4.9
Verified reviews from real couples
Personal Touch Dining
CA
Service area
Amazing Food + An Incredible Team!
We had such an incredible experience with Personal Touch Dining and could not recommend them more highly! From the very beginning, their entire team was incredibly responsive and helpful. Sam was EXCEPTIONAL, and she answered all of my questions so quickly and thoroughly explained everything! When time got closer, we also started working with Ailish to finalize the details and logistics, and she was equally exceptional and gave me so much confidence that PTD staff would think through all of the little details and logistics to make sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. That level of responsiveness and attention to detail made such a huge difference during the planning process, especially for such an important event like our wedding.
The entire team on our wedding day was AMAZING. From the venue manager and chefs to the waitstaff, servers, and bartenders, everyone was so kind, attentive, and professional. Our guests were also constantly telling us how wonderful the staff was—how friendly and fun they were, how attentive they were, and how well taken care of they felt throughout the evening. It was clear that the entire team genuinely cared about making our wedding a great experience for us and our guests.
And, of course, the FOOD was delectable! We loved that there were so many options and choices, which allowed us to really customize the menu to what we wanted. PTD also had fantastic substitute options for dietary restrictions, which made it easy to make sure all of our guests had plenty of delicious food to enjoy. We did a tasting and got to meet the chef, and it was such a joyous and wonderful experience, and you could tell how much detail and care they put into their food.
One of the sweetest things PTD also did was pack up appetizers and meals for us to enjoy later because they knew we might not have much of a chance to eat during the wedding. That was such a thoughtful gesture and something we really appreciated!
From the planning process to the food to the incredible service on our wedding day, Personal Touch Dining exceeded our expectations in every way. We are so grateful to their entire team and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!
Joan L.
5.0
Wow! The team at PTD is amazing. We worked with Ailish and Samantha. They accommodated last minute switches, 1000 emails from us asking questions about details, rental options, etc. Not to mention the food was so delicious and they had many options and met lots of different dietary restrictions. The cannoli bar! Oh my gosh. It was wonderful.
We also got their rentals for our wedding and they were gorgeous and they had lots of options, too. We also got their bartending services which were very good. They were on time, responsive, and very pleasant to work with. Nothing went wrong and we can highly recommend for any couple looking for a stress-free catering experience for their wedding! Thanks again!
Özge T.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Personal Touch Dining is an experienced wedding caterer based in San Diego, California. Founded in 1988, they have the skills and years of experience to fulfil 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
Asian Fusion
BBQ
Greek
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Spanish
Gluten-free
Lactose-free
Nut-free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Custom Menus
Personal Touch Dining provides other services including cake-cutting and various bartending services. You can choose from our unlimited open bar packages 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
What You'll Love About Personal Touch Dining
Couples found them to be professional, communicative, and supportive. They also appreciated the seamless planning process and exceptional catering services. Check out the review section for more information.
Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
Details
Cuisine
American
BBQ
Fusion
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Personal Touch Dining is highly praised for exceptional food, attentive staff, and smooth coordination. Reviewers highlighted delicious, customizable menus, thoughtful tastings, strong communication, and careful accommodation of dietary needs. They also provide quality rentals and bartending, making events feel polished.Review photos
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Sydney R
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5.0
12/30/2025
We had an incredible experience with Personal Touch Dining from start to finish and couldn’t recommend them more highly! They made the wedding planning process smooth, organized, a...
nd genuinely enjoyable, which made a huge difference during what can be a very overwhelming time. Communication was clear, thoughtful, and supportive every step of the way.
A huge shout-out to Samantha, our event manager, who truly went above and beyond. She was incredibly responsive, kind, and never once made us feel silly for asking questions. Even when something wasn’t possible, she always followed up with a thoughtful solution and helped keep us on track with deadlines in the most gracious way. The dinner tasting experience also felt so personal and special, and we loved being able to see and choose from their beautiful assortment of rentals, which really helped us envision the day.
On our wedding day, their service was outstanding! The wait staff were attentive and warm, making both us and our guests feel so well taken care of. Our guests especially raved about the bartenders, and of course, the food was phenomenal! We were getting compliments for days on end from our gusts about how delicious everything was!
We are so grateful to Samantha and the entire team for helping make our wedding day seamless, stress-free, and truly memorable! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning an event!!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/11/2026
Thank you so much for your extremely kind words, Sydney! We’re so glad the planning proces...
s felt stress-free and enjoyable, and that the tasting, rentals, and day-of service helped bring your vision to life. It was such a joy to work with you, and we’re thrilled your guests loved the food and drinks. We are so grateful that you chose us as your caterer and let us be a part of such a beautiful day!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Joan L
5.0
8/23/2026
Amazing Food + An Incredible Team!
