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Abbey Catering & Events
About Abbey Catering & Events
Abbey Catering & Events
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
Services
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
Write a review5.0 out of 5
30 reviews
- JE
James E.
Best Day Ever
They truly did provide us with the best day of our lives! We chose Abbey Catering from a list provided to us by our venue, and man it turned out to be one of the best decision we ever made. They provided so much guidance and the food tasting night hosted by them is a great fun time that really helped with deciding on a menu. When it came to the day of, I swear the food was even better than when we tasted it! Every single person from the event staff was professional, fun, and did an amazing job. The bar never had a long line, the drinks were strong and well made, service was truly a standout feature of the wedding. It was really a standout feature of the whole process of planning our wedding with Abbey. It is a full team of people there to help out with anything, and I want to thank them for their guidance, and patience with us. Another massive feature of Abbey is the vendors they work with. I want to give a huge shoutout to our DJ Abel from The Wedding Entertainment Collective, and Chris from SD Photo Studio. Amazing vendors recommended by Abbey that made a huge impact on how well our day went. A very special thanks to everyone at Abbey; Will, Chuck, Megan for their amazing support in planning, and selling us on Abbey in the first place! Then a massive thank you to David, our coordinator/event captain. You were so easy to work with, the day went so smooth, and made sure we never lifted a finger or had a single worry all throughout the day. It was all so perfect, you have our eternal gratitude and thanks! They help us provide the best wedding we could have hoped for, and are constantly being told by our friends and family how fun it was.
Abbey Catering & Events•Jul 8, 2026Thank you so much for your incredible review, James & Lauren! Knowing we helped create the best day of your lives is the greatest compliment we could receive. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed every step of the experience, from the tasting event and planning process to the food, bar service, and your wedding day. It's wonderful to know that our team helped you feel supported and stress free so you could simply enjoy celebrating with your family and friends. Thank you for recognizing Will, Chuck, Megan, and David, as well as Abel and Chris. We'll be sure to share your kind words with each of them. It takes an amazing team to bring a wedding together, and we're thrilled they helped make your vision a reality. Thank you again for trusting Abbey Catering with such an important milestone. We wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and unforgettable memories together!
- RA
Rida A.
Perfect for a custom wedding
For anyone planning an event or wedding, look no further than Abbey Catering and Events. Troy set our minds at ease by ensuring us our non-standard wedding could easily come to life because all of their offerings and services were fully customizable. On top of that, he took the time to get to know us and understand our vision for this wedding. David and Petr took over from there to flesh out the wedding details, providing their expertise to ensure we didn't miss anything and communicated with us regularly to ensure the planning process happened in a timely manner, thereby reducing stress. Petr was our day-of coordinator, and the day could not have gone more perfectly. Petr is thoughtful, considerate, detail-oriented, and has amazing vision. We were able to focus on enjoying the wedding knowing Petr had the whole event under control. The day really was a dream and it's all thanks to the magnificent Abbey team (especially Petr!). Abbey is a one-stop shop for anything you need for your event. We booked the photographer, DJ, photobooth, and all the catering services through Abbey. This meant, we only had one point of contact for the majority of the wedding. So convenient! All our guests had such a great time. The food was exquisite, drinks were tasty, photobooth was a hit, and dancefloor was LIT (shoutout to Brian, the best DJ). We hope to have an excuse to plan an event with them in the future!
Abbey Catering & Events•Jun 3, 2026Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of your wedding journey and help bring your unique vision to life. We're thrilled to hear that Troy helped put your minds at ease from the very beginning and that David and Petr provided the guidance, communication, and expertise needed to make the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Your recognition of Petr's dedication and attention to detail means so much. Our goal is always to allow couples to be fully present on their wedding day, and we're delighted that you were able to relax and enjoy every moment knowing everything was in good hands. We're also so happy to hear that all of your guests had such a wonderful time! From the food and drinks to the photobooth and packed dance floor, it sounds like the celebration was everything you envisioned. We'll be sure to share your shoutout with Brian as well. He'll be thrilled to know he helped keep the party going all night long! Thank you for trusting Abbey Catering & Event Design with such an important day. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you, and we would love the chance to help you celebrate again in the future. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and wonderful memories together!
- LS
Lauren S.
10/10 Experience!
