For more info on this fabulous outdoor venue, please feel free to contact us here with any questions we can help you answer.

Outdoor Wedding Feast at The San Diego Botanical Gardens

Tablescapes at the San Diego Botanical Gardens

Abbey Catering Coordinator Petr Trebin

Photos courtesy of  Deb Shields Photography

Last Saturday, as the coastal haze provided a welcomed break from the afternoon sun, Jennifer and Johnathan celebrated with 175 of their closest friends and family in the simply breathtaking surroundings.

To an onlooker, it was as if this dinner reception took place in The Secret Garden.  Light-blue twinkle lights accented the garden at sunset as guests indulged in citrus marinated chicken (in a white-wine beurre blanc), Chianti-braised Black Angus Beef, citrus-infused Basmati rice with bay leaves and perfectly sauteed seasonal veggies.

After dinner, tables were cleared and guests boogied the night away to hip and modern mixes spun by the bride and groom’s chosen DJ, occasionally taking a break to enjoy the home-made cookies provided by the bride and groom or a slice (or two) of the 3 tiered red velvet and blood orange wedding cake.

Contact us here to find out more about holding your special event at the San Diego Botanical Gardens, or any other of our breathtaking preferred venues.

Outdoor Reception at The San Diego Botanical Gardens

An exquiste cake creation.

The local San Diego tradition of the 10News A-List Awards is here again.  The Abbey Catering & Event Design is again nominated in the Best Caterer category and we would love to have your support.

There are lots of different things that can contribute to a company, such as The Abbey, rising to the top of the list.  First and foremost of those things would have to be Food, Food, Food. With years of culinary training and expertise among our many chefs, and the guidance and genius of our  Founder, Zapher Dajani, the Abbey Catering has a wide range of menu selections.  From south of the border, to across the pond, to the far east…The Abbey Catering & Event Design has the food that San Diegan events want.  Choosing from the freshest local ingredients, our cuisine is tailor made for each client’s needs and desires.  With a growing demand for organic fare, The Abbey is continually striving to stay on the cutting edge of what is happening  in the world of organic cooking.

Another true mark of a great catering company is its service.  Service is what sets a company apart from the rest and keeps them going for years and years.  The Abbey Catering has worked hard at developing and maintaining a sterling reputation in the San Diego wedding industry.  From planning, forethought, communication and  execution, our staff is diligent at making sure your day is as memorable as ever.

Finally, passion is the driving force behind the great companies of the world.  We’ve all heard that old saying, “Love what you do and do what you love”.  Without a love and passion for making the best events out there possible, we here at the Abbey would really not be of any lasting benefit to our clients.  To us, clients become friends and friends, with time, become family.  Endeavoring to stay in touch with past clients is not only a pleasure, it’s a privilege.

So as the voting for the 10News A-List awards comes to a close on September 3rd, we would like to take this opportunity to ask for your support in making us number one on the list.  Below you will find the links to vote for us and some of our preferred partner venues.  Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your lives and for helping us grow as a business, and a family.

Vote here by clicking on each of the links below:

The Abbey Catering & Event Design

The La Jolla Woman’s Club

The La Jolla Cove Suites

The La Jolla Cove Suites has great value, top notch accommodations and world class views. To speak to one of our event specialists about touring the rooftop venue or how The Abbey All Inclusive Package can fit your needs, contact us here.

Custom Wedding Program Keepsakes

A feast fit for King and Queen

The Abbey Catering Full Bar

A Father's Pride and Joy

A Wedding Cake Tradition Lives On

Photos courtesy of Julie Buchta Davis Photography

The La Jolla Cove Suites has great value, top notch accommodations and world class views. To speak to one of our event specialists about touring the rooftop venue or how The Abbey All Inclusive Package can fit your needs, contact us here.

Oceanfront Rooftop Ceremony at La Jolla Cove Suites

A Kiss to Seal the Deal

Seaside Abbey Appetizers

Personalized Placeholders

The Couple's Special Cake

Abbey Event Coordinator Robert Battoe and the happy couple.

Photos courtesy of Julie Buchta Davis Photography

For more on The Thursday Club and The Abbey Catering & Event Design, we would love to hear from you here.

Bride and Groom at Sunset Cliffs

The ever faithful bride's maids.

The Bride and her Maids in San Diego

Party at The Thursday Club in San Diego

The Abbey Catering's Famous Martini Tree

Photos Courtesy of Gemini Photography

For more on The Thursday Club and The Abbey Catering & Event Design, we would love to hear from you here.