We had such an incredible experience with Personal Touch Dining and could not recommend them more highly! From the very beginning, their entire ...
team was incredibly responsive and helpful. Sam was EXCEPTIONAL, and she answered all of my questions so quickly and thoroughly explained everything! When time got closer, we also started working with Ailish to finalize the details and logistics, and she was equally exceptional and gave me so much confidence that PTD staff would think through all of the little details and logistics to make sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. That level of responsiveness and attention to detail made such a huge difference during the planning process, especially for such an important event like our wedding.
The entire team on our wedding day was AMAZING. From the venue manager and chefs to the waitstaff, servers, and bartenders, everyone was so kind, attentive, and professional. Our guests were also constantly telling us how wonderful the staff was—how friendly and fun they were, how attentive they were, and how well taken care of they felt throughout the evening. It was clear that the entire team genuinely cared about making our wedding a great experience for us and our guests.
And, of course, the FOOD was delectable! We loved that there were so many options and choices, which allowed us to really customize the menu to what we wanted. PTD also had fantastic substitute options for dietary restrictions, which made it easy to make sure all of our guests had plenty of delicious food to enjoy. We did a tasting and got to meet the chef, and it was such a joyous and wonderful experience, and you could tell how much detail and care they put into their food.
One of the sweetest things PTD also did was pack up appetizers and meals for us to enjoy later because they knew we might not have much of a chance to eat during the wedding. That was such a thoughtful gesture and something we really appreciated!
From the planning process to the food to the incredible service on our wedding day, Personal Touch Dining exceeded our expectations in every way. We are so grateful to their entire team and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!
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Özge T
5.0
8/21/2026
Wow! The team at PTD is amazing. We worked with Ailish and Samantha. They accommodated last minute switches, 1000 emails from us asking questions about details, rental options, etc...
. Not to mention the food was so delicious and they had many options and met lots of different dietary restrictions. The cannoli bar! Oh my gosh. It was wonderful.
We also got their rentals for our wedding and they were gorgeous and they had lots of options, too. We also got their bartending services which were very good. They were on time, responsive, and very pleasant to work with. Nothing went wrong and we can highly recommend for any couple looking for a stress-free catering experience for their wedding! Thanks again!
Elizabeth K
5.0
7/20/2026
Personal Touch was incredible to work with for catering our wedding. We had SO MANY guests tell us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. From the initial menu planni...
ng to the tasting to the final touches of place settings and table decor they were so kind, communicative, and clearly genuinely wanting to help us bring our dream wedding day to life. Also, particularly thankful and impressed that they are on of the very few catering companies we found that could guarantee no gluten cross contamination to bring piece of mind to our gluten sensitive guests so that they too could enjoy the day!
Heather Z
5.0
7/17/2026
Our caterer was very good. They were able to accommodate a wide ethnic menu across multiple cultures. They were receptive to feedback at the tasting. All of our guests had good thi...
ngs to say about the food, which was important to us. Ailish and Samantha were very clear about what kind of tables, access and parking they needed at the venue and there wasn’t any miscommunication. They were able to accommodate last-minute requests. Overall everything went very smooth and was delicious.
Anne R
5.0
6/12/2026
Worked with Jose for all the preparation and then Sam as our day of wedding coordinator, and couldn’t be happier. Jose answered all my endless questions quickly and kindly! Day of...
the wedding ran flawless and Sam was such a great help! The food and staff were great! Highly recommend!
William H
5.0
1/11/2026
PTD was very professional, flexible, and responsive through the entire planning process. We have a dietary restriction, and they were just wonderful working with us to help us mak...
e our vision come together while being mindful of and working around that restriction. At the event, the food was perfect, and their staff was skilled and respectful. Thank you PTD!
Jane R
5.0
12/12/2025
Personal Touch Dining was met all of our expectations within budget. Samantha and the PTD team communication great, any questions we had were answered timely. They were also very k...
nowledgeable of the services and foods provided. During the actual wedding, the PTD team met with the coordinator and was a seamless operation. We would recommend Personal Touch Dining to other wedding couples or for event services.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/11/2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jane! We’re so glad everything ran smoothly...
and that our team could help make your wedding day seamless. It means a lot to hear that you felt well supported throughout the process, and we truly appreciate you choosing us for your special day!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Jacob M
5.0
12/11/2025
Samantha Contreras and her team did an amazing job from start to finish. Our November wedding was perfect at Scripps Seaside Forum. We chose PTD because of the reasonable quotes an...
d the fact we could trust them with all rentals. That was the best decision we made! Samantha handled everything from flatware to drapery. For around 100 people we ended up spending a little over $16k for rentals, tray passed appetizers, full buffet, and churros. It did absolutely feel like a white glove experience which justified spending that much. Especially in an industry where you can spend that much on much more underwhelming service.
Our wedding day ran smoothly despite the downpour of rain. We loved that they knew the venue and worked seamlessly with our day of coordinator.
