Where to start with a wedding menu? These Spanish experts share their advice for working with your caterers to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
Mediterranean light, citrus in the air. In Valencia, Gourmet Catering & Eventos has spent more than seven decades refining the quiet art of hospitality, pairing haute cuisine with fresh, sustainable ingredients and a measured sense of elegance. They work across the Valencian Community and Murcia at singular places such as La Cartuja de Ara Christi, Vallesa de Mandor, Masía del Carmen, Huerto San Vicente, Parque de la Marquesa, Palau de Les Arts and the City of Arts and Sciences, and they travel for couples who ask. The difference is not a signature dish, it is a chain of precise, almost invisible choices that make dinner feel like it could only happen here. Here they share three tips.
Start with a conversation, not a catalogue
Book a focused consultation and talk about tastes, lifestyle, and values before you talk about dishes. From there ask for a draft that balances creativity with local sourcing and timing. Lock key decisions early so availability and staffing align with your plan. Keep the story light on the page and strong on the plate.
“We begin with a personalized consultation to understand the couple’s tastes, lifestyle, and values.”
Let place and season lead
Begin with produce that is impeccable today rather than an idea you loved last winter. Ask for two seasonal routes per course so you can taste and choose with clarity. Build pairings that echo the landscape with herb oils, citrus cordials and restrained, low-intervention wines. Close the loop with smart low-waste touches such as peel syrups, spent-grain breads and next-day picnic boxes.
“Today’s weddings tell stories through thoughtful details, with gastronomy as a sensory journey connecting guests to the moment and place.”
Hospitality that includes everyone
Collect dietary needs with the RSVP so nothing feels like a workaround at the table. Offer a non-alcoholic pairing that is as considered as the wine flight. Add clear allergen icons and a large-print or QR menu for accessibility. Pace the service so every guest can relax into the meal.
“Rooted in tradition yet always evolving, we blend culinary innovation with a deep commitment to sustainability and social inclusion, creating experiences that delight both palate and heart.”
“Today’s weddings tell stories through thoughtful details, with gastronomy as a sensory journey connecting guests to the moment and place.”
To see more of Gourmet Catering & Eventos work, visit their website or directory.
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