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What do you get, when you take one of the

finest educational organizations, add in one

professional catering company and toss it with

a large amount of guests? You get a memorable

event at the new Bridgepoint Education’s Head-

quarters, for 400 guests, created by The Abbey

Catering & Event Design Co. The goal, to bring

a contemporary, modern yet eclectic feel to this

get together. Guests mingled while The Abbey

staff tray passed wine in addition to the three

open bars to accommodate beverages for all.

Prepared fresh onsite, the guests enjoyed a

variety of gourmet appetizers and desserts.

A fig-chevre Lindsor tarlette, chilled asparagus

soup shooters with crispy onions, and Ahi poke

presented atop a rock salt presentation, were

just a few of the items served throughout

the event. Delectable petits fours and freshly

brewed Sicilian coffee were the grand finale

to the menu. Being able to provide a uniquely

customized menu accompanied by a very

modern design was a great source of pride  for

entire The Abbey Team.

Let us bring this to your next party as well.

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The next 5 people to follow us on Twitter will receive a free eco-friendly tote bag from us. This is the new tote we will be using for our post reception bridal bags for the happy couple. We like to send them off on their honeymoon with something to nosh on because they rarely get to enjoy their food to the full with all the running around they have to do at the reception.

This tote is perfect for quick trips to the market or a a long day at the beach. We will be selecting the winners and direct replying to them through Twitter on Monday the 3rd of May. Good luck and nice to have you on board.

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There has always been a strong desire by the

hosts of any event, to make their party stand

out from the rest.  With so many choices of

decor, food, beverages and table designs,

The Abbey Catering & Event Design Co. will

be highlighting our signature Salad Shaking

Station at the upcoming 2010 ArtsAlive

-Culture & Cocktails event being held this

Friday evening April 30th at 7:00-10:00pm.

The “Flowers after Hours” theme will dazzle

attendees with good food, drinks and art.  And

we’ll be there to help provide a fun, energetic

atmosphere that will be remembered all year

long.  Want a preview of what we have in store

for you?  Take a look at our last “Shaken, not

stirred” station for the re-opening of Spa MD

in La Jolla.

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Saturday was a very special day in San Marcos. The

Abbey Catering & Event Design pulled out their very best for

the bride and groom at Old Richland Schoolhouse where their

wedding ceremony and reception took place. The Abbey’s All-

Inclusive package was absolutely exquisite. We  provided

the cake, coordinator, flowers, limo, staff, videographer,

photographer, linens, and the honeymoon in The Abbey

condo in Maui!

At the reception, the tray-passed appetizers more than

pleased all of the 180 guests. Delicious appetizers like Filet

Wellington, coconut-crusted golden shrimp, as well as

others, were sure fire crowd pleasers. That was followed

by the wonderful seated salad and last but not least, the

presented dual entree of Chicken Cordon Bleu and Black

Angus New York Strip that was carved for each guest.

After seeing how elated our stunning couple was during

and after this joyous occasion, we at The Abbey are

immensely proud in knowing that we were able to take

part and provide for this phenomenal day!

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The DJ spins, exotic beverages flow, artworks dazzle, and museum visitors glow at The San Diego Museum of Art’s popular sundown series, Culture & Cocktails. Bring a friend, meet someone new, and experience art in a whole new way. The Abbey Catering & Event Design is proud to be involved in the upcoming 2010 Art Alive Culture & Cocktails: “Flowers after Hours”  party on Friday April 30th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park.  Make sure to visit us at our unique  “Shaken not Stirred” Salad shaking station for a taste of our Abbey Signature Salad.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Exhibition Theme: Art Alive 2010
$25 members/$35 nonmembers

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We are just one day away from a fantastic event that is taking place in the beautiful La Jolla Cove area.  The 4th Annual “Romance By The Sea” Bridal event is taking place tomorrow but 4:30-7:30pm at the historic La Jolla Cove Suites.  This is a wonderful opportunity to come see all that this Venue has to offer and how it is the ideal beach side place for your upcoming wedding, party anniversary or event.  The Abbey Catering & Event Design Company will be there with lots of food and lots of fun.  Come join for free chilled soup shooters in our one of a kind Ice Shooter Glasses and finish it off with an assortment of Hummus on freshly baked pita bread.  Parking will be $4 per vehicle at the La Jolla Financial Building (1200 Prospect Place) and our own unique Abbey Escalade Limousine will be the courtesy shuttle to transport guests to and from the parking facility to La Jolla Cove Suites.

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What a true pleasure it was to be a part of Kevin and Maggie’s day. Everything came together beautifully. The top notch efforts in the kitchen from Chef John and Chef Matt yielded a selection of appetizers that tantalized the guests taste buds. A grand entrance, choreographed by Kevin and Maggie, set the tone for an evening of good times shared by loved ones coming to celebrate a very special day. Our Abbey team came together perfectly to deliver a dinner service boasting our signature Salmon-En-Croute and Chianti Braised Black Angus Superior Beef .  Babycakes dazzled again with another confectionery masterpiece. After dinner, the music was peppered with guests joining in to sing and regale the crowd with songs dedicated to our bride and groom. A perfect day, one I was honored to be a part of. To learn more about the beautiful location Kevin and Maggie celebrated at, click here to get in touch with an venue specialist.

Robert B.

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A beautiful day in La Jolla set the tone for one very special couple Kathy &  Bob.  The table settings were immaculate and the cake was a work of art.  Appetizers flowed from the kitchen as guests  mingled in the courtyard awaiting the arrival of our Bride and Groom.  Bob was dashing in his tuxedo and Kathy was a vision of perfection. The music kicked up and dinner service started. Our chefs knocked another one out of the park with a spectacular presentation at the buffet. Our team came together to wow and amaze yet again.   Best wishes Bob and Kathy on a life filled with love and happiness.  To find out more about the La Jolla Woman’s Club Venue or any other San Diego site, start you journey here.

Robert B.

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There’s no higher compliment for us here at The

Abbey than to see the smiles on a bride and

groom’s face at the end of an evening.  Second

only would be the smiles on the faces of their

guests.  We were honored to provide those

smiles to Maggie and Kevin at their wedding at

the La Jolla Woman’s Club.  They had one goal,

that everyone have a great time.

“Rob–thanks for all your help–you were 100% on

top of things and virtually EVERYONE said they

had a great time. Everything looked classy,

efficient, tasty (food and desert was great) and

the  staff was very friendly — you and Rob,

held true to your promise that it’ll be a night to

remember.  Maggie and I had only one desire and

that was for all in attendance to have a great

time, bond, re-connect, establish new

friendships, and for one night, forget about

life’s uncertainties, disappointments and

stress – from the feedback we received,

I think you were highly responsible for

accomplishing all of that!-thanks again .”

– Best, Kevin

From the elegant cake, provided by

Baby Cakes,  to the most delicious cuisine,

the evening was a complete success.

Truly, a picture is worth a 1,000 words,

especially with Julie Buchta Davis taking

those pictures.

To find out more about this wonderful

exclusive Abbey Venue, click here to get

in touch with us.

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It is always magical to witness two people deep in love. This Sunday, April 24th was no exception. This wedding held for 250 guests took in the pristine and beautiful Coronado Community Center. This full package wedding provided by The Abbey was exceptional, especially the flowers, beautiful pink roses, pink tulips with white lilies complemented silver and aqua satin linens with white pin tuck napkins. Within twenty nine minutes a full sit down dinner was accommodated for all guests. Unique party favors consisted of chocolate covered fortune cookies, and brought a lovely touch to this celebration. The up lighting throughout the hall gave this couple a wedding of distinction and original feel of elegance and class.

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