Samantha Contreras and her team did an amazing job from start to finish. Our November wedding was perfect at Scripps Seaside Forum. We chose PTD because of the reasonable quotes and the fact we could trust them with all rentals. That was the best decision we made! Samantha handled everything from flatware to drapery. For around 100 people we ended up spending a little over $16k for rentals, tray passed appetizers, full buffet, and churros. It did absolutely feel like a white glove experience which justified spending that much. Especially in an industry where you can spend that much on much more underwhelming service.
Our wedding day ran smoothly despite the downpour of rain. We loved that they knew the venue and worked seamlessly with our day of coordinator.
The food was amazing we cannot stop getting compliments on the red wine demi glace short-ribs that were actually better than they were in tasting. We had a perfect amount of food. Thank you to Samantha and her team!

PTD was very professional, flexible, and responsive through the entire planning process. We have a dietary restriction, and they were just wonderful working with us to help us make our vision come together while being mindful of and working around that restriction. At the event, the food was perfect, and their staff was skilled and respectful. Thank you PTD!

We had an incredible experience with Personal Touch Dining from start to finish and couldn’t recommend them more highly! They made the wedding planning process smooth, organized, and genuinely enjoyable, which made a huge difference during what can be a very overwhelming time. Communication was clear, thoughtful, and supportive every step of the way.

A huge shout-out to Samantha, our event manager, who truly went above and beyond. She was incredibly responsive, kind, and never once made us feel silly for asking questions. Even when something wasn’t possible, she always followed up with a thoughtful solution and helped keep us on track with deadlines in the most gracious way. The dinner tasting experience also felt so personal and special, and we loved being able to see and choose from their beautiful assortment of rentals, which really helped us envision the day.

On our wedding day, their service was outstanding! The wait staff were attentive and warm, making both us and our guests feel so well taken care of. Our guests especially raved about the bartenders, and of course, the food was phenomenal! We were getting compliments for days on end from our gusts about how delicious everything was!

We are so grateful to Samantha and the entire team for helping make our wedding day seamless, stress-free, and truly memorable! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning an event!!

We had such a great experience working with Samantha and the whole Personal Touch team. They worked with us on all of our catering needs, bartenders, and rentals. Everything was executed flawlessly and the food was AMAZING. Our guests are still raving about their meals! Highly recommend working with them!

Absolutely loved working with Personal Touch Dinning for our wedding, especially appreciated Samantha and all her support. From the beginning she was mindful of our budget and didn’t try to push anything on us. Her communication made us feel so well taken care of from the start to the end! The best part of our experience was our tasting! My husband and I still talk about how fun and special we felt during that experience. On the day of our wedding Samantha thought of small details to make us feel taken care of. When we arrived to our table she had saved some of the appetizers for us to have knowing that we were busy mingling and didn’t get to eat. When we got back from our wedding our family even complimented how organized PTD was and how Samantha was so on top of making sure we were taken care of. As a bride and groom who traveled down to San Diego for our wedding and planned most of it virtually I could not recommend PTD enough!

Personal Touch Dining was fantastic! Their team was professional, friendly, and incredibly organized from start to finish. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, and our guests kept commenting on how great everything tasted. Communication was smooth, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Highly recommend Personal Touch Dining for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality catering service in San Diego!

Personal Touch was great to work with for our wedding. They were very responsive to questions, updates, and requests. The service and quality of food day of was fantastic. We had several guests compliment the food. Their attention to detail to make a great experience was evident by including sparkling cider for kids in the champagne toast, the servers going out of their way to ensure we always had a drink, and the care package of food specific for us as bride and groom to take home separate from the other leftovers. Highly recommend Personal Touch Dining and will gladly use them for future catering needs.

We used Personal Touch for our recent wedding and cannot say enough great things. The entire process was really easy from start to finish. First- the tasting was such a great way to narrow down our menu choices, and the staff are great at giving suggestions. I also love all of the options they have for plates, cutlery, napkins, etc. Again, the staff were great at helping style the table. During the final weeks of planning Annalise and team were super responsive via email, and really think of every single detail. On the day of the wedding, from welcome drinks to cocktail hour to dinner, everything went SO smooth. The staff were very professional and organized. Our guests raved about the food and fun drink options. Overall incredible value, using PTD really elevated our event and we can’t thank the team enough.

Nothing to complain about with Personal Touch! They felt like one of the more affordable options that were available at my venue and I liked how much we could streamline through one vendor: all the lighting, furniture, design, + all the food was great. The tasting was super fun and let us try lots of yummy dishes, such a nice date night. And I added/removed some things last minute and they were very accommodating with the changes!

Personal Touch Dining (PTD) was an absolute dream to work with. From start to finish, they were responsive, professional, well-organized, and genuinely thoughtful in their approach. We were looking for a catering and bar vendor that felt elevated and polished—and PTD exceeded our expectations in every way.

Their menu offerings were extensive and impressive, with delicious options for hors d'oeuvres, dinner, desserts, and even late-night snacks. The bar menu was equally flexible, with multiple tiers and the ability to customize. We were thrilled that they happily incorporated our signature cocktail (a Jungle Bird) and provided accommodations for various dietary needs, including tree nut and shellfish allergies, gluten sensitivities, vegetarian guests, and even a kid-friendly meal for our nephew.

Despite my last-minute request for a tasting (due to planning from out of town), they accommodated me with grace, and the experience felt anything but rushed. It was clear from that moment that we were in excellent hands. A special shoutout to Samantha Contreras, our main point of contact and Sales Manager, who went above and beyond to schedule the tasting and guide us throughout the planning process. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and kind—truly a pleasure to work with.

In the weeks leading up to the wedding, the PTD team remained communicative and supportive, always making us feel like a priority. They coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planner, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.

On the big day, every detail was executed flawlessly—from linens and flatware to custom bar signs and table numbers. The food was delicious, the carne asada fries late-night snack was a huge hit, and we received endless compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and the bartenders brought just the right energy. A special moment we won’t forget: one of the catering staff joined in on the dancefloor (cheered on by guests!), adding to the fun, celebratory vibe of the evening.

A special shoutout to the staff manager, who made sure my husband and I always had food and drinks in hand—even as we bounced between photos and guests.

PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We’d recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.