The food was amazing we cannot stop getting compliments on the red wine demi glace short-ribs that were actually better than they were in tasting. We had a perfect amount of food. Thank you to Samantha and her team!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/11/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jacob! We’re so glad everything went smoothly and t...
hat the food, rentals, and overall experience exceeded your expectations, even with the rain! It was such a pleasure being part of your wedding day, and we truly appreciate you trusting us to help make it so special!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Claire S
5.0
12/11/2025
Absolutely loved working with Personal Touch Dinning for our wedding, especially appreciated Samantha and all her support. From the beginning she was mindful of our budget and didn...
’t try to push anything on us. Her communication made us feel so well taken care of from the start to the end!
The best part of our experience was our tasting! My husband and I still talk about how fun and special we felt during that experience. On the day of our wedding Samantha thought of small details to make us feel taken care of. When we arrived to our table she had saved some of the appetizers for us to have knowing that we were busy mingling and didn’t get to eat. When we got back from our wedding our family even complimented how organized PTD was and how Samantha was so on top of making sure we were taken care of.
As a bride and groom who traveled down to San Diego for our wedding and planned most of it virtually I could not recommend PTD enough! My family has talking about using them again for anniversary parties/ other events we might have in the future.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Claire! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt taken ...
care of from start to finish, and we’re so glad the tasting and day-of details made the experience special. It was such a beautiful day, and a pleasure working with you both. Thank you for choosing Personal Touch Dining for your wedding!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Brooklynn G
5.0
12/11/2025
Personal Touch was everything and more. Our wedding was in July and we still have people bringing up our food and saying it was the best they have ever said! The whole personal tou...
ch team were so sweet, helpful, and had great communication throughout the whole process. We highly recommend personal touch, they will not disappoint!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/11/2026
Thank you so much Brooklynn! We’re thrilled to hear your guests are still talking about th...
e food, it means so much to our team. We loved working with you and are so glad the planning and day-of went smoothly. Thank you for choosing Personal Touch Dining!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Kailey A
5.0
12/04/2025
We had such a great experience working with Samantha and the whole Personal Touch team. They worked with us on all of our catering needs, bartenders, and rentals. Everything was ex...
ecuted flawlessly and the food was AMAZING. Our guests are still raving about their meals! Highly recommend working with them!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much for sharing, Kailey! We loved working with you and are so glad everythin...
g, from the food to the rentals and bar, came together just as you hoped. It means a lot to hear your guests are still raving, and we’re so grateful you chose Personal Touch Dining for your special day!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Elizabeth G
5.0
11/14/2025
We used Personal Touch for our recent wedding and cannot say enough great things. The entire process was really easy from start to finish. First- the tasting was such a great way t...
o narrow down our menu choices, and the staff are great at giving suggestions. I also love all of the options they have for plates, cutlery, napkins, etc. Again, the staff were great at helping style the table. During the final weeks of planning Annalise and team were super responsive via email, and really think of every single detail. On the day of the wedding, from welcome drinks to cocktail hour to dinner, everything went SO smooth. The staff were very professional and organized. Our guests raved about the food and fun drink options. Overall incredible value,- using PTD really elevated our event and we can’t thank the team enough.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Elizabeth! We’re so glad the planning process felt ...
smooth and that you enjoyed the tasting, tabletop options, and all the little details along the way. Your design was absolutely beautiful, and we loved helping bring it all together. Hearing that your guests enjoyed the food and drinks means so much to our team. Thank you for choosing us as your caterer and letting us be a part if your special day!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Kasey S
5.0
10/06/2025
Where to start? My husband and I were so happy with everything PTD did. We were married at The Old Rancho in Carlsbad (a property they manage) and from the initial start they were ...
easy to work with, the food and service were amazing, and Kaitlyn out Day of Coordinator was incredible. I can't thank them enough.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Kasey! We’re so glad to hear you had such a gre...
at experience from start to finish, and that the food, service, and planning all came together perfectly at The Old Rancho. It truly means a lot to our team to have been a part of such a special day!
xo, TOR & PTD Team
Sarah M
5.0
8/22/2025
My husband and I had a great experience working with personal touch! They responded quickly to emails, answered all of our questions and gave suggestions/advice when needed. The pe...
rsonal touch staff at our wedding were so kind and helpful! My husband has a severe not allergy and we appreciate how personal touch was very cautious in ensuring that there were no nuts or cross-contamination with any of the food at our wedding!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Sarah! We’re happy to hear our team was help...
ful throughout the planning process and on your wedding day. Taking dietary needs seriously is incredibly important to us, so we’re glad we could help you feel comfortable and taken care of. We truly appreciate you trusting Personal Touch with such a special day!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Eena K
5.0
7/21/2025
Really great experience with PTD! Easy communication, nice tiers of upgrades available so you could choose a generally affordable option but upgrade in certain areas. They were acc...
