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    Organising a walking dinner: the complete guide for Marbella and the Costa del Sol

    Organising a walking dinner means: no set tables, but a full evening of food. Guests stand and move while the team serves round after round. This guide covers it all — planning, guest numbers, menu structure, space and price. The walking dinner menu is €42 per person from 25 guests, including chef, service staff, tableware, set-up and clean-up.

    Step 1 — Set the date, guest count and location

    Start with the guest count and the address. A walking dinner works from 25 guests; below that the evening loses the rhythm of rounds. Villas in Marbella, Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía are the most requested locations, but a roof terrace, garden or company space works just as well.

    Step 2 — Build the menu

    For a complete evening, count on six to eight bites across several rounds: start light (ceviche, oysters), build towards warm and savoury (shrimp skewers, steak tartare on brioche) and finish sweet. For a reception of about two hours, three or four bites are enough.

    Step 3 — Space, kitchen and timing

    The team needs about two metres of free workspace, a power socket and access to water. Guests only need standing and walking space; high tables are optional. Set-up usually starts two hours before the event and the rounds run across two to three hours.

    Step 4 — Price and drinks

    The walking dinner menu is €42 per person. For comparison: paella is €38 per person and BBQ €45 per person. Drinks packages start at €18 per person (Essential), €28 (Classic) and €45 (Premium), based on four hours.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do you organise a walking dinner step by step?

    First fix the date, guest count and location, then choose the number of bites (six to eight for a full evening), match the drinks and plan set-up two hours before the start. MAREA provides chef, service staff, tableware and clean-up from 25 guests.

    How many bites do you need per person?

    Six to eight bites replace a full dinner. Three to four bites suit a reception of about two hours.

    What does a walking dinner in Marbella cost?

    €42 per person from 25 guests, including chef, service staff, tableware, set-up and clean-up. Drinks packages start at €18 per person.

    Do you need tables and chairs?

    No. A walking dinner is designed to work without set tables. A few high tables and some seating for guests who want to rest are enough.

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