Adoring Groom & Blushing Bride in San Diego

San Diego Bride & Groom at Sunset Cliffs Ceremony

The Thursday Club Wedding Venue

Abbey Chef attended stations.

Sweets for the sweet couple.

Balboa Park was honored in celebrating the joining of Brian and Ally. Their event took place in three specially chosen locations throughout the park. The ceremony was located in the Casa del Prado patio. With the high arches and unique architecture this wedding was a beauty from the get go.  Afterward, the guests traveled down a long sidewalk that was bordered by a narrow water feature. The pond was inhabited by greenery, flower, and various forms of wildlife. Cocktail hour was sure to spark smiles, thanks to both the delicious hors d’oeuvres and stunning views. Later that evening guests were escorted to The Museum of Photographic Arts where their night would unfold with music, food, laughter, and joy. With over a hundred guests to witness, the bride grabbed the microphone and sang her love to her new husband. As all guests stared in awe and you couldn’t help but feel thankful to witness one of the most magnetic chemistry between two individuals.  Congratulations to the newlyweds.

The Abbey Catering & Event Design would love to help you plan you wedding at this preferred venue or any other one in San Diego.

Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park

First walk as husband and wife.

Dinner on the lawn.

The sun broke early at La Jolla Shores to welcome our happy couple & their guests. The La Jolla Bridge Club is a great space perched just above the beach with a perfect view of the ocean. Guests were greeted to the soulful tin-drum of Pat Burke and a bevy of sumptuous appetizers prepared by Abbey Chef & Founder Zapher Dajani. Lauren was an absolute vision & John very cool & dashing in his tuxedo. Lauren organized a magnificent candy bar which delighted her guests with sweet treats all through the evening. Our Abbey team worked diligently to satisfy every need and accommodate every request. As the evening wound down, I had opportunity to spend some time with Johns groomsmen and Laurens bridesmaids. All lovely and completely happy for our perfect couple. John, Lauren & I spent a few minutes at the close of their day chatting about the day. I have to say they are a wonderful couple & its a true pleasure to know them. Happy Honeymooning!

For more information about the beautiful La Jolla Bridge Club and The Abbey Catering & Event Design, contact us here.

A Seaside Kiss to seal the deal.

As friends and family readied themselves for what was sure to be a celebration “for the books”, they were greeted at the La Jolla Bridge Club with an open bar and tray-passed appetizers in a lovely sun-kissed garden.  Just over 100 thirty-somethings steadied themselves at the sight of both Stone IPA and Budlight on tap amidst a full alcohol and soda bar.  Tri-colored bruschetta, New England Blue crab cakes, coconut shrimp skewers and mini-beef wellington warmed the bellies of the enthusiastic guests as they raised a glass to honor the couple as they made their grand entrance to “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve performed on steel drums.

Inside, overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean, kids and adults alike, filled  themselves at a whimsical candy-bar that included old-time favorites such as salt water taffy, M&M’s, jelly beans, sour worms, jordan almonds and Swedish fish.

Dinner was an enthusiastically received, delectable, panko-crusted chicken breast and juicy, cut-to-order, Tri-tip that was served over cream cheese mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.  As guests were welcomed onto the dance-floor, they danced the night away to Journey, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and the unforgettable, unmistakable musical stylings of  The Righteous Brothers.

The bride and groom were the last to leave and, as we hugged our goodbyes, they shared their excitement over a wonderful day and wonderful life to come.

The Abbey Catering & Event Design would be honored to help make your special day as memorable as Lauren & John’s day. Contact us here for more info.

The Beautiful La Jolla Bridge Club

A Garden Cocktail Hour

Cheers to the happy couple.

Abbey Chef hard at work.

It was a pleasure to be involved in this day. The La Jolla Woman’s Club only helped with the theme. With the outdoor gardens, and cocktail tables and colorful belly bars stationed throughout, the setting was colorful, yet quaint, and turned out exactly how the clients envisioned.

The most important thing that I take from this event is the clients’ gratitude and appreciation for our services as a TEAM. Although, you may have your own visions and dreams for your wedding, we are here to turn YOUR vision in to a reality and will go to any length to accommodate.

We would love to help you plan and design your upcoming wedding at thus top notch wedding venue in La Jolla, CA.

Simplicity was the order of the day.

The Abbey Crew fast at work preparing for the event.

