The Abbey Catering Photo Booth for fun, personal videos and pictures.

If you are anything like the team at the Abbey, we know you like to have fun, either acting goofy with your friends and family or making lasting memories in which you can look back on and laugh about later.  So, guess what?  We decided to get a fully functional, state of the art photo booth, with  video capture and access to upload your photos to facebook almost instantly!

You can imagine your surprise as your friends, family and guests take candid shots of which they can share on their facebook instantly or you can have as we conveniently store all the videos and photos onto a usb flash drive, while they get to have the proofs.  This is a great way to entertain everyone as you have some genuine fun making goofy faces, and recording special messages for a seasonal party, wedding, or corporate event, and it makes a great ice breaker as you share the photos you have taken over food, drinks, and a great all around time. You can even come in and check it out for yourself. Oh! And did i mention that the themes can be fully customized for any event, and its mobile, meaning it can be brought to any events catered by the Abbey…now how’s that sound for a little added fun?

The Abbey has plenty of ideas to help add more excitement to your event day and we value your thoughts on how we can make it better. Click here and share your ideas…

Who is your favorite Harry Potter character? Come make memories, we can help you host….

They don’t just groom you for weddings either….whether its a night on the town, or a photo shoot, they come to you in the privacy of your own home and they even do spray tanning, which drys instantly, doesn’t smell, changes the topical layer of your skin so you actually tan underneath…It goes on easy, sets in 15 minutes, and last 6-12 days. And it actually feels good during the process….what can you say to that guys? But don’t worry gents, they can also do woman too. Its 100% confidential, and in a totally comfortable atmosphere. And ladies if your reading this, now he has no reason to not look his best, as PROJECT – M grooms his physique and relaxes both mind and spirit making sure you both look your best for your pictures.
Last but not least, and this is the best part, you can get all your grooms and brides-maids done too!

Project M has different packages to cater to all your needs, and it’s part of The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package.

Contact us here to find out more about The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package options.

A wedding reception at MoPA catered by the Abbey Catering for wedding guests.

The Museum of Photographic Arts, located in the heart of Balboa Park in San Diego, is a favorite venue to house a wedding reception for couples such as Kristie and Jarold.  With room enough to hold about 200 guests and access to an open patio for cocktails before dinner, guests get private access to the many beautiful exhibits that pass through this historical building.  There is also access to a photo booth for fun pictures with the guests and a widescreen projector to share photos and other fun life experiences.  The Museum is one of many preferred venues of the Abbey Catering.  This couple and their guests were treated to a lovely cocktail hour with drinks while servers walked around with trays of delicious appetizers consisting of sauteed chicken skewers, hummus on fresh pita bread, coconut shrimp and the favorite ahi on cucumber slices.  Then followed dinner and dancing with a DJ provided as part of their wedding package selected through the Abbey.  As the sun set over the park, the guests completed their memorable experience as Kristie and Jarold departed to begin their honeymoon as a couple now bound as one.

Let one of our Preferred Venues bring beloved memories and joyful smiles to your next celebration…

 Where to my delight the beautiful aroma of flowers wafted through the air welcoming me as I entered this scene of fantastic art and floral display. Many mingling and merrily refreshed onlookers wandered amidst surroundings which emanated an ambiance of an enchanted garden. It was In that moment I could feel this was an event put together with style, class and soul. Chilled martini glasses hung as forbidden fruit among orange and ruby roses which transitioned nature and play in a heavenly style, as if they were apples asking to be picked and savored.

As I turned from the menagerie and martini tree toward other delectables I was enticed to find the flavor of the artists and the flavor of the fine dining were in perfect harmony. Each taste from my avant-garde mashed potato martini possessed and mused with the visual taste of the décor and design. While each sip of my classic martini fulfilled my desire while I pondered the magic involved and thirsted for more time among this spellbinding Walk through the Arts. Unknowingly I came to the San Diego Museum of the Arts with an fantastical hunger and left full of wonder, filled in spirit, and rich in taste.

The Abbey Catering is thanked for their donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Abbey Catering and Event Design

Thank you so much for your generous in-kind donation of $1,615 of food to our Volunteer Appreciation Wellness Event, honoring the Alzheimer’s Association volunteers.  We are truly grateful for your support.  With your help, we were able to create a memorable evening for our volunteers and interns who provide support group facilitation, art therapy classes, education, outreach, helpline and care consultation assistance, special event planning and execution, board of directors, and much more.

Currently, there are 5.3 million Americans experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and 50,000 within San Diego and Imperial counties.  150,000 caregivers in San Diego and Imperial counties are impacted with the juggling of the needs of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.  Our free programs and services provide a lifeline for the caregivers and their loved ones.  Our volunteers are the backbone of these services.

