Making San Diego Weddings Deliciously Easy
San Diego County
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Megan Lessert
GENERAL MANAGER
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
A love for good food should shine through in every bite. We believe culinary excellence should be for everyone. That's why our chefs obsess over every recipe to craft menus that satisfy and impress across dietary choices.
Our culinary team create their own inspired recipes, tested extensively so we serve only what we'd want to eat ourselves. They then customize options to meet clients' wishes, accommodating vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and more with ease. Menus range from the exquisite gourmand to comfort eating to elevated plated dinners. We cover all cravings!
Presenting beautiful dishes is just as important as taste. Our chefs sculpt edible art to delight the eyes before the first forkful ever touches lips. We recognize the need for full bellies and aim to send guests home with complete contentment from a fantastic meal among good company.
At Abbey Catering, we feed eyes, hearts, and bellies. Our love of food means every spread is packed with crave-able options plated with artful style. Choose us for our customizable menus and fall in love with our simple approach. We love to make events deliciously easy!
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Meet the team
Megan Lessert
General Manager
At Abbey Catering, we're a family united by the love of hospitality. Megan's warm and welcoming approach sets the tone for our interactions with each other and our valued guests. Her boundless enthusiasm for crafting joyful gatherings is truly impressive, and she motivates us to pour our hearts into every occasion, always striving to exceed expectations. In the heart of San Diego, Megan and her team transform spaces into stunning backdrops for celebration. Our culinary artists carefully design menus that will tantalize your taste buds, while our client team offers genuine, heartfelt hospitality to make every guest feel cherished and appreciated. The attention to detail displayed by our logistics crew is simply unmatched, ensuring that each event is flawlessly executed. We take pride in delivering the trademark excellence of Abbey Catering time and again. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or any special occasion, we go above and beyond to make it unforgettable for you and your guests. So, come join us in creating magical moments and wonderful memories right here in our beloved San Diego!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0154 reviews
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Abbey Catering & Events receives rave reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food from multiple customers, who highly recommend them for weddings and other events. The team, including coordinators like Chuck, Petr, and Megan, is praised for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and professionalism throughout the planning process and on the big day. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, organization, and seamless execution of events, along with the coordination with other vendors provided by Abbey. Reviewers also mention the beautiful decorations, ease of planning, and fantastic vendor recommendations from Abbey. Overall, Abbey Catering & Events is highly recommended for flawless weddings and events in San Diego.Review photos
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Katherine M
5.0
2/12/2025
We used Abbey Catering for our wedding reception at The Thursday Club and they did amazing! All of our guests still keep telling us how great the food tasted, and everyone we worked with made the planning so easy! Our day-of Coordinator Petr did a fantastic job and was so helpful along the way. He always responded to my emails incredibly quick and made sure to keep in contact with all of my other vendors to keep everything organized, which is hard for a busy bride! Petr and his team did an amazing job in setting up my decorations too and truly made my vision come to life! My husband and I can’t recommend this team more!
Vendor response 02/15/2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Katie. It is much appreciated! We loved planning your ...
wedding and working with Chris at the Thursday Club to make your day a huge success! Our entire team wishes you and Miles a lifetime of happiness and love.
Brian M
5.0
11/25/2024
Megan and Petr did an amazing job with our wedding! They were always responsive to our questions and their vendors were top-notch, the florist Emerald & Ivy, Sugar Bears Sweet Provisions, and our photographer and videographer all really impressed us. Our guests were all so impressed. We're so grateful and we would happily recommend Abbey Catering to anyone who wants a great wedding!
Vendor response 11/25/2024
We are so happy for you, Brian & Nima! Everything looked absolutely GORGEOUS! It was extre...
mely evident the amount of love, care, and thoughtfulness that went into your planning and when I saw your sofreh come to life and the Persian Tea and dessert station…JUST WOW! It has been our pleasure to be a small part of your wedding planning and we really enjoyed getting to know you both through our time together. We wish you all the love in the world and I hope you revel in all the post-wedding feels. Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering!
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Allison C
5.0
11/08/2024
The Abbey Catering & Event team was an absolute pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend them more! Troy, Megan and Chuck were always very timely with their responses and were extremely easy to work with throughout the planning process.
I feel so extremely lucky to have had Chuck Ferrante as our coordinator - he was the easiest person to work with in the months leading up to the wedding. I never felt pressure from Chuck to add any unnecessary features or costs to our day and he was so helpful with suggestions, tips & tricks to make sure our day was seamless and beautiful. Our wedding day was perfect and I trusted Chuck 100% to make my vision come to life - he is calming, organized, professional and a just a true pleasure to be around!! Can't say enough good things about Chuck!
Now for the food - delicious! I never have high expectations for wedding food but we are still getting compliments on our appetizers and dinner selections from our guests. The staff was extremely attentive the entire night and there was not one complaint from our guests, only compliments!
I was in a wedding a few weeks after mine and the coordinator for this wedding was considered a "luxury wedding planner". The organization, planning and execution from the Abbey team was leaps and bounds ahead of this "luxury" wedding planner - I couldn't be happier with our decision to go with the Abbey!
Vendor response 11/30/2024
Thank you SO MUCH for the amazing and thoughtful review, Allison! You and Chad were an abs...
olute pleasure to work with and we loved seeing everything come together the day of your wedding. From all of us at Abbey Catering, we wish you a lifetime of health, happiness and love!
Elizabeth H
5.0
11/08/2024
We chose Abbey’s Catering for a corporate Member event this past weekend and could not have been happier with how everything was executed! Petr, Will, and Chuck, as well as the banquet staff, and everyone involved were so thoughtful, kind, accommodating, and great to work with. They brought our vision to life with a smile, and for that we are so grateful. I highly recommend Abbey’s Catering & Events!
Vendor response 11/08/2024
Elizabeth, we owe YOU a huge thank you for being an incredible planner and we really loved...
working with you! We are so grateful that you and your members had an awesome experience and together we were able to bring your vision to life. And let me tell you, you had the vision! Such a beautiful backdrop by the harbor and pair that with a cocktail and our yummy tacos & sliders—we’re here for it! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team; it was our absolute pleasure to work with you. Until next time! Love, Team Abbey Catering
Robert F
5.0
10/27/2024
Choosing Abbey for the catering and coordination of our wedding was a great experience, and it’s hard to imagine things could have gone any better. Chuck, our coordinator, was friendly, knowledgeable, concise, and very VERY on the ball. He must have walked fifteen miles around our venue the day of the wedding making sure everything was on point, I mean everything. We had a bit of a tight restriction on the hours our venue was available, and the precision and dedication required to pull of the wedding in the available time frame was truly impressive. Especially considering the Abbey had never worked at that venue before.
