Caterers near Santee

“Highly recommend!! My experience with this company was fantastic from begging to the end. Communication, tasting, & friendliness.
The wedding day… the food was great and the service was A+! Their staff were all so friendly and were eager to help wherever possible. From the set up to the breakdown (and everthing in between!). If you are looking for a company that cares about going the extra mile to make sure day is perfect…Choose them! (I would).
Thank you so much!! 😊“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“We are so incredibly happy with our decision to use Buckboard for our wedding! Amber was amazing at communicating with us (especially when we asked a million questions) and was willing to support us even when our budget changed. During the wedding, the food was fresh and delicious! The staff were very helpful and professional throughout the whole process. All of our guests loved the food we had!“

“They served amazing food I actually ordered pray trays from them when I did a surprised 70th birthday party in February 2020 before Covid hit us chef Andy and khara both came personally and delivered to us hope they still remembered me .. we had our party at the marina village room! Highly recommended food!“

“Just ordered the cauliflower soup and added broccoli & cheese, it is excellent!! Thank you“

“Great food from locally sourced farmers!“

“Casanova Fish Tacos was a big hit at my wedding! I cannot recommend them enough!Hector had great communication with us through the entire time leading up to our wedding day. We told some of our guests prior to the wedding we were having gourmet tacos and Hector and the team did not disappoint.They were on time, kind, they provided an AMAZING experience. Their setup was beautiful and paired perfectly with our modern/rustic wedding style.The tacos were out of this world great and I know tacos (born and raised in San Diego, CA).Thank you Hector, I hope we have another event in San Diego to have the opportunity to work with you and the team again. We appreciate more than we could ever say.Thank you, thank you, thank you!“

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

“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!“

“Really good pizza! The crust is really good as well. I had for the First time the day after Thanksgiving at a Wedding I was working in El Cajon. They were super efficient with getting different pizzas out. Highly recommend, I hope to have it again.“

“Taquizas Tommy did a fabulous job catering my Mexican themed bridal shower! Tommy’s wife, Maria, and Miguel cooked an amazing feast that everyone raved about. The meat was flavorful, the rice and beans were delicious. Everybody was full and happy. Communication, service, and food were 5 stars and we look forward to using Tommy and his team again soon!“

“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 ???“

“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.“

“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!“

“Hands down the tastiest Churros in San Diego!“

“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!!“

“Nice smoky and spicy flavors; as Marc Murphy says, "seasoned with authority." Very nice staff. The cucumber pickles took me right back to my childhood, to family dinners on the High Plains, prepared by my bachelor farmer great-uncles and an unmarried aunt or two, who had their Southern roots in their memories. Yummmm!“

“Fantastic food,service and very reasonable prices. We were happy to have them cater our baby shower brunch for 60 people.“

“Fast service, friendly, good food. Best enchiladas(everything great), margaritas, over all everything was great!!“

“We used Liz Tacos for our corporate event and it was great! The ladies were super kind and professional. They had a great set up and everything was on time! They came early so they had plenty of time to set up before anyone arrived. 10/10! Thanks ladies!“

“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 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.“

“This place is awesome. However, the floor was a bit dirty and the eating area outside was small and the wood floorboards were a bit cracked. It is also an off-campus place Other than that, great food. You should order from there rather than eat there.“

“Maria is the best! We hired Tacos El Gabacho for my wife's grad school graduation party and we can't wait to recommend her and use her again! She came and set up her taco trailer in our front yard and everyone loved her homemade tortillas, carne asada, pollo asada and al pastor. Awesome food and service!“

“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.“

“My husband and I just had our wedding at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park on October 12, 2024, and we chose Continental after tasting their food and interacting with them at a wedding expo event at JFG last year! They were so awesome to work with every step of the way. The manager we worked with, Kristin, was an absolute joy. She was responsive, flexible, and informative throughout our entire year of wedding planning. On top of that, the food at the wedding was delicious! Our guests could not stop raving about the Ancho Chicken Martini presented so creatively in a martini glass. The serving staff was also incredibly friendly, bringing appetizers to the bridal room for me and my bridesmaids to enjoy while we bustled my dress and meeting our guests needs through the night with smiles. Genuinely, we could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you guys a ton!!“

“DELICIOUS! It's a small mom and pop Mexican restaurant, with great food. I've only been there twice now and both/different dishes have not disappointed, me or my friends. It's dangerous for me bc I live so close, definitely going back for more.“

“I recently had the pleasure of hosting a house party and booked Taco Picasso. I can confidently say it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. My guests LOVED it! First and foremost, the food was nothing short of amazing. Each taco was a burst of flavor, with perfectly seasoned meats and fresh, vibrant toppings. The menu offers a delightful variety, catering to all taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of classic carne asada, tangy al pastor, or crave something more adventurous like their mouth-watering fish tacos, every bite was pure bliss. The ingredients were evidently fresh, and the craftsmanship in each taco was apparent. But what truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service. The combination of phenomenal food and outstanding service creates an unforgettable dining experience. I can't recommend it highly enough and will certainly be booking their services for more of their delectable tacos. Thank you Ornela!“

“Tonya has incredible food and incredible service. We had a southern themed lunch for my graduation with catfish, collard greens, peach cobbler, mimosa bar… every single item was absolutely delicious. I would recommend Tonya for any event!“

“URBN Pizza catered our rehearsal dinner! They did a amazing job! The food was great and service was perfect! Thank you URBN!“

“After trying the dan dan noodles at a vegan pop-up market today, I can not stop thinking about them! The noodles, the OmniPork, the crisp veggies. Amazing. My boyfriend had the spring rolls and really liked them. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the menu because the whole menu looks fantastic! The staff was super friendly, and the portions were generous. Who can complain about vegan Chinese food? I can not, as it is challenging to find and is one of my favorite cuisines. I will continue to support this local restaurant and recommend giving it a try!“

“Rigo made our wedding the best possible experience. He was friendly, affordable, and professional. I lost count of how many guests came up to me to tell me how amazing his food was. He pulled off our 100+ person wedding without a hitch! The setup was beautiful and the food was perfect, it was everything we wanted and more. I highly, highly recommend Familia Español for all of your catering needs!“

“I have to say the carnitas tacos were amazing. Don’t tell my mom, but they were better than hers. Delicious!“

“Taco’s- Street tacos;Carne asada, pollo asada, guacamole, cilantro, onions and a hot sauce with a kick.Simple, fresh, not greasy, perfect corn tortillas(didn’t split or break)tasty meats.Delish!And great customer service!And he said wagu beef in a few weeks. Can’t wait!“

“Wow, I tried their pizza without knowing it was vegan and I thought it was better than any other pizza I have had. The green goddess was my favorite and I also recommend the smasher. You definitely need to check them out, before they get big and are constantly sold out.“

“OMG! Had the tamales for the 1st time. We each had 2 but will have 1 next time so good, so filling, so delicious. My mouth waters as I write this review. I'll drive the distance to get more.“

“I had my niece's Communion there can’t thank you enough Tonee for making this happen. Everything was awesome. Great food was excellent. Couldn’t ask for anything moreIf you’re looking for a place to have your event there without any headaches and hard work and keeping up with the place go to Crystal ballroom, that’s all I can say and everything will be perfect“

“I love this truck it’s so good and fresh“

“Food was good. However, the cashiers were busy cleaning up for the night vs taking care of customers. It wasn’t late, either. It was around 7:30 or 7:45 on a Sunday. The cleaners they use are very strong. Very pinesol or something like that. Glad I got food to go because I wouldn’t want to have smelled the cleaners during dinner. Dining room had zero vibe.“