Handmade Empanada Catering in Barcelona
Warm empanadas served buffet-style or live. Latin flavours & premium setup.
Merci Chefs’ curated empanada services offer a delicious, versatile proposal that is perfect for fostering interaction at any event. Inspired by the finest traditional recipes from Argentina and the Southern Cone, this concept combines fresh ingredients with a crispy, handcrafted dough. Whether served as a stylish buffet or through an animated live-baking station, it brings a warm, authentic touch to the table.
“Merci Chefs helped us find the perfect match: simple, tasty, and well organised. Guests loved it.”
— Lucy M., terrace afterwork in Poblenou
“Exactly what we wanted — authentic, relaxed, and full of flavour. The empanadas were a hit.”
— Tom G., private cocktail in Eixample
“Everything was seamless, from proposal to setup. Merci Chefs really made it easy.”
— Isabelle R., team lunch in Sant Gervasi
We are not a traditional catering company; we select and audit the best artisanal empanada specialists in Barcelona for events seeking authenticity without the risks.
Our value lies in constant auditing. We filter providers using strict criteria for dough quality, fillings, and baking techniques. If they do not meet our premium standard, they do not join our network.
Because we eliminate uncertainty. We offer you a pre-validated selection with available and proven services, so you don't waste time searching blindly.
Our experts taste-test every service—from the handcrafted dough to the final showcooking results—before adding them to our network.
The services chosen by Merci Chefs include a decorated station, artisanal empanadas baked on-site, homemade sauces (chimichurri, criolla), compostable tableware, and full logistics.
It is an excellent solution for afterworks, team buildings, film shoots, private parties, or informal corporate events where a high-quality, easy-to-eat-while-standing product is needed.
Yes. Our selected partners offer creative plant-based fillings like spinach with vegan ricotta or traditional humita. Gluten-free options can also be requested in advance.
Absolutely. We offer services that include showcooking with portable ovens, allowing guests to enjoy the aroma and flavor of freshly baked empanadas on the spot.
We only validate master artisans who follow traditional processes: handcrafted doughs and fillings made with superior quality ingredients and slow-cooking methods.
Yes. You can choose between a self-service buffet format or have uniformed staff responsible for baking and serving the empanadas professionally throughout the event.
Definitely. Many clients complete the experience with cheese boards, Mediterranean salads, or a bar featuring Malbec wines and craft beers selected by our team.
Minimum 50 people. We recommend booking at least 10 days in advance to ensure perfect logistics and staff organization for the showcooking.
We are not a traditional catering company; we select and audit the best artisanal empanada specialists in Barcelona for events seeking authenticity without the risks.
Our value lies in constant auditing. We filter providers using strict criteria for dough quality, fillings, and baking techniques. If they do not meet our premium standard, they do not join our network.
Because we eliminate uncertainty. We offer you a pre-validated selection with available and proven services, so you don't waste time searching blindly.
Our experts taste-test every service—from the handcrafted dough to the final showcooking results—before adding them to our network.
The services chosen by Merci Chefs include a decorated station, artisanal empanadas baked on-site, homemade sauces (chimichurri, criolla), compostable tableware, and full logistics.
It is an excellent solution for afterworks, team buildings, film shoots, private parties, or informal corporate events where a high-quality, easy-to-eat-while-standing product is needed.
Yes. Our selected partners offer creative plant-based fillings like spinach with vegan ricotta or traditional humita. Gluten-free options can also be requested in advance.
Absolutely. We offer services that include showcooking with portable ovens, allowing guests to enjoy the aroma and flavor of freshly baked empanadas on the spot.
We only validate master artisans who follow traditional processes: handcrafted doughs and fillings made with superior quality ingredients and slow-cooking methods.
Yes. You can choose between a self-service buffet format or have uniformed staff responsible for baking and serving the empanadas professionally throughout the event.
Definitely. Many clients complete the experience with cheese boards, Mediterranean salads, or a bar featuring Malbec wines and craft beers selected by our team.
Minimum 50 people. We recommend booking at least 10 days in advance to ensure perfect logistics and staff organization for the showcooking.