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The Happy Couple and their Flower Girls

Tablescapes of Gold

A cake fit for a princess.

Sunday August 8th belonged to

our special bride and groom.

This fairytale ceremony and

reception was held at the

Coronado Community Center.

Within thirty minutes we

completed an extravagant sit

down dinner for 200 guests.

The entire wedding was very

traditional with colors of gold

and champagne. The clear and

gold crystals accentuated the

gold linens and added extra

class to this dream come true

wedding. The candle lit tables

made for a truly romantic

evening.

The floral arrangements

complimented the bridal

party’s sun kissed yellow

gowns. Just like any fairytale,

the day would not have been

complete without the horse

and carriage for pictures.

I was truly privileged to take

part of this wonderful day and

am sure the bride and groom

will live happily ever after!

We would love to help you plan

your upcoming wedding at this

wonderful venue.  Contact us

here for more information

about this amazing facility.

Seaside Tablescape

The start to a wonderful culinary journey.

Love was in the air...and the cake.

On a picturesque day in Del Mar, California, the beaming bride and groom tied the knot at the Del Mar Powerhouse.  The sun glittered over the waves and a cool breeze blew as the two exchanged the vows time has woven into their relationship.

During cocktail hour, guests celebrated the union with a champagne toast and appetizers that included tri-colored bruschetta, mini beef Wellington and chicken satay.   Guests were welcomed into the dining room where they were greeted with the couple’s own take on the traditional pre-set Abbey Signature Salad including leafy greens, caramelized walnuts, fresh strawberries and dressed with a raspberry vinaigrette.

Dinner was a home-style dual presented entree that included panko crusted Tilapia, braised superior Angus beef, truffled cream cheese  garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies and perfectly seasoned risotto to which the guests were hungrily obliged.

The new couple danced the night away and decided on a kiss and a cupcake for dessert.  A perfect end to a wonderful day!

We look forward to providing you with the same exquisite day in the near future by contacting us here.

On Friday, the sixth of August, The La Jolla Woman’s Club was transformed into a beautiful seaside escape. With green moss balls swaying from a large picturesque tree in the courtyard guests were welcomed to their cocktail hour. As the Abbey servers delivered mouth watering hors d’oeuvres to each individual guest, they couldn’t help but smile and reach for seconds. Dinner was especially delightful thanks to a menu created specially by the bride and groom. With Mojito Chicken and Lemongrass Tilapia, you could be sure that all palettes were pleased this evening.   FlourPower made this couple’s night even more memorable by creating an original cupcake master piece. Each individual cupcake held a handmade sugar seashell blanketed by aqua blue frosting. Yum!  Nothing compliments dessert more than a fabulous European Espresso from EuroBar.  As the lights went dim the party started to heat up. The DJ, who was also a friend of the bride and grooms, spun mixes that had guests on their toes the entire night. The bride was not afraid to hike up her dress and bust out her moves when joining their guest in celebration.  As the clock neared the final hour the guest were pleased to all have been invited to an extended party nearby. Wow! What a night to remember.

As the Preferred caterer at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, The Abbey Catering & Event Design is proud to bring you the best La Jolla Wedding ever.

The Happy Couple

The La Jolla Woman's Club Hall

The Head Table

Uplighting sets the mood.

The Head Table

It surely was a day to remember for the nearly 100 guests that

attended this special occasion . The ceremony took place at

Calumet Park in La Jolla. With the amazing ocean view in the

background, there was hardly a dry eye to be found.   The

marvelous wedding reception was held at the elegant La Jolla

Woman’s Club nearby. This lovely couple chose our All Inclusive

Wedding Package which included The Abbey limo, delightful cup

cakes from FlourPower, one of the kind photographer Tande

from Studio D,  Best Beverage Bar Service, up lights that set the

amazing tone for the entire evening, Artquest Florist, hair and

makeup, Deluxe Euro Coffee Bar and of course digital camera docking station. The digital camera docking station is provided

The Abbey Photo Station

with each wedding package and just keeps getting more and

more popular. Guests can mingle with the camera and capture

special moments.  Then taking the  photos to the docking station

to print to take home a keepsake from the day. This wonderful

scrap book provided by our client only highlights just a portion

of this remarkable event. We were able to upgrade the couple’s

rentals to our very high end Chiavari chairs that added extra

class and elegance to the reception. We were more than

delighted by the many compliments from the guests and we

wish the newlyweds a bright and happy future together!