Abbey put us in touch with our florist (Mishele www.emeralandivoryfloral.com), photographer (Chris Wood, www.sdphotostudio.com), and DJ (Tommy Maveric, www.theweddingentertainmentcollective.com) all of whom were charming, talented, and easy to work with. All the vendors, when we first made contact, said something to the effect of “If you’re working with Chuck, everything is going to be great.” All of this to say, Abbey has cultivated talent within their organization and fostered a network of creative vendors who enjoy working together. They made accomplishing our vision look easy!
I could go on and on, the food was incredible (miniature beef wellingtons, I must have had fifteen of them), the process of designing the wedding was very straightforward. We had fun the entire time, I don’t think I’ve ever been treated so well for a single day. We couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to work with Abbey, and I’d recommend them to anybody.
Vendor response 11/26/2024
Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering to be a part of your wedding. It was an absolute ple...
asure getting to know you both as you planned such an important day in your lives. Your very detailed review means the world to us and we cannot thank you enough for it. From everyone at Abbey Catering and our wedding vendors, we wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and delicious meals together.
Kat C
5.0
10/24/2024
We had a destination wedding in San Diego and found The Abbey through online reviews. They were also a preferred caterer for our venue. They were super responsive and communicative from Day 1 - Will helped us with our initial contract and tasting, and Chuck was our event captain who helped with every detail during/after our tasting. At our wedding, Chuck and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and that we were cared for/fed. We even had an unexpected power outage at the beginning of our wedding and Chuck immediately had a generator on the way to make sure cocktail appetizers were not delayed. We are so grateful to have worked with them - the entire team was friendly, professional, and just amazing. Huge thanks to them and would recommend for any future events!!
Vendor response 11/05/2024
Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering to be a part of your wedding. It was a pleasure gett...
ing to know you as you planned such an important day in your life. I hope our food and service exceeded your expectations and added to the magic of your celebration. If there is anything else we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. From everyone at Abbey Catering, we wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and delicious meals together.
Debora H
5.0
10/21/2024
We hired Abbey Catering for our daughter's wedding, and I am so glad we did. They did an amazing job! From the beginning of the planning one year ago, until the wedding last weekend, Petr guided us every step of the way. We truly appreciate his patience and kindness, answering questions and helping us make decisions. Furthermore, Petr was an amazing wedding coordinator, making sure all plans were executed to perfection.
The food was delicious, and all the vendors suggested by Abbey surprised us, going above and beyond our expectations - florist, DJ, photographers, and videographer. We also would like to mention that Will Kopecki worked really hard in making this an unforgettable day for our daughter and son in law. If you want a flawless wedding in San Diego, look no further, hire Abbey Catering!
Vendor response 11/05/2024
Debora, 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.
Victoria H
5.0
10/15/2024
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Abbey catering! We used their full package service for a blank canvas venue and we had the wedding of our dreams. Abbey provided us with everything we fantastic needed for the event, including a list of suggested vendors which was hugely helpful for planning.
The food in particular was exceptional; all our guests were raving about both the appetizers and the dinner. Their rentals are beautiful. Will Konecki worked so hard behind the scenes to ensure everything went smoothly, dinner was on time, and all guests were accommodated with special meal requests.
Petr, our event coordinator, was an absolute JOY to work with. He is so organized, has so much patience, and always treated every question and conversation about our wedding with enthusiasm and kindness. Petr really took care of us and all our guests and went above and beyond. He took pictures of us throughout the ceremony which were amazing, so we had photos the very next day to send to family! He was the one that set up our tables exactly as we requested, he always checked in with us to ensure everything was perfect, and he is simply a ray of sunshine in general. The kind of person who feels like family when it is all said and done. It is a night I would like to relive many times over! Thank you Abbey Catering, Petr, and Will!
Vendor response 10/18/2024
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU, Victoria! Our team is overjoyed that we could be...
a part of making your wedding dreams come true! Our catering chef Kyle says "thank you!" and it was his pleasure to cook for you, your family, and friends! Delicious food and Abbey-style hospitality is at the heart of all we do, so we were honored to share that with you for your special day. Thank you again for your extremely kind and loving review. We wish you and Cole all our best!
XOXO, Abbey Catering
Derron P
5.0
10/13/2024
Chuck and his team at Abbey Catering did a phenomenal job helping us plan our wedding from A-Z. We started working with him over a year prior to our wedding date and he was always available to answer our questions every step of the way. Chuck is so warm and engaging, I felt like we developed a friendship working together. He helped us manage our timeline and deadlines with vendors and wedding details to ensure we stayed on track. On the actual wedding day his team was flawless in their execution and I can confidently say it was perfect. Would recommend him and his team to anyone in San Diego County.
Vendor response 10/16/2024
Thank you for the thoughtful review, Derron! Wishing you and Monica a lifetime of happines...
s, health and success. From Chuck and everyone at Abbey Catering it was an absolute pleasure!
Lynn B
5.0
10/11/2024
We hired Abbey catering for our 50 th anniversary party. Everyone was very professional and helpful, from Will Konecki, who customized a package to meet our needs, to Petr Trebin , who coordinated our event and saw to every detail, The food was wonderful and the wait staff very kind and courteous. Our event ran so smoothly and our guests even commented on how polite and attentive the staff was. Petr and Will were always available to answer my
questions and Petr took care of everything on the day of our event so that my husband and I could thoroughly enjoy the party. I highly recommend Abbey catering for worry free event planning and flawless execution. Lynn Broesch
Vendor response 10/14/2024
Lynn, your kind words have made our day! We're thrilled to hear that our team added to the...
joy of your event. Thank you for trusting Abbey Catering with such an important celebration. Your satisfaction is why we love what we do!
Sara C
5.0
9/22/2024
My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Abbey Catering & Event Design! Our wedding at Darlington House was picture perfect. The food was incredible, the team was so attentive, and everything ran so smoothly. I wish I could go back to experience it all over again. Since our big day we have gotten nothing but compliments on the food. I also want to mention that our event coordinator, Chuck, was through the Abbey and he was amazing! He brought our vision to life and created a timeline that efficiently got us through the night at a perfect pace. I appreciated Chuck’s communication and attention to detail. I couldn’t be happier with our decision to use the Abbey AND we are so grateful for Chuck and all of his hard work. I would recommend them to everyone!
