We use only the finest ingredients for your event. Made fresh on-site, we deliver each steaming plate straight to the table for you and your guests’ dining pleasure. Each meal has that personal touch to bring it to the next level of beautifully delicious cuisine. For Weddings, Corporate, and Private Events, a Seated Dinner is an elegantly timeless dining option.
Our famous Braised Beef Short Ribs are the unanimous favorite with our clients and their guests! We most enjoy the classic pairing of our savory ribs with fresh carrots and our decadent creamy Garlic Whipped Potatoes.
In a close second place was our Chicken Romano. Stuffed with hearty mushrooms and spinach, then decadently topped with our homemade Alfredo Sauce, it was a toss-up on which place this dish would fall. We love pairing this entree with our Basalmic Glazed Brussel Sprouts for an added depth of flavor.
Our Grilled Veggie Lasagna tempts even the most devoted carnivores to come back for seconds. Packed to the brim with an array of grilled and roasted veggies, this entree isn’t just for the Vegetarians. Our homemade Marinara is sure to win over everyone, and we guarantee that your guests want this secret family recipe!
This spin on our classic Crusted Mahi Mahi is perfect for clients looking for a unique entree that their guests will remember. The creamy Coconut Curry Sauce is a delightful flavor to compliment the Pistachio-crusted Mahi Mahi. Served with our succulent Whipped sweet Potatoes, the dish is well balanced and bright!
Sweet Blossom Weddings is a Southern Californian full-service boutique event design and wedding planning venture. Melissa and her experienced Event Planners devote their whole hearts to providing their clients with exceptional service. We’ve personally witnessed their delighted, worry-free clients enjoy the best day of their life in their dependable hands. Through imaginative design, listening to their clients, and creating steadfast relationships with their couples and fellow event vendors, they have jumped to the top of our list of favorite event coordination businesses.
Photo: Natalie Bray, Florals: Organic Elements, Venue: Building 177
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According to their website, Melissa has worked with hundreds of couples to make their wedding days full of “happiness, tears of joy, and love.” Her journey to becoming a Wedding Planner and Business Owner began after getting her degrees from the University of San Francisco with a BA in Communications and from the University of San Diego with an Event Management Certificate. Now, with nearly a decade of experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a natural passion for weddings and design, she dedicates herself to creating a company that serves couples from all over the country.
“Wedding planning is more than creating a timeline. It’s organizing and helping create their vision for one of the most important days of their lives, a day they will truly never forget.”
AND MORE!
Photo: Natalie Bray, Florals: Organic Elements
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Arriving at your event, your guests will be hungry. Their attention should be on the decor, but they can’t see past their noses! The smell of our event appetizers, always made fresh and on-site, has been known to hypnotize. Trust us to set the stage with our incredible appetizer menu. We have something for everyone, no matter the taste pallet or dietary restriction. Below are just a few of our guest-rated “Must-Have” appetizers. Contact us for more if any of these rouse your appetite!
Our Tomato Basil Bisque Shooters with an Asiago Grilled Cheese Point (Vegetarian)
We offer several delicious options that can fall under any dietary restrictions you might need to consider. Vegan, vegetarian, Kid-Friendly, we’ve done and seen it all!
Crispy Chicken and Waffle Bites with Crunchy Bacon and Maple Syrup
Blend different flavors, smells, and textures through carefully chosen appetizers. This is the key to winning over even the pickiest eaters. It’s always good to have a variety to keep guests guessing what might come next!
Mini Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Vegan)
We love this crispy, fresh, and fun Asian/Mexican Fusion appetizer. It is a crowd-pleaser and is just spicy enough to make you want more.
Ahi Poke Tacos with a Wasabi Cream Sauce on Wonton Shells
Too spicy or not quite enough? If something needs a little something extra, let us know during your tasting! We’ll work with our chefs to fit the event appetizers to your unique pallet!
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Puree
Who doesn’t love food pairings? Enrich the taste of your craft cocktail with an expertly matched appetizer to delight your guests.
Mini Carnitas Tacos and Classic Margarita Pairing
Use all of that natural beauty to your benefit! With much of the floral decor already present in an outdoor venue, take a spin on the traditional and incorporate some gorgeous metallic chairs. Going for a more rustic look? Farm Tables and other natural-wood decors in softer weathered colors would complement a pastel color pallet. We love the look of a complete set, matching tables and chairs, to collect the look you’re going for in one fell swoop.
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A collection of vintage single bud vases and some candles are all you’d need to achieve a soft Spring look on your dining tables. Depending on your design preferences, accenting this look with some fun metallic geometric shapes or an accessory that defines you and your partner would be the perfect way to finish off the tablescape.
Photo: Renata Amazonas
We’re seeing lots of this beautiful blush in bridesmaid’s dresses. It creates a subtle but sturdy base for many color pallets and compliments a wide range of accent colors. You really can’t go wrong pairing it with a dash of platinum gray to cool it down, a unique energizing sage for some fun, or even a more mysterious lavender. Greens are also especially trendy this year, so feel free to explore that Spring color pallet!
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For a Springtime event, we love to see gorgeous vintage and retro sets. Go for more of whichever follows your general aesthetic to help set the tone for a beautiful Spring inspired wedding. Throw in some fun statement pieces, like these metallic side tables, or layers of beautiful rugs to create your unique space.
We don’t mean your Grandmother’s tea; we’re talking about something iced and probably spiked! Create a fun signature cocktail to serve your guests while they enjoy the Spring sunshine. They’ll love trying something fresh and new that reminds them of you. Garnish each with an edible flower to really seal the deal.