Our Volunteer Appreciation Wellness Event was well received and we could not have done it without your generous support!  Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by enabling our volunteers to take good care of themselves.  We sincerely appreciate your generosity.  Thank you!  We hope you will join our cause at a future event.

Warm Regards

Jeannine – Volunteer Resource Manager

To our friends over at the Alzheimer’s Association, we send our warm regards and know it was our pleasure to be of service.  Till next time, best wishes to all your new endeavors.

The simplest show of gratitude goes a long way, have you been involved with your community lately…..

Hall of Champions

The Abbey Catering had the Honor of Representing Equality California at the Hall of Champions on April 30, 2011 for their San Diego Equality Awards Ceremony honoring Equality, Leadership and Justice.   At a sit down dinner for 300 guests, that was sponsored by over 30 companies who also supports Equality California, the featured entertainment was Mango and Dango.

Banquet Dinner Setting

The Awards recognized distinguished compatriots who went above and beyond their duties while facing challenges and over coming obstacles. Equality California was founded in 1998, and has helped many individuals throughout its inception and continues to do so in present time. The Abbey Catering was one of the biggest contributors to Equality California and we were proud to represent them at their Awards Banquet with delectable dishes of savory food and scrumptious desserts.

Equality California Awards Speaker

Hall of champions Awards Banquet

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Puerto Vallarta Silent Auction

Congrats to the Winner of our Silent Auction for a trip to Puerto Vallarta.

Scott won a trip sponsored by The Abbey Catering during our Equality

California Event hosted by the Hall of Champions located in Balboa Park.

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upcoming events sponsored by us.

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…

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.

One of many venues to choose from but what a perfect place to hold a ceremony in front of  a beautiful fountain and pond clicking ahead  gets you one step closer to picking the place you want….

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.

All we need is a little time to prepare and you will get the event you always wanted.  Its as easy as clicking ahead and giving us a little direction and then we’ll take the lead….

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….

The original Abbey built for royal ceremonies, events, weddings and other parties.

The most talked about event of this year will likely be the royal wedding of Prince William and his lovely bride to be Kate Middleton.  All happening on the 29th of this month this very exclusive, all inclusive event has been on the lips of many over the previous months.

Imagining your own wedding right now? Wouldn’t you like to have your own Royal Wedding, filled with the same luxurious foods, colors and ambiance of which all your guests will talk about for years to come?

Just one of many choices to decorate your wedding cake prepared by our favorite catering vendors.

We can help you make it happen, with our highly qualified staff. We will take care of your every need and treat you like the royalty you are. Just talk with our Event Planners to get started today.

Be treated like royalty for one day, ask about our exclusive royal wedding package and let us see what we can do for you.

This couple brought an amazing twist to a special day not only for theme but to friends and guests as well!! Working with the deaf community, her wedding was catered with interpreters for the deaf. The wedding ceremony, toast, and dance were catered with interpreters for all guests to love, cherish, and enjoy. It was truly remarkable and left a spot for softness in all guests’ hearts.

Neatly designed wedding cake by food caterer to fit your gourmet desires.

Table setting for wedding ceremony created by catering and event planning staff.

Getting married? Then get event planners to create your wedding reception.

Each table had center pieces of three foot vases designed by Artquest Florists. The vases were filled with floating lemons and a beautiful arrangement of yellow, white, and red roses bursting from the top, while full bloom pussy willows wept enchantment over the table. Held at the La Jolla Women’s Club, the reception provided a perfect pinch of elegance and spring class!

Flower arrangements vary in size, shape and color but each has its own aura of elegance and beauty.  Click ahead and share you ideas for  flower arrangements and event designs….

Events and Ceremonies can get plenty of catering and design work done.

We tell no lie when we say there was a red carpet and paparazzi.  Dressed to kill like the stars, these 400 guests were dressed to impress and walk the runway like it was theirs for the taking. Once inside, guests were able to wonder about and enjoy delectable food from one of the four tables provided by Abbey Catering. Each station contained, pan seared chicken breast in orange chicken marinade and drizzled with lemon and caper beurre blanc sauce and citrus infused basmati rice with diced seasonal grilled vegetables, and eclectic dessert bites!
Guests loved the brilliance and enthusiasm this event brought, the time and effort gone into this event was noticed and the company was overjoyed.

The Cuvier Club is the perfect place to host an awards ceremony.  Click ahead and create a rewarding awards ceremony for those you work with and the many great accomplishments each one has achieved….

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Guests enjoyed skewers of caprese, and sautéed chicken dipped in tropical Jamaican sauce and various appetizers with an onsite chef provided by the Abbey Catering. Fourty-five guests mingled and enjoyed their friends’ new home while they sipped cocktails and enjoyed the newly decorated home’s style and taste.

The Abbey was referred to this couple by a friend, resulting in an evening filled with calm class and a smooth relaxed precision of detail that only a new homeowners couple would come to expect.