Vendor response 10/03/2024
Woohoo! We love hearing from our clients and it's especially awesome when we get a review ...
like this – THANK YOU, Sara & Edward! Serving you and making your event memorable was a genuine pleasure. From the planning to your big day, we're delighted that Abbey Catering exceeded your expectations. Chuck sends you his love and many thanks for his kudos! Thanks for being a part of our culinary family, and we hope to see you again soon!
Sam Y
5.0
9/15/2024
We cannot recommend Abbey Catering enough for wedding catering, rentals, and coordination! We hired Abbey to cater both our wedding rehearsal dinner party and the actual wedding. Every part of working with them was a breeze. Our coordinator, Petr, was amazing. He had so many helpful tips while we were planning. Additionally, on the day of the event, he made sure that everything ran smoothly so that we could enjoy the wedding. For our rehearsal dinner, our event captain David was also fantastic and great to work with! The food for both days was great (including indian food). It was also great working with abbey because we could bundle so many services and events together. This made the overall planning a lot easier. Can't recommend them enough!
Vendor response 09/22/2024
Thank you so much for the glowing review, Sammy! We loved planning with you and Emily and ...
are thrilled that both your events were successful. We wish you all the best and a lifetime of happiness and health!
Carolyn L
5.0
9/07/2024
Words cannot describe how this catering company went above and beyone for my family. It was a dream wedding! Petr and Megan were were INCREDIBLE! They met all of our specific needs and accommodated us endlessly. There is no need to look further. This is it. They planned our wedding for 2 years with us. People told us that our wedding's pacing was incredible and the best they have been to.
Love, Nick and Carolyn
Vendor response 09/09/2024
Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering to be a part of your wedding. It was a pleasure gett...
ing to know you both as you planned such an important day in your lives. I hope our food and service exceeded your expectations and added to the magic of your celebration. If there is anything else we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. From everyone at Abbey Catering, we wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and delicious meals together.
Kennedy S
5.0
9/07/2024
Abbey Catering made our dreams come true for our wedding day! We started working with Megan early into our engagement and knew right after our tour with her this was the place and the team we were meant to work with for our wedding. Megan went above and beyond for us throughout this process and we could not be happier with how our special day turned out. We were so lucky to have Petr for our coordinator the month and day of our wedding. Petr instantly made us feel at home and is truly a professional. Throughout this process we never had to worry about anything, and we really feel like we had the dream team taking care of us and could not be more grateful. We have had so many compliments about how amazing the food was, how great the service was, and that this was the most organized wedding our guests have ever been to. Do not think twice and book them now! Thank you Megan and Petr for making our dreams come true, we wish we could relive this day over and over again!
Vendor response 09/13/2024
Kennedy & Kekoa—thank you so much for your glowing review! You both radiate so much love, ...
joy, and gratitude and it was our absolute pleasure to work with you for your special day! I love how you incorporated Hawaiian culture into your day and chose us to create your Hawaiian-style menu; so happy you and your guests enjoyed it 😉. And your wedding arch floral…get outta here! It was STUNNING! Thank you for trusting us to celebrate such a momentous occasion together. XOXO! -Megan, Petr, & your Abbey Catering Team
Laura W
5.0
9/02/2024
Look no further and hire Abbey Catering for your San Diego area event! We recently got married and hired Abbey Catering for our San Diego destination wedding. We first worked with Troy who helped us when we first inquired and through the booking process. Troy was extremely responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions.
We had our menu tasting four months prior to our wedding day and for our tasting we worked with Chuck. Chuck was easy to converse with and his genuine excitement to help us with our menu selections was so nice. A few weeks before our wedding day we found out that Chuck was assigned as our wedding day Event Captain and we were thrilled! He was extremely proactive to finalize details and responsive to any last minute and additional questions or inquiries we had.
We received so many compliments on the food and service provided by Abbey on our wedding day! Along with the food being amazing, Chuck was consistently checking on us to see if we needed anything. He was a gem and put together an appetizer platter for us to ensure we got appetizers, and asked us when the best time for our dinner plates to be brought out, trying to align when we'd be at our table after making our rounds visiting family and friends at their tables.
We have absolutely no regrets hiring Abbey Catering and are so happy they were a part of our wedding day!
Vendor response 09/04/2024
Thank you for the beautiful review, Laura! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your w...
edding and seeing it all come to fruition. From Chuck, Troy and all of us at Abbey Catering, we wish you a lifetime health, happiness, and love!
Catherine L
5.0
8/29/2024
The Abbey Catering Co did a tremendous job working our wedding. Petr was our Event Captain and I am so happy he was. Petr and his team were incredible, paying attention to every single detail, constantly checking in with me and my husband to make sure we were doing okay, and coordinating seamlessly with our other vendors and out wedding planner's. I wish I could re-live this day over and over again because of how special and relaxed I felt thanks to Petr and his team. The food was also spectacular, we were able to create a more custom menu with The Abbey Catering Co that turned out so incredible. I cannot recommend them enough!
Vendor response 09/05/2024
Thank you so much, Catherine! We are so happy to have been a part of your wedding day and ...
it really was a perfect day! You and Mitchel looked absolutely stunning. We love creating customized menus and your Italian menu was the talk of the kitchen all week—so yummy! Thank you again for your kind words, it means so much to us. Best wishes to you both! With Love, Petr & Your Abbey Catering Team
James K
5.0
8/22/2024
Excellent work by the Abbey! My wife Ilsa and I just had our wedding at the Darlington House, and we hired Abbey Catering to help us. We definitely made the right choice. No wedding in 2024 is going to be cheap, but The Abbey gives you the most for your money, and cuts out so many of the middle men to make things easier, and more cost effective. Troy took our first call and was very helpful in laying out the packages. He didn't push anything on us and was very helpful as we navigated such a huge decision. Rob at the tasting was so fun and friendly that we have to give him a special shout out. Speaking of the tasting...THE FOOD! We were able to pick a fantastic menu, and we got so many compliments on the food from our guests.
Chuck our wedding coordinator was AWESOME. Thrilled that we had him, and he was on top of the details, and helped us with the VERY particular rules of Darlington House and it's proprietor. In the end our wedding was splendid and everything we wanted. Big thanks to Chuck, and the Abbey!
Vendor response 08/28/2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, James! Our entire team, from Troy to Chuck and everyon...
e in between loved working with you. You are SO SWEET. We wish you love, health and happiness for many years to come!
Amy A
5.0
8/17/2024
From the moment we requested a quote from the Abbey for full package catering services we have enjoyed a wonderful experience. Communication was effortless with both Will Konecki and Federico Tomas. They both took time to answer countless questions during my initial planning phase beginning about a year prior to our wedding date.