ommodating with last minute changes and were easy to get along with!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/10/2026
Thank you so much Eena! It was truly a pleasure working with you and being part of your sp...
ecial day. We appreciate you trusting Personal Touch with your celebration!
xo, Samantha & PTD Team
Laurel B
5.0
5/20/2025
Thank you so much, Personal Touch Dining! We had a fantastic experience at our wedding. The team leading coordination and communication (Samantha and Ashley) were super helpful and...
responsive. The food was amazing and a huge hit with all our guests. The team accommodated all our dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and vegan options and everyone was thrilled. Would highly recommend, look forward to that tasting it was a huge treat!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 06/26/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Laurel! We are so happy to hear you had the most won...
derful wedding & enjoyed the food. It was such a pleasure to work with you & be a part of your special day :) xo, Samantha & Ashley
Alexis G
5.0
4/18/2025
Food was better the day of our wedding than it was during our tasting. We were happy with our selections and luckily had some to take home with us for lunch the next day! Desserts ...
were delicious too!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 06/26/2025
I'm so glad you and all of your guests loved the food! Thank you for letting us be apart o...
f your special day :)
Alisa
5.0
4/05/2025
Personal Touch Dining (PTD) was an absolute dream to work with. From start to finish, they were responsive, professional, well-organized, and genuinely thoughtful in their approach...
. We were looking for a catering and bar vendor that felt elevated and polished—and PTD exceeded our expectations in every way.
Their menu offerings were extensive and impressive, with delicious options for hors d'oeuvres, dinner, desserts, and even late-night snacks. The bar menu was equally flexible, with multiple tiers and the ability to customize. We were thrilled that they happily incorporated our signature cocktail (a Jungle Bird) and provided accommodations for various dietary needs, including tree nut and shellfish allergies, gluten sensitivities, vegetarian guests, and even a kid-friendly meal for our nephew.
Despite my last-minute request for a tasting (due to planning from out of town), they accommodated me with grace, and the experience felt anything but rushed. It was clear from that moment that we were in excellent hands. A special shoutout to Samantha Contreras, our main point of contact and Sales Manager, who went above and beyond to schedule the tasting and guide us throughout the planning process. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and kind—truly a pleasure to work with.
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, the PTD team remained communicative and supportive, always making us feel like a priority. They coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planner, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.
On the big day, every detail was executed flawlessly—from linens and flatware to custom bar signs and table numbers. The food was delicious, the carne asada fries late-night snack was a huge hit, and we received endless compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and the bartenders brought just the right energy. A special moment we won’t forget: one of the catering staff joined in on the dancefloor (cheered on by guests!), adding to the fun, celebratory vibe of the evening.
A special shoutout to the staff manager, who made sure my husband and I always had food and drinks in hand—even as we bounced between photos and guests.
PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We’d recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 06/26/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Alisa! We are so happy to hear that you had such a g...
reat experience from the planning to your wedding day. Thank you for letting us be a part of such a beautiful wedding day, it was truly a pleasure working with you :)
xo,
Samantha & Ashley
Katy B
5.0
10/20/2024
We got married at the Old Rancho a few weeks ago. I cannot speak more highly of the venue and the management team! The Old Rancho is a private estate that is run by Personal Touch ...
Dining. The outdoor areas of the venue are beautiful and eliminated the need for extra flowers. The market lighting and amenities provided made wedding planning a breeze. I also want to give a special out to our event coordinator Josie and day of coordinator Kaitlyn. They made sure that everything on the day of our wedding went smoothly. If you are looking for a wedding venue in San Diego, do not skip visiting the Old Rancho and letting Personal Touch Dining show you why they have received so many awards!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Katy! It was great working with you!!!
Aisling W
5.0
9/26/2024
Annalisa and the PTD team were AMAZING for our wedding back in March 2024! Our guests couldn't stop talking about the short rib, the mashed potatoes, and our churro station for mon...
ths after. Annalisa was highly communicative throughout the planning process, and even offered support in finding other rentals vendors that they commonly work with. When we went to do our tasting, they put on a little date night for us with candles, soft music, and a fully plated meal, which was so sweet and such a nice surprise in the midst of a busy work week. PTD's entire staff at the wedding, from the servers to the bartenders, ensured our guests had everything they needed and were timely with all of the courses and drink requests. Choosing a caterer is one of the most important parts of a wedding, so I was SO relieved to find a company like Personal Touch that truly took what can often be an underwhelming part of a wedding to the next level!! Thank you again, Personal Touch!!!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Aisling!!! We had so much fun working with you! Your event was absolutely gorge...
ous.
xo,
Annalisa
Nicole L
5.0
9/24/2024
Can't recommend PTD enough! We chose them to be our wedding caterer for our June wedding in La Jolla after getting quotes (and doing tastings) with multiple other caterers. We were...