Choosing Abbey Catering was the best decision we made for our wedding planning process! From the initial stages of working with Will, we received timely responses, even when we asked for multiple proposals with a variety of options! We always felt supported and confidently guided throughout the entire booking and contracting process. Our coordinator, Chuck, was amazing to work with! He made the planning process effortless from start to finish. He was organized, communicative, and always willing to help with any questions or last-minute details that came up along the way. His calm and reassuring presence made such a difference during what could have been a stressful time, and he truly helped bring our vision to life! One of the things we appreciated most about Abbey Catering was how convenient everything was. Having one company handle so many aspects of the wedding made coordinating vendors incredibly easy and saved us so much time and stress! Every vendor they provided was fantastic to work with, and everything on the wedding day ran so smoothly because of their professionalism and preparation. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and we received so many compliments from our guests! Our favorite part was walking out of the ceremony and seeing Chuck holding two drinks for us, and then David greeting us with appetizers! DJ Brian set the tone for the entire night, and nailed it! We didn't leave the dance floor once! If you are thinking of booking with Abbey Catering - this is your sign! Thank you to the Abbey Catering team for the most amazing experience!
Abbey Catering & Events•Jun 3, 2026Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review! Reading about your experience truly made our day. It was an absolute pleasure helping you throughout your wedding journey, and we're so grateful that you trusted Abbey Catering & Event Design with such an important celebration. From the very beginning, our goal is to make the planning process as seamless and enjoyable as possible, so it means a lot to hear that you felt supported and guided every step of the way. Thank you for your kind words about Will and Chuck. We are thrilled to hear that Will helped make the booking process smooth and that Chuck provided the organization, communication, and reassurance needed to make planning feel effortless. We know how much time, energy, and emotion go into planning a wedding, and we're delighted that Chuck was able to help bring your vision to life while keeping the process stress-free. We also love hearing that our all-in-one approach helped simplify the coordination process and allowed you to spend less time managing vendors and more time enjoying your engagement. That's exactly the experience we strive to create for our couples. Some of our favorite moments to create are the little ones that couples remember long after the wedding day. We love that walking out of your ceremony to find Chuck holding drinks and David greeting you with appetizers became one of those special memories. Those are the moments that make all the planning worthwhile. We're also thrilled that the food, drinks, and entertainment were such a hit with you and your guests. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Brian. Hearing that you never left the dance floor is about as high a compliment as a DJ can receive! Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and for allowing us to be part of such a beautiful celebration. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and countless wonderful memories together!
- ID
Ian & D.
Choose Abbey Catering for your wedding!
Choosing Abbey was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding. They covered essentially everything we needed at an incredibly reasonable price, and having a single point of contact for the majority of our vendors made the entire process so much easier. We added the planning services to our package and were paired with Chuck—and honestly, shoutout to Chuck because he was absolutely amazing! He was supportive, communicative, and stayed by our side through over a year of planning to help us achieve our dream day. Every single vendor provided by Abbey was fantastic. The food and drinks were delicious, and our DJ and videographer were a total breeze to work with. If you want a stress-free experience that delivers a flawless wedding without breaking the bank, I cannot recommend Abbey enough. Thank you all so much!
Abbey Catering & Events•May 17, 2026Thank you so much for your kind words, Diana! We’re thrilled to hear your experience with Abbey, and especially with Chuck, made your wedding planning smooth and memorable. It means the world to know our team and vendors helped bring your dream day to life! We wish you and Ian all the best 😊
- JT
Jillian T.
Stress-Free Joyful Weddings Start Here
We had an awesome time working with Abbey Catering. They really do mean an inclusive package, and coordinated everything. Their food was delicious, and the menu tasting was one of the best meal experiences I’ve had all year. The hardest part was only choosing two entrees. Months in advance we felt covered on everything from music to flowers and the day of schedule. Can’t recommend them enough. Having someone who put it all together for us allowed us to focus on the decisions and what we wanted, not the logistics of tying it all together. Special shoutout to Chuck Ferrante, who made our wedding day a smooth and stress-free experience. He kept everything on track, made us feel special and at ease, and coordinated all the vendors. While he may not look like what you think of when you imagine your wedding coordinator, he is the best one we have ever seen.
Abbey Catering & Events•May 5, 2026Thank you for such a wonderful review, Jillian! We're so elated that we could make your wedding planning truly stress-free and a joyful experience—what a compliment! We especially love hearing that your menu tasting was a highlight of your experience and how that evening was the best food you’ve had all year! We are very intentional about our process and understand that details matter, so the fact that you were able to focus on the fun decisions while we handled all the logistics behind the scenes means a lot to us. Chuck will get such a kick out of your special shoutout--He truly is exceptional at what he does, and we're so glad he made your wedding day feel smooth and special. It was our pleasure to be part of your perfect day and sending you and Carl all our love!
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