Abbey Catering & Events

Q: Do you specialize in certain types of cuisine?

We craft menus ranging from crowd favorites to modern bites in a variety of cuisines. From Indian to Italian, and Mexican to Moroccan - we have you covered. Our chefs make delicious, abundant dishes tailored to wow your guests.

Q: Do you offer bar or liquor packages?

We offer four bar packages from Bronze to Platinum. Our packages include professional bartenders, all necessary equipment, and coordination of ABC licensing.

Q: What menu customization options do you offer?

We have three main menus that can be customized with appetizer and entree selections. If you have specific preferences, we'll collaborate to make a tailored menu that fits your vision.

Q: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

At Abbey Catering, we understand that every guest comes with unique dietary preferences and requirements. We strongly believe that everyone should have access to delicious food, regardless of their dietary choices or restrictions. That's why we offer an extensive array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Whether it's swapping out meat for a hearty plant-based protein or substituting regular pasta with a gluten-free alternative, our team ensures that every guest feels included and catered for without compromising on taste or quality.

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $80 per person and bar services at $24 per person.

Minimum spend

$10,000 total

About Abbey Catering & Events

Abbey Catering & Events

Making San Diego Events Deliciously Easy

Abbey Catering has been simplifying events and delivering heritage hospitality in San Diego since 2000. We provide complete, all-inclusive packages that make planning weddings, private parties, and corporate events truly stress-free. Our customizable packages come with everything from abundant menus and professional bartending to décor, entertainment, and on-the-day coordination. Choose from different tiers to meet your needs and budget, then personalize with your choice of appetizers, entrees, and details. Contact Abbey Catering today to discover why we're one of San Diego's most trusted catering companies.

Our customizable all-inclusive packages and event coordination make planning events truly stress-free. We handle the details from start to finish. Our staff provides an abundant, welcoming experience where celebrations feel meaningful and joyful. Our experience hosting events at San Diego's premier venues has allowed us to establish trusted partnerships. With a range of packages and add-ons, we offer menus and events tailored to each client's individual style, needs and budget. Our seasoned team of experienced professionals handle even the most complex events with expertise and grace. We deliver excellence through decades of know-how.

Sample catered weddings

Niki & Kevin
Ilsa & James
Brian & Nima

Weddings held in the brand new Dickinson Family Conservatory at the San Diego Botanical Garden are special by design. Surrounded by live greenery from top to bottom and the open air makes this venue a dreamscape for weddings. We loved their black-tie aesthetic and their menu was full of sophisticated yet approachable food, such as our beef wellingtons and seared ahi tuna on wonton. PHOTO CREDIT: BE Studios, @bestudios_sd

Guest Count

140

Total Catering Cost

$21,000

Menu Highlights

Seated meal
Passed appetizers
Wedding cake service
Four Tray Passed Appetizers, Served Salad Course, and Served Dual Entrée Dinner Course.

Services Included

Clean Up / Trash Removal
Chef(s)
Service Captain(s)
Bartender(s)
Service Staff
Setup / Breakdown
Rentals

Nikki & Kevin got married at the gorgeous SD Botanical Garden Conservatory. Their black-tie event was full of martinis, delicious food, & good times.

Abbey's custom made champagne tree makes for an immediate conversation piece. Suspends up to 88 glasses in it's branches.

Full bar in action, making a Manhattan Martini

Services

Bartenders
Cleanup and breakdown
Consultations and tastings - complimentary
Consultations and tastings - for a fee
Delivery and setup
Event planner
Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
Rental coordination - does not invoice couple
Serving staff

Cuisines

African
American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
Eastern European
Farm-to-table
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai

Dietary accommodations

Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Nut-free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Meal types

Breakfast/brunch
Buffet
Dessert service
Family-style meal
Food stations
Passed appetizers
Seated meal
Stationary appetizers
Wedding cake service

Beverage services

Bartending
Beverage servingware rentals
Mixers/non-alcoholic options
Provides liquor license

