Abbey Catering & Event Design Co Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
103 Reviews
98% recommend it
Awards
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Rozely A. Sent on 04/05/2024Wedding was a dream come true
Petr and the Abbey Catering staff helped make our dream wedding happen.
We recently had a Wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla and IT WAS PERFECT. Petr was very gracious and made sure we got everything we needed. The food was delicious and the service was incredible.
We had many guests with dietary restrictions and Petr made sure they were taken care of. Including finding them during cocktail hour to deliver hors d'oeuvres. A testament to their thoughtfulness and incredible service.
We highly recommend Petr and his team for your dream wedding.Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
This makes our hearts so happy! Thank you for taking the time to write such an amazing review and showing us the love, Rozely & Tyler! The pleasure was all ours! We are so happy to know you enjoyed our food and that Petr + the team took the best care of you! We were honored to be a part of your dream-come-true wedding at Scripps Forum. Congratulations to you both again and thank you! Love, Petr & the Abbey Catering Team -
Joe I. Sent on 03/28/2024
March 2024 Once in Lifetime Wedding Experience
I so thoroughly enjoyed mine and my wife's experience with Cuvier Club, it went better than I could of planned it myself. All my guests say it was a one-of-kind night they'll never forget. I would recommend for all who want to have the best loving experience possible in beautiful La Jolla. We had about 100 guests and the venue was the perfect size, not too big or small. All the staff were so professional, courteous, and accomodating. I will forever cherish the ceremony and reception we had here, I hope continued wedding success for Cuvier Club!Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Joe! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for us! On behalf of the Abbey Catering team, we wish you and Tina all of our very best! It was an honor to plan with you and see all of the special details come together so beautifully. It's amazing what 1.5 years of wedding planning amounts to and the epic party & memories created ♥ Love to you both and thank you again! XOXO, Megan + Abbey Catering Team -
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Haley J. Sent on 11/11/2023The most incredible experience
The Abbey Catering and Event Design made our day absolutely incredible. We were blown away by how responsive and helpful they were from the very beginning. We don’t live in San Diego, so I was concerned about planning a wedding out of town. Every step of the way was a breeze. From the initial phone call, to discussing details with our coordinator, the catering tasting, all the way to the wedding day… the Abbey was such a joy to work with. My husband and I didn’t have to worry about a single detail on our wedding day. The vendors they partner with as part of their package are all top notch as well. I would definitely recommend the Abbey to anyone planning a wedding. (Photo credit to our photographer Peyton Michelle)Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Haley, your glowing review has put smiles on all our faces here at Abbey Catering! We're so glad that our creations were a hit at your event. You were a pleasure to work with and we all loved your ideas! Collaborating with wonderful clients like you makes our job truly enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering. -
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Susan C. Sent on 06/14/2023First Rate Service and Food was Fantastic
This was a great experience. I would highly recommend. The booking process and planning was easy and straightforward. They responded quickly to questions and just gave us the feeling that they would take care of things - not to worry which is great when you're planning a million details. Then when it came to the reception, I was blown away by the crew, from set up to clean up. The food was delicious and presentation lovely. Our event captain, Petr, made sure it flowed seamlessly. I would give him a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10.Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
“Hi Susan, the Abbey Catering team is happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed working with Petr! He is amazing😊 Thank you so much for trusting us with Lauren & Miguel’s special day, we really appreciate it and hope to you again soon!” -
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Greg Sent on 10/21/2022100% Recommend Abbey Catering!
