Abbey Catering & Event Design Co

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!

We used Abbey Catering for our wedding on May 16th in San Diego and could not have asked for a better team to be part of such an important day. From start to finish, everything was executed with incredible precision, professionalism, and attention to detail.

The dinner & hors d'oeuvres were fantastic, beautifully presented, delicious and one of the things our guests continued talking about afterward. What really stood out to us throughout planning was the level of personalization and flexibility they offered. They made the process feel collaborative and helped bring our vision to life rather than making us fit into a standard package.

On the wedding day itself, their timing and organization were absolutely flawless. Catering is one of those things guests don’t always notice unless something goes wrong and with Abbey, everything flowed so seamlessly that we were able to stay present and actually enjoy the day.

A huge thank you to Chuck, our coordinator, who truly ran a tight ship in the best possible way. Wedding days can be chaotic with a million moving parts, but Chuck kept everything moving smoothly, stayed organized, anticipated needs before they came up, and made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. His calm, efficient leadership made such a difference and gave us so much peace of mind throughout the day.

We’re incredibly grateful to the entire Abbey Catering team for helping make our wedding feel polished, and memorable. Highly, highly recommend.

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!

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. 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 how you would imagine a wedding coordinator, he is the best one we have ever seen.

I had the absolute best experience with Abbey Catering! From the first call with Will, to choosing our photographer, to trying the food, the day of coordination etc. All of it truly exceeded my expectations! I can't say enough good things about the Abbey team, especially Chuck. He was a great support system, always answered our questions, and was PHENOMENAL on the day of our wedding. We had a plate of appetizers and champagne waiting for us after the ceremony and he constantly checked-in with us to make sure we were doing okay. My family and friends keep raving about how beautiful the set-up was and how Chuck was the absolute best. Abbey truly focuses on the details and makes everything seamless. If you're looking for an affordable, but complete and elevated feeling wedding - look no further!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with the Abbey Catering and Events team, and we truly cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, everything was handled with such care, professionalism, and attention to detail—it made our day feel effortless and unforgettable.

A huge thank you to Will for his clear, thoughtful communication from the very beginning. He took the time to walk us through every detail, answer all of our questions, and make us feel completely confident in the process.
Petr was also incredibly helpful throughout the planning process—so kind, enthusiastic, and genuinely a joy to work with. We especially loved getting to meet both him and Will in person at their incredible food tasting, which made us even more excited (and confident!) about our choices.

The food was truly out of this world and deserves a special shoutout. During cocktail hour, guests raved about the hummus and pita, bacon-wrapped dates, arancini balls, and mini beef Wellingtons—each bite was flavorful and perfectly prepared. For dinner, we chose a dual entrée of salmon and pork served with seasonal vegetables and truffle mashed potatoes, and it exceeded every expectation. Multiple guests told us it was some of the best salmon they’ve ever had. The vegetarian curry cauliflower steak was also absolutely delicious and such a standout dish. We heard over and over again that this was the best wedding food our guests had ever experienced—and as the bride and groom, we completely agree!
All of their partnered vendors were excellent and we feel so lucky to have been connected with all of them through Abbey.

Mishele’s floral arrangements were nothing short of stunning—every piece was beautifully designed and elevated the entire atmosphere of our event. We received so many compliments on the flowers!

Renato and everyone at SugarBear Sweet Provisions absolutely blew us away with the cake and cupcakes—they were not only gorgeous but also incredibly delicious. Our guests are still talking about them!

Tareq was a joy to work with, and he even brought out his drone to use to capture footage of our special day! We cannot wait to see his wedding video, he is so talented.

DJ Brain was incredible!!! His communication was excellent, and he brought so much positive energy to our event, set up our mic stands seamlessly, and got everyone onto the dance floor! My mom said she looked around at one point, and didn't see a single person of the 114 guests sitting down at the tables during the reception.

Chuck was truly a standout throughout the entire day. His coordination was flawless, ensuring everything ran seamlessly behind the scenes. We had so many small décor items, and he set up every single detail perfectly—it honestly exceeded anything we could have imagined. At one point, he even found double-sided sticky tape to make sure our candles stood up straight on every table. He went above and beyond in every way—bringing us plates of appetizers during cocktail hour and even surprising us with passionfruit mojitos throughout the night without us having to ask. That level of attentiveness meant so much to us.