Now that certain areas of the country are reopening–hopefully for good this time–are you in the midst of picking out a professional San Diego Party Catering company? Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve missed so many celebrations of big milestone events. We all miss getting together, but the elephant in the room lingers, and you wonder, “will parties ever be the same?”
We’ve got you covered. You’re likely hoping that your event will help ease your guests into both a safe and “normal” feeling gathering. This is where a reliable and time-tested San Diego Party Catering company can make all the difference. By choosing an experienced and trusted company, your food and beverage menu will be sure to please all the guests present at your party. Plus, their dedication to the safety and wellness of your guests is sure to shine through. Here are a couple of tips to remember when planning your perfect party and finding your ideal caterer nowadays.
When deciding upon catering providers and selecting the menu, estimate the guest count that you expect will attend your big event. This way, you can prepare for various options that are sure to please the crowd. Your caterer will help you properly estimate your headcount and explain how to account for any family or guests who confirm very close to the event. By hiring a company with extensive experience, your catering team will make the best menu recommendations to accommodate your entire party.
You may likely have a designated budget set aside for catering services. If you have a general understanding of your budget, that will help you identify the best San Diego Party Catering company within your price range. It will be useful to share your budget with each vendor so that every creative opportunity can be expanded upon within your set parameters. Depending on your preferences, you may want the dining to be casual and light fare. Or, you may want a grand meal that is the centerpiece of your entire event. A great catering company will help you make this determination and review all the available choices.
Beyond catering services, a proficient catering company can custom build an entire event package that best fits your needs. For example, you may benefit from an all-inclusive package covering all the details like linens, china, and décor. Your caterer of choice may be well connected within the industry. They can help you make advantageous connections with other vendors that are high in demand. By helping you easily assemble your entire event team, narrowing down all your services at once, your caterer will bring value far beyond the delicious meal itself.
Finally, the time has come to wave goodbye to 2020. As we breathe a sigh of relief–and gear up for the coming year—we reflect on the year’s joys and accomplishments despite the challenges.
We were sure this was going to be a spectacular year for our company. With many major holidays falling on weekends, the wedding industry flourishing, and our momentum from 2019’s many successes, we were ready to celebrate! Unfortunately, even our wildest dreams couldn’t have predicted the reality that was to come. Granted, the world itself hasn’t seen the amount of turmoil, such as the last year has brought. It took our little work family, and beyond, deep into the scramble of constant uncertainty. Within a few months of New Years’ celebrations, we saw empty grocery store shelves and hand sanitizer shortages. We learned to meet with friends and share milestones through computer screens, and we put many of our plans on hold. Yet, we also found hope as we came together with our communities to care for one another.
In the San Diego Business Journal, we made their list of Fastest-Growing Companies of 2020. Positive news such as this reminds us that we owe so much to our loyal staff and vendor partners’ faith. To show our gratitude, we hosted “Virtual Family Meals” for our staff to enjoy. It was so good seeing familiar smiling eyes over masks when we placed each packaged meal for four in their car trunks during the pick-up drive-through. Our trusting clients know about our constant struggle to do right by their needs (as well as we have been allowed), and we are so thankful for their continued support and understanding.
We kept our crews busy updating everything from our menus to our managed event locations during the shutdowns. We’re taking all of our hope and determination into this coming year to make the best situation out of what 2020 has left us with. We can’t wait to celebrate this coming year and be with the amazing vendor partners we have missed working with as soon as possible.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t know what next year will bring. But whether it’s smooth sailing or rough seas, one thing remains constant: Personal Touch Dining’s dedication to providing life-changing events and experiences for its clients.
Everybody gets excited, seeing a buffet set up at an event. Create the formal ambiance of a sit-down affair without the structure of a scheduled dinner. Ideas for a buffet might include an assortment of tantalizing and sophisticated options designed to please the most discriminating palates. Build your buffet with a choice of a few different vegetables, a starch or two, and top off your carefully crafted menu with the perfect entrees sure to thrill your hungry guests!
Here are just a few of our favorites that everyone always asks us about, but if we’ve piqued your interest, ask for our Full-Service Buffet menu!
Guests rave about the mountain of savory toppings artfully melted together to coat each piece of grilled chicken breast. This entree is one of our personal favorites for its “homemade” feel and elevated combination of flavors you’d find in any fine dining restaurant.
Rustic Chicken under a melted blanket of Cheddar & Jack Cheese, Bacon, and Scallions. Topped with a Chipotle Cream Sauce.
Elegant and familiar, this entree goes well for any classy affair. We love pairing this dish with our Carved Tri-Tip, seen below, for a little “surf-and-turf” fun!
Teriyaki Salmon Topped with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds.
Traditionally placed at the end of our buffets, the Grilled Tri-Tip is carved-to-order there in front of your guests. Topped with savory Au Jus, fresh Cilantro & Corn Relish, and Creamy Horseradish Sauce, this is the item that gets the most attention. (It’s also what everyone comes back to, over and over again, for more!)
Grilled Tri-Tip accompanied by Creamed Horseradish, Au Jus, and Sweet Corn Tomato & Cilantro Relish.
Our Grilled Veggie Lasagna tempts even the most devoted carnivores to come back for seconds. Packed to the brim with grilled and roasted veggies, this entree isn’t just for the Vegetarians. Our homemade Marinara is sure to win over everyone, and we guarantee that your guests want this secret family recipe!
Grilled Veggie Lasagna with Fresh In-Season Vegetables, Homemade Marinara, and sprinkled with Shaved Mozzarella.