We had a friend direct us to Abbey Catering, and we're so happy that they did. Their team is thorough, experienced, and pleasant to work with, and they executed on our big day perfectly! We would highly recommend their All-Inclusive Package, as their vendor list is just as qualified and awesome as the Abbey team. Our month-of Coordinator was Petr – he's the best!Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Hi Greg! We're so happy you had a wonderful wedding day! Thank you for taking the time to write such a sweet review. We loved celebrating with you ❤ -
Courtney O. Sent on 07/15/2022
Delicious Food and Great Service
Our venue (the Junipero Serra Museum) provided us with a preferred list of vendors and when we had our first introductory call with the Abbey Catering, we knew they were the one. Robert took the time to chat with us and help us navigate the world of wedding planning in San Diego. Even prior to booking them, he spent time chatting with us and genuinely gave us ideas and support to go on our way with our vendor search and decision making.
The Abbey was responsible for the catering and bar service at our event. A few months prior to our event, we were assigned our event captain Petr Trebin! HE IS FABULOUS! We loved his enthusiasm, attention to detail and style and focus on ensuring that everyone was well taken care of!
Our event was seamless and everything went incredibly smooth. Upon entering our reception, the Martini Tree brought the wow factor! The hanging drinks caught the eye of our guests and warmly welcomed them into the reception. Many of our guests raved over the food and went out of their way to stress how delicious everything tasted. We chose a handful of delicious tray passed appetizers including the bacon wrapped figs, cream cheese wontons and soyrizo quesadillas and for dinner, chose the Abbey Signature Salad (mixed greens with walnuts) and Dual Entree plate with short rib, panko crusted chicken, truffle mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Through out our event, Petr was a ninja- behind the scenes ensuring that everything was going as planned. He worked hand in hand with our coordinator and ensured we were well fed and that we had food readily at our disposal (SO IMPORTANT on your wedding day). He plated us all of our apps in a beautiful display. We actually felt full from how much we ate, which we hear is so rare from couples on their wedding day and were grateful for how attentive Petr was.
In addition, our guests shared that the bartenders were rockstars! The drinks were pouring and it made for an epic dance party on the dance floor.
The Abbey came highly recommended by our venue coordinator and we understand why. We had a great experience with them and are glad they were a part of our big day!Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Thank you, Courtney! You were an absolute pleasure to work with and we thank you for trusting us to take care of all the important details for you. The Museum looked stunning for your wedding. Congratulations and we wish you all the best!
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Jason H. Sent on 07/10/2022Great good and service
We used Abbey Catering for the food and service for our wedding, as well as their wedding coordinator service. They were great to work with from the start. They were all so helpful and attentive to our questions and needs. The food was delicious, and we heard from multiple guests how much they enjoyed it. In addition to that, our wedding coordinator, Chuck, was the best! He took care of so much for us, both before the big day, and the day of the ceremony. It was such a relief not to have to worry about things on our big day. Chuck took care of us, and the day was just magical. Thanks Chuck and everyone at Abbey Catering!Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Thank you, Jason! It was such an honor to play a role in your special day. Our absolute best to you & Aris! -
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Marjorie S. Sent on 04/10/2022Such a great experience
My husband and I were almost suspicious of Abbey's high rating. But after hiring them to do our catering and event planning, we totally get it. Chuck was our wedding coordinator. He was so great. Relaxed, organized, on top of it, and fun to hang out with. One of our groomsman said they would trust Chuck with their life. We really believe their coordinating services saved us money, and we loved all the vendors. It was very calming to know that all our vendors had worked together before, and they knew exactly what was up. Without the Abbey I think things would have been super stressful, but they really made it as easy as wedding planning can be. I will never forget you, Chuck.Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Marjorie!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Chuck is a superstar, and I am glad he took such great care with your special day. Our absolute best wishes on many happy years! -
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Daniel F. Sent on 11/05/2021Abbey is the best
Made the wedding easy to plan from across the country. Highly recommend.Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Daniel! Thank you kindly for your review! We LOVE what we do and I am glad that shined through. Congratulations again & best wishes to you both! -
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Lori B. Sent on 10/26/2021Abbey Event Planning and Catering
We were skeptical after reading all the rave reviews for Abbey Catering and Event Design. How can they possibly earn straight 5s, consistently over the years? After hosting a wedding for our daughter, we see that the awards and rave reviews are well deserved. Many of our guests noted that it was the most enjoyable wedding they had ever attended. The professionals and vendors in the All-inclusive Abbey Package care about working together as a team to create an amazing event. Senior consultant Petr Trebin was assigned as our planner and coordinator and he was clearly the star of the Abbey experience. He managed all the moving parts with great skill and calm. He is experienced and knowledgeable. His artistic background helped our daughter choose the final design elements for the event and his management expertise helped with all the details of coordinating with the venue and vendors. He was also available to kindly answer our many questions and concerns in the days leading up to the wedding date. For rehearsal of the ceremony the day before the event, he skillfully and patiently taught our large group of twenty, including children, what to do. During the actual event, he energetically managed everything. His confidence and serene demeanor helped us relax as he handled the many details.
