Caterers near La Mesa

“Very authentic! Very family friendly“

“"Life's too short not to party" is the motto and cooking is "kind of our thing"“

“EXCEPTIONAL food and service!! I’m convinced Bekker’s is the best catering company in the business in San Diego. I hired them for my wedding and from the initial phone consultation, through planning meetings, and the event itself, I felt completely taken care of by every single staff member. One of the owners, Olga, went over my menu with me in such detail—we were so impressed! Everyone is thoughtful, detail-oriented, kind, and professional. I felt like a priority because they take the time to listen to what you want and offer great suggestions based on their decades of experience! You can trust Bekker’s do an excellent job- the execution of my wedding reception was flawless. A special shout-out to Allison, my day-of wedding coordinator from Bekker’s! She is amazing AND YOU SHOULD HIRE HER AND BEKKER’S for your wedding coordination with Bekker's—BEST decision ever. Thank you to Olga, Allison and the whole team at Bekker’s for making my wedding incredible for me, my husband, and all our guests!!☺️🙏👌“

“Chef Joann was an absolute pleasure to work with. When we first reached out to Chef Joann, she was a little bit out of our price range, but she was able to work with us and our budget in order to be the caterer for our wedding. We went and met Joann and did a food tasting with her and she was so hospitable and nice we knew we had found the caterer for us, not to mention the food was absolutely amazing. Luckily, Chef Joann had worked our venue before so that took all the worries and stress from trying to plan and connect her with our venue and coordinator. She was able to work with us, even through all the craziness of 2020 and we were able to figure out a way to make things work efficiently and safely without jeopardizing the layout or food. The bartenders she was able to bring went above and beyond and really helped to get the party started for our wedding. They were constantly bringing my wife and I drinks as we would be empty handed and socializing with our guests. It was really cool how well the entire crew took care of not only us but all of our guests. With me being the wayI am, I wanted to help Joann and her crew and she would joke with me to be quiet, have fun and get married. It really felt like a family member or close friend was there, had our back and was taking care of us. It was a really cool dynamic and took all the stress out of the day. The food Joann conjures up is not easily put into words. The appetizers she did for the cocktail hour as well as the cheese boards she created for each table were astounding. They were above and beyond anything we had expected. I had guests coming up to me all night commenting on how amazing the cocktail hour was along with the dinner. We are so happy we picked Joann to take control and be a part of our big day. I would highly recommend Joann to anyone who wants amazing a delectable food from someone who is so easy going and easy to work with, you feel like you have known them for years. Thank you Chef Joann and team!“

“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“

“Great service! Great price ! They were super professional and the food was delicious. I recommend them for any party or event you are hosting. We will keep them in mind for future events.“

“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.“

“I picked up some ribs and a sandwich for dinner last night and the food was awesome as always. Portions were big enough that I had leftovers. Corbin O'Reilly and Vince always make me feel special!“

“As a wedding planner (Forever Enchanted Events), I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the incredible service Personal Touch Dining provided at our last wedding. They sky-rocketed to the top of my preferred vendor list. Each of their staff members truly went above and beyond to ensure the success of the event, all while having great attitudes and working very quickly and efficiently. Starting from the beginning of booking, their communication was fantastic. Brittany, our first point of contact was very thorough and even checked in a week prior to the wedding to make sure we had a back up plan for rain when she saw the possibility in the weather forecast and provided recommendations for tents as well. Melissa, our Catering Manager, was phenomenal and notably friendly, organized, and calm while managing a very large team. I would whole-heartedly trust her and her team with any event. Everything ran smoothly, and she personally checked in with me several times to see if they could offer my own team any additional assistance if they had staff members available. I was truly amazed at the quality of service and the friendliness of EVERY member of their team (especially Evan, Matt, Izzy, Lauren, Melissa, and Brittany) and look forward to working together again soon!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“Our server was outstanding, helpful with the new menus and attentive, even though our food did take a while it was delicious when we got it, and she and the manager made sure we felt taken care of the whole time. Great location and nice, friendly and classy ambience.“

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

“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.“

“it was really good I enjoyed it“

“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!🥰“

“Not bad for a $7 burger. It was VERY saucy. If you don't like sauce being the main thing you taste maybe try to ask for it on the side or get a double. The single does not stand up to the sauce and I like to taste the meat and cheese up front and then the sauce personally. The order process is pretty nuts you order from them online and pay them through Venmo or cash at pickup. Then you message them on Instagram when you arrive. They are basically renting a kitchen and you pick it up there.“

“Buckboard catered our intimate backyard wedding on 5/24/26. Raquel was amazing from start to finish! From setting up a food tasting for us to making sure all rentals (tables and chairs) were where they needed to be during our ceremony and reception so that I had peace of mind. I cannot say enough great things about the buckboard food and staff! Overall 10/10 experience. And a special thank you to Raquel!“

