45 Best Caterers near La Jolla

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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 could not have imagined a better experience than what Bernardo and his team delivered. From the very first moment to the last guest leaving, they exceeded expectations beyond what we even thought possible. Every detail was easy & seamless, every interaction was warm and professional, and the entire day flowed so beautifully because of the care and Bernardo’s leadership. Our guests, our families, and we ourselves were absolutely blown away. The venue itself is stunning and transformed into an absolute dream- with access to the outside! But what truly made it exceptional was the staff’s ability to anticipate needs, problems before we even realized them, and make us feel like we were the only wedding that had ever mattered. They gave us the gift of being able to be fully present on our wedding day, confident that everything was being handled with care. That is something we will never forget. We left with only incredible memories. We are forever grateful.“

“They truly did provide us with the best day of our lives! We chose Abbey Catering from a list provided to us by our venue, and man it turned out to be one of the best decision we ever made.

They provided so much guidance and the food tasting night hosted by them is a great fun time that really helped with deciding on a menu. When it came to the day of, I swear the food was even better than when we tasted it!

Every single person from the event staff was professional, fun, and did an amazing job. The bar never had a long line, the drinks were strong and well made, service was truly a standout feature of the wedding.

It was really a standout feature of the whole process of planning our wedding with Abbey. It is a full team of people there to help out with anything, and I want to thank them for their guidance, and patience with us.

Another massive feature of Abbey is the vendors they work with. I want to give a huge shoutout to our DJ Abel from The Wedding Entertainment Collective, and Chris from SD Photo Studio. Amazing vendors recommended by Abbey that made a huge impact on how well our day went.

A very special thanks to everyone at Abbey; Will, Chuck, Megan for their amazing support in planning, and selling us on Abbey in the first place! Then a massive thank you to David, our coordinator/event captain. You were so easy to work with, the day went so smooth, and made sure we never lifted a finger or had a single worry all throughout the day. It was all so perfect, you have our eternal gratitude and thanks!

They help us provide the best wedding we could have hoped for, and are constantly being told by our friends and family how fun it was.“

“We could not have imagined a better experience than what Bernardo and his team delivered. From the very first moment to the last guest leaving, they exceeded expectations beyond what we even thought possible. Every detail was easy & seamless, every interaction was warm and professional, and the entire day flowed so beautifully because of the care and Bernardo’s leadership. Our guests, our families, and we ourselves were absolutely blown away. The venue itself is stunning and transformed into an absolute dream- with access to the outside! But what truly made it exceptional was the staff’s ability to anticipate needs, problems before we even realized them, and make us feel like we were the only wedding that had ever mattered. They gave us the gift of being able to be fully present on our wedding day, confident that everything was being handled with care. That is something we will never forget. We left with only incredible memories. We are forever grateful.“

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

“These coconuts were an amazing addition to our event! At the end of an amazing hike, nothing beats a fresh coconut :) The guests were so excited and happy to have this bonus, and we're excited to work with Harrison and his team again. Definitely an amazing treat option to consider for your next event that screams tropical / socal!“

“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.“

“Bob is an incredible chef!! I went to a wedding and he catered at it. I had to find out who he was because it was an absolutely delicious. He is also so kind, and completely professional. Highly recommend if you're looking for fantastic food for any big events you're planning.“

“What a sight - seeing the freshly tossed pizza come out of the wood fired oven just made the pizza taste even better. Sean and his crew served up delicious pizza at my buddy’s kid’s birthday party. The kids loved the cheese and pepperoni pizzas. The adults loved the spicy pizza and the veggie pizza. The ingredients are fresh and the flour is imported from Italy. I strongly recommend Pacific Pizza. Sean is so chill and his pizza skills are an art form.“

“Absolutely fantastic charcuterie board! The variety was impressive as there was something for everyone to enjoy. The quality of each item tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully selected.

The board we got was more than enough for everyone and the board itself was also a beautiful touch and made the presentation even more special.

Customer service was prompt, professional, and communication was always clear and friendly. Highly recommend and would definitely order again!“

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

“great sandwich. best in town in my opinion“

“Brie is fantastic! We can't say enough good things. She made our wedding reception outstanding! She absolutely went above and beyond our expectations. The food was delicious. We had a taco bar and a tappa style buffet. Everyone raved about the food. The decor of the event was above anything we could have imagined. There were some hiccups ( all on us and the venue) that she smoothed over like nothing. Definitely recommend. 10 stars.“

“Total professionalism, wonderful menu choices, FABULOUS FOOD!!!“

“Had a sweet tooth, was driving past & I made my husband drop me off because I only saw the word “bakery.” So glad I came up on this place in a whim!!! I had the best Pecan Sandies I’ve ever had and a delicious peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate. The man at the counter was very nice and offered so many suggestions. I will definitely be back to try more of their baked goods!“

