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Catering in Malaga

Malaga is one of the easiest places in Spain to host something memorable, whether that is a seafront wedding, a team day near the technology park or a birthday lunch at a rented villa. This page lists the catering companies working in the city and along the surrounding coast, with contact details for each one so you can approach them directly. Familiar local names such as Smart Catering Málaga, Sol Eventos Málaga and Recio's Catering Show Cooking Málaga sit alongside smaller specialists.

Below you will find typical prices per head in euros, realistic booking lead times and the practical questions worth asking before you commit, written for anyone organising an event in Malaga from abroad, or living here and sorting out the food in English.

40 catering companies · 25 catering types

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Catering types in Malaga

Corporate (13) Parties (13) Home Catering (11) Weddings (9) Brunch (7) Communions (6) Ham Carver (6) Cocktail (5) Christenings (5) Healthy (5) Gourmet (3) Wedding Planner (3) Openings (3) Private Chef (3) Industrial (2) Hen & Stag (2) Gala Dinners (2) Trade Fairs (2) Open Bar (2) School (1) Paella & BBQ (1) Sustainable (1) Vegan (1) Children's Parties (1) Coffee Breaks (1)

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Sol Eventos Málaga

Sol Eventos Málaga

Malaga

4.9 (52 reviews)

Catering company specialising in parties, based in Malaga.

Parties
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La Santa Catering

La Santa Catering

Malaga

4.9 (27 reviews)

Catering company specialising in weddings, based in Malaga.

Weddings
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Bun and Coffee

Bun and Coffee

Malaga

4.8 (1781 reviews)

Catering company specialising in brunch, based in Malaga.

Brunch
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Mangoa Catering

Mangoa Catering

Malaga

4.7 (70 reviews)

Catering company based in Malaga.

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MenuDiet

MenuDiet

Alicante +7 areas

4.6 (1611 reviews)

Catering company specialising in healthy and home catering, based in Alicante.

Healthy Home Catering
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La Monarca Catering

La Monarca Catering

Malaga

4.5 (399 reviews)

Catering company based in Malaga.

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Catering Rabanal

Catering Rabanal

Cadiz +2 areas

4.5 (157 reviews)

Catering company based in Cadiz.

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Fever

Fever

Madrid +1 areas

4.4 (7666 reviews)

Catering company specialising in brunch and parties, based in Madrid.

Brunch Parties
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Malaga Catering Prices

FormatPrice per person
Coffee break or working breakfast€7–20 (simple €7–12, full €12–20)
Brunch€15–35
Drinks reception with canapés€25–50
Buffet€25–60
Plated sit-down menu€45–90
Wedding banquet€50–150, most quotes €70–110
Open bar€10–14 per person, per hour

Above €50 for a drinks reception, €60 for a buffet, €80 for a plated menu and €120 for a wedding banquet, you are into the Costa del Sol high end: a country estate, a hacienda or a destination wedding with the venue included. There a drinks reception runs €50–90 per head, a wedding buffet or estate barbecue €40–70, a tasting menu €90–150 and a banquet with the venue €150–200, plus the 10–20% peak-season surcharge that applies from April to July and again in September and October.

As totals, catering for 50 guests works out at €350–1,000 for a coffee break, €1,250–2,500 for a drinks reception, €1,250–3,000 for a buffet and €2,250–4,500 for a plated menu. For a corporate event with 100 guests, budget €700–2,000 for a coffee break, €2,500–5,000 for a drinks reception, €2,500–6,000 for a buffet and €4,500–9,000 for a plated menu. Minimum orders sit at €250–600, and quotes are normally shown before VAT, charged at 10% on catering and 21% on hire items.

Wooden table with grilled fish, a platter of prawns and mussels, hummus and bread, with the sea visible through the windows
Malaga

Types of Event Covered in the City

Three service styles cover almost everything: a drop-off delivery with no staff, a buffet set up on site and a plated menu served at the table. From there, the occasion sets the budget.

