50 Best Caterers in San Diego

“We loved our mother daughter lunch! The Henry is very clean and has a welcoming ambience. I got the club and it was the beast club l have ever had. Lots of meat and lettuce it was delich! My daughter got the Kale and squash salad. She ate every last bit and also loved her food. Our server was super sweet l wish l remember her name but she was young and blond with these great black pointy nails. Perfect for spooky season. She was attentive and prompt. We had a great time and will definitely be going back.“

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

“Excelent food and service !!!“

“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!!☺️🙏👌“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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 😋“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!🥰“

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

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

“Stop your search and hire Taquizas Tommy! We hired them for my birthday party with over 70 guests, and their food was the highlight of the night. The tacos were exceptional—even better than some of the best taco shops in town. They made everything, including the tortillas, fresh on-site. The team was on time, professional, and incredibly friendly. I will absolutely hire them again and highly recommend them to everyone.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Affordable Affairs came highly recommended to me from a venue, the Bernardo Heights Community Center. They had just recently used their services for their Christmas party. I was having my father’s Celebration of Life and needed a catering company. I was then given David’s card. I called him and received a response in a timely manner. After we briefly discussed what I needed he sent a recommended menu and an estimate. We liked the menu he sent over but also made a few small changes. David was very accommodating and easy to work with. His prices were fair and reasonable. The service and food were outstanding just as the Community Center had said, and I highly recommend this catering company!!“

“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.“

“Great place to have partys from“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“high recommend place .....“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“Just the venue I was looking for to host a celebration of life. They were fine with accommodating our intimate group, and were very attentive to detail in setup, menu, and presentation. Most venues in the area were either geared toward very large parties (weddings) or did not have the privacy we desired. Everyone loved the setup, beautiful flowers, and raved about the food. It was a fitting tribute to our loved one. So glad we found them!“

“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!“

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

“They catered our wedding at The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe and they were amazing! Communication with Christine was always very clear and she always responded very quickly. We were so happy that their team made sure that we were able to eat all of the food because it was all so good! They set aside plated appetizers and served us a plated dinner. We did buffet style and everything went so smoothly. We also got to bring some extras home which was a nice touch. Coincidentally, we also found out that one of their team members actually went to high school with my husband (groom)! (We had a crossword puzzle and she saw that he was from the same hometown). Thank you again Eco Caters for being part of our special day!“

“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!“