Tvoi EventWedding and event catering in Tuscany
Menu, service staff and equipment for a celebration at a villa or estate without its own kitchen.
When a villa or estate does not run as a restaurant, the kitchen, tableware and staff have to be brought in. We select catering for weddings, anniversaries and family celebrations in Tuscany, from a buffet to a seated dinner, for a few dozen guests or more. The work begins with a conversation about the venue: what the kitchen has, where food can be prepared and tables set, how supplies arrive. We then arrange a tasting and agree the seasonal menu, the number of waiters, equipment, set-up and dismantling. The estimate is fixed in writing before preparation starts.
What catering consists of
Tasting and menu
Before confirmation there is a tasting where you try the dishes, discuss the service and make changes. The menu is built from seasonal produce, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Aperitif and buffet
We arrange the welcome for guests: starters, cured ham and cheeses, grilled vegetables, small portions. The aperitif usually takes place outdoors while the dining room is finished.
Seated dinner
We prepare a dinner with waiters: starter, first course, main, dessert. Staff numbers are calculated from the number of guests and the layout of the tables.
Tableware and equipment
We bring plates, glasses, linen, tables and chairs, and a mobile kitchen if the villa has no suitable one. Everything is checked against a list.
Bar and wines
We choose regional wines, aperitifs, a cocktail list and a bartender. The wine selection is matched to the menu and the season.
Set-up and dismantling
The team arrives early, sets up tables and the kitchen, and after the celebration removes tableware, waste and equipment as agreed with the villa owner.
Tell us about your celebration
Tell us the occasion, the date and the number of guests. We will suggest a format, a venue and vendors, and prepare a fixed written estimate before any work starts.
How we approach catering
We begin with the venue
We check whether the villa has water, power, refrigeration and room for staff. The format of the menu depends on it, and we find out before the tasting.
A menu by season
Spring brings artichokes and asparagus, autumn mushrooms and truffle, winter slow-cooked ragu. We do not offer dishes that are out of season.
One schedule by the hour
Service, changes of course, toasts and the cake are set in one timetable, and the waiters work to it together with the coordinator.
We speak to the villa owner
Limits on smells, noise, working hours and cleaning are agreed by us directly with the venue manager.
Common questions about event catering
How does catering differ from a private chef?
Catering arrives with staff and equipment for a celebration with many guests. A private chef cooks in the villa kitchen for a small group, and we have a separate page on that.
How early should wedding catering in Tuscany be booked?
For a wedding in season, catering is usually confirmed 6 to 9 months ahead, and for a small celebration a few months are enough. The exact timing depends on the date and the supplier's calendar.
Is a tasting necessary?
We recommend one: you try the dishes, check the service and make changes. The format and the place depend on the supplier.
What must the villa provide for catering?
Access for a van, water, power, space for a kitchen and a storage area. We check this at the site visit and bring what is missing as equipment.
Can we book catering without full event planning?
Yes. We select and coordinate the supplier as a single service or as part of a celebration, agreeing the menu, timing and conditions with the venue.
Let's talk about your celebration
Send a request or write to us on WhatsApp: a coordinator will reply, ask about the details and suggest the next step.