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!“

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

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

“I tried Windansea Coconuts at an event recently and was so impressed! They were refreshing, unique, and the perfect balance of luxe & fun. They're so photo-worthy & are basically a walking billboard, so I can't wait to use them in the future for my own events!“

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

“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!🥰“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Graze Craze (@grazecraze_rancho_penasquitos) absolutely crushed this charcuterie board — everything was fresh, beautiful, and gone in no time.
Love seeing new small businesses pop up in Rancho Peñasquitos. Thanks for the delicious treats!“

“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.“

“Bella Beverage team was amazing at our wedding in June. We had to hire them two weeks before and as stressful as that was, they were super helpful. They were extremely organized beforehand and helped us create a shopping list, and during the wedding day they were super attentive and made sure all my guests had amazing cocktails. We highly recommend them for any event.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“If you don't know what wood fired pizza is you'd think it's burnt. It's not Dominos pizza it's artisan pizza cooked in high temperature oven with that perfect char. We met them at the Holiday Market at Petco Park and they were a well oiled machine. The entire staff looked super happy and their customer service was top notch! Can't wait to try again! Margherita was delicious!“

“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!“

“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 👏🏻“

“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.“

“high recommend place .....“

“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 subscribed to the Mama Africa monthly Sunday dinner from April, 2021 until the service was discontinued in April 2023, and enjoyed it immensely. It became a tradition to get together with friends once a month and enjoy the meal together. The food was always very interesting and satisfying, the sambusas were always a favorite (I would love to purchase the spicy peanut sauce in a bottle!!). I was sorry that the Sunday dinner program was discontinued, but I'd definitely use Mama Africa the next time I need an event catered.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I cannot recommend Green Leaf Catering highly enough! They provided an absolutely stunning spread for our annual holiday party, and their dedication to excellence truly made the event unforgettable. From the moment we began planning, their team demonstrated impeccable communication, ensuring every detail was thoughtfully considered and executed.

The food was not only visually impressive but also delicious—our guests couldn’t stop raving about the variety and quality. Every dish was crafted with care, and it was evident that Green Leaf Catering takes great pride in what they do. The presentation was elegant, and the flavors exceeded all expectations.

Beyond the food, the team’s support throughout the process was invaluable. They were flexible, responsive, and a joy to work with, making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and easy. Their professionalism and warmth added a personal touch that made all the difference.

Thank you, Green Leaf Catering, for your hard work and dedication to making our holiday party a resounding success. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and look forward to working with you again in the future!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“