Drink types

Beer
Coffee service
Liquor
Mobile bar
Non-alcoholic
Signature cocktails
Wine

Reviews

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5.0 out of 5

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Excellence in Service
•Verified review
•Deb S.•Apr 10
Abbey Catering & Events provided excellent catering services for our wedding. Their communication style was very clear and detailed, which helped to minimize stress during the wedding planning process. The team demonstrated outstanding organization skills, delivering detailed timelines and direct communication that ensured our special day ran smoothly. Abbey Catering & Events truly took the stress away from wedding planning, allowing us to fully enjoy our celebration. I would highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a reliable and professional catering vendor.
Response from vendor•Apr 12, 2025
Sending you a million thank you's, Deb! We appreciate your kind review of what it's like to work with us. You are an incredible vendor that we are honored to partner with nearly every weekend! I'm happy to know that our planning process reduces not only your stress as a vendor, but our client's as well. It's a lot to juggle, but when we work together, there's nothing we can't overcome and it always turns out to be a beautiful day! Thank you again and see you soon!
All Around Excellent!
•Verified review
•Erin M.•Apr 5
Abbey Catering & Events provides outstanding catering services for our couple's weddings. Their communication style is efficient, collaborative, and fluent, making the planning process seamless. The quality of their work is proficient, thorough, and outstanding - they always provide exceptional support to us as a venue partner, and they always go above and beyond for our couples to ensure their special day is perfect. We highly recommend Abbey Catering & Events to any couple looking for a reliable and talented catering team.
Response from vendor•Apr 12, 2025
Sweet! Thank you so much, Erin! We've been honored to be La Jolla Woman's Club preferred catering partner over the years and every event we celebrate together at your gorgeous venue just seems to always be one for the books! The timelessness of the venue and evergreen lawn is the perfect backdrop and just makes everything POP! We love catering at the Woman's Club and we always aim to be the best vendor partner we can be, so thank you for affirming our efforts!
Exceptional catering company
•Verified review
•SugarBears•Apr 2
Abbey Catering & Events is an exceptional catering company to work with. Their communication was clear and concise throughout the entire planning process, which made coordinating the cake and desserts seamless for our couples. The quality of their work and value was truly extraordinary - their team was organized, professional, and demonstrated great communication skills. Abbey Catering's attention to detail is exemplary, and they are focused on making their events exceptional. We were thrilled with the level of service and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Response from vendor•Apr 5, 2025
Woot Woot! Thank you so much, SugarBears team! We LOVE partnering with you and bringing our A game to every event together! We sincerely appreciate you highlighting our catering services and how it feels to work with us on the vendor side of things. We pride ourselves on expert level and timely communication all with the intent of making every event as perfect as it can be! Thank you again and know we love and appreciate your team!
We love Abbey Catering & Events!
•Verified review
•Chris E.•Apr 2
The Abbey Catering & Events has been on The Thursday Club's Approved Caterer List for over a decade and always does a superb job when here. Their all-inclusive packages are very popular with our customers, and they always send their top notch staff to manage the events. Food, service and staffing area all GREAT and they come highly recommended from us here at The Thursday Club.
Response from vendor•Apr 5, 2025
Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris! We've been honored to provide our services at the gorgeous Thursday Club for, like you said, well over a decade! And yet, every event feels new and special <3. Our mutual couples who choose the Thursday Club & Abbey Catering have always been the best clients and we just love catering there. And the view of Sunset Cliffs as my bartending team pours cocktails will always be the best SoCal vibe in our book! Thank you again for being a valued venue partner to us--we appreciate you!

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We craft menus ranging from crowd favorites to modern bites in a variety of cuisines. From Indian to Italian, and Mexican to Moroccan - we have you covered. Our chefs make delicious, abundant dishes tailored to wow your guests.

We offer four bar packages from Bronze to Platinum. Our packages include professional bartenders, all necessary equipment, and coordination of ABC licensing.

We have three main menus that can be customized with appetizer and entree selections. If you have specific preferences, we'll collaborate to make a tailored menu that fits your vision.

At Abbey Catering, we understand that every guest comes with unique dietary preferences and requirements. We strongly believe that everyone should have access to delicious food, regardless of their dietary choices or restrictions. That's why we offer an extensive array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Whether it's swapping out meat for a hearty plant-based protein or substituting regular pasta with a gluten-free alternative, our team ensures that every guest feels included and catered for without compromising on taste or quality.

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