In addition to thorough and prompt communication, Federico set up a private tasting for my husband and I, and was a joy to be around. He was easy to talk to, gave honest advice, and was extremely knowledgable on working with us to set a timeline. This was especially important for us due to living out of state and being unable to attend the a group tasting night. Federico also met with us via Zoom and patiently addressed any questions we had.
Fast forward to wedding month! I was originally introduced to Chuck Ferrante via email. Even through text, he came across warm, friendly, and professional. This was even more apparent when we met in person for the walk through of the venue layout. He was extremely efficient and worked with our wedding vendor (Martin Johnson House) to ensure our needs were met and our big day would run smoothly. He gathered necessary information from us and promptly initiated communication with all our vendors with a completed layout and timeline. He included ,me on every update that came up and ensured constant communication with all vendors. He also had an obvious rapport built with his fellow Abbey staff as well as all vendors we used.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. This is in huge part thanks to Chuck, but also all our vendors who contracted through the Abbey. These included DJ Mike Martinez, Deb Shields, Timecode Media (Tareq and Makaela), Emerald and Ivy, and Sugar Bear Provisions. Chuck made sure the entire day ran smoothly, despite the bride and bridal party running behind, and ensured everyone knew what to do and when. He also made sure my husband and I had food and drink throughout the day. He put everyone at ease and truly felt like a good friend we’d known for years.
The service provided by the servers and bartenders was exceptional. Several servers saw to it that my husband and I had access to appetizers during cocktail hour even though we were taking family photos. The drinks were strong, elevated, and made quickly. I don’t recall ever seeing a line form at the bar.
Lastly, the food provided by the Abbey was exquisite. I got lots of feedback about this from guests. The main chef made sure to meet all our guests’ dietary needs while maintaining a high quality of dishes. Our main dish which included short ribs and breaded chicken was extremely flavorful and served hot and fresh.
The Abbey will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for ensuring our day was beyond perfect. You truly provide an outstanding service.
With love,
The Arnolds
Vendor response 08/17/2024
Dear Amy & Forrest, THANK YOU! We are positively elated to hear about your experience with...
Abbey Catering! You were an absolute dream to plan with and I know it can be challenging planning from out of state, but thank you for trusting us to coordinate all the details! Hospitality is our #1 and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you and your family and friends. Your glowing review is one for the books and we are so happy to get to know you and celebrate YOU! You hold a special place in our hearts, too! XOXO!
Katrina B
5.0
8/15/2024
We cannot express enough how grateful we are for the exceptional service provided by Federico and the whole Abbey Catering team! Federico turned our wedding vision at Darlington House in La Jolla into a reality, managing every detail with professionalism, creativity, and thoughtfulness. Federico was the glue that held everything together, coordinating with all our vendors, from the florist and photographer to the catering staff and DJ. His ability to communicate and collaborate with everyone involved ensured that our day ran smoothly. He handled everything efficiently and gracefully, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without any stress or worry. Abbey's catering and bartending staff were equally fantastic -- our guests loved all of the appetizers, dinner service, and cocktails! The attention to detail and the personalized touch that Federico brought to our wedding truly made the day unforgettable. His dedication to making our day perfect was evident in every aspect, and we couldn't have done it without him. If you're looking for a wedding catering & coordination service that is organized, responsive, and passionate about making your day everything you've dreamed of, look no further than Abbey Catering and Federico. They are the best!
Crysta D
5.0
8/12/2024
If you want a stress free, organized, detailed, perfect wedding day then choose Abbey Cartering. From the start of our journey with Abbey we had the pleasure of working with Will. He was great! Will took the time to answer all our questions, was extremely communicative via phone call/email and so helpful with options, opinions recommendations and overall experience. Thanks Will for all your help and communication. We were sad our Abbey journey ended with you so shorty but you led us in the right direction. And then there is Petr! Petr was a rockstar! With Petr on our side our wedding was absolutely perfect. As the bride I didn’t lift a finger when Petr and his staff were around! He ensured that every single detail was taken care of! We cannot say this enough if you want a stress free wedding day hire Abbey catering! They took care of everything (florals, decor, food, photos-Chris Wood at SD Photo Studio was amazing and we highly recommend) and provided recommendations on things they weren’t able to provide and we appreciated the professionalism shown by not only Petr and Will but everyone on the Abbey team. Thank you so much Will, Petr and Abbey team you are amazing and definitely helped us make it the best day ever! Forever grateful
Mr. and Mrs. Diaz
Fran G
5.0
8/11/2024
Abbey Catering was great! They helped us find a beautiful venue. This was our first wedding and Abbey Catering helped us navigate all the vendors and our coordinator pulled it all together for an amazing wedding! Thank you.
Vendor response 08/16/2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Francine! From everyone at Abbey Catering, we are so h...
appy to hear about your positive experience planning with us. We wish you and your family health, happiness and love!
Reece G
5.0
7/19/2024
Selecting Abbey Catering was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Initially, we chose their catering services, but after exploring further, we discovered their rental options perfectly matched our needs in terms of quality and price. Seamlessly, they integrated rentals into our package, handling setup to teardown with ease.
The catering experience was exceptional. Abbey guided us through every step, from the fun and delicious tasting (where we struggled to choose favorites among the outstanding options) to customizing our stations. On the wedding day, their team, led by the attentive and skilled Captain Chuck Ferrante, executed our plan flawlessly. They ensured we enjoyed every moment, with plenty of food and drink.
We wholeheartedly recommend Abbey Catering and extend our gratitude for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Vendor response 07/25/2024
Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering to be a part of your wedding. It was a pleasure gett...
ing to know you both as you planned such an important day in your lives. I hope our food and service exceeded your expectations and added to the magic of your celebration. If there is anything else we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. From everyone at Abbey Catering, we wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and delicious meals together.
-Will
Nathalie H
5.0
6/28/2024
Will was an absolute pleasure to work with! We were still in early planning stages & sadly ran into trouble with our original venue. Will has been super friendly, supportive and generous with his expertise. We ended up not booking with them only because we had to change our venue. Abbey Catering got us transparently priced comprehensive packages and they offer everything you might need for the perfect day. We will keep them in mind for future events & would absolutely recommend them to any couple that is looking for a great caterer and/or professional all-in one vendor :)
Vendor response 07/25/2024
Thank you Nathalie for the kind words and review. I wish we could have been a part of your...
wedding and best of luck in the future.
