50 Best Caterers in San Diego

“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!“

“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!!☺️🙏👌“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

“Cucina Caprese is one of our favorites. Everything on the menu is fabulous. Guiseppe knows how to make delicious food. Best pizza ever!“

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

“Harrison did such a great job at my wedding reception at Prado Restaurant. The coconuts were a HIT and such a unique addition to the overall experience of the night. Everyone said they tasted so fresh and yummy. I mixed my Mai Tai in with the coconut water, so good! Thank you Harrison for great work and friendly service.“

“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!🥰“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Moist, delicious, tender, flavorful... great BBQ brisket! Can't wait to try the ribs next week! Easy to order, friendly people and great value!!!!“

“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.“

“Great place to have partys from“

“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!“

“Dang Bros catered our wedding this fall in Fallbrook and it was THE BEST!! From their sexy pep to their dang hermano, we + our guests cannot stop talking about just how good their pizza is! Wish they had a storefront so we could take date nights here!“

“I am deeply grateful to The Place Catering for the outstanding service they provided for my son’s Bar Mitzvah. From the menu selection to the coordination and logistics for a Shabbat event, everything was handled with care and professionalism.

The food was absolutely delicious and served hot, with two beautiful buffet stations and a dessert table that everyone loved. Their team not only managed the food setup flawlessly, but also helped me with the overall event décor — always kind, attentive, and proactive.

We received so many compliments from our guests about the food and service. I highly recommend them and would definitely work with them again.“

“At Tower Beach Club in San Diego, we had the pleasure of working with Bella Beverage Catering & Events, Inc. for the Krieger Wedding Reception on August 30, 2025. Their bartending service was seamless, with a full glassware setup that added a polished, high-end touch to the event. Guests were impressed by both the presentation and the attentive service. We’d gladly work with Bella Beverage again for future weddings and celebrations.“

“Gorgeous perfectly delivered present from me in LA for my dad who lives in Lincoln. He & his wife finished most of it last night after a huge bday dinner. They said the quality was EXCELLENT! Very accommodating with his schedule so that it arrived to him when he was home. Awesome experience. A+ small business ❤️“

“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!“

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

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

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

“high recommend place .....“

“Sean and his team are truly amazing! We hired them for our rehearsal dinner which took place at my grandparents house. They were able to pull up right in the driveway and guests meandered between the backyard and driveway to grab slices as they wished. I am personally vegetarian and my favorite was the pesto vegetarian pizza. It was so light and delicious! Everyone had great things to say about the honey jalepeno, and even the gluten free guests had great reviews. It felt like Sean was the host of the party, you can tell he truly loves his job and loves talking to people. They set up and cleaned up so quickly I hardly even knew where they arrived/left, it was like magic whisked them away. They made so much pizza most of us took some home afterwards. Highly reccomend!!!“

“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!“

“Olga’s food place had the best lumpia’s in town. I placed our order in right when they opened at 10am and they were able to have 100 pieces ready for me to pick up at 3pm! I really like that if you call them and they don’t pick up, they will text you later on and you can place your order and pick up time via text message.

I will definitely be coming back for more lumpia’s for our next events/parties!“

“I recently hosted a milestone birthday party at a home in La Jolla and celebrated with 70-80 of my closest friends. ;) “Tacos and Gorditas” was recommended to me by a friend for taco catering. I’m glad I chose them as I was *not* disappointed, nor were my guests! The workers were on time, kind, gracious and stayed until all of my guests were stuffed with all the tacos, beans, rice and guac that they could handle. The tacos were delicious and the service was on point. And the pricing was very reasonable. 😃🌮 Also, all of the communication leading up to the event was super easy and mostly by email. I highly recommend this catering business. I will use them again for future events and will refer them to my friends.“

“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 👏🏻“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Arrived for a 515 reservation and although they were crowded, we were seated right away. And because it was cold, they had no problem moving us to another table outside underneath the heaters! Our waiter was Luke. He was friendly and knowledgeable - especially helpful in recommending our cocktail selections. I straight from my usual red wine order and had the whiskey and donuts. I don't think the menu correctly described it, but it is a cocktail with a small bowl of donut holes. I could have skipped the donuts and been perfectly happy but make no mistake - I ate them anyway!Honestly, I think it's one of the best cocktails I ever had. Smooth as glass! I can't help but always order the rotisserie chicken salad. Even if it's not on the menu, they will make it for you. My friend had the rigatoni pasta and said it was amazing. The Henry never disappoints!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“great sandwich. best in town in my opinion“

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

“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!“

“Están muy ricos los tamales, sobretodo los de salsa roja 😊😊“

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

“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!“

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

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

“Everything about JB Catering was amazing. John catered our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. Everything was nothing short of perfect. John was a delight to work with. The menu was creative and unique. Presentation was lovely, and service was great. I can't recommend JB Catering enough!!!“