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

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
Post ceremony dip and kiss!

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

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5.0 out of 5

22 reviews

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  • Superb Catering by Abbey

    •Verified review
    •Jerrick V.•Dec 11

    Wedgewood Weddings provided catering services through Abbey Catering & Events for our December wedding in La Jolla, CA. We contacted the Abbey well ahead of time to receive a proposal for comparison with other catering groups. One of the reasons we leaned toward the Abbey is due to our initial conversations with Will Konecki. He was so enjoyable to speak with, and he helped hash out the initial details for our event. He provided us relevant documentation for menus, event rentals, and details on the included floral package. Will also made suggestions for cost-effective solutions to achieve the event atmosphere we wanted to provide for our guests. Will’s event experience allowed him to answer all of our questions, and he was very responsive via phone and email. We attended one of Abbey Catering’s tasting events where we met Will and other staff in person to taste the different appetizers and entrees. Some memorable favorites were the mini beef wellingtons, the feta-stuffed dates with bacon, and the sesame-soy glazed salmon. We were stuffed with all the food we tried, and we got to see some options for how the guest tables can be decorated. This is also where we met our assigned event manager. Our assigned event manager was Petr Trebin. As our event date got closer, Petr was very communicative of upcoming deadlines and requirements. Petr was extremely fun to work with. He shared excitement in all his communications with us and made sure we were taken care of well before the event. Petr was onsite throughout the duration of our event and went above and beyond in taking care of us. For example, he set aside a plate of all our appetizers and signature drinks inside the bridal suite room so we could eat our appetizers and drink our beverages in private without having to wait in line. Furthermore, he checked in on us throughout the event to make sure everything was going well and we didn’t have any questions or requests. Before the evening ended, Petr noticed that we barely got to touch our entrees due to being occupied with our guests so Petr packed two meals for us to take home as well as bites from our dessert bar. Petr was a pleasure to work with, and he made the experience wonderful from start to finish. Post-wedding, he shared with us all the photos and videos he took during the event which was a nice gesture. We highly recommend Abbey Catering for catering services for your wedding or any other event!

    Response from vendor•Dec 13, 2025
    Amazing! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review, Jerrick! We’re thrilled to hear how positive your experience was with Will and Petr, and that our team was able to support your vision from planning through the final moments of your wedding day. It means a lot to know the food, service, and personal touches helped make your special day so memorable—that’s our goal! We’ll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with Will, Petr, and the entire Abbey Catering & Events team. Congratulations again to you and Mira, and thank you for trusting us with your most special day! Much Love, Abbey Catering PS: We LOVE the photo of the draping and room set up--gorgeous!

  • Amazing, especially Petr!

    •Verified review
    •Camille C.•Nov 28, 2025

    We hired Abbey Catering for our wedding and they were truly incredible. From start to finish, their team made everything feel smooth and stress-free, especially Petr, our wedding coordinator. I cannot say enough good things about him. He was so attentive, organized, and supportive, especially during the week of the wedding. He handled communication with all of our vendors, double-checked every detail, and honestly made my life so much easier. On the day of the wedding, my family couldn’t stop raving about how amazing he was. Petr checked in on us throughout the night, made sure we always had what we needed, saved appetizers and champagne for us during cocktail hour, and made sure we never missed a moment. He genuinely cared, and it showed. As a bonus, he captured the most amazing candid shots of us throughout the day. Everything turned out perfect, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator or catering team. If you want a wedding that feels organized, supported, and stress-free, I highly recommend Abbey Catering. They were a dream to work with.

    Response from vendor•Dec 13, 2025
    A million Thank You's, Camille! Your recommendation is genuinely appreciated and means the world to us. Making your life easier, and giving you the ability to be as present as possible on your wedding day is music to my ears. Petr is a very special part of our team and we're so happy you loved working with him! He sends his love and congratulations as does our entire team :-). We wish you all the very best and it was our honor to be a part of you and David's big day! Cheers!

  • Wedding Day 10.26.2025

    •Verified review
    •Trina•Nov 7, 2025

    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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