And finally, the Abbey service staff were exceptional—professional, attentive, and incredibly kind. They made sure our guests were well taken care of and contributed so much to the overall experience.

We are beyond grateful to this entire team for making our event so special. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and we felt completely taken care of the entire time. If you are getting married or planning an event in San Diego, do yourself a favor and book this team—you will not find a more talented, organized, and genuinely caring group of people. They exceeded every expectation and then some. Highly, highly recommend!

Our wedding coordinator, David, and event specialist, Will, exceeded our expectations and made our wedding reception the most beautiful, stress free, and fun day of our lives! When we arrived we were blown away by their professionalism and skill. We couldn’t have asked for a better team or company to make our special day exactly how we wanted it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Abbey Catering!

What a wonderful day and a more awesome team to work with :) Abbey catering was beyond amazing and blew our expectations!
From the start Will, who signed us up, was most helpful and really knew his information. We clicked instantly and it was such a pleasure to talk with him and meet him in person.
We signed up for the tasting before signing with Abbey Catering and that was such a great experience. We got to meet Will in person and there was so much food to try and luckily bring home. After meeting Will we really had a great feeling and signed up within that week. The food was incredible at the tasting, and it was hard choosing which entrée and hours d’oeuvres to choose from since everything was so good.
Chuck, our wedding coordinator, was beyond great and so helpful. He was such an asset to have on our side and really made the day go smooth. He was also so friendly and great to work with. We really felt like we made friends with our Abbey team 😊 There were absolutely no hiccups whatsoever and I was so calm the whole day.
David, our catering lead, was another amazing team member. He was right there to offer us food first and make sure we had enough of our share. The rest of the catering team always made us a priority too and I was very hungry after the ceremony in between pictures so that was so great.
We ordered the following for tray passed hors d’oeuvres: petite beef wellington, wild mushroom arancini, bruschetta, and bacon wrapped stuffed dates.
We opted for the dual entrée of the boneless short ribs, and the panko-herb crusted chicken with vegetables and the truffle smashed potatoes.
All were so good and I wish I could eat them all again 😊 Our guests could not stop raving about the food. They even made dietary restriction meals for several of our guests, and they said it was one of the best vegan/vegetarian meals they have ever had.
We really were impressed with the food and so glad we went with Abbey as that was important for us to have really good tasting food.
We opted for the whole package with their vendors for flowers, DJ, photographer, and cake. Best decision ever!!!
We had Emerald and Ivy for the florist and my goodness Mishele, and the Abbey team put together exactly what I pictured in my mind! Such beautiful flowers and we rented bud vases and candles from her.
DJ Abel from the Wedding Entertainment Collective was beyond amazing! He played our songs and knew the vibes we were going for. The dance floor was a hit, and our guests were dancing the whole night. Everyone was telling us the DJ was so good!
Misha, our photographer, was amazing and made us feel so comfortable. The pictures are so beautiful!
The cake and mini cupcakes from Sugar Bears Sweet Provisions were out of this world! I’m so glad we saved our wedding cake because we ate it the next day. Our guests loved the mini cupcakes too and we even had enough to give out at treats and take home.
We really are so grateful we decided to go with Abbey catering. They really went above and beyond. The whole team, Will, Chuck, David, and the caterers were 10 out of 10
Thank you so much and to the Abbey vendors for making our day even more special!

Planning a wedding is stressful enough, but planning one in just a couple of months took that stress to another level. I had no idea where to even begin. A friend recommended the company she used—Abbey Catering—and I am genuinely so grateful she did. Their packages took an enormous weight off my shoulders because they covered all the major elements: food, florals, photography, and entertainment.
I also loved how flexible their packages were. You can tailor it to your needs. Troy, David, and the entire team made the whole experience incredibly easy. They responded quickly, asked thoughtful questions, and consistently checked in to make sure we were comfortable and confident. David executed our vision beautifully—everything turned out perfect. Shoutout to Leslie for bringing out hors d’oeuvres for us to enjoy while we waited to make our grand entrance to the reception. 
The food and drinks were a hit, the cake was delicious, and the vibes were immaculate. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had.

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!