blown away by their delicious food; the menu options were great and the team worked with us to make customizations throughout the process. Pricing was reasonable, especially given the quality. We really appreciated their flexibility with the bar package (other caterers were not willing to let us mix/match alcohols, and we were also able to supplement our own beer/wine with a few specifics that we knew our guests loved!) The staff were all super friendly and lovely to work with day-of. I really enjoyed working with Annalisa and Ashley during the planning as well- their patience and kindness throughout the process was much appreciated! Highly recommend PTD for any couple looking to elevate their wedding experience!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Nicole! It was so fun working with you! Thank you for letting us be apart of yo...
ur event.
xo,
Annalisa
Bre F
5.0
9/02/2024
Annalisa and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with at Personal Touch Dining. I highly recommend their services for any event! They were incredibly responsive to all of my que...
stions leading up to the wedding, which made the process stress-free knowing they were there to support me.
On the wedding day, everything was executed perfectly, from the linens and rentals to the food. We received countless compliments on how delicious everything was! Kudos to the chefs and the entire staff for making our day so much more special.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Hi Bre! We loved working with you!!! Those photos of your event are so gorgeous!
xo,
Annal...
isa & Ashley
Sidney C
5.0
8/28/2024
We had the best experience using Personal Touch Dining for our wedding. We appreciated that they offered more than just catering, but were willing to fill in the gaps to include al...
most all of our rentals. They executed all of the details seamlessly and took the stress out of planning our big day.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you for sharing with us, Sidney! We loved working with you!!!
xo,
Annalisa
Dominic D
5.0
8/27/2024
We couldn't be happier with our experience! PTD were always professional, courteous, and friendly throughout the entire process. Their service made our wedding day stress-free. The...
food was fantastic, and the decor was high quality. All at a reasonable price point compared to other vendors. Everything was perfect—highly recommend! Thanks PTD
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Hi Dominic! We are so happy to hear this! Thank you for letting us be apart of such a fun ...
event.
xo,
Annalisa
Kiersten N
5.0
8/17/2024
The Personal Touch team was so great to work with! From Derek showing us the property last year, to the day-of wedding coordinator, Sam, and all staff, we could not have asked for ...
a better experience. The venue was absolutely beautiful and all team members were so helpful throughout the process. The food was so delicious too!! We got so many compliments about the day and venue and it wouldn't have happened without the PTD team - I would recommend them to anyone looking!!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Kiersten!!! It was a pleasure working with you!
xo,
Annalisa
Tatiana V
5.0
7/14/2024
Personal Touch catering was on the preferred vendor list of our venue, Scripps Seaside Forum. After reaching out to five vendors and having two tastings, Personal Touch shined as t...
he obvious winner. During our planning journey with Personal Touch, they made it easy to customize our meal selection, plan for allergies, and stick by our sustainable values. We had a cocktail hour and sit down dinner, which was delicious from start to finish. They even went the extra mile to create a tray for the bride and groom to privately snack on. During our sit down dinner, the guests raved about the food, and the bride was particuarly happy that it came out hot. They were very professional, well-dressed, and efficient. They even were accomodating to help serve wedding cake after the dinner service at no extra cost! Our one small complaint is that the wait staff was a little too efficient at bussing the cake from tables during the dancing hour; many guests were unable to enjoy desert. Otherwise, we would use them again and again!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Hi Tatiana! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It was so fun creating your men...
u with you and finalizing all of the little details. Congrats!
xo,
Annalisa
Hannah C
5.0
7/06/2024
Hire Personal Touch Dining as your wedding caterer! Working with them was an absolute joy and they made the experience so easy when in an otherwise stressful and overwhelming plann...
ing environment. Derek was so amazing to collaborate with, responsive to my emails and questions, and really listened to what we wanted. The staff and venue coordinator Kylee on our wedding day were so helpful and made the day run smoothly. My bustle broke on my wedding dress and Kylee jumped right in to help sew in a new loop so my dress could be bustled properly. Thank you to everyone who made our day so special and the PTD crew for your kind professionalism and good nature.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Hannah!!! So fun working with you! Congrats!
Emma A
5.0
5/21/2024
Outstanding caterer with great food, great service and great presentation. They were our caterer through our venue The Old Rancho, and can’t imagine hiring anyone better. We had a ...
wedding coordinator as one of our wedding guests and they said it was the best wedding food they’ve had, and that they were sad our caterer wasn’t in Portland to cater their own wedding. Recommend 10/10
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Emma!!! Congrats!
