A wedding menu that tastes of Sarandë
I cook weddings in Sarandë at hillside villas, seafront terraces and beach clubs between Sarandë and Ksamil, from an intimate dinner to 500 guests. You get one chef responsible for every plate, a menu written for you and a team I brief and lead.
Sarandë has the Butrint lagoon mussels on its doorstep, fresh fish and octopus from the Ionian, and olive oil, citrus and wild herbs from the hills behind the town. I cook them simply over fire, add mountain lamb from the villages inland, and pair them with Albanian wines and a cold raki.
The day often starts slowly, with a swim and a light lunch, then the ceremony comes as the sun drops toward Corfu across the water. Dinner follows on the terrace with the lights of the town below, and the party runs late. I time the courses so the main dishes land after dark, when the air has cooled.
A menu idea: Butrint mussels and Ionian fish over fire, citrus and olive oil from the hills, and lamb for the main course.
Season and logistics
The main wedding season in Sarandë runs May to October. Many guests fly into Corfu and take the ferry to Sarandë, so I plan the welcome food around ferry times and keep it flexible if a crossing is delayed. I work alongside your planner and venue so the kitchen fits into their timeline.
What I can cook for you
Canapés and aperitif
Cold and warm bites for the arrival, each one a clean single mouthful, made from local produce.
The wedding dinner
A plated tasting menu, a family-style feast, food stations, or a mix of all three.
Drinks programme
Wine and champagne pairings, a non-alcoholic pairing and a signature cocktail, designed with the menu.
Late-night food
Something warm and salty around midnight to keep the dance floor going.
Welcome and rehearsal dinners
A relaxed barbecue or fire-cooked feast to start the weekend, or an intimate tasting menu for family.
Day-after brunch
A late, generous brunch for everyone who stayed, and one last moment together.
My signature: live-fire wedding catering, a wild and foraged wedding menu, and intimate weddings and elopements.
How your quote is built
- Food from 120 euros per guest
- Kitchen and service team sized and quoted for your guest count
- Drinks quoted separately, from pairings to a full bar
- Travel added to the quote
- Your date is locked with a 60 percent deposit
Staying longer? See my private chef services in Sarandë for villa stays and dinners.
Weddings in Sarandë: good to know
When is wedding season in Sarandë?
The main season runs May to October. Popular dates book early, so secure yours as soon as the venue is confirmed.
Can you cater a welcome dinner for guests arriving on the Corfu ferry?
Yes. A relaxed welcome dinner of seafood and sharing plates is easy to hold back and serve as guests arrive.
Can you cater a large wedding in Sarandë?
Yes, up to 500 guests with a hired kitchen and service team that I brief and lead.
Do you cook the welcome dinner and brunch too?
Yes. The whole wedding weekend can be planned as one menu, from the welcome dinner to the day-after brunch.
How is the date secured?
A date is locked when a deposit of at least 60 percent is received.