“I recently had the pleasure of hosting a house party and booked Taco Picasso. I can confidently say it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. My guests LOVED it! First and foremost, the food was nothing short of amazing. Each taco was a burst of flavor, with perfectly seasoned meats and fresh, vibrant toppings. The menu offers a delightful variety, catering to all taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of classic carne asada, tangy al pastor, or crave something more adventurous like their mouth-watering fish tacos, every bite was pure bliss. The ingredients were evidently fresh, and the craftsmanship in each taco was apparent. But what truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service. The combination of phenomenal food and outstanding service creates an unforgettable dining experience. I can't recommend it highly enough and will certainly be booking their services for more of their delectable tacos. Thank you Ornela!“

“We had an outstanding experience with this catering team—they truly made our event spectacular. The food was absolutely amazing, with every dish reflecting exceptional quality and care. Beyond that, their service was just as impressive. The attention to detail, professionalism, and overall execution were evident from start to finish.

Everything ran smoothly, and it was clear they take great pride in what they do. We’ll definitely be using them again in the future. Really appreciate all the effort that went into making our event so memorable!“

“After seeing these tacos on Gareth Eats, I was so happy to find them at the PB Farmers’ Market within walking distance of my rental. I had the original Baja and IMHO, the better one, the Sweet Ginger. The fish is so tender, almost buttery. The tacos are huge, but messy. Fork came in handy. I feel very lucky that two of the top five Baja tacos, right here in Pacific Beach!“

“Fast service, friendly, good food. Best enchiladas(everything great), margaritas, over all everything was great!!“

“Brigette made the catering part of our wedding plans super easy. She communicated with us clearly and followed up in a timely fashion whenever we had questions. They also at last minute, took on cake cutting! Niko, Sean and Scott were so professional the day of my reception and were just so friendly and just a pleasure all around. The food was amazing. I'm not a baked bean kinda gal, but I have to say these are by far the best ones I've ever tried. The jalapeños really added to them ?. The tri-tip was delicious and the chicken was juicy!
So the cake cutting was a fun one... they were so worried about cutting it wrong but they did great! We highly recommend them!“

“I’ve been going to Green Leaf Cafe for a while now since it’s near the building where I work, and it’s consistently great. The staff is always friendly, efficient, and welcoming. Over time they’ve even learned my name, which makes the experience feel a lot more personal.

The food is always solid, the coffee is excellent, and they’re super quick getting everything ready even during busy times. It’s one of those spots that just makes your day a little better. Definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area.“

“friendly, fresh, great customer service.“

“delicious food. was my 1st time there. got a carnitas burrito. 5 stars. I recommend“

“If you are looking to support a FABULOUS group of women and have the best margaritas of your life then look no further than Bella Beverage!!! They were absolutely amazing, and if I had a dollar for everytime a guest told me how wonderful the drinks and service was - I would splash all that cash do my wedding all over again. They are incredibly efficient which meant that our guests never had to wait long to get a beverage (something that was very important to us for our day). No matter the event, you will be in wonderful hands with this team.“

“We booked Dang Brother for our office's quarterly appreciation celebration and we could not be happier with our experience! The Dang team was lovely to work with - had great communication leading up to the event, showed up right on time, were self sufficient, and honestly just great people all around. I highly recommend using Dang for any and all events. They are just the best! The pizza was delicious and the variety was perfect. Will definitely be booking with them again!“

“I hired Bravo Catering to provide the main courses for my mom’s viewing, and I’m truly grateful for their service.

Rachel, our main point of contact, was wonderful—communicative, patient, and incredibly helpful. She thoughtfully recommended a selection of dishes to comfortably serve 100 guests.

Our order included:

3 trays of meatballs

Tray of penne Alfredo

Tray of penne Bolognese

Tray of penne pesto

Tray of chicken piccata

Tray of Caesar salad

2 trays of summer salad

3 trays of torta de mela

I also supplemented the catering with additional main dishes, five giant New York–style pizzas, and various desserts and side dishes generously provided by friends and family.

The food was a huge hit, and to our surprise, we were able to accommodate close to 225 guests, far more than we originally expected.

While I did need to provide the full tray racks and sternos for heating, Bravo truly went above and beyond. They arrived with a team of three, delivered everything seamlessly, and made sure the heating elements were fully ready before setting the trays in place. That extra care meant a lot to us during such an emotional time.

As an unexpected and deeply touching gesture, Bravo also surprised our family with a beautiful floral arrangement in honor of my mother’s passing.

