34 Best Caterers near Poway

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂“

“They served amazing food I actually ordered pray trays from them when I did a surprised 70th birthday party in February 2020 before Covid hit us chef Andy and khara both came personally and delivered to us hope they still remembered me .. we had our party at the marina village room! Highly recommended food!“

“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!“

“10 years ago Buckboard catered my sister’s wedding and they did such a great job we used them for mine! Absolutely incredible service at a very competitive price point. We used them for food, rentals, and bartending and it was so convenient to have them handle so many different aspects of our event. Starting with our initial consultation, Amber met all our needs, responding promptly to our questions and immediately putting us at ease whenever we were worried about an aspect of the event.

Day of staff were so helpful and kind. My wife was getting hungry before the event when we were taking pictures and their head chef put together a plate of snacks and made her a quick sandwich, even taking the care to cut it into easy bite size pieces. It was a small gesture that really meant a lot.

We got tons of compliments on our food. We had lots of vegans/vegetarians attending and they each got to pick what they’d like out of a wide selection of options. Most places we talked to had one option for everyone and our guests were shocked/thrilled to have the option to choose.

If you’re considering Buckboard for your event don’t think twice just book!“

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

“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!🥰“

“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“

“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!“

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

“cheese enchiladas to go were very good! Food ready in minutes! good job!“

“Very excellent taste. Serving is good but only issue is with drinking water“

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

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

“We used the Place for kosher catering for our wedding. They did an amazing job working with us and everything was perfect. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The entire staff is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. This caterer truly cares and we highly recommend them to everyone and plan to use them again in the future!“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“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!“

“This is going to be the worst review for probably my favorite burger in San Diego.

I literally haven’t wrote the review because I’ve wanted to go back and grab another one and take a proper photo and do this thing justice.

I’m seriously slacking … seriously! Forgive me Rom of the Bombs!

I will be back sooner than later!“

“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.“

“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.“

“10/10 would recommend Feast for any catered event or special gathering. Feast catered our wedding and the food was phenomenal. So many of our guests complimented the food and shared with us how good it was. But beyond the excellent quality of food (our beef tenderloin was practically melt in your mouth which is magic for a party of 100), the service is beyond compare. From the start, the Feast team, and in particular Melissa, went out of their way to make our experience truly unique and special. Though four postponements, a possible elopement, celebrating our original wedding date, celebrating my mom’s birthday in quarantine, and finally our wedding day, Feast went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of and supported. Their attention to detail made for truly awe inspiring decor and food. I can’t wait for our next event to use Feast again!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“We are beyond grateful to have had Picnic People bring their magic to our company party! From start to finish, their preparation and attention to detail were absolutely on point. Our team was blown away not only by their professionalism but also by how fun and engaging they were throughout the event.

The little signature touches in their décor really made the day feel special, and you could tell they put genuine thought into creating a great experience for everyone. Everything ran seamlessly thanks to their coordination, we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

Truly first-class service all the way. Our company had an amazing time, and we’re already counting down the days until next year’s party with Picnic People!“

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

“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 😋“

“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!“

“I come here almost daily because I am obsessed with their match Tres leches with matcha boba and egg pudding. It's a combination that lives in my taste buds memory. like the marriage between a matcha frappe with flan. At the family table came boba and a snow cap that easily translates to tantalizing flavors jumping for joy! Then the Bahn mi is packed with the perfect ratio of meat, picked carrots, cucumber, and JALAPEÑOS!!! I love a jalapeño that delivers and these always hit the mark. The fact that the ingredients are fresh and natural are major brownie points.“

“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.“

“Fabulous foods and goodies. Love this place.“

“We had the most awesome experience with Athena from Sweet Treats!!! We were having a neighborhood block party for my son’s 5th birthday and I wanted to add a little fun since all the kids in the neighborhood were also kicking off their spring break. The ice cream motorcycle sidecar was available and what a hit it was!! Athena drove into our cul de sac with the music playing, everyone was so excited as soon as they heard the music.... then they saw it was coming from a motorcycle ice cream sidecar!!! One of the coolest experiences and what a treat for the kiddos AND parents! Can’t wait to book again!“

“Food was good. However, the cashiers were busy cleaning up for the night vs taking care of customers. It wasn’t late, either. It was around 7:30 or 7:45 on a Sunday. The cleaners they use are very strong. Very pinesol or something like that. Glad I got food to go because I wouldn’t want to have smelled the cleaners during dinner. Dining room had zero vibe.“