Personalized Wedding Cupcakes

We would love to make your wedding just as memorable. If you

have any questions, ideas or themes you would like to discuss

about your upcoming wedding, give us a call, email or contact

us here. We can help with finding the right venue for you needs

but balanced with you budget. We can point you in the right

direction when starting to look at vendors and the services

they offer. We can even show you how one of our All Inclusive

Wedding Packages can save you time , money and headache

and still make you special day wow all in attendance.

Modern Lounge Furniture for Cocktail Hour

The Famous La Jolla Woman's Club Fountain

Each week in San Diego, I serve as event captain for a wedding I fall in love with.  Last week, as I busied myself preparing for the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Bednar, I relished once again, the idea of being part of such a quirky, hip, wonderful couple’s happy day.  From the regal Calla lilies that stood audaciously in 3ft cubes vases over black and white satin linens at each table, to the delicate moss balls that hovered from a giant oak, dancing above deliriously happy guests.

The hopeful couple marked their special day in front of the beautifully famous La Jolla Woman’s Club fountain. Each guest was given a stone and asked to take part in a special ceremony, each stone holding wishes and blessings for the couple who, up to this point, have led separate lives and will now live happily united as one.

Glasses full of spirited cocktails, cucumber water, beer and wine were raised in celebration as the freshly minted Mr. and Mrs. Bednar greeted each guest during cocktail hour and dinner.  As ambrosial appetizers such as Ahi Poke and mini Beef Wellington teased the taste-buds of hungry guests, the chefs were busy preparing the much anticipated Salmon en Croute, Chianti Braised Black Angus Beef, and my personal favorite, Truffle Rosemary Garlic Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

The rest of the evening unfolded seamlessly and 184 full-bellied guests danced the night away in celebration of the happy couple and this wonderful day we were all blessed to be a part of.  The Abbey wishes you both the best.  Contact us here for more information about The Club or any preferred venue in San Diego.

Happy Honeymooning!

Contact us here about how you can plan your seaside outdoor ceremony at the Del Mar Powerhouse or any other Abbey Preferred Venue.

Del Mar Powerhouse Outdoor Ceremony

Del Mar Powerhouse Outdoor Ceremony

Toast to a lovely new union.

Off to the honeymoon in style.

The reception was held at Levyland, a magnificent private residence nestled into the lagoons of Carlsbad.This stunning 6,000 sq ft home, located on a three acre private peninsula, offers a unique combination of privacy, open space, ocean and lagoon views , and inspired architecture.  Guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers from 2 outside decks with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean on the west and beautiful valleys on the east.

Dinner was served in the lovely East Garden where elegant tables were dressed in classic black and white. The exquisite florals found throughout the entire day were provided by San Diego’s own, Exquisite Blooms.  Each guest was greeted with a chilled split of champagne at their place setting.  It wasn’t long after dinner and champagne, that the dancing began and guests mingled and shared stories.  A traditional wedding cake was provided but miniature cupcakes, from the exceptionally talented Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, also were on the menu to keep things fun and playful.  And to accommodate Many memories were made on this magical night.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donovan and thank you choosing The Abbey Catering to be a part of it!  We were very proud and honored to work with Courtney Tibbets of AfterTheEngagement.com.  Best Wishes from The Entire Staff!

We would love to help plan your wedding at the wonderful Levyland in Carlsbad, San Diego. Please get in touch with us so we can talk here.

Personalized Place Settings

The cool cupcake trend from Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.

The Playful Candy Bar

As one of The Darlington House’s Preferred Caterers, we can make you wedding spectacular anytime of year.  Contact one of our professional consultants here today!

Crab Cakes Anyone?

Purple Themed Tablescapes

Individaul Place Settings

Simple Elegance in a Cake

To add a personal touch to the occasion, the guests names were painted on sand dollars and displayed in sandboxes to help everyone find their tables.  The Nautilus room was lovely in blue, silver and white with spectacular flower arrangements on each table.  Each guest had a delicious lemon flavored cookie in the shape of a sand dollar at their place setting.

It might be one of those little details that get over looked by most, but The  Abbey Catering  works very hard to work with clients to help make sure that the wedding they have envisioned is the wedding that they enjoy on their special day.  We would love to make your day just as special. Contact us here for details.

We congratulate the B & G and thank them for letting us be a part of their special day!

Sea Shells by the Sea Shore

Their Magical Waterfront Wedding

Photos Courtesy of Darin Fong Photography