37 Best Caterers near Del Mar

“We had the most amazing experience with Melinda Meza opening day. Outstanding customer service, high level professionalism and she created the most delicious cocktails. Thank you Melinda for taking care of us. You’ve made us regulars.
💯🙏👌💎“

“Selecting Abbey Catering was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Initially, we chose their catering services, but after exploring further, we discovered their rental options perfectly matched our needs in terms of quality and price. Seamlessly, they integrated rentals into our package, handling setup to teardown with ease.
The catering experience was exceptional. Abbey guided us through every step, from the fun and delicious tasting (where we struggled to choose favorites among the outstanding options) to customizing our stations. On the wedding day, their team, led by the attentive and skilled Captain Chuck Ferrante, executed our plan flawlessly. They ensured we enjoyed every moment, with plenty of food and drink.
We wholeheartedly recommend Abbey Catering and extend our gratitude for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.“

“We catered food from this place for our daughter's Wedding in San Diego. Tandoori Group's food was delicious in All our events with different varieties it was exceptional experience :) Varun and his team was THE Best Catering Service so professional courteous and they go out of their way to accommodating to our each Event needs. I will Highly recommend Varun and his team for small or large group of any Events, they are the Best in San Diego, CA Area with Best food and Superb Service and professional and friendly Team :) Thank you Varun ...Appreciated your Wonderful Services and Amazing Food“

“We had a family vacation in Carlsbad and hired Chef Ty for a special dinner for 7 of us. What a wonderful experience with absolutely delicious food!! Everything from the appetizer to salad to the entree and dessert was absolutely delicious with unique elevated flavors! Chef Ty made it super fun with lots of laughter! I highly recommend him!“

“Very good quality meats and very tasty not greasy, very friendly people.“

“Excellent and professional customer service! They interacted so seamlessly and efficiently with our guests. Food presentation was beautiful!“

“They offer the most healthy food and their salads are so very beautiful that you definitely want to try! The owners are very friendly and hires family! That’s the part I love most! Dareen Nasser one of the waitresses,is my favorite she’s got the best personality and awesome attitude wen she serves you! Thank You Gourmet Island for an awesome meal! I will definitely be back to try something new!🥰“

“Alexis Miller and her entire team of kind, joyous, attentive professionals were FANTASTIC!! The menu was exactly what I'd hoped for and received many rave reviews from our guests. Each plate was artistically presented. All the items were delicious and the cupcakes (instead of huge wedding cake) were individually handcrafted with scrumptious toppings and insides were to-die-for!! I would highly recommend them to anyone. I was also very grateful that here prices were very reasonable with exceptional quality 100%! Give them a try.“

“Love what they have brought to our San Diego farmers markets!!!! A must for exceptional American artisanal cheeses!!!“

“Retirement gathering catered at private residence: Delivery, setup, and food were all top notch. Ease of planning made the event smooth, and the food was fresh, imaginative, abundant, beautiful and delicious. It was a professional and timely display of catering know-how. Guests were happy!“

“Great place to have partys from“

“Liz Taco catered my unit at the hospital. The entire staff had no words to express how incredible the food was from it’s freshness, taste/seasoning, portions for the price paid, and service! We will continue to request their business as it was truly a morale booster to our staff! Thank you for your outstanding catering service!“

“high recommend place .....“

“Sushi Florist Patrick crafts an exquisite culinary experience, featuring unique delights like Kama toro sashimi, Kogashima A5 Kobe Sando on Japanese milk bread, his signature desert Crispy Burnt Unagi with Nutella Eel sauce, and much more. Engaging with his artisan work is truly unforgettable. Personally, Patrick is extremely warm and charismatic.“

“SYDNEY it’s a ROCK STAR! Thanks so much! Busy Day and she was amazing! 🌻“

“Metro checks all of the boxes.Cheryl does a fantastic job with menu ideation/creation. Her consultative approach takes a lot of the stress out of planning an event. Her years of expertise shine through her diverse assortment of culinary offerings. Service is first class. Don’t miss out on this phenomenal caterer.“

“Love that they use all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheesesteak“

“Awesome food, awesome service, super-friendly staff! I give them my highest recommendation!“

“I absolutely loved working with MIHO! As a planner, it's such a relief to partner with a catering team that’s not only incredibly professional but also just on it from start to finish. The food was truly delicious—elevated, flavorful, and beautifully presented—and their attention to detail is second to none.

Rachel was my main point of contact during planning, and she was an absolute gem: responsive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead. On the day-of, the service team was top notch—friendly, polished, and efficient.