Jacqui S
5.0
3/23/2024
We had a wedding at the Old Rancho at the beginning of this summer. It is a beautiful adobe estate, with multiple levels of yard/garden used for weddings. PTD did a wonderful job c...
oordinating and catering our wedding at the location. I didn't hire a planner and depended on their month and day of coordination. I did a lot of the planning and then handed over the details to them. They are an efficient and capable team! We are thankful for Kendra who went through the original contracting process and tasting, Caitlin who took over the month of coordinating, and Sam who was our day-of-coordinator. Our wedding turned out beautiful and we had a lot of compliments from guests that are due to the PTD team. The food and service was excellent. Sam kept the vendors to the timeline and kept the micro-events moving. She brought my husband and I drinks right after the ceremony, and our food first during dinner so we actually had a chance to eat. For the venue and service PTD provides, the cost of the venue rental and catering is really reasonable. HIGHLY recommended!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Hi Jacqui! We are thrilled to hear this! Thank you for letting us be apart of your event :...
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Jonny A
5.0
2/20/2024
PTD, especially Annalisa, Jaycee, and Jesse, stood out as some of the most admirable individuals we encountered during the preparation and execution of our wedding. Their sincere c...
ommitment to ensuring our night was exceptional shone through at every stage of the process. The quality and flavor of the food were outstanding. Additionally, on the wedding day, their swift and impressive setup, seamlessly transitioning chairs from outside to inside the venue, left a lasting impression.
Not only did they surpass our expectations, but they also felt like an integral part of our family during the wedding. We would gladly recommend PTD to any friends or family in the San Diego area seeking outstanding catering services. If we could change anything, it would be ordering three times the amount of queso, as it was the best we've ever had! Numerous families who attended also raved about it, so kudos to the exceptional culinary specialists.
PTD exceeded the expected requirements and truly lived up to their reputation. It's no surprise they were at the top of our list during the planning process. A heartfelt thank you to the staff for making our evening absolutely perfect!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you, Jonny!!! Our entire team loved working with you both! Congrats!
xo,
Annalisa
Oles R
4.0
1/19/2024
super
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/20/2024
Thank you!
Corie E
5.0
1/17/2024
Amazing company and got because went through the venue and was very happy and surprised with how great they were. Because heard horror stories about some places catering through th...
e venue and they are good too. I would say the only down fall was they only do tastings so often and may not give you tons of time to find another caterer. Was amazing that they made sure that the bride and groom got to be able to get appetizers after not having time with photos and videos. Would suggest ANYONE look into this fine company.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 01/30/2024
Thank you, Corie! Congratulations again!
Jenny J
5.0
12/10/2023
My now-husband and I cannot say enough great things about our experience working with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer!! Personal Touch Dining was one of around 8 - 10 ...
approved caterers for our venue (La Jolla Woman's Club). We had done two tastings with other caterers but weren't feeling confident about either. When I reached out to PTD, I received a timely and informative response from Annalisa. We worked through a tentative menu plan, which wasn't the easiest ask as we wanted to cater to a variety of diets (I'm vegan, we have a decent amount of family and friends who were gluten-free and/or didn't eat red meat). The team was SO accommodating.
We scheduled our tasting and had a truly exceptional experience with Annalisa and team. The ambiance in the tasting room was inviting and romantic. They offered us complimentary sparkling wine and the food absolutely blew us away. We were also able to look at china, linens, and other upgrades - which was so helpful to feel and see in person!
Staying within budget was important to us and we were able to find a great selection within range. The cost was very reasonable for the quality of food and service.
Communication with Annalisa and the PTD team was a dream. Many questions and tweaks came up on my end in the months leading up to our wedding day; I felt very taken care of through the entire process.
We had so many guests compliment how good the food was - several said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. I'd have to agree! The Teriyaki Salmon and Baked Eggplant Stacks specifically were major hits.
The catering staff provided top-notch service. Everyone was professional and warm. One wonderful staff member went out of her way to bring me our vegan appetizers after I had been taking photos for what felt like several hours.
You won't be disappointed if you consider Personal Touch Dining for your wedding!
Big thank you to Annalisa and the rest of the PTD team for being such an amazing part our special day!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Hi Jenny! We were happy to be able to make menu accommodations for you and your guests. It...
was truly a pleasure working with you :) xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Christine L
5.0
11/05/2023
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 plann...
ing 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.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Thank you for the kind words Christine! We are delighted to have your recommendation; It w...
as an honor to be a part of your special day. xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Ladan B
5.0
10/19/2023
10 star experience from start to finish! Annalisa and Jaycee were incredibly accommodating and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. They anticipated and took care of...
every single detail, we didn't have to worry or stress about anything! Our guests raved about the food, as it was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully! We had a wonderful experience working with Personal Touch Dining. Thanks so much for all of your help!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Hi Ladan, we are so happy to hear that you and your guests had a wonderful event. Thank yo...
u for letting us be a part of it!! xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Anna M
5.0
10/16/2023
Personal Touch Dining had the perfect menu and price point for our post-COVID wedding celebration! They fit my maid of honor and bridesman (we live abroad) in for a tasting right b...
