San Diego’s Craft Catering Company
Chef-driven catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Custom menus, real cooking, and full service, from an intimate dinner to 500 guests, anywhere in San Diego County.
Food worth gathering around
Catering Craft was built on a simple idea: great events deserve real, from-scratch cooking, not reheated trays. We design every menu around your occasion, cook it with care, and serve it like it is our own celebration.
Catering for every occasion
From a wedding for 300 to a private dinner for 12, we build the menu, bring the team, and handle the details.
Full-Service Catering
Menu, staff, setup, and cleanup handled end to end so you can enjoy your own event.
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Wedding Catering
Plated dinners, buffets, and stations built around your love story and guest list.
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Corporate Catering
Office lunches, meetings, and company celebrations delivered on time, every time.
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Event & Party Catering
Birthdays, showers, holidays, and milestones with food your guests will remember.
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Private Catering
Intimate dinners and private gatherings with a personal, chef-crafted menu.
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Private Chef
A dedicated chef cooking a custom multi-course experience in your own kitchen.
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More than a caterer. Your event partner.
You get one team that treats your event like a craft, from the first tasting to the final cleanup.
- Custom menus designed around your guests, not a fixed price sheet
- Real chefs cooking real food, including vegan and dietary-aware options
- Professional staff for setup, service, and cleanup
- Clear, upfront quotes with no surprise fees
- One point of contact from planning to plate
The On-Time Table Promise
Your food arrives hot, complete, and ready to serve at the time we agreed on. If your Catering Craft team is ever late to set up your event, your service fee is on us. We plan the timeline so your guests never wait.
- Hot and on time. Every dish plated and served at the moment your event calls for it.
- Right headcount, every time. We cook for your final guest count, so no one goes without a plate.
- Setup and cleanup handled. Our team arrives early, sets up, serves, and leaves it spotless.
- Upfront pricing. The quote you approve is the price you pay, with no surprise fees on the day.
A menu for every taste
Tell us what you are craving. If it is not on this list, we will build it for you.
Elegant and Affordable Catering Services in San Diego
Real spreads from real San Diego events. Tap any photo to take a closer look.
What catering costs in San Diego
Every event is quoted custom, but these are the typical per-guest ranges across San Diego County. Your final price depends on your menu, guest count, and level of service.
Drop-Off & Casual
Ready-to-serve trays delivered to your event. Great for casual gatherings and simple menus.
Buffet & Family-Style
Generous buffets or family-style spreads, with optional staffing and setup.
Plated & Stations
Full-service plated dinners and interactive chef stations for a standout event.
Corporate & Lunch
Office lunches and meeting catering, individually packaged or buffet style.
These ranges are a starting point for San Diego County catering, not a quote. Staffing, rentals, bar service, and premium menus can adjust the total. Consultations and quotes are always free.
Catering Craft vs. a typical caterer
| What matters for your event | Catering Craft | Typical caterer |
|---|---|---|
| Menus custom-built around your event | ✓ | One-size-fits-all packages |
| Chef-driven, cooked with care | ✓ | Reheated, pre-made trays |
| Any cuisine: BBQ, Mexican, Italian, Hawaiian, German, Vegan | ✓ | A short, fixed menu |
| Free consultation and quote | ✓ | Rarely offered |
| Full staff, setup, and cleanup available | ✓ | Drop-off only |
| Serving all of San Diego County | ✓ | Limited radius |
| Clear, upfront pricing | ✓ | Surprise fees on the day |
Booking us is simple
Four easy steps from first hello to a flawless event.
Tell Us About Your Event
Share your date, guest count, and vision. We listen first, then advise.
Custom Menu & Quote
We design a menu for your occasion and send a clear, upfront quote.
Taste & Refine
Sample your menu and fine-tune every detail until it is exactly right.
Flawless Service
Our team handles setup, service, and cleanup so your day runs perfectly.
Catering across San Diego County
Wherever your event is in the county, we will bring the kitchen to you.
Trusted by San Diego hosts
Our clients keep coming back for the food, the service, and the peace of mind. See what they are saying on Google, then let us cater yours.
Catering questions, answered
How much does catering cost in San Diego?
In San Diego County, catering typically runs from around $18 per guest for casual drop-off service up to $45 to $80 or more per guest for full-service plated dinners and chef stations. Corporate lunches often fall between $15 and $30 per guest. Your exact price depends on your menu, guest count, and level of service, so rather than force you into a fixed package, we build a custom menu and send a clear, upfront quote after a quick consultation.
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate lunches and meetings, private parties, graduations, showers, holidays, and milestone celebrations across San Diego County, for anywhere from about 10 to 500 or more guests.
What cuisines can you make?
Our menus span BBQ, Mexican, Italian, Hawaiian, German, and fully vegan spreads, plus breakfast, brunch, and lunch service. Every menu is custom, so if you have a specific cuisine or dish in mind, just ask.
Do you offer tastings?
Yes. For most full-service events we offer a tasting so you can sample and fine-tune your menu before the big day. Ask about a tasting when you request your quote.
Do you provide staff, setup, and cleanup?
We do. Full-service catering includes professional staff, setup, on-site service, and cleanup. If you prefer simple drop-off catering, we offer that too.
Can you handle dietary restrictions and allergies?
Absolutely. We regularly prepare vegan, vegetarian, gluten-conscious, and allergy-aware options. Let us know your guests’ needs and we will build them into the menu.
How far in advance should I book?
For weddings and large events we recommend reaching out as early as possible, since dates fill up. For smaller gatherings we can often accommodate shorter timelines, so it is always worth calling us at (858) 298-3740.
What areas do you serve?
We cater throughout San Diego County, including Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Poway, Encinitas, Coronado, Santee, National City, and the surrounding communities.
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