“Great place to have partys from“

“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 had Big Oven Pizza Mobile Truck at our graduation party, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. The pizzas were coming out fresh all evening, and guests loved being able to choose their own toppings. The team was friendly, organized, and made everything easy for us.“

“high recommend place .....“

“One of the best speakeasy’s I’ve ever been to. Been to several in LA, SF, Vegas, Miami, and NYC and this one compares. So glad that it’s in my city! Speakeasy’s are the way to go! Bravo 👏🏻“

“Jorge has been a dream to work with from the moment I messaged him. We asked of him to plan a New Years celebration at our home only a few days before and he absolutely delivered with excellence! Jorge and Manny worked our event and they felt like family. The food was perfection, presentation was professional and festive, and their level of service was 5 star!!! Highly recommend. Also, Jorge communicated right away through the process of planning and execution. Also, it did rain a bit and they were calm and collected and flexible with working around weather.“

“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!“

“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.“

“The staff are lovely. This is a quaint little place that brings us sweet memories of New York city for me. But boyhood memories for my husband from Puerto Rico. The food was like home cooked love.🥰 Well worth the visit.“

“Thank you to the MIHO team for helping us celebrate the arrival of our first grand child! Having previously worked with MIHO I reached out to Samantha and shared my vision for a relaxed backyard coed Baby Celebration. The entire team is wonderful to work with and when I saw Rocio walk up the driveway the day of the event I knew we were in the best of hands. It was nice seeing some familiar faces. The food was delicious and Tala made sure everything went off without a snag. Kurt shimming a wobbly rental table (ordered by me - not MIHO) was much appreciated. Attention to these types of small details shows the pride the team has in their work and commitment to a wonderful guest and host experience!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“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.“

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

“From the time that I sent an inquiry email to Tanya & Lizette, the customer service at Paella Valenciana was excellent, very good communication and fast response to my questions. The two paellas we had were chicken and vegetables and seafood. Both were very good, and my guests were very happy with the display during the preparation and with the courtesy and friendliness of the chefs. I would recommend Paella Valenciana whole heartedly. Invite them to your home. You won't regret it!“

“We had SO much fun and the food was SO good!! I held a 30th birthday party that Clambake catered and Will was awesome. He was so professional and walked us through the cooking process, set up the tables and chairs for us and the cleaned everything up. Would definitely use them again for our next party!!“

“We had 20 of our team attend Frasher's Steakhouse for a BBQ Sauce & Bourbon Mixology team building. The team was great at helping us put together the event and held a great BBQ dinner for us afterwards. We had a great time, and the chef judged our BBQ sauces. Our Boss won the challenge, and will never let us live it down. He walks around the office wearing his 1st place medal bragging. Highly recommend this team as they put together a great event and customized it to work within our needs.“

“The club is my favorite! Extra guac-mayo please“

“I got to enjoy his pizza today at a popup at the Loma Club in liberty station. Words can not express how delicious the pizza is truly one of the best pizzas I've ever had. would be phenomenonal for weddings or events once we can have events again. I hope you get a chance to try this pizza.“

“Great place to grab a quick healthy breakfast or lunch. Food is consistently good, friendly staff, great atmosphere. I like that I can order and pay for my lunch online and it's ready for me to pick up. No waiting in line.“

“We had a group of us sail on The Yacht America for a whale watching tour, we used Urban Kitchen for boxed lunches and they were so delicious!
Leslie was great to work with throughout the planning process and was able to accommodate some of the guests dietary needs with great substitutions!“

“Leslie and her team were excellent when we had a holiday lunch party for our office of 20 people. The food quality and taste were highly rated. Ingredients seemed very fresh, individually packaged for everyone to enjoy when convenient, delivery was on time. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Price was very reasonable and response to email communication was prompt and professional. Highly recommend!!“

“The best Chinese food in San Diego. Home cooked and fresh all the time. My client and I ordered here from Postmates and by the reviews, stating it was excellent, we thought we might want to give it a try. Let me tell you, the food was cooked to perfection, nice and hot. The orange chicken, fried rice, sweet and sour chicken and beef and broccoli are a game changer. They give you fortune cookies with your meal and it's an all excellent 👌 experience. It reminds me of the 90s when you used to go to your famous mom and pop restaurants for Chinese food. I'd definitely give you guys a 20 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if I only could.“

“Excelent food and service !!!“

“it was really good I enjoyed it“

“What a wonderful experience we had with these caterers for alcohol and drinks for our wedding!! Elisa was so kind and helpful to us during the planning process. They provide you a wine tasting to select wines for your event prior to making final selections for the beverages menu, and they even made a cute “his and hers” drink sign for the bar at our wedding. We are very pleased and grateful for their kindness, professionalism and wonderful service!“