efore Christmas and even were willing to trial a new requested appetizer my husband requested. They also provided us with all the rentals we needed (basic options for our budget, meticulously itemized). We had a taco bar and they provided a portion of the vegetarian protein for our vegetarian guests along with the non-vegetarian options we selected, which was a wonderful surprise to me. Also the spinach and artichoke grilled cheese appetizer and the grazing table were huge hits! It's hard to find a caterer that provides enough tasty food at the right moments without blowing the budget so if that's your vision, Personal Touch is the way to go!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Thank you Anna! We are so happy that we were able to achieve the menu that you wanted and ...
deserved for your wedding. :) xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Alison D
5.0
9/23/2023
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 f...
or 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.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Thank you Ali! We are so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the food. It was a...
pleasure working with you! xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Tiffany N
5.0
9/23/2023
I had a wonderful experience with Personal Touch Dining for my wedding catering— at an affordable price point too! From the very beginning, their communication was always timely (s...
houtout to Annalisa and Jaycee). They went above and beyond by assisting me in coordinating rentals, which was one less thing to worry about during the wedding planning process. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, and the service on the day of the event was top-notch. They also allowed me to use their water boiler for my DIY ramen bar which was an appreciated perk. Personal Touch Dining truly added that special touch to my wedding, making it an unforgettable day. Thank you, Personal Touch Dining, for making our day perfect!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Hi Tiffany! We enjoyed working with you for your special day and are so glad to have met y...
our expectations :) xo, Annalisa and Jaycee
Britney S
5.0
9/22/2023
Personal Touch catered our wedding in July of 2023 and did a fantastic job. They made sure to take care of every small detail in advance and day of. The service and food all was we...
ll deserving of a five star review.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 12/14/2023
Thank you Britney, we are so happy to have been part of your special day!! xo, Annalisa an...
d Jaycee
Teri C
5.0
8/24/2023
Personal Touch Dining did an amazing job with catering our wedding! We served our dinner family style and everyone loved how the service matched with the amazing food set the vibe ...
for our al fresco dinner. The PTD staff was extremely responsive through the entire planning process and helped make our wedding day perfect.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 09/22/2023
Hi Teri! I loved working with you! Thank you so much for sharing :)
xo,
Annalisa
ArdelAndChristin A
5.0
8/16/2023
Wow, just wow! Our wedding was made incredibly special by the fantastic team at Personal Touch. Their food was an absolute hit, especially the mouthwatering carne asada fries bar t...
hat had everyone talking!
What really impressed us was how flexible and accommodating they were. We brought our own drinks and some food, and they seamlessly worked it all in. No stress, just smiles! They made sure we and our guests were taken care of, allowing us to soak in every moment.
The attention to detail was on point, and the decor they provided transformed the venue into a luxurious space. It was like a dream come true. And the communication? Flawless. They made planning easy and actually enjoyable!
A massive shoutout to Annalisa and Jaycee for making our day magical. If you're after a catering crew that goes the extra mile to make your event unforgettable, you've found them. Thanks a bunch, Personal Touch!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 09/22/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was so fun working with you both!!!
xo,
Annalis...
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Marla B
5.0
4/21/2023
Annalisa at Personal Touch was so communicative and helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process! She accommodated adjustments and special requests without hesitation. Th...
e staff on-site day of the wedding were all professional and kind. We couldn't recommend Personal Touch more!!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 09/22/2023
Thank you for your sweet words, Marla! I loved working with you and your event was gorgeou...
s! xo, Annalisa
Madelyn B
5.0
4/17/2023
We hired Personal Touch for our wedding at the Martin Johnson House in February and were pleased with their service! After contacting a few other vendors from our venue's preferred...
caterers list, PTD seemed very reasonably priced and offered a wide range of menu options. They even coordinated our rentals (tables, chairs, lighting, space heaters, etc.) and cake (from Flour Power bakery) so that we did everything through them, which was very convenient. They were very communicative throughout the planning process, which was helpful as we were planning from across the country. Everything went relatively smoothly on the big day, the set-up was beautiful and food was good! We were pleased and would hire them again
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 09/22/2023
Hi Maddie! Thank you so much for reviewing us! It was such a pleasure working with you :)
...
xo,
Annalisa
James Q
5.0
3/14/2023
We hired Personal Touch for our wedding and they were fantastic from start to finish! The food was delicious and memorable, and they provided an all-in-one service by renting, sett...
ing up, and breaking down our tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, etc. Everything went perfectly on our special day, and their servers were very friendly as well!
