Your dream wedding...
One Catering La Cala de Mijas realises that your wedding is unique, personal, and it must be like no other wedding you have ever been to before. As we work very closely with La Cala de Mijas's most renowned wedding planners on a weekly basis, we know exactly what it takes to ensure that you and your guests are astounded by the tastes and aromas of the food we prepare and are even further surprised by the kindness, professionalism and courtesy of our staff on the day itself.
We are honoured to be part of your big day, and we treat that with the respect and seriousness it deserves.
Sample Menus for your weddding in La Cala de Mijas
At One Catering La Cala de Mijas, we have many sample menus based on weddings we have catered in the past that we can send you upon your request. These sample menus will give you an idea of the types of food combinations that we, as caterers have been requested to put together on behalf of our clients in the past. Note that we are extremely flexible with your menu, and we will discuss this in great detail with you once you contact us.
Wedding Catering Packages
We have had many different types of weddings over the years in La Cala de Mijas, and have devised three basic packages for you to use as a base to work from. These packages are generally only used as a starting point when customising your wedding catering for your special day.
Basic Wedding Buffet Package in La Cala de Mijas
Including
- Hire of cutlery, crockery, serving platters
- Hire of chafing dishes / bain-marie to keep food warm
- Hot and cold selection of food
- Dessert and/or wedding cake
- Delivery, set-up & clean-up
- Wait staff
Deluxe Buffet Package
Including
- Hire of cutlery, crockery, serving platters
- Hire of glasses (water, wine, champagne)
- Hire of chafing dishes / bain-marie to keep food warm
- Hire of tables & chairs, with matching linen
- Hot and cold selection of food
- Dessert and/or wedding cake
- Delivery, set-up & clean-up
- Wait staff
A La Carte Wedding Package in La Cala de Mijas
Including
- Hire of cutlery, crockery, serving platters
- Hire of tables & chairs, with matching linen
- Hire of glasses (water, wine, champagne)
- Hot and cold selection of food
- Dessert and/or wedding cake
- Delivery, set-up & clean-up
- Wait staff & on-site chef
Optional Extras
The list of options that can be added to personalise your wedding depends largely on the type of wedding you are looking to have in La Cala de Mijas, whether it be a beach wedding, a wedding in a private villa, a wedding at a hotel, or a simple ceremony in a park. Below are the most common 'extras' that our clients have opted for over the years.
- Wedding Planning Service**
- Chocolate Fountain
- Cava & Canapés upon arrival
- Midnight Snack including hog roast
- Flamenco Shows (very popular in La Cala de Mijas as it is native to southern Spain)
- Fully equipped bar hire with bar staff
- Child-minding services / entertainers
- Hire of marquee / tents / umbrellas
- Guided tours of La Cala de Mijas for guests
- Assistance with accommodation in La Cala de Mijas for guests
** If you do not already have a wedding planner, and are trying to organise everything yourself, beware! If you have not discovered for yourself already, planning a wedding in La Cala de Mijas or anywhere else in southern Spain from afar is a very difficult and stressful thing to do. We cannot recommend strongly enough that whether it is us, or another wedding planner in La Cala de Mijas, you do use someone and do not try to do it all yourself. In every wedding that we have been involved in, we have easily saved our clients much more money (by utilising our contacts, and know-how, etc.) than they have paid on wedding planner fees.
Wedding Catering FAQs for La Cala de Mijas and the Costa del Sol
How far in advance should we book wedding catering in La Cala de Mijas?
For peak season on the Costa del Sol (roughly May to October), many couples book 6 to 12 months ahead for weddings in La Cala de Mijas. If your date is sooner, still reach out. We can sometimes accommodate shorter lead times depending on venue access, guest count, and logistics.
Do you provide tastings and menu planning for destination weddings in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. We start with your style and preferences (formal plated, buffet, canapés, stations, family-style), then refine a seasonal menu that works well for a wedding in La Cala de Mijas and across southern Spain. Tastings can be arranged depending on timing and event size, and we also share sample menus from real weddings we have catered.
Can you cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy requirements in La Cala de Mijas?
Absolutely. We plan dietary requirements in advance and can create alternative dishes or adapted versions of the main menu for your wedding in La Cala de Mijas. If you share your guest list requirements early, we can label, brief staff properly, and keep service smooth on the day.
Do you include staff, equipment, and set-up in your wedding packages in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. Packages for weddings in La Cala de Mijas can include staffing (chefs, wait staff, bar staff), delivery, set-up, and clean-up, plus key hire items such as crockery, cutlery, glassware, linens, tables, and chafing equipment, depending on the package you choose.
Can you provide bar service and drinks for a wedding in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. We can provide bar staff and a full bar set-up for your wedding in La Cala de Mijas, and we can also advise on quantities for wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and mixers. If you already have a drinks plan through your venue or planner, we coordinate so service remains seamless.
What happens if our wedding in La Cala de Mijas is outdoors and the weather changes?
Outdoor weddings in southern Spain are stunning, but we always recommend a clear Plan B for wind and late-evening temperature changes. For weddings in La Cala de Mijas, we coordinate with your venue or planner on timings, shelter, and food holding requirements to keep service safe and stress-free.
Do you coordinate with our venue and wedding planner in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. We regularly work with venues and planners throughout southern Spain. We confirm access times, kitchen facilities, power and water needs, service flow, and schedule so that catering supports the ceremony, drinks reception, dinner, and party without surprises for weddings in La Cala de Mijas.
Can you handle late-night food or a midnight snack at a wedding in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. Late-night bites are very popular for destination weddings in La Cala de Mijas. Options range from mini burgers and tapas to hog roast, churros, or tailored comfort food, served at a time that matches your music and party schedule.
Do you cater for smaller weddings and private villas in La Cala de Mijas?
Yes. We cater everything from intimate villa weddings to larger celebrations in La Cala de Mijas. For villas, we plan logistics carefully (access, refrigeration, cooking space, staffing, and clean-up) so you get a professional result even without a commercial kitchen.