Archive for April, 2011
Join us for an amazing boutique bridal show at the historic Britt Scripps Inn this Sunday, May 1. All couples who RSVP in advance and show up will receive a professional engagement photo and a chance to win a complimentary rehearsal dinner for 20 when you choose the Britts Scripps Inn for your wedding venue! RSVP via email to info@theabbeycatering.com, Ph 866-535-8949
Do Fetch Me Another Diamond Tiara
Posted by: Quinn
April 23rd, 2011 >> Events, Notes from the Director, Other, Promotions, Weddings
Make your event truly regal with The Abbey Catering & Event Design Co.
Buckingham Palace isn’t the only place in the world where one can say “Do fetch me another diamond tiara”, The Abbey can do that for you too, almost. In honor of the Royal Wedding of the decade, we are offering anyone name Kate or William a royal-getaway-for-two by providing them with our exclusive Maui penthouse for their own kingly pleasures.
Feeling blue-blooded? Check out some of our Royal Wedding ideas…
You’re Invited to the Britt Scripps Inn
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 22nd, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
Welcome to the first annual Britt Scripps Inn Bridal Open House. This May 1st between 12 & 3 pm the Britt Scripps Inn is hosting their first annual Bridal Open House. Come and enjoy music and good food and stroll the beautiful grounds of this historic Bankers Hill Victorian Inn. Newly added to our Vendor Attendees, Artistica Events and Elegant Events who will show you how to create the perfect decor for your next table-scape. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get an intimate look at San Diego’s hottest new Wedding Venue. Don’t miss out!
Britt Scripps Inn wedding catering venue and party planning spot.
RSVP Robert(Wedding Planner/Event Coordinator) 1-866-535-8949 ext 728
The Abbey Catering
RSVP to the event now by clicking ahead and get complimentary engagement photos….
Thermohauser Thermo Boxes…Going Green!
Posted by: Quinn
April 22nd, 2011 >> Notes from the Director, Other, Trends
"Green" Thermo Boxes to save the environment.
Leading the event design and catering industry into a “green” friendly industry would be a nice label to have placed on us. This is the reason we have started using the Thermohauser Thermo Boxes for food transfer and storage. They are light weight, super durable and hold in both heat and cold well without requiring gasket change outs, thus being better for the environment. We’ve tried them out and we like them so we challenge the rest of the industry to do the same. Are you environmentally conscious and want your clients to know? Our clients know we do and they like our “green” colored attitudes. Are you “green” friendly, we are, using our services helps the environment…
Client Gives Props to Chef and Staff
Posted by: Quinn
April 20th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Client Testimonials, Events, From the Kitchen, Notes from our Clients, Other
Event Design wedding decoration for San Diego wedding.
The Abbey is absolutely the best catering and event design company in the region. My fiance and I chose the Abbey after doing a bunch of research, and we have not been disappointed! We booked their wedding package, and went in for our food tasting today. Everything was marvelous! Matt, the chef, created an amazing assortment of dishes for our big day, and everything was delicious. I loved the appetizer selections and main course choices – they were so different from traditional wedding cuisine. We ended up choosing a bunch of different appetizers for the cocktail hour, including ceviche that will be served from a martini tree. For dinner, Matt suggested (which we loved) that we go with stations. I am super excited about the shrimp mac&cheese station. The sample was hands down the best gourmet mac&cheese we have ever had. I was a bit picky in telling them what I wanted, and the Abbey Catering and Event Design created the perfect meal. Our wedding isn’t until September, but I am so looking forward to the real thing in a few months! Everyone is so helpful at the Abbey and I have enjoyed working with their entire team. — from client posted review 4/19/2011
A Thank You from David and Nancy Salisbury
Posted by: Quinn
April 19th, 2011 >> Client Testimonials, Notes from our Clients, Other, Weddings
San Diego Event Wedding Couple Thank You Letter
Dear Abbey,
I cannot thank you enough for helping David and I to create the most perfect wedding, EVER!
When I first contacted The Abbey, I thought all the services you offered seemed too good to be true. In reality, you went well above and beyond what was promised, and you are the reason my friends and family are still raving about our perfect wedding! Finding you was like winning the Lottery!
When we purchased our complete wedding package from you, I didn’t fully realize the exceptional value of the services we were getting. Not only was the food absolutely to die for, but each and every vendor you helped us choose far exceeded all of our expectations. A man is measured by the company he keeps, and you certainly keep the company of some quality people. Everybody we worked with on the wedding was amazing.
DJ Neko had the party rocking from the start, and even the “old folks” were happy with his tasteful music choices! We will continue to seek him out at places like The Altitude Bar and other venues. I can’t give enough accolades to photographer Michelle Zuniga, whose photos are just stunning. She perfectly captured our personalities and our love for one another, and we felt like she was a dear old friend who was there to help us celebrate. Flour Power’s cake caused a bit of an uproar, because it was so tasty that everybody tried to scramble for seconds. I’ll be gong back to James and Flour Power for my mom’s birthday cake later this month. Oh, and speaking of flowers, Anar Floral created the perfect bridal bouquets and centerpieces for our beach-themed wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier. They did exactly what they said they’d do.
