Abbey Catering & Event Design Co

We went with abbey after a recommendation from a friend and are so happy that we did. Our wedding coordinator, David, was amazing. He put us at ease with his calm and collected approach to the day. We also enjoyed working with Will and Megan at our food tasting, they were so friendly and we felt like they really listened. We got many compliments on the food and loved working with the bakery for the dessert. We also had an awesome experience with our photographer, Chris. He’s with you for all the most important parts of the day so it’s important you vibe, and he was experienced and great to be around. Our only constructive feedback, which did not ruin our day, is related to the DJ group. While we enjoyed our dance party in the end, and the DJ was a lovely guy, we felt disappointed that the DJ company only had inexperienced wedding DJs to offer us 3 weeks before our event. We did feel like it could have been more seamless with someone who’d done more weddings similar to ours. Despite that, we would still wholeheartedly recommend abbey. Special shoutouts to our photobooth attendant who was lovely and super helpful managing the booth, and the catering staff who always found us and made sure we got to sample the appetizers!

We planned our entire wedding from the other side of the world and when planning it in San Diego Abbey were amazing in helping us pull it all together with all the planning happening remotely over zoom or through google docs. David Robertson was our coordinator and was a calming force while still being organized and approachable and keeping the show running. We hired Abbey for catering and a full service wedding and it was super helpful to have all their resources for other vendors, rentals, set up/tear down, design help, etc. All the vendors were fantastic but we especially want to shout out our photographer Beth Blake Photography. Abbey's service in the months prior to the wedding as well as on the day itself was impeccably organized and the day ran so smoothly. The food was incredible too! We went with a fully vegetarian menu and the appetizers and main meal were so delicious, even our meat-eating guests complimented the food.

There's really no better feeling than waking up the day after your wedding and thinking "wow, that went perfectly." Abbey and David are the ones to thank for that!

We had an incredible experience with Abbey Catering and could not have been happier with our decision to have them be part of our wedding day.

From the very beginning, Troy Sand made us feel confident in choosing Abbey. He was knowledgeable, personable, and helped us feel reassured that we were making the right decision for our wedding.

One of the things we especially loved about Abbey was their all-inclusive wedding packages. Having so many important elements coordinated through one team made the planning process significantly easier and gave us peace of mind. Their packages included florals, food, dessert, DJ, decorations, an assigned wedding coordinator, and even options for wedding photography and an officiant (although we selected our own for these 2 categories). It was wonderful having everything thoughtfully organized in one place rather than having to discover and coordinate numerous vendors separately.

Our wedding coordinator, Chuck Ferrante, was fantastic throughout the process. He was extremely detailed, reliable, and had excellent communication throughout the entire planning process. We always felt informed, supported, and confident that every detail was being taken care of. Having someone as organized and dependable as Chuck made the entire experience so much less stressful.

On our wedding day, the entire Abbey team helped everything come together beautifully. The food was delicious, the setup and decorations were gorgeous, and the service was professional and seamless. Most importantly, they allowed us to relax, celebrate, and truly enjoy our wedding with our family and friends.

We are incredibly grateful to Troy, Chuck, and the entire Abbey Catering team for helping make our wedding day so special. If you’re looking for a wedding company that can provide an elegant, convenient, and truly all-inclusive experience, we highly recommend Abbey Catering!

We had such a great experience overall! The planning process leading up to our wedding was incredibly smooth. Derek was very helpful throughout the planning process and Will was also amazing to work with and made us feel confident going into the weekend.

The vendors they provided were truly incredible. DJ Brian was amazing and kept everyone on the dance floor, and Deb, our photographer, was absolutely wonderful. The servers and bartenders were phenomenal and went above and beyond for us and our guests all night.

The food was DELICIOUS and we had so many guests tell us how much they loved it. The desserts from Sugar Bear were also incredible and such a hit.

There are so many moving pieces that go into a wedding and we’re really grateful for all of the people who worked behind the scenes to make ours so special. We especially cannot say enough good things about the vendors and staff who showed up for us and made the day so much fun. Thank you for helping us create a weekend we’ll never forget! 🤍

The Abbey Catering & Event Company was AMAZING! We had our wedding reception at the Martin Johnson House on 9/12/2026. Huge shout-out to David Robertson, our coordinator, who was truly the best. From start to finish, the Abbey was support helpful and informed about the wedding planning process. I found that to be super helpful as it was my first time planning a wedding! Troy was up to date with all the prices and had great knowledge of the venue! Thank you to Leslie, our event captain, who took the time to make sure we were well feed!! I found the all in 1 catering option to be very benifical. I loved that the Abbey had cotacts for Photographer, DJ, Cake, Florist, & more. All of our vendors through the Abbey were supper helpful and had the best vibes. Our photographer was Chris Wood from SD Photo Studio who captured our wedding perfectly. Our DJ was DJ Andrew Shaba from Wedding Entertainment collective and he kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Mishele from emerald and ivy created the best floral arrangments. Sugar Bear Bakery had such delicous cupcakes! Thank you to the Abbey Company & all of the vendors they work with! We had the best night! The food was also amazing! Don't sleep on the date stuffed with feta wrapped in bacon! -The Lottermosers

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Abbey Catering & Events. They helped bring our dream wedding to life, and our day was more magical than we ever could have imagined.