MIHO is definitely one of the more premium catering options in San Diego, but in my experience, they are absolutely worth the investment. Their food and service quality are unmatched, and I’d happily recommend them to any couple looking for a standout experience.“

“I met Marcela and Amina at an industry event recently and they were AWESOME! They have the cutest cart, the most delicious drinks, and best of all - they are just incredibly fun to hang out with! Highly highly recommend for a holiday party, wedding, industry event... seriously anything. Love them!“

“We hired Picnic People for a team building event for a post busy season event. Our staff needed some bonding after a very volatile year. Enter Picnic People to the rescue. We had such a great day. Wonderful food and so much fun and games. Captain Picnic was hilarious. Lisa Richards and her team made everything effortless. It was so great to see everyone laughing and having fun. We will be using them again.“

“I've utilized Michelle's services many times and she always provides quality food! Thank you Michelle!“

“Johnson Catering did a great job providing delicious food for our anniversary party. Service was professional and timely. Our guests loved it! Thank you Suzanne and team!“

“Stefan at UCSD Catering was extremely helpful when my fiancée and I began planning our wedding at the Martin Johnson House on the Scripps Campus.Of the approved caterers, Stefan was one of few to immediately have a detailed conversation with me about the ins and outs of the venue, what potential options and setups could be, and how to compare pricing/offerings from different caterers.When we built a menu and proposal, communication was prompt and efficient. We were able to try different set up options, mix and match from the existing menu and modify plates to fit with what we were going for.Pricing on the menu was labeled per person, so it was super easy and transparent to see what the costs would be if we added or removed items. The proposal was also very clear on food cost, vs. staff cost, vs other fees.Compared to other vendors, UCSD's proposal looked like the best quality to price combo.Ultimately, we did not go with UCSD catering only because we were on a tight timeline and felt more comfortable going with an all-in-one catering solution.However, if you have the time (or a coordinator) I'd recommend the combo of UCSD Catering, Bella Beverage Catering, and Cedar and Pine Rentals.“

“Great service, and a nice atmosphere. Excellent lunch specials at only $8.99. Choice of two entrées, served with naan and a drink. Delicious food at an unbeatable price.Overall experience was excellent. Will definitely be back!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“01-04-25
-Fresh Baguette x3 $7.50– my favorite place to get French bread. Best bread in town!
-Pate Chaud Meat Pie $2.59– yummy!
-Egg Roll x2 $3.38– tasty meat and I enjoyed rice paper wrapper, crunchy delicious!“

“Fabulous foods and goodies. Love this place.“

“There is a wait if you go inside the restaurant but it’s worth the wait! I ordered the Sampler plate the #1 it had a big portions of each item everything tasted delicious the cornbread was moist and the garlic bread was toasty. The fountain drinks they sell there taste really good 😌 I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes bqq 😋“

“Absolutely delicious! Good service“

“I’m a rode biker and I ride all over San Diego but I never miss my weekly stop for a quick mocha to help me make it up another hill. Miriam and Q treat me like family. So glad that I found this little paradise in Sorrento Valley.“

“Jim is friendly and accommodating. Ordered food for my daughter’s birthday gathering and the food were super yummy. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork, ribs & macaroni salad.“

“I would not normally take time to leave a review (let alone a positive one) for a hospital cafe, but this place was a little oasis in the middle of a tough day of appointments. Great coffee, solid breakfast fare and the staff were very nice.“

“Tiramisu cake was top notch! Viking cake was super rich, but still delicious. Paired with red wines and vanilla bean ice cream. Ice cream came out first, cake about 3 minutes later, but wines were delayed quite some time. Service was fairly slow, but staff were extremely friendly and obviously hard at work. Huge portions! Recommendation: a garnish or side of strawberries with the Viking cake.“

“ordered a burrito to go (which i paid for in-store) and i left right away to go deliver an order from porkyland to their mobile delivery customer, as to not waste time. when i went to pick it up, after the delivery loop, it wasnt there ..so they said they could make another but that theyd have to charge me again for the same burrito and said to look around in a few days to see if they charged me for the first burrito. boo ! where is the customer service there !? wont be back even if its good lol 😝 i sat there for about 10 minutes to decide what to do, since i had just driven 40 minutes out of my way to
pick up this already paid for burrito. after realizing i was quite frustrated, i bought the second burrito (which was really just still the first burrito). i tipped well both times so i actually paid $38 for one carne asada burrito. they didnt really seem like it was a big deal that my burrito was missing. i would avoid this place, just on that alone

edit: i went back and it went well. much better. had a carne asada bowl and it was bomb diggity, my ninjas 🥷“

“We've always gotten such wonderful service from here and the food is always good.“