Thank you so much to the entire Bravo Catering team. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for professional, compassionate, and reliable catering services.“

“We brought in a large group on Feb 16th and not only was the food wonderful, but we had the most amazing service from our server. I can't recall his name, but he handled 20+ menu orders, several were specialty for food allergies, and drinks and dessert and all! The entire meal was great because we had a Pro who knew how to help a large group enjoy! We'll be back again for sure! OSF you need to add one to the choices below: BEST SERVER! 🍝 🥇“

“Hands down the tastiest Churros in San Diego!“

“We recently ordered food from Mumbai Food Corner for a party. Food was just like homemade - delicious. While every dish was wonderful, our guests loved the Vada pav and Pav Bhaji even more. Spice level was appropriate for adults and kids. Their menu has a very wide variety of items to order from. They even suggested how much food would be sufficient for our group of party and it served well! Very authentic people to deal with. Would highly recommend Mumbai food corner!“

“This place is awesome. However, the floor was a bit dirty and the eating area outside was small and the wood floorboards were a bit cracked. It is also an off-campus place Other than that, great food. You should order from there rather than eat there.“

“Omg!!! The coconut Margarita is a game changer!!!! Staff is so friendly, and very welcoming! Get your butt I’m here and try this amazing concoction!!!“

“Great place to have partys from“

“Vendors, caterers, please please please listen to your clients, no matter how unusual their requests may be lol. I had a 90s themed birthday party for my 40th and wanted to be as on-brand as I could, and for me, that meant cafeteria food! lmao. I don't know how many caterers I reached out to and explained this to only for them to try to sell me tacos, tell me it was "too many options," or try to upsell me on hand-passed appetizers and food that was just not what I had envisioned. Originally, Luis had sent me a draft menu consisting of sandwiches and chips. Close but not quite there. After perusing their menus on their website I realized what I had wanted was all basically food from their kids menu! I reached out and let Luis know, almost expecting to be told they would not cater kids food for adults, but nope! Luis was more than accommodating and worked with me to curate a menu exactly as I had wanted it, down to the cafeteria trays and ice cream cups. I cannot thank Luis and his team enough for bringing my vision to life and not looking down their noses at it! Not only that, but everything was so flavorful. I had intended to bring home whatever leftovers there were so I could scarf down all the chicken tendies I could at 3 am lol, but my guests beat me to it! Everyone kept talking about the seasonings used and how tasty everything was. And I'm talking sliders, empanadas (think calzones), chicken tenders, fries, mash, and veggies! Thank you Eleazar Catering for helping make my party so epic! Cannot wait to work with you again in the future!“

“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!“

“La comida es rica en sabor y el trato es excelentísimo. 100% recomendado“

“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!“

“We stopped here on a whim and the shrimp taco was killer. One of the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Insane flavor and perfect heat from the marinade. Gooey cheese, delicious sauce with fresh pico de gallo. The guy running the stand was super nice. This tent is gonna end up on a “Best Tacos of San Diego” list at some point so get in before the lines start forming“

“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.“

“We've used them twice now, first time was for the 4th of July and second was for my husbands holiday party. The tacos are consistently good, love the tortillas & the salsa is BOMB! It's HOT but it's BOMB! Maria is so nice and easy to work with, we cannot wait to use them again!“

“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!“

“URBN Pizza catered our rehearsal dinner! They did a amazing job! The food was great and service was perfect! Thank you URBN!“

“We were told by a number of friends that doing tastings with candidate caterers for our wedding would be one of the most enjoyable parts of our wedding planning - and they weren’t wrong! But Culinary Concepts stood apart by a lot, and we are incredibly happy that we went with them. Katie was our point of contact and she did such an amazing job helping us understand the whole process from the tasting to glassware rentals and then the big day. This was our most expensive option out of the set, but we truly believe it was worth every penny. Guest after guest noted to us how highly they thought of the food. And the staff was efficient, friendly, and discreet. We felt the “station” format that CC offered helped set the tone of “comfortable and relaxed” that we were looking for while keeping everything organized and on schedule. We’re writing this review exactly one year after our wedding which, according to many of our vendors, was one of the last that they held in 2020. A big thank you to the team at Culinary Concepts for the incredible memories - we can’t recommend them highly enough.“

“After trying the dan dan noodles at a vegan pop-up market today, I can not stop thinking about them! The noodles, the OmniPork, the crisp veggies. Amazing. My boyfriend had the spring rolls and really liked them. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the menu because the whole menu looks fantastic! The staff was super friendly, and the portions were generous. Who can complain about vegan Chinese food? I can not, as it is challenging to find and is one of my favorite cuisines. I will continue to support this local restaurant and recommend giving it a try!“

“The food is SO DELICIOUS!!!!“

“Name is LG. I enjoy eating Nagerian food alot and I've tried numerous places in SD. I gotta say this place food was so fresh, delicious and perfect portion (taste and look as well). The Efo riro with egusi soup was amazing. The place doesn't look that fancy but I guess that's because it's still new. The food worth it.“

“Emjaye Inspired exceeded all expectations! The food was not only absolutely delicious but also presented so beautifully — truly a work of art. Our guests were blown away by the attention to detail and creativity. The team was professional, easy to work with, and made everything seamless from start to finish. If you want catering that impresses both in taste and presentation, look no further!“