The reception food and service were also top-notch. The couple chose several tray-passed hors d'oeuvres served during the cocktail hour. They were delicious works of art on a plate. The cocktails were also noted as being especially well-crafted and served by skilled and friendly bartenders. The bride and groom even created his and her signature drinks to feature for the guests from the silver bar plan. The salad and duo entrees chosen to be served by the couple for dinner were all impressive. Many guests shared compliments. Wedding food sometimes tends to be dull, being served in a large group, but Abbey is an exception. The Abbey chefs presented creative menus and tasty dishes for all, including our vegan guests and even special meals for the children.
We also appreciated that the All-inclusive Abbey Package offered such great value for the price. We were surprised how much we could include in our wedding budget in comparison to the others we researched. Unlike other companies, they do not charge hidden costs that pop up later. The cake cutting, the corkage fees, and coffee service, etc. were all included. We are more than pleased with our choice of Abbey Event Designs and Catering to host our daughter's wedding event. We are happy we did the research and discovered the best!
The photos below by Petr.
Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Thank you for the wonderful review, Lori! It was our pleasure, and we are the over the moon to hear your kind words. Petr loved planning with your Family and our team had a blast serving you all at the wedding. All our love to your family, we wish you all the best, especially our Happy Couple! -
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Lindsey B. Sent on 09/14/2021My dream wedding came true!
I cannot say enough great things about the Abbey!!! Everyone we worked with was accommodating, kind, responsive and understanding — especially when we had to change our wedding date three times due to the pandemic! We specifically worked with Petr throughout the process who ended up being my month and day of coordinator. Petr was always available to answer my questions and made me feel so taken care of. We purchased the all inclusive package with the Abbey and all of the vendors we used were amazing!! They all worked so well together and you can tell they really love what they do. Petr made our wedding day go off without a hitch. He made my dreams come true and then some with his eye for design and executed my vision flawlessly!! Everything about our day was perfect thanks to him. I am still in awe by how perfect it was.Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Thank you, Lindsey! We appreciate your kind words and lovely review! The La Jolla Womans Club is a beautiful venue for a beautiful bride and groom. Congratulations again! -
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Erynn Sent on 11/18/2020Top Quality
We had Petr as our day of coordinator and he was wonderful! He listened to our vision and made it come to life! Everyone was raving about all the food too. We would highly recommend Abbey Catering for any event! -
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Annie K. Sent on 11/09/2021The best decision!!
Abbey Catering & Events — We couldn’t be more grateful and thrilled about our decision to use your services. From the start to end, the experience was seamless and so professional. Our guests raved about how good the food was - “the best wedding food they’ve ever had”.
Petr Trebin — our assigned coordinator just blew us away. Two weeks prior to the wedding as tensions and stress were building, we met with Petr, who covered and organized every single item you could imagine, lifted a massive burden off of our shoulders and gave us so much peace.
He stayed in lock step with us throughout the entire day. He made sure all of our provided items were properly placed, all of our bridal party was where they needed to be, & made sure my husband, myself and our guests were fed and taken care of through and through.