-Will Konecki
Meg S
5.0
6/20/2024
Our experience with Abbey was a fantastic one. They offer a multitude of options to be able to give us exactly what we needed to make our wedding the best day ever.
They were very welcoming at all of their events in which we got to meet potential vendors as well as taste everything we wanted on our menu.
The food was PHENOMENAL, and they had a wide variety of options for whatever your heart desires. BUT SERIOUSLY, THE FOOD! We are still dreaming about their mini beef wellingtons. Their servers were also extremely sweet and were having run right alongside us. Their package deal made everything so easy and affordable. All of the vendors we used through the Abbey were incredible so you can trust them!
There was only one blip in that the food came out a bit later than we expected making us miss our beach photo session but that can easily be corrected. We also booked 1.5 years out which made things a little confusing because we kept getting introduced to new people and felt like they had to be reminded of who we were, but overall the coordination was organized and they are all super professional and friendly.
We highly recommend them if you are looking for an all encompassing service or just for catering!!
Vendor response 06/22/2024
Thank you, Meg! We take our food very seriously, so we're thrilled you enjoyed your menu :...
-). I love to hear that our mini beef wellingtons are making an appearance in your dreams LOL! We absolutely loved planning your day with you. From our full hearts, thank you for your high recommendation of us and trusting Abbey Catering. Cheers to you and Tanner!
Emma G
5.0
6/19/2024
Once we made the decision to book The Abbey, the rest of the wedding came together flawlessly. Our team made sure that every aspect of our wedding was taken care of and made everything so easy! We loved working with this amazing company!
Vendor response 06/22/2024
We are so happy you chose us, Emma! It was our pleasure to work for you and plan with you ...
such a special day! I'm so glad you felt it was easy to plan through our package, that is definitely our goal! Wishing you and John all of our best ❤ Thank you again so much for taking time to share your positive experience with us; we sincerely appreciate it!
Jasmin K
5.0
6/01/2024
Chuck Ferrante and the whole Abbey staff were incredible to work with and gave us a smooth, stress-free wedding. There were so many little details that we never would have thought to coordinate, but Chuck thought of everything. If anything went wrong, I couldn't tell you what it was. The whole event went off without a hitch and our friends and family had and incredible time!
Overall, working with the Abbey was absolutely the right call. Having a package of options to choose from was super helpful for us and took a lot of the stress out of wedding planning. The whole team was very professional and well prepared every time we talked.
Vendor response 06/01/2024
Jasmin & Michael--THANK YOU! It's the little details that go a long way and we are so happ...
y it made a world of difference to you. Thank you for choosing Abbey Catering and allowing us to plan such a special day with you! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both and being a part of your wedding day! Congratulations and cheers to you!
Love, Megan, Chuck + Abbey Team!
Jeff M
5.0
5/22/2024
Chuck Ferrante and The Abbey were amazing. Chuck was the constant calm professional coordinator that we needed. He coordinated what turned out to be an absolutely perfect wedding for my wife and I. He helped us develop our vision and then executed it flawlesslessly. The Abbey's all inclusive package was perfect for us. We used it to get our photographer, videographer, florist, hair and makeup, and DJ. Every single person involved was an experienced professional. The Abbey made an incredible meal and had a great bar. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible it was to work with The Abbey and especially with Chuck. Our wedding was perfect and it was because of him.
Vendor response 06/01/2024
Congrats, Jeff & Bridget! What an amazing celebration your big day certainly was! We are s...
o thrilled and grateful to hear that Chuck, our amazing package vendors & our Abbey team not only helped develop, but bring to life in real time your vision. Thank you for your awesome review; it means so much to us! Much love to you both and cheers to YOU!
Britta K
5.0
4/19/2024
There had been many times throughout the planning process that my partner and I would look at each other having been so pleased we decided on Abbey Catering. Prior to making our choice, we had consulted with roughly four other caterers. What really sold us had been the first consult call with Will. From the beginning, Will had set such a high standard of flexibility and accommodation through our specific requested menu (Hawaiian, Filipino, Italian fusion) and our unending, revolving dessert indecisions. Once we were fully on-board, Chuck, was an amazing coordinator/event captain. He was able to keep in contact and maneuver with us whenever unexpected changes would arise (even days before -- when timelines were solid). He was also so kind to help us with our dessert table and hauling things into the venue last minute! Abbey catering, other than the food, provided our rentals and DJ. Our DJ Dax commandeered SO MANY compliments from the family. We were so lucky Chuck was able to come in clutch arranging this contact for us. The "date-night" tasting, used to decide on your menu is a MUST. We had other ideas for our menu that was totally rearranged (for the better) once we actually had the opportunity to try dishes. Also, meeting the staff you're on the phone with, in-person, was fun and eases the process once you start approaching your event date. Our actual reception ended up being so awesome. Family and friends kept talking about the appetizers (which had been our favorite part as well). The plated dinners are generous in size and everyone was FULL! So often I've attended weddings and totally dismissed food, or was left wanting. Definitely not the case for my wedding!
Vendor response 04/24/2024
Dear Britta & Kaipo,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and for taking the ...
time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you both were pleased with our services and that we could play a part in making your wedding day so special. It was truly a pleasure working with you both throughout the planning process, and we are delighted that you enjoyed the flexibility and accommodation that Chuck and I provided. We strive to create memorable experiences for all our clients, and we are so glad to hear that our team's efforts were appreciated.
We are also thrilled to hear that our DJ and the food were such big hits with your family and friends! Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to our team.
Thank you once again for choosing Abbey Catering for your special day. It was an honor to be a part of it, and we wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness together.
Warm regards,
Will and the rest of the Abbey Catering team
Rozely and Tyler W
5.0
4/05/2024
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.
Vendor response 04/23/2024
This makes our hearts so happy! Thank you for this amazing review and sweet note, 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! You deserve it! Congratulations to you both again and thank you!
Love, Megan & Abbey Catering Team
Sophie L
5.0
3/13/2024
We had a fantastic experience working with the Abbey Catering & Event Design for our wedding! Our coordinator, Federico went above and beyond ensuring that our day was perfect! He communicated well and was extremely helpful in the months/weeks leading up to our big day and then made sure that everything went smoothly on the day of! We also worked with Chuck as our dinner captain and he was wonderful, consistently checking in with us and our guests throughout the night to make sure everyone was happy and well fed! We are still getting compliments from our guests about how much fun and perfectly executed our wedding was. The food was delicious, the service was top notch, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy our perfect day, knowing that our guests were being taken care of by Federico and Chuck! Thank you to the Abbey Catering, 10/10 would recommend to anyone planning their wedding in the San Diego area!
