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Personal Touch Dining is an experienced wedding caterer based in San Diego, California. Found in 1988, they have the skills and years of experience to fulfill your full-service catering needs. Their attention to detail and various customizable options allow you to create the wedding menu of your dreams. Their goal is to add their “personal touch” to your special day.

Cuisine

From hors d'oeuvres to stations and plated serving styles, Personal Touch Dining provides plenty of options for you to choose from. With multiple cuisine styles and the ability to meet many dietary requirements, they have an abundance of options available. Some cuisine styles that are offered include:

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
  • Gluten-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Other Services

Personal Touch Dining provides other services including cake-cutting and various bartending services. You can choose from an unlimited, cash or open bar for your special day. Beverages offered include premium liquor, house beer, and specialty drinks. Other services offered are:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Flatware
  • China
  • Linens
  • Lighting
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
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
Clean 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?

American
BBQ
Italian
Mexican
Seafood
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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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Reviews of Personal Touch Dining

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
96 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Personal Touch Dining is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. The staff is praised for their professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness. Reviewers complimented the delicious and customizable food options, as well as the assistance with coordinating rentals and special requests. The service on the day of the event was described as exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, customers highly recommend Personal Touch Dining for top-notch wedding catering.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Personal Touch Dining is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding catering. The staff is praised for their professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness. Reviewers complimented the delicious and customizable food options, as well as the assistance with coordinating rentals and special requests. The service on the day of the event was described as exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, customers highly recommend Personal Touch Dining for top-notch wedding catering.

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Christine L. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So happy with Personal touch

The staff at Personal Touch were not only professional but also highly responsive and knowledgeable. They promptly addressed all our questions and concerns, making the entire planning process a breeze. Their deep knowledge of their craft and the wedding industry as a whole was evident throughout our interactions, which gave us confidence and peace of mind.

In conclusion, Personal Touch delivered a culinary masterpiece that elevated our wedding to a whole new level. Their culinary expertise, customization, exceptional service, and knowledgeable staff left a lasting impression on us and our guests. If you're searching for a wedding caterer that will turn your special day into a culinary delight, look no further than Personal Touch. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a top-notch wedding catering experience.
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Alison D. Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have been better!

Loved working with Annalisa and her team. We felt truly cared for every step of the way from the moment we reached out to the wrap up of the event. Everything looked so wonderful for our wedding, we were so happy with how it all turned out! The food was excellent which is always something that’s hit or miss at weddings and ours was a hit! Guests were ravinggggg about the churros and late night root beer floats too! Wonderful experience overall and priced competitively too.
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Manal H. Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and excellent experience!

We had catering through PTD for our wedding in August. They were really accommodating with our food choices, helped us create a custom menu and the food was DELICIOUS! So many of our guests asked about the food. They also helped us create signature drinks and were able to accommodate our request to have signature drinks (both alcoholic and mocktail). Overall, we had a great experience planning the menu, the food was excellent, and the price was just right! Highly recommend PTD!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Real Weddings

Samantha & Danny
56 photos · 07/06/2019
Yessica & Tommy
17 photos · 11/09/2018
Cindy & Grant
52 photos · 04/14/2018
Ivan & Kristin
26 photos · 10/17/2016
Patrick & Melissa
28 photos · 04/18/2015

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
The Groove The Groove Wedding DJs

The name says it all and they should add 'Perfectly Done' to the end! The entire team at PTD is awesome at what they do. You will only have the best wedding ever with them on your team! Andy Owner The Groove

Paul Douda Photography Paul Douda Photography Wedding Photographers

I am always excited when I find out I'm working an event with Personal Touch Dining. The food is fantastic, and as importantly, the service is always wonderful. Thinking as a photographer, they're up to date with styles and trends, and I notice how they keep a low profile with the kitchen and a clean appearance through the event, all adding up to better pictures for you! I highly recommend Personal Touch for your wedding or event.

Savoring The Sweet Life Photography Savoring The Sweet Life Photography Wedding Photographers

Delicious, experienced and amazing! Such a treat to work with everyone at Personal Touch Dining-- they always have everything in order and running smoothly with great customer service, happy smiles and amazing food - what more could you ask for?

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Personal Touch Dining frequently asked questions

At Personal Touch Dining, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Personal Touch Dining includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Personal Touch Dining offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Personal Touch Dining offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Personal Touch Dining, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
At Personal Touch Dining, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Personal Touch Dining provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Personal Touch Dining offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Personal Touch Dining is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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