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“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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 😋“

“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!“

“As a wedding AV/DJ/photo/video provider, I've had the pleasure of working with Ranch events multiple times. I have nothing but good things to say about them. For example, yesterday I was setting up lighting at their newly remodeled Marina Village Sunset View room. Their contact person Julie was kind enough to answer all of my questions and gave me the flexibility to tear down the lights either at night or the following morning, which was a huge help. The new version of the Sunset View room is modern, elegant and artistic. I love the huge light bar they installed. Thank you for providing such a great service to our community and keeping up the great work all these years! ☀️😎👍“

“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“

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

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

“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!🥰“

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

“We chose Eco Caters for our wedding last month at the Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe. As a couple who has worked in catering for both the service and production sides, we were impressed with the planning and execution of this team. Christine Sheffield, the Client Success Manager was a rock star in responding back to our inquiries throughout the wedding planning process. Food was delicious and memorable (one of our guest mentioned that his favorite part of the wedding was the coconut pork belly hors d'oeuvres), payment was straightforward, and communication was easy.

We highly recommend Eco Caters for your next big event! ??“

“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!“

“Literally the best lumpia I ever had!! I don't live close but it's worth the drive that's for sure. On top of that, the chef and his wife are super nice. I will definitely come back for any occasion and I would recommend to anyone 100%!!!!!!“

“Delicious! All the meats are flavorful and not dry at all, the homemade tortillas are so good, rice and beans are great plus Tomas brings all the fixings and plates, napkins and plasticware. We just used Taquizas Tomas to cater our son’s birthday party and all our guests were super happy and well fed plus we had leftovers to enjoy after the party. It also made our lives so much easier not having to worry about prepping any food. Tomas is great to work with and we definitely recommend them!“

“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!“

“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 ❤️“

“Billy and Sierra from Four Seasons Catering truly exceeded our expectations and made our wedding day unforgettable! From the moment we began working with them, their professionalism and creativity shone through. They designed a dream menu for us that was both delicious and beautifully presented.

The cocktail hour appetizers were a huge hit, and the 8-ft charcuterie table they created was nothing short of spectacular—our guests were amazed! We received countless compliments on the food and the impeccable service from their staff.

The three signature drinks they crafted were perfect and added a wonderful touch to our celebration. Everything was executed flawlessly, and we couldn’t have been happier with the results.

If you’re looking for a catering team that goes above and beyond to make your event special, Four Seasons Foods Catering is the way to go. Thank you, Billy and Sierra, for making our wedding day so magical!“

“As a wedding AV/DJ/photo/video provider, I've had the pleasure of working with Ranch events multiple times. I have nothing but good things to say about them. For example, yesterday I was setting up lighting at their newly remodeled Marina Village Sunset View room. Their contact person Julie was kind enough to answer all of my questions and gave me the flexibility to tear down the lights either at night or the following morning, which was a huge help. The new version of the Sunset View room is modern, elegant and artistic. I love the huge light bar they installed. Thank you for providing such a great service to our community and keeping up the great work all these years! ☀️😎👍“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great place to have partys from“

“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.“

“Foodiz Kitchen played a key role in making our family celebration truly special. They provided multiple meals that were not only delicious but beautifully presented. The team was incredibly easy to work with and the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional, and we couldn’t be happier with their service. Highly recommend for any event!

Dietary restrictions: Easily navigated our needs.“

“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!!“

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

“high recommend place .....“

“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.“

“I threw my friend a birthday party recently and brought in Pacific Pizza to cater. Sean and his crew were great! They were there when they said they'd be to prep and were super upbeat the whole time. A lot of fun, good vibes and the pizza was bombbb! Definitely recommended! The oven is mounted on the flatbed of a custom vintage ford pick-up!“

“I have worked with Windansea Coconuts for a few years now while working at an upscale retail store in Carlsbad and also in Newport Beach- I cannot say enough things about the team and their capacity to elevate any event with a unique branded coconut. The team is professional, timely, yet so authentic and down to earth, I will continue to look forward to working with Harrison and team for events in the future!“

“This company is AMAZING!!! I called/emailed yesterday inquiring about availability for an event TODAY and they came through!!! They put together a super tasty lunch within our budget within 24 hours!! The fruit was soooo fresh and delicious, the sandwiches were perfect and they even took care of the little details (dessert, drinks, napkins, utensils, condiments). I will DEFINITELY be utilizing them again! Thank you so much!“

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

“We couldn't be more thrilled with the fantastic job done by Picnic People for our corporate party. From start to finish, their team displayed unmatched professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. The event was flawlessly organized, and every aspect exceeded our expectations. The variety of engaging activities, delicious food, and seamless coordination left our entire team thoroughly impressed. Thanks to Picnic People, our party was a resounding success, and I can't wait to work with them again. Highly recommended! - Wendy Stull“

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

“I hired Liz Taco Catering for a birthday party, and they exceeded all expectations! The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. The team was professional, punctual, and made sure everything was perfect. All of our guests loved the food and couldn’t stop talking about it. I highly recommend Liz Taco Catering for any celebration!“

“I’m not sure if there is such thing as a Perfect burger, but to me on this evening looking for an alternative to in n out (which we get multiple times a week), completely blew me away…the juiciness, deliciousness, and pure joy from each bite will never be forgotten. Congrats Romin ?????? We will be back ???“

“I am a wedding planner and this past weekend I worked with Bella Beverage Catering at one of my clients' weddings. From the beginning of working with them I was impressed at how thoughtful and thorough they were in making sure the logistics of the event were going to make sense for their services. They went beyond good drinks and a stocked bar. On the big day, their set-up and bartending team was amazing. They were extremely friendly, timely and professional. From a planner's perspective they were also awesome team players. We had the typical assortment of drinks at the bar, but also included 2 mocktail options. The mocktails were both delicious and fun looking. I definitely recommend Bella Beverage for your event.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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 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.“

“MIHO helped us with our wedding catering over three days. MIHO, Sam, Rachel, and Rosemary were amazing to work with. They were able customize the catering for three different events and were super helpful when our venue kitchen wasn't able to support the needs of the event. The entire team was so kind and helpful throughout the planning process, and the day-of execution and food was awesome. Our guests raved about the food all weekend and having MIHO there was definitely a highlight. We'd highly recommend them for any event!“

“What a fantastic day it was and so many thanks go to Lisa and the Team at Brothers Signature Catering & Events. The food was incredible, the setup was perfect and the space looked amazing. Everything from the simplest Fruit Display and the Breakfast Pastries to the Yummy Quiche and let’s not forget about the … Crispy Bacon. Yummy. I have used BSC&E in the past and have always been very pleased with the products, but this time the team outdid themselves. Lisa Gradillas was so pleasant to work with and throughout the entire process made suggestions on everything from the food and quantities down to the napkin color on the tables. She was a ray of sunshine and she was there to support the team that morning. She could sense the importance of the wedding and was there to make sure everything was just perfect. The staff she brought with her knew what they were doing from unloading to serving to tearing down and packing up. They were amazing and left everything in perfect condition when they left. Kudos to the entire team. What a wonderful experience the team provided us. I would use Brothers Signature Catering & Events again or refer them to others. They are just fantastic. Thank you so much for making my wedding a perfect event.“