Destination Wedding Catering Abroad: Bringing a UK Chef to Italy, Portugal or France
Yes, you can arrange for a UK-based chef to cater your wedding abroad, provided the venue agrees and the team can meet the destination’s working and catering requirements. Start with those checks, then discuss the menu, staffing and full cost. You may already have a picture of dinner in mind: a long table in a Tuscan garden, drinks on a terrace in Portugal, or a wedding breakfast at a French château. Before you settle on the dishes, though, there is a practical question to answer: who is allowed to cook there? Getting that clear early gives you much more freedom to plan food you are excited to serve. Check the venue’s catering arrangements before paying a deposit Ask the venue for its policy on external chefs in writing. Does it have an exclusive caterer, an approved supplier list, or a kitchen that an outside team can hire? If it uses an in-house team, ask whether a visiting chef can collaborate with them. Permission to bring a chef does not necessarily include use of the kitchen. Co...