Abbey Catering & Events

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

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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20 reviews

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Wedding Day 10.26.2025
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•Trina•Nov 7
The Abbey Catering made our wedding day absolutely perfect from start to finish. Planning a wedding across the country, from Virginia to California, could have been stressful, but their team made the process seamless, fun, and completely stress-free. Our package included almost everything — catering, rentals, florals, DJ, photo/video, photobooth, officiant, coordination, and more — and every single vendor exceeded expectations. The food was phenomenal — we’re still hearing guests rave about how delicious it was! The floral arrangements were breathtaking and exactly the orangey-peach tones I envisioned, the rentals looked so elegant and cohesive, and the entire day flowed flawlessly. A huge shout-out to our coordinator, Petr! He went above and beyond every step of the way. From the planning process to the final send-off, he kept everything organized, calm, and perfectly timed. He took my vision and decor and truly brought it to life — I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator. Another big shout-out to our photo/video team led by Chris Wood. They were professional, kind, and so intentional with every shot. They made us feel relaxed in front of the camera, captured every emotion beautifully, and I already know the photos and video will let us relive our day forever. The Abbey truly made it possible for us to have the wedding of our dreams without the stress of searching for multiple reputable vendors. Their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail were unmatched. Thank you to The Abbey team and all of the amazing vendors who made October 26, 2025, at The Darlington House the best day of our lives. It was pure magic!
Response from vendor•Nov 8, 2025
Trina, you are absolutely wonderful—thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Love the photos! We’re overjoyed that your day went so smoothly and that our events team and awesome vendors helped make your wedding day everything you dreamed of. It means the world to us that the all-inclusive package fit your needs so well and made your planning easy and stress-free from Virginia. Love to hear it! Thank you again for choosing us; we loved being a part of your beautiful day. Wishing you and Alex endless love and happiness in your next chapter together! XOXO, Abbey Catering
This is your sign to hire Abbey Catering!
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•Deedee B.•Oct 10, 2025
Words cannot express how blown away we were by Abbey Catering! From the beginning of the planning process, Chuck was incredibly reassuring and brought a wealth of knowledge and tips from his many years in the industry. We truly could not have asked for a better team on the day of the wedding. Every single person was extremely kind and personable. It was clear that each of them had pride in their work and put so much care and love into every little detail. We had a pretty complicated setup, but Chuck and the team far exceeded our already high expectations. Thank you so much, Abbey Catering, for helping make our wedding, quite literally, the best day of our lives!!
Response from vendor•Oct 11, 2025
From our hearts, THANK YOU, Deedee & Tyler! We loved planning with you and working together to make everything come to life as you envisioned. Chuck and the team certainly do bring a wealth of experience to the table, and I'm so glad to hear you felt well taken care of and stress-free both planning and on the big day. We love what we do and I'm happy you felt that passion come through. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your beautiful wedding and we wish you so much love and happiness in the years to come! XOXO, Abbey Catering.
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•Matthew•Oct 5, 2025
Our experience with Abbey Catering was incredible! We live out-of-state but wanted to have our wedding in Encinitas. We were recommended Abbey by a family friend after realizing that trying to work with a bunch of separate vendors ourselves from a different location would be extremely challenging. Having Chuck and the Abbey team working with us made the planning process much less stressful. They worked with us the whole way to make sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more, and were great about engaging with not just us but our family members who lived locally to manage parts of the process. Through the whole planning process and the wedding itself, Chuck’s leadership and coordination efforts kept us confident that the day would go off without a hitch. Abbey’s partner vendors for photography, florals, DJ services, and dessert were all excellent and easy to work with – our photographer Chris Wood and DJ Brian Amarillas were particularly wonderful. All of this culminated in a wedding that was truly perfect! We can’t recommend Abbey Catering highly enough.
Response from vendor•Oct 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Matthew & Carina! We’re so happy to hear that your wedding at the Encinitas Library was everything you dreamed of and that our team could help make the planning process smooth and stress-free, especially from out of state. Chuck and the entire Abbey Catering team loved working with you and your family, to bring your wedding celebration to life. It means so much to know that our coordination, partner vendors, and attention to detail helped create a day that felt effortless and unforgettable. Thank you again for trusting Abbey Catering with your special day and for your kind recommendation. We wish you both endless happiness and cherished memories as you begin this next chapter together!
Abbey Catering was amazing! :)
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•Robert G.•Oct 3, 2025
Abbey Catering did an absolutely phenomenal job planning our wedding! They were the most helpful, gracious, and kind people, especially our wedding coordinator Petr! He was incredibly organized every step of the way and made planning a breeze. On our wedding day he truly took care of everything and went the extra mile in every way to make sure my husband and I were enjoying our special day. Petr and the rest of Abbey Catering were also incredibly welcoming and accepting to my husband and I as a same-sex couple, we really felt celebrated the whole time! We would recommend Petr and Abbey Catering to anyone in a heartbeat.
Response from vendor•Oct 11, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words, Robert & Sawyer! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Petr and the Abbey Catering team made your wedding day so special. It was truly an honor to work with you both and to celebrate your love in a way that felt joyful, seamless, and personal. Petr and our entire team take great pride in supporting every couple with care, inclusivity, and attention to detail, and your feedback means the world to us. We’re so happy you felt celebrated and could fully enjoy your day. Thank you again for trusting Abbey Catering. Your recommendation means everything!

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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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