  • Weddings. Most quotes land at €70–110 per guest, with a wedding buffet or an outdoor barbecue at €40–70.
  • Communions and christenings. A basic communion runs €26–36 per head and a full one €36–55; christenings start at €20 and average €26.
  • Corporate events. Coffee breaks, working lunches and office buffets at €20–32 per head, alongside launches, conferences and staff parties.
  • Birthdays and private parties. Around €18–32 per person, or €22–38 when the format is a barbecue.
  • At home or in a rented villa. Delivered sharing platters at €11–18, a full menu at €19–35 and a premium service with setup at €35–45. A private chef costs €40–75 for a group of six to twelve and €55–85 for dinner for two to four, rising to €85–190 at the Costa del Sol high end.
  • Add-ons. A ham carver, a brunch service, an open bar at €10–14 per person per hour or a show-cooking station, all quoted on top of the main menu.

How to Choose a Caterer and What to Ask

  • Check the language. Many teams here handle enquiries, tastings and the running order in English, but confirm who your contact will be on the day rather than assuming.
  • Book early enough. A Saturday wedding between May and October needs nine to twelve months; November to March, five to eight. Allow one to three months for a mid-sized or large corporate event, five to seven days for a coffee break (a week or two from May to September), and 48 to 72 hours for deliveries or brunch without setup.
  • Count the staff. The usual ratio is one waiter per 10–12 guests for a plated menu, and one per 20–25 for a drinks reception.
  • Ask what the price covers. Crockery, linen, furniture, transport, setup and clearing, how many service hours are included and what each extra hour costs.
  • Get it in writing. Deposit and payment schedule, the deadline for confirming final numbers, allergen and dietary menus, and the wet-weather plan for an outdoor venue.
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Malaga

Areas and Logistics Across the Province

Access shapes the quote. In the old town, pedestrian streets, timed loading windows and rooftop or courtyard venues mean everything is carried in by hand. Teatinos, the technology park and the trade fair centre are the straightforward end for corporate work, with parking and loading bays, while Muelle Uno and Pedregalejo suit anything by the water.

Across the province, the western coast — Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella and Estepona — is villa and hotel territory, and most caterers add travel on top. Inland, the rural estates around the Guadalhorce valley, Antequera and Ronda are popular for destination weddings, so check power, water and van access before you sign. Nerja and the Axarquía add driving time from the city. One diary note: in August, the Malaga Feria and the heat squeeze team availability.

Frequently asked questions

Do catering companies in Malaga work in English?

Many do. The city and the coast have welcomed international visitors for decades, so most caterers can quote, run a tasting and manage the event in English. It is still worth confirming who your day-to-day contact will be, and whether the supervisor on site speaks English, especially for a wedding where timings and speeches need coordinating.

How much does catering cost per person in Malaga?

The most commonly quoted band is €24–48 per head, while the average drops to roughly €16 once simple deliveries without staff are counted. Exclusive services with full setup reach €73–180. By format, a coffee break starts at €7–20, a drinks reception at €25–50 and a plated sit-down menu at €45–90, before extras such as an open bar.

How much does wedding catering for 100 guests cost in Malaga?

Catering alone usually falls between €5,000 and €15,000 for 100 guests, with most quotes at €7,000–11,000, or €70–110 per guest. A venue-inclusive package at a high-end country estate or hacienda runs €15,000–20,000, which works out at €150–200 per head, before the 10–20% peak-season surcharge.

Can caterers serve at a private villa or rented estate in Malaga?

Yes, and it is common along this coast. Caterers bring their own staff and portable equipment, and a generator for rural properties if needed. When you ask for a quote, give the exact address, describe the kitchen and power supply, flag any access limits for vans, and check that the owner allows outside catering.

Can I book a Malaga caterer from abroad and pay by bank transfer?

Usually yes. Most companies will hold your date with a deposit by international bank transfer and take the balance close to the event; some also accept cards. Ask for a written quote setting out the payment schedule, cancellation terms and whether VAT is included, since quotes here are normally shown before tax.

How far in advance should I book catering in Malaga?

For a Saturday wedding between May and October, allow nine to twelve months, or five to eight months from November to March. Mid-sized and large corporate events need one to three months, a private chef about a week, and deliveries or brunch without setup 48 to 72 hours. Peak months fill first, so early enquiries pay off.

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