The greatest value that the Abbey provided us, though, was you, my wedding planner. When I contacted you on the 8th of January for a February 25th wedding, you weren’t even fazed. You took the burden of planninng an entire wedding in just 45 days off of my shoulders and placed it on your own, giving me the opportunity to concentrate on my dress, the guest list and those other time-consuming and stressful details. You are such a superstar. From the moment I emailed you at the Abbey, all my worries were over. Thank you, Abbey, for being our wedding planner, our hero, and our friend. You ROCK! We cannot wait to have another occasion to use the Abbey’s excellent service again.
Thank you, Abbey!
All our best,
David and Nancy Salisbury
5 Questions for Darlington House in La Jolla…
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 15th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Weddings
Wedding ceremonies held here for those planning to use the Abbey Catering.
The Abbey staff answer the Top 5 questions for the Darlington House in La Jolla, a preferred venue of The Abbey Catering.
1: How many guests can fit in the outdoor upper brick patio?
A: The Darlington House can accommodate up to 180 guests including a dance floor in the outdoor courtyard.
2: Can I get married there?
A: Yes, Darlington House has a water fountain and small pool that is perfect as a ceremony site. You can fit up to 120 seated, and there are many areas around the perimeter where the gentleman can stand if necessary.
3: Can I bring my own alcohol?
A: Certainly, you’ll need to get bartenders through your selected catering company and see what each of them can offer. You can also bring your own alcohol to Darlington House and have your caterer serve them for you.
4: What can The Abbey Catering provide you by choosing the Darlington House?
A: Abbey All-Inclusive clients will have their proposals discounted by $1,000 for selecting this Abbey preferred venue.
5: Are tables and chairs included at Darlington House?
A: Darlington House does not include any tables or chairs for your ceremony or reception. Although, through The Abbey Catering, we can pass along our wholesale rates for equipment rental to provide the best value.
La Jolla Garden Club Event Set Up
Posted by: Quinn
April 14th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, From the Kitchen, Other, Preferred Venues
The members of the La Jolla Garden Club arrive with decorations fully setup, the tables stocked with food, the Abbey servers patiently await to refill platters and answer questions as the event moves toward great success. How did all this happen? Preparation for all our events start many hours before and sometimes even a couple days before the event actually takes place. We want to make sure the food tastes just right and that the layout looks just like what our clients have envisioned.
Event Design for woman's garden club having gourmet food catering.
Center Table Setting for Special Event created by an event planner.
This specific event belongs to the ladies of the La Jolla Garden Club and was hosted at the Cuvier Club in beautiful La Jolla, CA. There was plenty of food for tasting and a book signing or two for small talk as the ladies began to stream in the door. As they walked in they were met with beautiful standing flower vases and red luxurious quilt. Entering the event hall the ladies gazed at tables filled with such things as scones, individual cakes and a variety of finger sandwiches. Ornate, red umbrellas placed in stands floated overhead and fun decorative flower arrangements filled the center of the guest tables. All was in place and the event begins.
Giving Back….Community Service
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 14th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Community Involvement, Other, Trends
The Abbey Event Catering gets involved.
The Abbey appreciates all the good fortune we have received through all our patronage given from the community of San Diego County and those surrounding it. We give our all so that each event is special to those that attend and the best compliment we can receive is a friend or family referral to use our services.
Through such patronage, we are proud to give back to the community which include such organizations as National Association of Catering Executives, the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Fund, the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team, Equality California Organization, the Rob Benzon Foundation, the GLBT Historical Society, the San Diego Museum of Man, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the St. James by the Sea Church, Riviera Magazine, and many more.
We, at The Abbey Catering, offer our event design and catering services all throughout San Diego County all the way up to some parts of LA County including communities like La Jolla, Mission Bay, Mission Hills, Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Encinitas, Hillcrest, Mission Beach, Camp Pendleton, San Marcos, San Luis Obispo, Vista, Bird Rock, Downtown, and most other districts throughout San Diego.
Giving back to your community benefits you as well as your community. If you wish do a benefit and help your community, join with us, click ahead and give back to your community….
You’re Invited to the Britt Scripps Inn
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 12th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Abbey Vendors, Events, Other, Preferred Venues
Don’t miss San Diego’s premiere destination for your next Corporate Retreat or Wedding. You’re invited to the Britt Scripps Inn’s First Annual Open House and Bridal Show. Grab your friends & fiancé and come by to visit the best beautifully preserved Victorian Inn in San Diego this May 1st from 12-3pm. Enjoy light tray-passed appetizers and a glass of wine while you wander the grounds being serenaded by the soulful guitarist, Blake Lindquist. MC DJ Randy will guide you through the list of Vendors represented and you will have the opportunity to gather great cutting edge concepts for your event while lounging in the well manicured garden at the Britt Scripps Inn. Be dazzled by table-scapes compliments of Artistica Events & Elegant Events Enjoy .A guided tour of the home and gardens which boasts 9 unique rooms and a plethora of flora. The Britt Scripps Inn will also be offering a room for an overnight stay and the Abbey Catering is donating a 40 person Rehearsal Dinner to be raffled off.Don’t miss the chance to familiarize yourself with this hidden gem nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill. For any questions regarding attending the show or participating, please call me directly and I will gladly assist. I’ll see you there!
Robert(Wedding Planner/Event Coordinator) 1-866-535-8949 ext 728
The Abbey Catering
Britt Scripps Inn wedding catering venue and party planning spot.
Finding the right venue is as easy as one visit, so take a peek and click ahead so we can expect you at the bridal show….