Not to mention he’s a professional photographer - photos attached were taken by Petr Trebin! What an absolute all star!
Thank you x 10000Abbey Catering & Event Design Co's reply:
Annie- thank you so much for your kind words. The Gardens looked fantastic on your day and were complimented beautifully by your amazing florals! Best wishes, from the bottom of our hearts, on many happy years! -
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Megan Sent on 11/30/2019Our wedding food
Newly engaged, I knew the first thing I needed to book was my caterer. The process of weeding through catering options was exhausting, until I found Chuck at The Abbey Catering. He helped me craft a few menus before I found THE ONE. He was quick to email me back and even answered all my questions over the phone when I was stressed. I shared the “food trial” with my mom where all staff was very nice! The Abbey respected my budget and I appreciated that! Wedding day, we were able to munch on all the yummy appetizers. My guests loved the food and I was overall pleased with the process! Thank you for making my Baja Elegance dream come true!
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Molly P. Sent on 11/08/2019BEST catering and event design company!!
I used Abbey Catering & Event Design Co for my wedding on 10/27/19 that I planned from Denver. From start to finish, they were professional, very communicative, and are extremely detail-oriented. Everything was well planned out and they have all of the systems in place to put together a seamless wedding day. Our guests all raved about the food and how it is the best food they have had at a wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Petr, was INCREDIBLE. He is personable, professional, responsive and extremely helpful with the many questions we had throughout the planning process. He set up our decor and has an eye for detail and beauty that I couldn't have pulled off. The wedding ceremony and reception went off without a hitch thanks to him and his team. We are so thankful we made the best decision by going with this 5-star company for our big day and I would highly recommend Abbey Catering for your next event based on my experience, they go above and beyond the standard! -
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Rosario Sent on 11/06/2019Absolutely fantastic!
The Abbey was amazing from the very beginning. The tasting was extremely relaxing and professional and elegant. We were able to pick from a range of different appetizers and they worked with us on every little thing, from linens to china to lighting to timing. Jessica was our event captain and made it to my venue walk-thru and provided so much insight and care. She worked with my wedding coordinator and made everything so easy! On the day of, Jessica made us feel like celebrities and our guests were all raving about the bartending and service and food being phenomenal. Would recommend the Abbey to anyone looking for a wondrful catering company! -
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Sarah E. Sent on 08/27/2019Wonderful company
We hired the Abbey Catering for our wedding and I’m beyond pleased with what we got. We loved the all inclusive package as we live out of town and it made the planning much easier! Through the package you pick certain options and vendors that work with the company and for the most part, I was highly pleased. Chuck ended up being our wedding coordinator (a huge plus in the package) and he was awesome. He answered all my countless and often repetitive questions (I was in nursing school and had a hard time keeping things straight) and really went above and beyond to make our day amazing (he worked with us on package options and even fulfilled a verbal promise made by a former employee). He really did bring my vision to fruition and I’d even say, surpassed it. -
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Brianna Sent on 07/28/2019Had an amazing wedding
Had my wedding at the Cuvier club June 15, 2019. I used the abbey catering company for majority of my wedding planning. I started with the 7 option package, but then ended up only using 6. They have a lot of great options to choose from but I was just a little to bridzilla 😬😂 Federico was our wedding coordinator and he was nothing shy of AMAZING ! He worked with all the vendors and really made sure my day was perfect. Other vendors that were amazing !! La Jolla florist - Dorthy was the sweetest
Yummy cupcakes -Renato (so delicious)
Supreme Dj- Alex (everyone was dancing)
Concept designs- charger plates and elegant table clothes make a huge difference
Mission hills home- was a nice property but a little further than I wanted to stay. But definitely do recommend the Scripps in if your wedding is in La Jolla!
I chose to use an outside photographer and videographer so I do not have input for those options.
Oh and the food was a hit! We did the short rib and chicken picatta.
Bottom line is you cannot go wrong with this company.
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