Personal Touch Dining provides bar catering, hosted open bar service, and certified bartender hire across San Diego County. Three service models, one team, and everything the bar needs on the day of your event. Wedding bar service, corporate bartending, private event bars, and champagne toast service, since 1988.
Full-Service Hosted Bars
Our hosted open bar packages include beer, wine, liquor, mixers, juices, sodas, garnishes, ice, glassware, and bar equipment. Tiered spirit levels available to match your event style and budget. Certified bartenders included on every hosted bar package. Standard 4-hour service window.
Client-Provided Liquor Bar Service
You bring the beer, wine, and liquor. We handle every other bar element: mixers, juices, sodas, garnishes, ice, glassware, bar equipment, setup, breakdown, and certified bartenders. A popular San Diego wedding bar catering format when the family has specific brand preferences.
A La Carte Bartender Hire
For events where the bar and alcohol are already sorted, we offer bartender-only hire. Certified San Diego bartenders arrive with mixing expertise to run your existing bar setup. Common at venues with in-house bars and private homes with home bars.
Champagne Toast
Complimentary champagne toast service included with every hosted bar package. Champagne chilled, corked, and served to guests at the moment of the toast. No corkage fee, no add-on charge.
Our hosted bar packages come with a standard 4-hour service window and everything the bar needs on the day of your event. Certified bartenders mix cocktails, pour beer and wine, and manage the bar flow across the service window. Full setup and breakdown handled by our team.
The package includes spirits, mixers, juices, sodas, garnishes, ice, glassware, compostable cups where the venue requires them, and all bar equipment. Upgraded glassware, specialty barware, and event-specific bar rentals can be added through our rentals line. Top-shelf spirit upgrades are available for any package tier for weddings, corporate events, or large galas.
A complimentary champagne toast comes with every hosted bar package. Bartenders chill, cork, and serve to guests at the moment of the toast, with no corkage fee. Longer service windows and additional bar stations are available for events over 100 guests or events with multiple bar areas. Our managed venues (Leo Carrillo Ranch, Mt. Woodson Castle, and Harbor View Loft) include bar service directly, and we also work regularly across partner venues throughout San Diego County.
All bartending is handled in-house by our trained bar staff. Certified bartenders with the mixing experience for classic cocktails, specialty drinks, event-signature cocktails, and top-shelf spirits. Bartending scales from a single bartender for intimate parties up to full bartending crews for large weddings, corporate events, and galas.
When you book a hosted bar package or client-provided liquor bar service through Personal Touch Dining, bartenders are included in the setup. No separate vendor to coordinate, no outside bartending service to hire alongside your caterer. The bar staff arrives with our catering team, works as one crew through the event, and breaks down together at the end of service.
For events where the bar setup is already handled and you just need the staff, we offer bartender-only hire in San Diego. Experienced bartenders arrive at your venue, work your existing bar setup, and serve the beer, wine, and liquor you provide. Add-on options include non-alcoholic soft bars for events with minors, extended service hours beyond the standard window, upgraded glassware through our rentals line, and plated meal wine pairings for formal dinners. Every a la carte booking is quoted around the specific staffing, hours, and event details you send us.
Bar catering means we bring the entire bar operation to your event: mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, bar equipment, and certified bartenders, with or without the alcohol depending on which service model you choose. Bartender hire is just the staff. You have your own bar setup, equipment, and alcohol already sorted, and we send certified bartenders to mix and serve. Most San Diego bar catering bookings fall into full-service (we provide everything including alcohol) or client-provided liquor (you provide alcohol, we provide everything else). See our wedding catering and corporate catering pages for pairing bar service with full event catering.
An open bar means unlimited drinks are available to guests throughout the service window (typically 4 to 5 hours), covered by the host as a flat package rather than per drink. A hosted bar means the host covers a specific tier of liquor and offering, whether beer and wine only, full liquor, or premium spirits. Most San Diego wedding bar catering runs on hosted bar packages, while full open bars work well at corporate events and larger galas. Both formats include certified bartenders, all mixers and garnishes, and a complimentary champagne toast. For couples booking us for both food and bar, see our wedding catering page.
Yes. Client-provided liquor bar service is one of our most-requested formats, especially for San Diego wedding bar catering. You bring the beer, wine, and spirits (many couples use Costco, BevMo, or specialty liquor stores), and we handle everything else: mixers, juices, sodas, garnishes, ice, glassware, bar equipment, setup, service, and certified bartenders. A champagne toast is included with no corkage fee. Bring-your-own-alcohol bartending service is common at weddings where the couple has specific brand preferences or a family cellar to draw from. Booking us for the reception meal too? See our wedding catering page.
Yes. Certified bartenders are included in every Personal Touch Dining bar catering booking, and we also offer a la carte bartender hire for private events across San Diego. Bartender hire in San Diego scales from a single bartender for intimate at-home dinner parties up through full bartending crews for larger private events and galas. Our bartenders carry current liquor liability certification and mix classic cocktails, specialty drinks, and event-signature cocktails.
Yes. Corporate bartending is a regular service line for us across San Diego offices, tech campuses, and corporate event venues. We handle corporate holiday parties, executive dinners, product launch events, team-building gatherings, and multi-day conference bars. Options include hosted open bar packages for larger corporate events, tiered spirit packages for after-work receptions, and a la carte bartender hire for offices with existing bar setups. For companies booking food alongside the bar, see our corporate catering page.
Bar catering and open bar package pricing depends on guest count, service duration, liquor tier, staffing needs, and whether you provide the alcohol or we do. Client-provided liquor bar service typically runs lower per guest than full-service open bars because you supply the alcohol. Pricing varies by booking, so we provide custom quotes rather than flat rates. Send your event date, guest count, venue, and preferred bar model (open bar, hosted bar, client-provided liquor, or bartender-only hire) through our contact form and we will build a quote within a few business days.
Yes. All Personal Touch Dining bartenders carry current liquor liability and responsible service certifications. Our bar service protocol includes over-serving policies, ID checks for younger guests when required, and coordination with venue security when applicable. Bar staff are trained to handle guest situations professionally and keep the bar running safely across the service window. Personal Touch Dining has been catering San Diego events since 1988. Learn more about our team and our approach to full-service event catering.
Yes. We provide bar catering at venues across San Diego County, including outdoor bar service setups for backyard weddings, rooftop events, ranch venues, and beachfront properties. Our managed venues (Leo Carrillo Ranch, Mt. Woodson Castle, Harbor View Loft) include bar service directly. Partner venues across La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe work with us regularly for bar and catering. Outdoor bar service includes wind-protected setups, secured stations, and heaters for evening service when the temperature drops.
Yes. We handle bar catering for large San Diego events from 100 to 500+ guests, including large galas, corporate parties, and multi-station wedding receptions. High-capacity bar service typically means multiple bar stations positioned around the venue to reduce lines and keep guests moving. Each station gets dedicated bartenders, and the bar flow coordinates with the venue and catering team to prevent bottlenecks. Extended service windows beyond the standard 4 hours are also available for longer events.
Yes. Non-alcoholic bar options are part of every bar catering booking. Full mocktail menus, non-alcoholic beer and wine, specialty mocktails matching your signature cocktails, kids’ drink stations with juice and soda, and staffed coffee bar service. For dry events or events with a significant under-21 guest count, we build the bar service around the non-alcoholic offerings. Non-alcoholic soft bar setups are also available as an add-on for a la carte bartender hire.
