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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: May 2025

Chef Lopez is an award-winning events company located in East London. Started in 2020 by Christian a professional chef with over 20 years in the events industry.

One of Chef Lopez's many qualities is our versatility. We specialise in an array of mouth-watering cuisines, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Thai, American, South American, British and much more. You can work with us to create a personalised menu that features your favourite dishes. A variety of dietary needs can be accommodated, such as gluten-free, nut-free, organic, and vegan.

We can work with you to create your desried cuisine weather its a festival theme with a selection of street food to seated meal with canapes and wine pairing.

At Chef Lopez Events we can also provide fully stocked mobile bars and extremele talanted mixologists to serve drinks at your wedding.

We look forward to speaking with you to create the wedding of your dreams.

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake cutting
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
French service
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
British
Caribbean
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Latin american
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten-free
Lactose-free
No pork
Nut-free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Limited bar
Cash bar
Champagne toast
Open bar
House beer
House liquor
Liquor license
Outside alcohol ok
House wine
Premium liquor
Signature cocktail
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Barware
Chocolate fountain
Glassware
Linens

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

£40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

£20

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

£25

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

£20

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

£20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature cocktail
Bartender(s)

Served in

Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and South West London

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Reviews for Chef Lopez Ltd

Renae
Renae Sent on 05/06/2025
2 out of 5 rating

Do not use for a wedding, professionalism, organisation and service was very poor!


Do not recommend at all! My wedding was on the 28th May 25. The food was decent but the service was absolutely appalling. Our initial meeting with Christian was lovely during our tasting and then we were handled by Emma. We had most of our important meetings via call and she was tasked with noting everything down and communicating this with the chef, Christian. We created plans for the day, spoke about what drinks were served for the welcome, for the canapés and during the dinner. We highlighted every corner of the day for them and yet it was still a disaster on the day. They agreed to do certain things and on the day it seemed Emma had not relayed this to Christian. They served all our drinks during the welcome and canapés section leaving almost nothing for the main meal section; used our toasting drinks during the canapés which included our reserve wine for our top table, refused to give the service team their meals even though we paid for them to have 2, we arranged to have our canapés saved for us as we were taking our pictures during the time but they were thrown away in stead, they left all the drinks outside of the room because they didn’t want to put them on the table. We are agreed with Emma that these would go on there after the photographer took pictures of the room and all the guests would do was ask them to replenish the bottle once one finished, but the staff they hired seemed to know nothing and I had to sort this out as well because they got upset they needed to do this. We didn’t ask them to serve, just to replenish to bottle as planned. When it came to turning the room around they said they could do it in the time needed and had us pay for extra staff, my husband caught some sitting and talking with a broom in their hands whilst we were all waiting for ages, to the point our groomsmen stepped in and helped clear the room. Then there was a problem with cutting my cake when I had asked Emma to relay that I would want this done, including the amount of cakes I had. If it was an issue, the professional thing to do would be to let our coordinator know and express this, not deliver worst service when this was already pre planned. Cake boxes also got thrown away somehow. A lot happened.

The worst part is, they either threw away or took my wedding decorations! The food and drinks situation caused stress and anxiety on the day but this is something that’s very upsetting. I’ve asked my venue and searched and those responsible is the catering team as they cleared down the centre tables. Personal photos and stands and name tags which I made are all missing, plus a camera. I asked them about this and they stopped communication when I highlighted all the issues we faced on the day. I’m truly upset that their service is so staggeringly poor and that I’ve lost personal effects most of all when they are the ones who were in charge of putting it all in a safe space.

I wouldn’t use them unless you’re willing for this to happen. They may be good for very small events but they claimed they did weddings (ours ended up with less than planned at 102 people) and even the bar staff at our venue was shocked by the way they treated people on the day. They came with their own front of house person who was very rude and even told my photographer to get a plate off one of the tables when she waiting around for ages to be fed. Christian also didn’t seem in a good mood on the day when I attempted to say hello in the morning. I’m not sure what happened but the service was disgusting and loosing items makes it worst and them not even responding to what I’ve highlighted makes it more shocking.
Sara
Sara Sent on 29/05/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great, great, great.

Someone told me this was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Another person is still raging about your bowl food - being your fan is becoming their personality.

The team is flexible, happy to work with you for custom experience.
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Nicola Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chez Lopez On-Site Catering – A Wedding Meal to Remember


We were thrilled to have Chez Lopez cater our wedding, and they truly exceeded our expectations! Despite cooking from their van, they offered an impressive menu with three starter options, three mains, and two desserts, giving our guests plenty of choice.

The food itself was absolutely fantastic. Each starter was full of flavor and beautifully plated, while the main courses catered to various tastes and dietary preferences. The desserts were the perfect sweet finish to an incredible meal.

What really stood out was their attentiveness to guests with allergies and dietary restrictions. Chez Lopez made sure that everyone with special requirements had options they could enjoy, and they took great care in ensuring the food was safe and satisfying for all.

Even though they were cooking from a van, the team was organized and efficient, serving the meal smoothly and professionally. Our guests are still raving about the food, and it really added a special touch to our wedding day.

We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Chez Lopez to anyone looking for excellent food and top-notch service at their event.
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Dona Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

perfect wedding

Christian and his team were amazing to deal with. All our guests have not stopped talking about how great the food and service was. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for something special.
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Temur Sent on 07/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding experience.

Again, a massive thank you from all of us. We can confirm that we have settled the invoice. Also to add that, I was sat with my mum and my grandparents, who are the fussiest of diners. They loved the beef, the lamb, the polenta, the miso aubergines. If they are pleased, you guys are definitely doing something right! Including your team, what a breath of fresh air. All smiling genuinely enjoying what they do, calm and professional with my fussy grandad. Everybody couldn’t stop talking about how welcoming, engaging and warm they were with everyone. You probably hear it all the time, but in my 15 years of working in customer service, it’s refreshing to be treated by others as how we would treat people. Thanking you immensely and wishing you all the (deserved) success in your future.
J Water
J Water Sent on 03/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fairy tale wedding

Great service from chef Lopez and his team. Food was amazing and all our guests kept raving on about it.

highly recommend them.
J
Jade Sent on 03/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Festival wedding

Chef Lopez and his team were amazing from the initial response to the day of the wedding. We hired Christian to overlook the food and drinks service of our wedding and did not disappoint 3 different stalls of food and 2 bars service was seamless.

Highly recommend
D
Daniel Sent on 09/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our expectations

Wow, Christian and his team really went all out for our special day. I highly recommend Chef Lopez. We went for a more casual wedding meal, Paella & BBQ, with the addition of an evening snack.

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