A corporate event runs on an agenda, and the food has to keep pace with it. Personal Touch Dining has built corporate catering menus for San Diego companies since 1988, from working lunches to evening award dinners. You pick the format: buffet, plated, taco bar, or short plates. We staff and serve it on your timeline.
Our San Diego corporate catering menus feature time-tested favorites built to scale for any group size or format, from executive retreats to working luncheons and company banquets. We handle every detail so your event runs on schedule and your team stays focused on the agenda. Choose from classic Mexican, Italian, and Asian options, or explore corporate catering formats and custom menus tailored to your team’s needs.
At a corporate event, the food keeps the agenda moving forward. A well-planned menu fits right into your timeline so your schedule stays on track. Whether it’s a 60-minute lunch break or a seated dinner, aligning service with your window keeps guests energized and ready for what’s next. We design the menu around your schedule first, so service runs itself from start to finish.
Planning a corporate event should be straight to the point, with every detail handled so your team can focus on the agenda.
Start with your headcount, your schedule, and how formal the event is. The menu follows from those three.
Tell us your guest count and budget, and we'll build a custom quote around them. Food minimums apply, and we confirm them up front so there are zero day-of surprises.
Buffet keeps a large lunch moving, plated service suits a seated dinner, and short plates work for a standing reception. We recommend a format based on your venue layout and agenda.
Add a hosted bar package or bartender-only service through our bar services. We also coordinate event rentals like china, glassware, and linens as part of the same plan.
We provide full-service support for corporate meetings and large events, so your staff doesn’t have to handle catering logistics.
STEP 1
Share Your Event Details
Send your date, venue, estimated headcount, and agenda. If the event runs through lunch or into the evening, we time service around your breaks so the food is ready when the room empties. For morning sessions, we also handle breakfast and brunch catering.
STEP 2
Choose Your Menu Format
Pick buffet, plated, taco bar, or short plates, then add passed bites, stations, or desserts. Every choice goes onto one custom quote, including beverages, rentals, and staffing.
STEP 3
Event Day Service
Our team sets up the buffet or stations before guests arrive and styles them to your event colors. Staff keep the food stocked and service moving, so your team stays focused on the agenda.
STEP 4
After the Event
Leftover food can be packaged for your team to take back to the office. If you have more events on the calendar, we also cater business meetings and holiday parties across San Diego County.
Ready for menu ideas and pricing that fit your company, venue, and timeline? Our team responds quickly with clear guidance and menu options that work.
Our corporate catering menu has 4 formats: buffet, plated, taco bar, and short plates and bars. You can add passed bites, appetizer stations, and dessert stations. Every format includes lemonade, cucumber-infused iced water, and regular and decaf coffee.
Yes. Our menu marks gluten-free and vegetarian items, and plated menus include a vegetarian entree by default. Share any other dietary needs when you request a quote so we can plan around them.
Our corporate menu is full-service, with staffed buffets, plated meals, and stations. For individually packed meals, ask about options when you request a quote.
Yes. Food minimums apply and depend on your date, menu format, and location. We confirm the minimum in your custom quote before you book, so reach out with your headcount to get started.
Yes. We cater at offices and off-site venues across San Diego County, and we coordinate directly with your venue on setup. See our corporate catering services for the full range of events we handle.