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Stress-Free San Diego Wedding Catering – Guided Planning, Flawless Dining

Great weddings start at the table. Delicious meals bring people together to laugh, toast, and linger. For over 37 years in San Diego, Personal Touch Dining has delivered wedding catering built on peak ingredients, thoughtful menus, and steady hospitality. Our simple approach works: plan smart, match service to your venue, and staff with care.

Bring your dream wedding to life without the stress. If you’ve been searching for wedding caterer, Personal Touch Dining will guide you through each step with care, reliability, and delicious results.
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Why Choose Personal Touch Dining for Your Wedding

Experience matters. With 37+ years working with couples in San Diego, we pair culinary care with steady logistics, so you relax and each milestone flows. Here’s how.

  • Over 37 Years of Expertise in Wedding Catering: Decades in San Diego has taught us what keeps a reception smooth: clear prep, crisp timing, and cuisine that travels well. You get proven processes, attentive staff, and plates that arrive hot and consistent. We coordinate venue rules, power access, and load-in windows, then pace service so toasts land on time and photos stay on schedule.
  • Customizable Menus for Every Wedding Style: Classic, coastal, garden, or downtown loft, our menus echo your setting and story. Seasonal picks, regional influences, and chef-led ideas help you express personality without overcomplicating the night. You can choose buffet, plated, family style, or stations, then we align pairings, sides, and presentation to match the room.
  • Full-Service Wedding Coordination & Stress-Free Planning: We map the plan, coordinate your vendor team, and run the show with quiet confidence. Packages fit a wide range of budgets while keeping hospitality at the center of every decision. We manage rentals, bar service, timeline, and cleanup. You stay present with guests while our team keeps service calm, consistent, and camera-ready.

Our Complete Wedding Catering Services

Great weddings align cuisine, pacing, and hospitality. We design a clear plan across tastings, service style, staffing, rentals, and day-of execution, tailored to San Diego celebrations of every size, including grand receptions.

Wedding Catering Packages Includes:

Pre-event planning, venue coordination, and room diagramming.

Complimentary cake cutting and service; champagne or cider toast; corkage for the client’s wine.

Decorated stations, coffee service, and infused water at tables.

Coordination across rentals, bar, and entertainment.

Additionally, Customize further with:

Buffet, stations, or plated dinner; passed hors d’oeuvres; uniformed staff.

Tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware; cake and gift tables; reception coordination.

Full-Service Wedding Coordination

We handle the details that make your day run smoothly, including pre-event planning assistance, coordination with your venue, and floor plan and room diagramming so service and guest flow feel natural.

Packages also cover rentals and bar logistics for a polished setup. See a sample path and package details on Full Service Menus.

Pre-Event Planning

Guidance before the big day ensures timelines, layouts, and service plans are dialed in. Included with all complete wedding catering packages.

Coordination

Direct coordination with your reception venue plus management of rentals, bar service, and entertainment keeps everyone aligned.

Floor Plan & Room Diagramming

We provide event and room diagramming to map tables, service routes, and staging for a seamless guest experience.

Tables, Chairs , Linens, and Place Settings

Packages include tables, chairs, floor-length linens, color-coordinated napkins, white dinner and dessert china, flatware, water glasses, and champagne flutes.

Cake Service & Toasts

Complimentary cake cutting and tray pass, chill-cork-pour of client-provided champagne or cider for the toast, and complimentary corkage of the client’s wine.

Pre-Event Planning

Guidance before the big day ensures timelines, layouts, and service plans are dialed in. Included with all complete wedding catering packages.

Coordination

Direct coordination with your reception venue plus management of rentals, bar service, and entertainment keeps everyone aligned.

Floor Plan & Room Diagramming

We provide event and room diagramming to map tables, service routes, and staging for a seamless guest experience.

Tables, Chairs , Linens, and Place Settings

Packages include tables, chairs, floor-length linens, color-coordinated napkins, white dinner and dessert china, flatware, water glasses, and champagne flutes.