Leading up, Annalisa and Jaycee were a dynamic duo who gave us their full menu and upfront pricing right away with no hidden fees, tricks, missing services, etc. that we saw from some other caterers. They were super responsive and very patient with us throughout the planning and logistics process and communicated very clearly. They were a pleasure to talk with and always helped us feel excited about the wedding! The pricing was very competitive and a good value given all the services they provided and how amazing the food was.
Highly recommend doing a food tasting in their office once you book with them - it was a phenomenal experience!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 09/22/2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We had SO much fun working with you! Best wis...
hes!!!
xo,
Annalisa
Elaine R
5.0
11/26/2022
Personal Touch Dining provided catering and day-of coordination for our wedding at the gorgeous Mt. Woodson Castle. We met with Peyton to tour the venue, and she was professional, ...
thorough, and kind. During the planning process, Peyton answered all our questions, and always kept us updated on next steps. Personal Touch provided an elegant tasting for us at their main offices in Scripps Ranch. For the rehearsal and day of the event, we worked with Kelsey who was fun, vibrant and professional. The day of the event went off without a hitch! Personal Touch provides all the set-up and tear-down of the venue. Kelsey kept us on schedule and helped us to keep the event moving smoothly. Personal Touch Dining is a 5-star catering company - the food is wonderful. Our guests were very happy with the food and bar service. Also, their coordination services gave us piece of mind and allowed us to truly make our wedding day the BEST DAY of our lives.
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 03/06/2023
Hi Elaine! We're so happy you had a wonderful wedding day! Thank you for taking the time t...
o write such a sweet review. We loved celebrating with you!
xo,
Annalisa
Taylor S
5.0
11/16/2022
PTD was amazing! We had a great experience with our tasting and the food was soooo good on the wedding day. The staff was super friendly and were great to work with. Now I just hop...
e to go to another wedding where PTD is the caterer so I can enjoy the food again!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 03/06/2023
Thank you, Taylor! We're so happy you loved the food and had a great wedding day. Congrats...
!!!
xo,
Annalisa
Lexi R
5.0
10/17/2022
Personal Touch Dining was the best. When we looked at wedding venues we hadn't planned on getting an all inclusive type of venue but I'm so glad we did. I have to say specifically ...
Katie Vieira made our wedding day absolutely perfect. She kept everything in line, made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be at important moments. She gave us space but also was close enough to help with anything we needed throughout the entire day (and night before). I loved working with her! The food was 2355/10. SO delicious. Not only that but there were so many different food options to choose from. On the day of our wedding they made our plates for us and introduced the Chef to us!! It was so cute and made us feel very welcomed. They took all the decor I gave them day of and set it up for me, cleaned it, made it perfect. My dreams truly came to life due to this exceptional team. ALSO I forgot multiple tools for the easels and the team without question found exactly what I needed and helped me with it. There wasn't a moment where I didn't feel like I had full support. Thank you SO MUCH PTD. I hope we get to use you again + I plan on recommending you to everyone we know!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 03/06/2023
Hi Lexi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us! I am thrilled to hea...
r that you had a wonderful wedding day. Congrats!
xo,
Annalisa
Carly C
5.0
10/06/2022
My husband and I really enjoyed working with Personal Touch Dining and everyone from their staff! They made the whole process super easy and enjoyable for us. Our favorite part was...
doing the tasting menu and getting to try all of the amazing cuisine. And not to mention our guests absolutely loved everything they served! We were so thankful to have them apart of our special day :)
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 03/06/2023
Hi Carly! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We loved working with you. T...
hanks for letting us be apart of such a special event!
xo,
Annalisa
Angelia O
5.0
10/04/2022
My husband and I are very pleased with our experience with PTD. We had our wedding at the Japanese Friendship Garden and they provided their catering service, rentals with set up a...
nd break down, and bar service. Annalisa made the planning process for our event simple. She kept an open line of communication and all of the information they provided was very clear and detailed. If Annalisa was not available, Sam was able to answer our questions in a very timely matter. When we scheduled our taste testing, we were able to make our meal choices for our wedding there as well as the rentals. It was hard to pick our menu because everything tasted so wonderful!
PTD’s staff went above and beyond to take care of us and our guests. While I was occupied during cocktail hour bustling my dress, they came to the bridal room and provided an appetizer plate for me and my bridal party to make sure we would not go hungry. They also left one for my husband and I at our sweetheart table. Some of our guests arrived after the dinner service and the buffet was already cleared. The staff went out of their way to still serve them a warm dinner. Not only did they pack all of the leftover food, they also packed mine and labelled it because I did not have a chance to finish my dinner.
All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food and drinks! They also enjoyed having the ice cream bar during our summer wedding. We truly appreciate PTD’s service and are so very thankful for making our wedding celebration a wonderful one!
Response from Personal Touch Dining - Full Service Catering on 10/04/2022
Thank you, Angelia! I loved working with you and am so happy to hear that you had a great ...
experience. Congrats!
xo,
Annalisa
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