibility, and we plan the build around the access hours granted.

Do you deliver gastroboxes in Málaga?

Yes — from €65 per box before VAT, with a minimum of four boxes. They suit office lunches, meetings and small gatherings where full service is not needed, and they travel well to city-centre addresses where a catering vehicle cannot park nearby.

How is the minimum order calculated?

From the minimum guest count of the menu you select, not from the number of people who actually arrive. A BBQ quoted for ten is charged for ten even if seven attend. It keeps staffing and preparation stable once the kitchen has been planned.

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