RED Sambusas and Catering

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla
(619) 245-7946

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Reece Guyon

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.

Nathalie Hofer

Will is a dream to communicate with, alwalys friendly and beyond helpful. He was wonderful when we ran into problems with our planned venue and provided guidance. Their service packages are transparently priced and well rounded, you can get everything you may need from them. Only reason we did not end up booking with them is that we had to change venues and found a new place that already included catering etc.

Emma Ginzel

Once we made the decision to book The Abbey, the rest of the wedding came together flawlessly. Our team made sure that every aspect of our wedding was taken care of and made everything so easy! We loved working with this amazing company!

Jasmin Kaeser

Chuck Ferrante and the whole Abbey staff were incredible to work with and gave us a smooth, stress-free wedding. There were so many little details that we never would have thought to coordinate, but Chuck thought of everything. If anything went wrong, I couldn't tell you what it was. The whole event went off without a hitch and our friends and family had and incredible time!

Overall, working with the Abbey was absolutely the right call. Having a package of options to choose from was super helpful for us and took a lot of the stress out of wedding planning. The whole team was very professional and well prepared every time we talked.

Jeff Martin

Chuck Ferrante and The Abbey were amazing. Chuck was the constant calm professional coordinator that we needed. He coordinated what turned out to be an absolutely perfect wedding for my wife and I. He helped us develop our vision and then executed it flawlesslessly. The Abbey's all inclusive package was perfect for us. We used it to get our photographer, videographer, florist, hair and makeup, and DJ. Every single person involved was an experienced professional. The Abbey made an incredible meal and had a great bar. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible it was to work with The Abbey and especially with Chuck. Our wedding was perfect and it was because of him.

Christian Labonte

My wife and I worked with the Abbey Catering, specifically Will, Chuck, and Petr. We used the Abbey specifically for catering and everyone was fabulous to work with from beginning to end. We planned our wedding from across the country and the Abbey made the process so smooth. The food was incredibly delicious- somehow it tasted even better on wedding day than we remember from our tasting. The coconut shrimp and bruschetta were our favorite tray passed apps. My wife walked around cocktail hour shoving whole shrimps in her mouth they were sooo good!! We did a seated dinner service with mahi and short rib. Our guests wiped their plates clean! The staff was so attentive and kind. They really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was satisfied. Highly recommend!!

Michael Kaplan

Megan, Will, Federico, Robert, and the whole Abbey Catering staff made the entire wedding planning process easy, smooth, and fun from start to finish. Megan and Will also ensured the wedding day went without a hitch and were on top of everything. The event was an absolute blast, and I can't thank them enough for being a big part of that reason.

Rozely and Tyler W

Petr and the Abbey Catering staff helped make our dream wedding happen.

We recently had a Wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla and IT WAS PERFECT. Petr was very gracious and made sure we got everything we needed. The food was delicious and the service was incredible.

We had many guests with dietary restrictions and Petr made sure they were taken care of. Including finding them during cocktail hour to deliver hors d'oeuvres. A testament to their thoughtfulness and incredible service.

We highly recommend Petr and his team for your dream wedding.

Sophie Ellis

We had a fantastic experience working with the Abbey Catering & Event Design for our wedding! Our coordinator, Federico went above and beyond ensuring that our day was perfect! He communicated well and was extremely helpful in the months/weeks leading up to our big day and then made sure that everything went smoothly on the day of! We also worked with Chuck as our dinner captain and he was wonderful, consistently checking in with us and our guests throughout the night to make sure everyone was happy and well fed! We are still getting compliments from our guests about how much fun and perfectly executed our wedding was. The food was delicious, the service was top notch, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy our perfect day, knowing that our guests were being taken care of by Federico and Chuck! Thank you to the Abbey Catering, 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning their wedding in the San Diego area!

Joe Iagulli

My wife and I had an overall excellent March 2024 wedding at Cuvier Club and Wedding Bowl. Our beachfront ceremony was unforgettable and breathtaking. Cocktail hour was a delight for all our guests. The Reception inside Cuvier club was some of our guests favorite wedding ever attended. Overall, fantastic preparation and execution by the Wedgewood wedding team, I would repeat this wedding over and over if we could and highly recommend for a once-in-lifetime experience in beautiful La Jolla

Bailey Warner

My husband and I were absolutely blown away by how WONDERFUL The Abbey Catering and Federico and his team were for our wedding day. We are almost 3 months from our wedding and we still have friends and family telling us how amazing the food was! Every single appetizer was delicious, the presentation was perfection and the meal was truly astounding -- no small feat for 140 guests eating at the same time.

We cannot wait to use The Abbey Catering for our next event!

Christine L

We had the perfect day thanks to the team at Abbey, there’s not a single thing I would have changed. We did the package and it made planning so much less stressful. Troy was really helpful at the start to answer any questions about the package, and was really transparent about pricing for each of the extra options we might want. The vendors were all very professional, experienced, and had worked with each other before so the day went so smoothly. Petr our coordinator and Sean our catering lead went above and beyond to make the day perfect. I messed up some of the seating chart, no problem they were able to fix it up. Petr from the start was so unbelievably helpful. I remember leaving our first meeting and both of us breathing a sigh of relief and instantly feeling more prepared. At the rehearsal and wedding he was clear with us all what to do and when, had so many good tips, and took a bunch of really fun pictures for us to have the next day. He also did a great job setting up all of our decor and was able to help us re-purpose our ceremony florals to decorate our head and cake tables. I’m sure so many things happened behind the scenes but we had no clue because it was all running perfectly for the guests. I was able to sit back and really enjoy my night without worrying about a thing. We are so happy we went with the Abbey wedding package for our wedding!

Jessica Johnston

Do yourself a favor and try them out!!! I absolutely love their food, especially the sambusas!!!!

Gina Fahnestock

Wow, if I could give 10 stars I would! Federico, Chuck and team were absolutely amazing from catering to coordinating our wedding. Everything was perfection. Would definitely recommend!!

Josh Pohribnak

Abbey Catering orchestrated our dream wedding, handling nearly every aspect with finesse. They delivered a culinary and visual excellence. From their delectable menu to transforming our venue into a wonderland, their attention to detail was apparent. The food was a highlight, an artful blend of taste and presentation that our guests couldn't stop raving about. Beyond catering, they managed décor and logistics flawlessly, ensuring our day ran smoothly. Abbey Catering exceeded our wildest expectations, creating a joyous and unforgettable atmosphere. If you want a stress-free, magical wedding, entrust them with your day. We wholeheartedly recommend them!

Federico is a true wedding magician! From our first meeting, their dedication and attention to detail shone through. He turned our vision into a stunning reality. On the big day, everything ran flawlessly, even when unexpected challenges arose. Federico transformed our venue into a dreamlike setting, leaving our guests in awe. His expertise and calm demeanor were invaluable. Our wedding was not just a celebration but a masterpiece thanks to Federico. If you want everything to go as you imagine, he will make it happen. He is the best in the business, and we are forever grateful!

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