Home Catering for Private Clients in Malaga

These are the typical per-head prices charged by home catering companies in Malaga, depending on the type of order:

The usual minimum order sits between €250 and €600, though some companies accept simple deliveries with no set-up from as little as €100 to €150; below roughly 15-20 guests most groups fall short of that minimum, which pushes the price per head up. Most caterers quote before VAT; add 10%, the rate that applies to catering in Spain. In high season (April-July and September-October) prices can rise by around 10-20%, while November to March tends to bring more availability and better terms.

The per-head price for catering at home in Malaga varies with the level of service you choose. Nibbles orders are usually delivered as ready-to-serve trays, while a full menu adds more dishes and, in most cases, a set delivery slot. The premium service with set-up is closest to full catering, since staff arrive to lay the table and have everything ready before your guests turn up.

• Menus ready to reheat or serve straight away.
• Trays and containers designed for transport.
• Delivery to your home, villa, office or venue.
• Table set-up and tableware on the premium service.

Companies on the directory cover quite different styles: show cooking from Recio's Catering Show Cooking Málaga, kosher menus from Queens Catering Kosher, healthy-eating options from MenuDiet and Fitness Power Food, and more traditional home catering from Vulcano Catering Malaga. It's worth asking each company directly about crockery, glassware and whether collection afterwards is included in the price.

Before booking a home catering company in Malaga, it's worth clarifying a few things with each provider: the final price per head, whether there's a minimum order, and whether delivery and collecting the tableware afterwards are included in the quote. It's also worth asking about menu variety and options for special diets, allergies or intolerances, especially for larger groups.

• Compare the price per head and the minimum order for each company.
• Ask whether delivery and collection are included in the price.
• Check options for special diets or healthy menus.
• Confirm the delivery window and how much notice changes need.

If you're not based in Spain, it's worth checking early on whether the company can handle enquiries in English and quote a villa or holiday rental rather than a permanent address, since delivery logistics can differ from a standard home order.

Most home catering companies deliver across Malaga city and the surrounding metropolitan area, though each provider sets its own coverage zone and may add a travel charge outside it. If you're staying along the Costa del Sol rather than in the city itself, it's worth confirming upfront whether your address falls within a company's usual delivery radius.

For simple deliveries with no set-up, booking 48-72 hours ahead is normally enough. If your order includes table set-up or a more elaborate menu, it's best to allow a few extra days to secure availability, particularly around weekends in high season when demand is greatest.