Vendor response 03/13/2024
Hi Sam & Sophie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Abbe...
y Catering! Knowing that our food and service played a part in making your wedding special fills us with immense pride. It was a pleasure working with you in the beginning stages of your wedding planning and I'm delighted to hear that Fede and Chuck exceeded your expectations. From everyone at Abbey Catering, we wish you nothing but the best in your future together.
-Will Konecki
Abbey Catering
Alison P
5.0
11/28/2023
The abbey catered my wedding last weekend and everything was perfect. I got to fully enjoy my wedding and they worked behind the scenes and everything turned out great. I live out of town so was never able to taste anything beforehand but I loved my choices and the guidance I was given in choosing my food options. My favorite were the apps which Federico had waiting for us in the bridal suite after we walked back down the aisle. He was a very attentive event captain. I would highly recommend the abbey!
Vendor response 12/12/2023
Alison, 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.
Christine L
5.0
11/07/2023
We had the perfect day thanks to the team at Abbey, there’s not a single thing I would have changed. We did the package and it made planning so much less stressful. Troy was really helpful at the start to answer any questions about the package, and was really transparent about pricing for each of the extra options we might want. The vendors were all very professional, experienced, and had worked with each other before so the day went so smoothly. Petr our coordinator and Sean our catering lead went above and beyond to make the day perfect. I messed up some of the seating chart, no problem they were able to fix it up. Petr from the start was so unbelievably helpful. I remember leaving our first meeting and both of us breathing a sigh of relief and instantly feeling more prepared. At the rehearsal and wedding he was clear with us all what to do and when, had so many good tips, and took a bunch of really fun pictures for us to have the next day. He also did a great job setting up all of our decor and was able to help us re-purpose our ceremony florals to decorate our head and cake tables. I’m sure so many things happened behind the scenes but we had no clue because it was all running perfectly for the guests. I was able to sit back and really enjoy my night without worrying about a thing. We are so happy we went with the Abbey wedding package for our wedding!
Vendor response 12/02/2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Christine! Our entire team loved working with you and...
Thomas. Good luck to you and happy holidays!
Samantha C
5.0
10/30/2023
Would absolutely recommend! Federico waited on me and my husband hand and foot. His team was extremely professional and the food was delicious!
Vendor response 12/12/2023
We love hearing from our clients and it's espacially awesome when we get a review like thi...
s - Thank you, Samantha! Serving you and making your event memorable was a genuine pleasure. From the planning to your big day, we're delighted that Abbey Catering met your expectations. Thanks for being a part of our culinary family, and we hope to see you again soon!
Gina F
5.0
10/29/2023
Wow, if I could give 10 stars I would! Federico, Chuck and team were absolutely amazing from catering to coordinating our wedding. Everything was perfection. Would definitely recommend!!
Vendor response 12/12/2023
We love hearing from our clients and it's espacially awesome when we get a review like thi...
s - Thank you, Gina! Serving you and making your event memorable was a genuine pleasure. From the planning to your big day, we're delighted that Abbey Catering met your expectations. Thanks for being a part of our culinary family, and we hope to see you again soon!
Katherine R
5.0
10/19/2023
the abbey team did an incredible job with our wedding. specifically, Petr was very responsive in the months leading up to the wedding. we then got paired with Chuck as our month of coordinator and he CRUSHED it. we felt so special on our wedding day and everything went 100% smoothly. if we could get married again, we’d go with the abbey catering a second time.
Vendor response 12/02/2023
Thank you for the heartfelt review, Alex and Katie! Our team can't say enough great things...
about you and it was truly a pleasure working with you. From Troy, Petr, Chuck and everyone else we wish you love and happiness!
Meghan M
5.0
10/12/2023
Abbey Catering is legit the best and they do it all! We did the all inclusive package and I am so glad we did for 2 reasons. 1. These vendors know each other and work together very often which makes it easier. 2. Chuck is THE BEST WEDDING COORDINATOR EVER. 11/10 He is so on top of stuff and really made my day go legit seamless. We had no issues to deal with which is honestly priceless. He made my dream come to life and works so hard! Everyone we met at abbey were so great and helpful! Also, I've always had low-ish expectations for wedding food but I can't tell you how many people came up to tell me that the food was incredible! Doing a dual entree was so much easier! The best decision we made was hiring Abbey Catering! DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK THEM!!!! CHUCK FOREVER!!!
Vendor response 12/12/2023
Meghan, 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.
Josh P
5.0
10/09/2023
Abbey Catering orchestrated our dream wedding, handling nearly every aspect with finesse. They delivered a culinary and visual excellence. From their delectable menu to transforming our venue into a wonderland, their attention to detail was apparent. The food was a highlight, an artful blend of taste and presentation that our guests couldn't stop raving about. Beyond catering, they managed décor and logistics flawlessly, ensuring our day ran smoothly. Abbey Catering exceeded our wildest expectations, creating a joyous and unforgettable atmosphere. If you want a stress-free, magical wedding, entrust them with your day. We wholeheartedly recommend them!
Federico is a true wedding magician! From our first meeting, their dedication and attention to detail shone through. He turned our vision into a stunning reality. On the big day, everything ran flawlessly, even when unexpected challenges arose. Federico transformed our venue into a dreamlike setting, leaving our guests in awe. His expertise and calm demeanor were invaluable. Our wedding was not just a celebration but a masterpiece thanks to Federico. If you want a stress-free, unforgettable wedding, entrust him with your day. He is the best in the business, and we are forever grateful!
Vendor response 12/02/2023
Josh! Congratulations again and thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly an hon...
or to be a part of your celebration. On behalf of Federico and the entire team, best wishes on many happy years!
Katie R
5.0
8/20/2023
Abbey was amazing all around! We used their all-inclusive package for our wedding and that really streamlined the whole process. The food was really great and they were so accommodating with all the dietary needs/restrictions of our guests. Our same-day coordinator, Chuck Ferrante, went above and beyond - making sure our day went off without a hitch. Would highly recommend Abbey to anyone getting married in San Diego!
Vendor response 09/06/2023
Hi Katie, Your glowing review has put smiles on all our faces here at Abbey Catering! We'r...
e 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.
Veronica S
5.0
5/17/2023
We had our wedding at Cuvier Club, and Federico was our team captain. He was AMAZING! We loved working with him. He is very capable, friendly, and we felt completely comfortable having him in the lead. He was very willing to work with us and answered all of our (many) questions. On the day of, everything ran smoothly and it was a perfect day! The food was great, we loved the appetizers. The servers kept the drinks flowing for us, and all of our guests had a great time.
