Wedding Resorts
Destination Wedding Resorts That Allow Outside Catering
These resorts permit outside/external catering for wedding events — important for couples who want a specific Indian or specialty caterer. Most charge an external-vendor or kitchen fee per event; your DreamWed planner confirms the current rules and costs.
9 resorts
| Resort | Destination | Capacity | Outside catering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradisus Playa Del Carmen | Mexico | 2–800+ | Outside catering allowed. |
| Paradisus Cancun | Mexico | 2–500 | Outside catering allowed. |
| Moon Palace The Grand | Mexico | 2–500 | Outside catering allowed. |
| Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun | Mexico | 2–450 | External catering permitted — kitchen fee $4,500 USD/day (4 hours, subject to availability); external vendor fee $1,000 USD per day, per service. |
| Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa | Mexico | 2–400 | External catering permitted at $600 USD + tax per day, per event; resort kitchen use not permitted. |
| Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres | Mexico | 2–350 | Outside catering allowed through a vendor for events only (not for the full stay). |
| Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa | Mexico | 2–300 | Outside catering is allowed. |
| Hyatt Ziva Cancun | Mexico | 2–250 | External catering permitted — kitchen fee $2,500 USD/day; external vendor fee $1,500 USD per day, per service. |
| Paradisus La Perla | Mexico | 2–200 | Outside catering allowed. |
Paradisus · Mexico
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
Outside catering allowed.
Paradisus · Mexico
Paradisus Cancun
Outside catering allowed.
Moon Palace · Mexico
Moon Palace The Grand
Outside catering allowed.
Hyatt · Mexico
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
External catering permitted — kitchen fee $4,500 USD/day (4 hours, subject to availability); external vendor fee $1,000 USD per day, per service.
Dreams · Mexico
Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa
External catering permitted at $600 USD + tax per day, per event; resort kitchen use not permitted.
Grand Palladium · Mexico
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres
Outside catering allowed through a vendor for events only (not for the full stay).
Dreams · Mexico
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa
Outside catering is allowed.
Hyatt · Mexico
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
External catering permitted — kitchen fee $2,500 USD/day; external vendor fee $1,500 USD per day, per service.
Paradisus · Mexico
Paradisus La Perla
Outside catering allowed.
Browse by Venue
Venues at These Resorts
Individual event spaces, with the capacity and setting of each.
Cypress Ballroom
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen · up to 800+ guests
Ballroom
Paradisus Cancun · up to 500 guests
Granada Ballroom
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun · up to 450 guests
Garden
Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa · up to 400 guests
Beach
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres · up to 350 guests
Caribbean Beach
Moon Palace The Grand · up to 300 guests
Sahara Beach
Hyatt Ziva Cancun · up to 250 guests
North Beach
Paradisus La Perla · up to 200 guests
Grand Vista Terrace
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa · up to 150 guests
North Beach
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen · up to 200 guests
Beach
Paradisus Cancun · up to 200 guests
Sahara Beach
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun · up to 400 guests
Ballroom
Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa · up to 300 guests
Convention Center
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres · up to 300 guests
Grand Terrace
Moon Palace The Grand · up to 200 guests
Elements Ballroom
Hyatt Ziva Cancun · up to 250 guests
Frequently Asked
Which resorts let you bring an outside caterer?
The resorts on this page allow external catering for wedding events (usually for a vendor/kitchen fee). Rules vary — some allow it only for events, not the whole stay — so confirm with your planner before booking a caterer.