Cake Service & Toasts

Complimentary cake cutting and tray pass, chill-cork-pour of client-provided champagne or cider for the toast, and complimentary corkage of the client’s wine.

Wedding Event Types We Cater

San Diego couples trust our team for polished events end to end, with menu flexibility, service styles, uniformed staff, rentals, bar options, and venue coordination.

  • Engagement Parties & Bridal Showers: Personalized menus, polished presentations, and a warm, relaxed pace.
  • Rehearsal Dinners: A memorable evening for close family and friends with service that sets tomorrow up for success.
  • Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions: Complete support, customizable menus, and a service plan that keeps the night on track.
  • Post-Wedding Brunches: Easy, morning-friendly cuisine that keeps the celebration going.
  • Anniversary Celebrations: Romantic courses and pairings shaped around the story you want to tell.
  • Elopement Packages: Small-party dining with elegant touches and zero stress.

Custom Wedding Menus

Pick a chef-tailored menu or a flexible package that adapts to style, timeline, and budget. Choose buffet, stations, or plated service with passed hors d’oeuvres, uniformed staff, and clear pacing.

We align rentals and bar service to your venue.

Custom Menus

  • Designed with our culinary team to reflect your taste, season, and story.
  • Ideal for formal affairs, brand-forward events, and signature pairings.

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Service Styles

  • Buffet: Lively, social flow with multiple mains and seasonal sides, decorated stations, and standard china, flatware, and glassware included.
  • Plated Dinner: Sequenced courses with synchronized service, consistent presentation, and a classic, formal mood across every table.
  • Family-Style: Shared platters and matched sides encourage conversation while maintaining a warm, communal table experience.
  • Cocktail Reception: Passed hors d’oeuvres and small plates keep guests moving; optional chef-attended stations and a signature drink are available.
  • Late-Night Snacks: Sliders, taco bites, or sweet minis served via trays or quick stations to refuel the dance floor.

Dietary or Cultural Accommodations

  • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free equivalents available, plus dairy-free and nut-free options. Cultural traditions honored on request, including halal-friendly or kosher-style approaches and region-specific flavors.
  • Clear labels, separate utensils at buffets, and careful prep practices support easy navigation and reduced cross-contact.

Beverage & Bar Services

Your bar sets the mood, and service keeps it flowing. We tailor cocktails, staffing, and glassware to your timeline, menu, and venue, keeping guests engaged:

  • Signature Cocktails & Wine Pairings: Custom drink menus built around your favorites, seasonal mixers, balanced pairings for each course, thoughtful garnishes, and elegant signage that matches your aesthetic.
  • Full-Service Bar Catering: Professional bartenders, quality spirits, beer, and wine, ice and glassware, efficient setup and breakdown, plus timeline support so toasts, pours, and pacing stay smooth.
  • Non-Alcoholic Options: Crafted mocktails with fresh juices and herbs, infused waters at stations and tables, and a gourmet coffee service that invites guests to linger and enjoy.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Here’s what some of our recent customers have to say about their experiences with our boxed lunch catering service:

Nicole L.
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!
Aisling W.
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 months 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!!!
Andrea B.
We found PTD to be very easy to work with, our guests continue to say that our wedding food was the best wedding food they'd had. I am vegan and shopped around a lot for an all vegan caterer but honestly PTD had just as many options as any other vegan restaurant and offered them at a very reasonable price. In the end we decided to do a buffet, our guests loved the Brussel sprouts, eggplant towers, and the tri tip (our non-vegan option). Working with Annalisa was a breeze, she was always available and very easy to communicate with. She also had great recommendations for other vendors (she sent me to the most amazing coordinator). All in all, couldn't have really asked for more!
Mandy S.
I am so happy that we went with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer! They took care of the table/chair rentals, linens, lawn market lighting, draping, cocktail hour food, buffet, dessert and late night snacks for us. For tray passed bites, we chose, chicken & waffles, watermelon skewers and mediterranean herb shrimp. Our guests asked if they were going to bring more out because it was all so good! We chose the churro station for dessert and that was a really big hit with our guests. Thank you Annalisa for all of your help in making sure it was the perfect day for us!
Don O.
Personal touch was the most helpful experience we had. Our venue was very difficult and their team handled it with professionalism and grace. Annalisa settled our venue out and was great in a clutch. The food was phenomenal. Absolutely 5 stars. We had a buffet menu and everyone was absolutely amazed. The mushrooms were the best. I had a plate full by myself. Speaking of which, their staff handled us individually and made us feel special. It allowed us to speak with our guest's and not go hungry. Drinks too! Couldn't of asked for a better staff.
Bre F.
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 questions 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.
Alisa M.
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. 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. PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We'd recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.  
Marie S.
This company gets five stars for a reason. Tasty food, great service and on time. We hired them for a corporate women's lunch yesterday. They followed the instructions and used our loading dock to bring up the food, and beautifully set it up in our kitchen, ahead of schedule. The food was delicious, salads, a sandwich bar, bagels, spreads, chips and salsa, potato chips, drinks all laid out perfectly. My only complaint, and it's small, was there could have been a bit more dessert. Desserts were bite sized and wonderful! We are so happy that we can count on this business!
Kelsea L.
Too good not to book! Personal Touch Dining made wedding planning a breeze! The venue was beautiful, the catering was delicious and they handled all the rentals. All we had to do is tell them what we liked/ wanted and they brought it all to life! The staff is also AMAZING! They were always on top of things, kind, patient and so helpful! Thank you Annalisa, Darcie, Danielle and the entire Personal Touch Dining Team!
Nora R.
Personal Touch was a wonderful caterer for our wedding! They were responsive in the planning stage, and everything was delicious the day of the event.
J.T
If you want a top notch caterer, professional service and some of the yummiest food then Personal Touch Dining is for you! From start to finish they were on top of every detail, answered all our questions and concerns and coordinated with the vendors, etc. They made us and our reception feel like we mattered to them. People are still raving about the food and the overall reception!
Ashley M.
Lauren, Annalise, and Brittany were a pleasure to work with throughout the months and days leading up to the event. The staff during our wedding was super attentive, no empty glasses! The food was absolutely delicious and just as good as the tasting. Our guests RAVED about how good the food was. They are super flexible to work with and pricing was super fair. Would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event and especially for weddings.
Abby J.
Personal Touch Dining did a wonderful job with our wedding catering from start to finish. We requested proposals from 3-5 companies during our initial search and Personal Touch first impressed us with their affordability which was very important to us. Sometimes affordability can translate into lower quality for service/taste/etc. but such is NOT the case with PTD. From my initial email their sales representative was extremely responsive, courteous, and helpful. Everything tasted and looked great on the day of our wedding. Highly recommend this company.
Nicole L.
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!
Aisling W.
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 months 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!!!
Andrea B.
We found PTD to be very easy to work with, our guests continue to say that our wedding food was the best wedding food they'd had. I am vegan and shopped around a lot for an all vegan caterer but honestly PTD had just as many options as any other vegan restaurant and offered them at a very reasonable price. In the end we decided to do a buffet, our guests loved the Brussel sprouts, eggplant towers, and the tri tip (our non-vegan option). Working with Annalisa was a breeze, she was always available and very easy to communicate with. She also had great recommendations for other vendors (she sent me to the most amazing coordinator). All in all, couldn't have really asked for more!
Mandy S.
I am so happy that we went with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer! They took care of the table/chair rentals, linens, lawn market lighting, draping, cocktail hour food, buffet, dessert and late night snacks for us. For tray passed bites, we chose, chicken & waffles, watermelon skewers and mediterranean herb shrimp. Our guests asked if they were going to bring more out because it was all so good! We chose the churro station for dessert and that was a really big hit with our guests. Thank you Annalisa for all of your help in making sure it was the perfect day for us!
Don O.
Personal touch was the most helpful experience we had. Our venue was very difficult and their team handled it with professionalism and grace. Annalisa settled our venue out and was great in a clutch. The food was phenomenal. Absolutely 5 stars. We had a buffet menu and everyone was absolutely amazed. The mushrooms were the best. I had a plate full by myself. Speaking of which, their staff handled us individually and made us feel special. It allowed us to speak with our guest's and not go hungry. Drinks too! Couldn't of asked for a better staff.
Bre F.
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 questions 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.
Alisa M.
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. 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. PTD was a standout vendor that delivered both exceptional service and unforgettable moments. We'd recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a big event.  
Marie S.
This company gets five stars for a reason. Tasty food, great service and on time. We hired them for a corporate women's lunch yesterday. They followed the instructions and used our loading dock to bring up the food, and beautifully set it up in our kitchen, ahead of schedule. The food was delicious, salads, a sandwich bar, bagels, spreads, chips and salsa, potato chips, drinks all laid out perfectly. My only complaint, and it's small, was there could have been a bit more dessert. Desserts were bite sized and wonderful! We are so happy that we can count on this business!
Kelsea L.
Too good not to book! Personal Touch Dining made wedding planning a breeze! The venue was beautiful, the catering was delicious and they handled all the rentals. All we had to do is tell them what we liked/ wanted and they brought it all to life! The staff is also AMAZING! They were always on top of things, kind, patient and so helpful! Thank you Annalisa, Darcie, Danielle and the entire Personal Touch Dining Team!
Nora R.
Personal Touch was a wonderful caterer for our wedding! They were responsive in the planning stage, and everything was delicious the day of the event.
J.T
If you want a top notch caterer, professional service and some of the yummiest food then Personal Touch Dining is for you! From start to finish they were on top of every detail, answered all our questions and concerns and coordinated with the vendors, etc. They made us and our reception feel like we mattered to them. People are still raving about the food and the overall reception!
Ashley M.
Lauren, Annalise, and Brittany were a pleasure to work with throughout the months and days leading up to the event. The staff during our wedding was super attentive, no empty glasses! The food was absolutely delicious and just as good as the tasting. Our guests RAVED about how good the food was. They are super flexible to work with and pricing was super fair. Would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event and especially for weddings.
Abby J.
Personal Touch Dining did a wonderful job with our wedding catering from start to finish. We requested proposals from 3-5 companies during our initial search and Personal Touch first impressed us with their affordability which was very important to us. Sometimes affordability can translate into lower quality for service/taste/etc. but such is NOT the case with PTD. From my initial email their sales representative was extremely responsive, courteous, and helpful. Everything tasted and looked great on the day of our wedding. Highly recommend this company.

