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Continental Catering

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La Mesa-based Continental Catering was established in 1984 as a boutique wedding and event catering company with an emphasis on fresh, made-from-scratch menus with a high personal touch from the owner herself, Denise M. Jermyn. Throughout the past 38+ years, Denise has nurtured her business and inspired a continual growth plan that has serviced many of the largest and most noteworthy venues and events in San Diego, CA.

We have catered over 50,000 weddings since our inception in 1984 with unique, fresh, and high-quality food. With a trustworthy reputation and an original style, we embrace creativity and style when it comes to our cuisine. We can provide any and every style of food imaginable for your event, all with impeccable services and attention to detail.

At Continental, we consistently make every effort to not just meet but also exceed the unique needs and expectations of our clients with a combination of teamwork, attention to detail, and years of dedication to our craft at each and every event.


WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THESE COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES

  • Site visit and walkthrough with clients and vendors
  • Event Timelines and Layouts
  • Rental Equipment coordination
  • Coordination with Reception Venue
  • House-owned White China, silverware, and tabletop glassware (if size of event permits)
  • House line of disposables (if china is not needed)
  • Ivory, White, or Black Napkins
  • Discount on all Continental Catering-owned linens
  • Buffet linens and tablescaping aligned with your colors and theme
  • Customized menus upon request
  • Passionate staff trained to exceed your expectations
  • For weddings: Cutting and Service of your Cake
  • Table Numbers and Stands

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

We value our great Earth and work hard to be as sustainable and fresh as possible. We contribute to our local economy by purchasing from local farms, artisans, and fisheries whenever possible. Likewise, we are always mindful of our presence in the community and contribute to both local and regional charities. We have a robust recycling program both on our campus and on-site.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$45

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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    Melanie G. Married on 01/16/2022
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    Highly recommend Continental Catering! They were the best price and SOO flexible. Christie went above and beyond as a catering service offering their expertise and solutions outside of catering, and so flexible with all the changes they have. We couldn't find a time that worked for a second tastings and Christie personally delivered the food to my house! Their food was amazing as well, and our guests even went out of their way to let us know.
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    Mindy J. Married on 08/08/2021
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    Amazing caterer!

    Continental is wonderful! Their food is delicious, and they were able to incorporate Chinese, Australian, and Californian dishes into the menu in a way that was both authentic and had a bit of a twist. For the one item they didn't quite nail the first time, they went out of their way to find a baker in San Diego who could make Australian desserts. They're super easy to work with, and matched the food stations to our decor perfectly. We'd absolutely use them again if we ever have another big event.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

23 Endorsements
Spotlight Studios Spotlight Studios Wedding Photographers

Continental Catering is great! They are super professional and the food is amazing. Really awesome crew to work with!

Silhouette Event Planning and Design Silhouette Event Planning and Design Wedding Planners

Yum! Yum! Yum! Continental Catering is just fantastic! As a wedding planner, I recommend Continental Catering to all of my clients. They are very professional and friendly to all of my clients and their guests. You will not regret hiring them! April Silhouette Event Planning and Design

Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

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8238 Parkway Drive La Mesa, CA, 91942
6196983500

Monday- Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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