Wedding caterers on the Rome coast

Getting married by the sea near Rome

The coast runs from Civitavecchia and Ladispoli in the north, through Fregene, Fiumicino and Ostia, down to Anzio and Nettuno in the south. Couples choose beach clubs with a terrace on the sea, villas and restaurants facing the beach, and sometimes the sand itself for the aperitivo or the dinner.

On this page you will find the caterers based on the coast that say they cater weddings. Many caterers based in Rome also work by the sea: you will find them on the page about wedding catering in Rome and the one about caterers on the Rome coast.

On the beach: permits and set-up

A reception on the sand needs platforms, cover and lighting, and often permission from the beach club or the town council. Settle straight away who applies for it and who pays for the set-up: the caterer, the beach club or the wedding planner. Ask the caterer whether it has worked at that beach club before and how it gets water, power and a kitchen down to the beach.

Wind, heat and the cold chain

By the sea the evening wind can rise suddenly, and in summer the heat is hard on raw fish, desserts and ice cream. Ask how they protect food stations from the wind, how they keep fish and the cake cold, and what time is best to serve. You always need a covered plan B, decided by an agreed date. The checks to make are in the guide on catering for outdoor events.

The seafood menu

By the sea many couples choose a seafood menu, but it is still your choice: you can also ask for a meat or mixed menu. If you choose fish, ask where it comes from, what changes with the day's catch and how they look after guests who do not eat fish. The guide on seafood menus for events helps you plan the courses.

What to ask for in the quote

As well as menu, drinks and staff, ask for travel costs, platforms and cover if needed, and the times agreed with the beach club, music included, to be written down. To compare prices per guest, read the guide on what wedding catering costs in Rome. Once you have the date and the place, ask for up to 3 quotes in a single request.