Personalized Boxed Lunch Catering in San Diego

Personal Touch Dining is an award-winning caterer known for premium boxed lunches in San Diego. Our service is flexible and fully customizable, letting you create exactly the meal you want. We deliver directly to hotels, businesses, and event venues around San Diego, making your catering experience simple and reliable.

Get Started with the Best Wedding Catering Company in San Diego

Ready to plan with San Diego’s best wedding caterers? Share your date, guest count, venue, and style. We will map service paths, align rentals and bar options, and share sample menus. Then we schedule a tasting, confirm timelines, and keep decisions simple.

You get clear steps and a calm process.

Frequently Asked Questions

We support engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, late-night bites, post-wedding brunches, and anniversaries. Start with your date and guest count, then explore planning on our wedding catering page.

Yes. We design vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free paths that mirror main selections in look and care. See examples on our full service menus. Share allergens during planning so labeling and service stay clear.

Yes. Our crew handles load-in, table and chair placement, linens, bar setup, kitchen build, and bussing. After service, we strike rentals and tidy the space.

Yes. Choose hosted packages or à la carte bartending with professional staff, quality mixers, and glassware. Signature drinks, wine pairings, and crafted mocktails are available. Check out our bar services.

Six to twelve months helps secure dates and tasting, especially in peak seasons. Shorter timelines can work with flexibility. Share venue, headcount, and service style, then connect with us. Trusted wedding caterers like us make planning your special day easy.

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