Vendor response 09/06/2023
Thank you so much Veronica for taking the time to share your experience with Abbey Caterin...
g! Knowing that our food and service played a part in making your event special fills us with immense pride. It was a pleasure working with you. Cheers to great celebrations!
Sean R
5.0
5/09/2023
We hired the Abbey Catering's all-inclusive package and it made everything so much easier. It helped narrow our options and we didn't have to worry about the vendors being bad as they all came with ringing endorsements from the Abbey. The best part though was having our coordinator for 1.5-2 months leading up to the wedding. Federico Tomas was so on top of it and we couldn't have asked for a better coordinator. Not to mention consistently bringing us appetizers and drinks while we were being bombarded by family and friends.
Vendor response 08/10/2023
Thank you SO much for your incredible review. We were so honored to be part of your specia...
l day! Federico is amazing and sends all his love! Cheers! - Abbey Catering Team
Eddy D
5.0
5/03/2023
We did a wedding package with The Abbey Catering for our wedding a few weeks ago and it was great. The staff, professionalism, communication, and services were top tier. Petr Trebin was our coordinator and he knocked it out of the park. Thank you so much to the wonderful staff. Highly recommended.
Vendor response 09/06/2023
We love hearing from our clients and it's especially awesome when we get a review like thi...
s - Thank you so Much Eddy! Serving you and making your event memorable was a genuine pleasure. From the planning to your big day, we're delighted that Abbey Catering met your expectations. Thanks for being a part of our culinary family, and we hope to see you again soon!
Andie P
5.0
4/27/2023
We recently got married (ceremony at the Wedding Bowl) and had the reception at Cuvier Club. We opted-in to the All-inclusive package with Abbey since we were planning the wedding from out-of-state and having a majority of the vendors together made it easier.
The food was fantastic (we chose a duo entrée of short rib and mahi mahi with smashed potatoes and vegetables) and the portions were hefty. We received many compliments from our guests. Drinks were strong (in a good way). Our only disappointment with contracting the premium drink package was that we weren't able to try the wines during the tasting and it was going to be a huge up-charge to change them to other brands. The staff/bartenders provided good service and coverage throughout dinner service.
Federico was our onsite coordinator and was a dream to work with. During our prep meeting he was prepared and answered all of our questions, and then afterwards responded quickly to all emails. During the rehearsal and wedding he was timely, attentive and solution-oriented. He provided us with drinks and appetizers before we joined cocktail hour. I'm a professional corporate event planner so I had high standards and he exceeded them.
Vendor response 09/06/2023
Thank you so much, Andie, for taking the time to share your experience with Abbey Catering...
! Knowing that our food and service played a part in making your event special fills us with immense pride. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you and your family throughout your wedding planning process. I really appreciate your feedback in regards to being able to try your wine selection before your wedding. I think that is something we will incorporate with future couples. Thank you again - Will from Abbey Catering!
Bob C
5.0
4/04/2023
Service - 10/10
Food Quality - 12/10!!!!
Me and my husband had our wedding last week and
Federico from Abbey Catering helped us with food & service. The service was really great, all the guests are serviced and satisfied. And Federico came to the dressing room to make sure we have enough appetizers as we were getting ready for the reception.
We had a peach... something for the welcome drink (I can't remember the full name... but it's something peach lol) and it was AMAZING!
EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED (Warning: these are dangerously good):
- Petit Beef Wellington
- House-wrapped cream cheese wontons with Thai-chili sauce
- Harissa Curry Chicken Salad
- Pearl Cous Cous Salad
- Abbey-Style Boneless Short Rib
- Signature Smashed Potato (it's truffle flavored)
All of my guests can't get enough of all the amazing food and drinks, the portion is definitely enough for anyone. As someone who can devour a cow when I'm hungry, I'm fully satisfied with the portion and how amazing it tastes!
We also booked the Standard Package Full Bar service, and let me tell you everyone was happily tipsy ( or drunk) for the night!
Also, they are LGBTQA+ friendly businesses! So any LGBTQA+ couple like us looking for a caterer in the SD area for the wedding, Abbey is a really really great option!
Vendor response 09/06/2023
Hi Bob! Celebrations and good food are at the heart of what we do, and your review, tells ...
us we're on the right track! Thank you for letting Abbey Catering be a part of your special day. Your praise means the world to us, and we're excited to continue creating delicious memories for our wonderful clients. Thank you so much for the feedback and we pride ourselves (pun intended) on being an LGBTQIA+ company!!
Amanda L
5.0
4/02/2023
We cannot say enough good things about the Abbey catering company. We did the all inclusive package with them for our wedding this April. People can still not stop talking about our food (special shoutout to the crab cakes, sliders, couscous salad and short rib). Having the inclusive vendors made everything SO seamless as they worked harmoniously together before and during the wedding day. ALSO we cannot even begin to say how amazing our coordinator Federico was. He was so organized before the big day and incredibly responsive. He was on top of making sure we had all of our details well thought out and in place ahead of time. On the day of, he took our vision and turned our ceremony and reception into the truly most beautiful wedding we could have dreamed of. During the cocktail hour and reception, he made sure we were well fed and staying on track of all of our timelines. We cannot recommend Federico and the Abbey catering enough!!!!
Catherine M
5.0
3/13/2023
My Husband and I used the Abbey catering for our wedding in Mar 2023. They're food is SO good for wedding food. Normally you get a dry piece of chicken at weddings but no, abbey catering doesn't do that. They gave my guests 2 protein dinners with both steak and salmon on the plate plus delicious mashed potatoes and veggies. On top of the food we have incredible vendors thru the abbey group. We had our photographer Deb snapping shots all day who was so kind and easy to pose with. Our videographer Tareq who was recording our wedding video with ease and taking video whenever I asked. We had our florist, Mishele, provide gorgeous bouquets of flowers. We had our coordinator Chuck 90 days of from the wedding who was a huge help to make the day turn out as smooth as it did. Then we had our DJ, Alex, who was getting everyone pumped and on the dance floor. We had so much fun with all the abbey group vendors and staff. Would highly recommend them for your future event!
Megan F
5.0
11/02/2022
Really cannot say enough about how amazing everything was! We did the all-inclusive package with The Abbey and it was the best choice we could have made. I don't think there was a single flaw in the entire day and we truly can thank our Wedding Coordinator, Chuck, for that! He was so communicative and punctual but still made everything fun which is totally our vibe. We would relive this day over and over if we could! Thank you Abbey Team and especially Chuck for making it the most amazing day!