Catering events is fun, let our event planners show you more.

Have your party fully catered and decorated by the Abbey catering like this couple  did after a stressful move into a new home, click ahead and make your life more rewarding with a party that cleans up after itself…

Getting married was the first step, having a beautifully catered reception second.

Diversity at your event is simple with a little help from the Abbey. Two-Hundred and eighty guests enjoyed this ceremony which was held at the North Chapel at Liberty Station and decorated with the simple elegance of yellow roses near the alter. The reception was held downtown at the Culy House, and brought a pizzazz that enlightened the occasion with the brilliance of a modern look, without losing its traditional roots! Located in the heart of the Gaslamp district in downtown San Diego, this venue was originally built in 1914 as a truck company, and its brilliants remains today as a warehouse for events special enough for this couples Wedding day!!

Short chianti braised short ribs and panko crusted chicken breast with gorgonzola cream sauce filled the guest rumbling stomachs and was accompanied with delectable sides of truffled rosemary mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables! Overwhelmed with a dinner fit for kings, there was nothing that could hold these guests from a beautiful wedding cake prepared by flower power, decorated in gorgeous fresh yellow daisies, lilies, and hydrangeas! . It was displayed under spotlights which laminated its beauty from the moment one walked through the door

This extravaganza was not done alone however, Rick and Bernadette from Narrative Images, Tareq Zataari Photography, and Dj Tim Altbaum all worked together to make this special day one filled with luminous and vibrant memories not only for the wedding couple but for every attending guest to remember for lifetimes to come!

Event design is fun and makes your wedding photos look classy.

Classy should bring a smile to your  face every time you see it in action.   The old trends when given a modern flare make strange, positive statements, click ahead and make your statement known for your event…

Event Design wedding decoration for San Diego wedding.

A great way to add to your event is to rent some unique furniture that goes with the a theme that you have chosen.

Lounge furniture with clean lines offers a contemporary feel, and now many companies are incorporating color into the buttons, piping, legs, so you can personalize it! A large white square ottoman with throw pillows and blankets are a great way to create a “cozy” feel.

Tufted couches are fantastic for many designs as well! For a vintage feel, try a velvet tufted couch or chaise in a rich color. For a shabby-chic feel, a fabulous overstuffed white or cream couch, even scour your friends and families houses and “borrow” it for the day (sometimes the cleaning bill is more econimical than renting PLUS it can be a better fit!). My favorite at the moment is using colorful adirondack chairs in the perimeter of your space, maybe outside in the garden or lawn. It makes an amazing and bold statement.

Use your imagination, you can never make your wedding too personal.

Event design is fun and makes your wedding photos look classy.

Even the simplest of details can make ordinary become extraordinary. Make your event have a little extra flare in it, click ahead and give us a taste of what flare you would add to your event…

A wedding sea breeze

The Nelson Wedding was a one of a kind wedding with nothing routine about it. On March 26th the Nelson party gathered at Ocean View Villas in San Diego, California for the wedding of Kelda and Erick.  The bride and groom wanted a real casual, fun, social wedding, that was different from your typical traditional wedding. This allowed us to get creative and really have some fun with the design. There was not any assigned seating at this wedding and instead we choose to use lounge furniture and belly bar tables to provide spots for the guests to hang out, lounge, and have a good time. There were tables and chairs for some guests, but the idea was not to force people to be sitting down the whole wedding, which gave the wedding a great vibe and guests had an awesome time. This wedding is an example of what we as a company can provide to those who choose to stray from the “typical wedding”; not that there is anything wrong with the ”typical wedding”, but it is not for everyone.

Served ocean crisp

After the wedding we jumped right into our cocktail hour and provided our guests with some of our signature appetizers and drinks. We then prepared for the grand entrance and shortly after The newly wed’s family and friends were treated to 3 dinner stations: Our custom “SHAKEN NOT STIRRED,  SALAD STATION.” Our “TASTE OF HOME” station including Chianti-Braised Short Ribs with a Red-wine DemiGlace, Rosemary Scented and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Market Vegetable Garnish. The “TASTE OF THE ORIENT” station with Marinated, grilled, sliced chicken breast, Buckweat soba noodles/With Garlic Soy Reduction Pan Roasted Summer Vegetables/Button Mushrooms/Thai Peppers/Onions served in Chinese TOGO boxes with Individual Chopsticks. After dinner the newly weds cut their Norwegian cake and we opened up the DESSERT STATION with Individual Creme Brulee’s topped with fresh blueberries.

Typical is not how we do things at the Abbey, and we know you don’t want a typical wedding, click ahead and make your wedding unique to you…

San Diego Party Yacht

Do something different and take your gathering to the water. Then click ahead and be different, give your peers an event they’ll remember for years to follow….