Wedding caterers in the Castelli Romani

Getting married in the Castelli Romani

Frascati, Grottaferrata, Marino, Ariccia, Albano, Rocca di Papa, Monte Porzio Catone and Velletri are a short drive from Rome and have many of the most popular wedding venues outside the city: historic villas with gardens, farmhouses among the vineyards, terraces looking over Lake Albano and Lake Nemi. Guests can travel there and back in a day, and those who stay overnight will find hotels and agriturismi (farm stays) nearby.

On this page you will find the caterers based in the Castelli that say they cater weddings. They know the roads, the villas and the travel times of the area. Many caterers based in Rome also work here: you will find them on the page about wedding catering in Rome and the one about caterers in the Castelli Romani.

The villa decides a lot

Before choosing a caterer, ask the venue whether it works with one caterer only or with a list of approved caterers: in the Castelli this is common. If the villa is open to any caterer, check whether there is a kitchen the caterer can use or whether it has to set up a field kitchen, and where vans can unload. Some old town centres have narrow streets and restricted traffic zones. The guide on exclusive or open venues explains the difference, and the one on villa weddings helps you plan spaces and timings.

Season, weather and a plan B

In the hills, spring and autumn evenings are cooler than in the city, and in summer the wind picks up soon after sunset. An outdoor aperitivo or dinner always needs a covered plan B: a gazebo, a marquee or an indoor room, agreed with the caterer and the venue by a set date. The checks to make are in the guide on catering for outdoor events.

Local wine and produce

The Castelli are wine country, and many couples choose a winery or a farmhouse among the vines. You can ask the caterer for local wines or produce as an option, without it becoming a requirement: the menu is still your choice. For pairings, read the guide on Lazio wines for events.

What to ask for in the quote

As well as menu, drinks and staff, ask for travel costs to be written as a separate item or confirmed as included, together with set-up and take-down times agreed with the villa. To compare prices per guest, read the guide on what wedding catering costs in Rome. Once you have the date and the venue, ask for up to 3 quotes in a single request.