Emily B
5.0
11/01/2022
Absolutely a breathtaking experience! We both feel like we’ve been on cloud 9 ever since. I seriously don’t even know where to even start as everything felt like the most beautiful dream. We are so grateful we booked our package with them and definitely feel that we got such great value for the level of talent they had for our day. From their vendors to their service staff, everything felt like 5-star service and our guests had such a great experience. We did not hear one negative comment but instead how amazing the food tasted, and oh my goodness was there plenty of food! We went with the sit down plated option but it certainly was like a buffet of fancy food. We’re from the Midwest but wanted to have a destination wedding in San Diego. We didn’t have any specific place in mind so we took a vacation to check out some venues. When we saw the Cuvier Club and the Wedding Bowl in Cuvier Park, it felt absolutely perfect for us and our smaller wedding. The venues were within a couple blocks away from each other and our guests had plenty of parking options around the Club. We really liked the privacy and intimacy of the venue where even the garden patio had tall bushes surrounding it. It was so nice to have confidence that our venue was very unlikely to cancel due to pandemic issues and even helped our guests feel safe knowing that the Club did not have public access. It was also nice having the venue all day to ourselves without worrying about another booking taking our place. It also has plenty of restrooms that are nice and clean and even a shower just in case. Never know with them seagulls! But I can say my ceremony in the park on a cliff side with tons of birds flying around went flawlessly with not one of our guests getting pooped on. The Abbey also set up my ceremony and had such beautiful white padded chairs and a stunning four post arch with fabric that was used in the background but did not block the gorgeous ocean view. Cuvier Club also had the prettiest bridal suite with even a mini fridge to store drinks and snacks. It was so nice and convenient to have a venue where we could all get ready and just made the day so stress-free. So more about our package, we first had the honor of working with Megan who we instantly clicked with and felt like she really listened and understood what was important to us for our special day. She would also check in along the way and always offered such awesome support. I thought we were so spoiled with just her service alone. But then we met Chuck, who became our coordinator for our big day, and were absolutely blown away! His great attention to detail and ability to juggle so many moving parts while keeping his cool is phenomenal. His calming voice and demeanor was such a nice energy to have for a wedding coordinator who was also great at directly communicating to make sure everyone was on the same page and that everything stayed on schedule. The fact that our day went so smoothly without feeling one bump just testifies to his level of dedication and love of his work. I’m proud to be able to say I wasn’t even close to turning into a bridezilla on our big day and it was certainly thanks to Chuck and his crew who made it all magically happen. Literally is what fairytale dream beach weddings are made of and I could not have imagined anything more. We can’t thank them enough for giving us such an All-Star team! Timecode Media, Misha Rockova Photography, Supreme DJ, Emerald & Ivy florist, & Twiggs Bakery.
Vendor response 09/04/2023
EMILY! Your kind words have made our day! I still have my pink basketball jersey for TEAM ...
BRIDE and I think of you guys! Thank you for trusting Abbey Catering with such an important celebration. Your happiness is why we love what we do! Sending you all my love and gratitude! XO, Megan
Kailie G
5.0
10/21/2022
I am really compelled to leave a 5-star review because our guests said our wedding had some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding! My husband and I booked the Abbey for food and rentals for our August wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla. The appetizers and dual entrees were amazing! Even our guests with dietary restrictions gave compliments on their plates. I was really impressed with the presentation and service too... which I didn't think about much before our wedding day. The servers were all kind and attentive.
I have to give a shoutout to our job captain John who coordinated the day perfectly and managed some last-minute chaos with so much care. Thank you John!!
Emy Z
5.0
8/18/2022
I happened to find Abbey Catering & Event Design when doing an online search for wedding venues in San Diego. I'd never heard of them and they weren't recommended to me by anyone, but I knew immediately after reading their website and reviews that I wanted to go with them. The Abbey package appealed to me as someone with a busy work schedule and not much extra time, so I needed as much support, ease, and efficiency as possible with the whole wedding planning process. That's definitely what I got!
My initial phone call with Anders only further confirmed that I'd made a great decision to go with Abbey. She helped guide us from the beginning and got us started with our package options (florals, DJ, photographer, bakery, etc). She was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic, and genuinely excited to hear about our wedding vision. I loved that with the Abbey package, I had a list of trusted, vetted, top-tier vendors to choose from. Rather than feeling limiting, this made the process of selecting vendors feel much easier and way more focused than if I had to search for and contract with vendors on my own. We were happy with all the vendors we chose through Abbey.
Closer to our wedding date, Federico was our planning coordinator and also day-of coordinator for our wedding. I can't say enough positive things about Federico and how grateful we are that he was our coordinator. He was gracious, positive, genuine, professional, and overall SUPERB as his job. He never seemed flustered or rushed as can sometimes happen with large events that involve so many logistics and moving parts. Instead he was patient, flexible, composed, and always open to our ideas and needs. Any last-minute changes or additions, he somehow just made these things work, no problem, and his confident attitude towards everything put us at ease, like everything would be okay and a great time. And it was! You can tell that Federico has a real passion for and significant experience with event coordination, in addition to being very personable and easy to work with. I kept saying to him, "Can I please give you 10/10 stars, or like 11/10?!" I would, if Yelp gave me that option :)
Because of all of that, we felt well supported during the whole wedding planning process and especially during our big day. Everything at our wedding was smooth and easy. Our guests kept saying how much they enjoyed themselves and that it was one of the best weddings they've ever attended. I told my guests that Abbey was a big part of that, and when we look back on our wedding, we'll always feel grateful and remember the people we worked with. THANK YOU Anders, Federico, and the whole Abbey team!
Stefani C
5.0
7/24/2022
Working with the Abbey Catering was the best decision we could have made for our wedding! From the minute we booked with them they made everything so easy; making it simple to find vendors, keep everything organized throughout the process, and making the whole wedding day run so smoothly. Petr, our coordinator, was amazing! He communicated with us on a regular basis throughout to make sure everything was together leading up to the wedding. He was on top of it all on the day of the wedding, set up our decor beautifully, and made sure we had whatever we needed at all times. Our guests were very impressed with the staff, food, and how well everything came together! We would definitely recommend booking with The Abbey!
Andie H
4.0
7/19/2022
The Abbey was amazing! The have a great list of food and decor options to customize your wedding to make it fit the exact look you are going for. My only comment would be the set up team arrived very late to our venue, but otherwise our experience was top notch. Petr was our Event Captain, and he was SO sweet and accommodating, highly recommend having him help plan your event. He checked in with us frequently to make sure we were having the best time.
Courtney O