From our very first conversation with Troy to the final goodbye with the team on our wedding night, every interaction was exceptional. Everyone was professional, kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding perfect. We felt supported throughout the entire process and knew we were in incredibly capable hands.

A huge thank you to Chuck and the entire Abbey team for going above and beyond for us. The level of care and attention to detail was incredible, and everything came together so beautifully. So many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended, and we truly credit that to the amazing team we chose.

We also have to give a special shout-out to Mishele. Her design eye is incredible! The florals were absolutely breathtaking and exceeded everything we envisioned. We had countless guests tell us they were the most beautiful wedding flowers they had ever seen. Every detail felt thoughtful, elevated, and completely us.

And Abel was AMAZING! He is truly one of the best DJs we have ever experienced. Our black-and-white dance floor stayed packed all night, the energy was incredible, and everyone had the best time. Seeing all of our favorite people dancing together all night was one of our favorite memories from the wedding.

Choosing Abbey was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They didn’t just provide services—they helped create an experience that we and our guests will remember forever.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Chuck, Troy, Mishele, Abel, Luis, and the entire Abbey team. We could not have brought our dream wedding to life without you, and we will forever be grateful that you were part of such an important day in our lives.

With so much gratitude,
The Dalys 🤍

Celebrating my 50th birthday deserved something truly extraordinary, and Abbey Catering delivered an experience that was beyond anything I could have imagined. Hosting my celebration at The Headquarters in Downtown San Diego was already special, but the exceptional food and impeccable service made it an unforgettable evening for me and every one of my guests.

Working with Megan was an absolute dream. From our very first conversation, she made me feel like my celebration was as important to her as it was to me. She anticipated every detail, offered thoughtful guidance, and handled everything with warmth, grace, and professionalism. Knowing she was behind the scenes allowed me to relax and be fully present with my family and friends on such a meaningful milestone.
Chef David created a menu that was nothing short of spectacular. Every course was beautifully presented, thoughtfully crafted, and absolutely delicious. The flavors were elegant, fresh, and memorable—true restaurant-quality cuisine that exceeded every expectation. Throughout the evening, guests kept stopping me to rave about the food, saying it was some of the finest catering they had ever experienced.
What made Abbey Catering stand out wasn’t just the incredible cuisine—it was the genuine care, attention to detail, and passion that Megan, Chef David, and the entire team brought to every aspect of the event. They didn’t simply cater my party; they helped create an atmosphere of celebration, elegance, and joy that my family and friends will remember for years to come.
Thank you, Megan, Chef David, and the entire Abbey Catering team, for making my 50th birthday so beautiful and unforgettable. You created an experience that felt effortless, luxurious, and deeply personal. I am beyond grateful and recommend Abbey Catering wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an exceptional culinary experience and truly world-class service.

We had a great experience working with Abbey Catering for our wedding. Will, Chuck and John made the whole process super smooth and easy. Our coordinator Chuck did an amazing job setting up all of our decor even though it arrived later than planned (our fault), and was a pleasure to have guiding us throughout the evening. Guests loved the food and drinks and were very impressed with the whole event. Would recommend to anyone looking for a stellar catering and event planning team! 

We cannot say enough amazing things about Abbey Catering and their entire team. We got married at Scripps Seaside Forum on Valentine’s Day, and from the beginning, Abbey made us feel confident that we were in the best hands. We were lucky enough to have Chuck F. as our coordinator, and he was absolutely incredible!! He is very professional, attentive, and carries a calming energy. One moment that perfectly captures who Chuck is happened right after our ceremony. My husband and I went straight into bridal portraits on the beach and in the excitement of the day, I obviously hadn’t eaten anything. Chuck noticed and came down to the beach with a full plate of appetizers for us even though it wasn’t technically time for appetizers yet. My husband, our two photographers, Chuck, and I ended up having this hilarious and unforgettable moment eating the apps (as shown in picture). It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much and showed the level of care he puts into his couples. Our friends and family are still telling us that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to and how impressed they were with the food. The entire Abbey team was wonderful, from Will during the initial planning process, to DJ Abel and the entire event staff who helped bring everything together. We are so grateful we chose Abbey Catering and are already recommending them to anyone getting married in San Diego!

We used Abbey Catering for our 5/31/26 wedding at the Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla and they made our dream wedding possible. We chose to use Abbey exclusively for every aspect of our wedding – rentals, catering, photography, DJ, and florist. Their all-inclusive package made wedding planning very easy (especially as two medical students planning from out of state) and customizable to what you want. Our wedding coordinator, David, made planning very easy and answered any questions that came up. Using all Abbey vendors made it very easy to plan as they were all familiar with the venue and team so they were able to provide a lot of guidance and suggestions. The package was also budget friendly for a beach side wedding especially compared to our caters allowed at Scripps.

On the day of the wedding, everything went very smoothly from set-up to clean-up. All of our guests had a blast and David led us through the day seamlessly and felt like we could enjoy each moment (including being able to actually eat dinner and cocktail apps). Every detail of the wedding was beautiful and the food was delicious! Of our Abbey vendors, we thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris Wood (photographer), Cameron (DJ from Wedding Entertainment Collective), and Mishele (Florist, Emerald & Ivy). We would be happy to work with Abbey again and 10/10 recommend them for a wedding at Scripps Seaside.