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    Continental Catering

    4.7 (210 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ancho Chicken Martini (our and our guests' favorite!)

    My husband and I just had our wedding at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park on October 12, 2024, and we chose Continental after tasting their food and interacting with them at a wedding expo event at JFG last year! They were so awesome to work with every step of the way. The manager we worked with, Kristin, was an absolute joy. She was responsive, flexible, and informative throughout our entire year of wedding planning. On top of that, the food at the wedding was delicious! Our guests could not stop raving about the Ancho Chicken Martini presented so creatively in a martini glass. The serving staff was also incredibly friendly, bringing appetizers to the bridal room for me and my bridesmaids to enjoy while we bustled my dress and meeting our guests needs through the night with smiles. Genuinely, we could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you guys a ton!!

    Maegan L.

    We want to thank you so much for everything you have done for us!!! We have been blown away by the kindness and immense professionalism exemplified from you and the rest of the team at Continental Catering. Everyone kept commenting on how the wedding food tasted better than what they could've gotten at a fancy restaurant!!! You helped make our wedding truly magical.

    A happily ever after.
    Samantha S.

    My review comes almost exactly a year after our wedding, having gotten married at The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, CA on April 22, 2022. I want to start with the fact that wedding planning is no easy feat, but once deciding on The Continental to cater our wedding, Melissa V., our point of contact, made the process just that percentage easier as she ultimately aided my husband and I in our wedding menu and table/ linen rentals with both of us on opposite sides of the country; he in Hawaii/ Washington and me in D.C. while planning our wedding. I also want to ensure I note that due to not being in town for any portion of our wedding planning until two days prior to our wedding date, we did not do tastings with The Continental at all during the process of choosing our caterer, we chose blindly based on reviews and ultimately a portion based on price comparison, but ultimately flexibility in the menu and the professionalism of the business. My review is 3/5 because at the end of the day I remember four things from my experience with The Continental: 1. Melissa V. was phenomenal at ensuring we had all things configured and set - truly, she helped make a huge portion of our wedding a success as the one thing I was concerned with, was our food as we put a big portion of our funds toward food as that is one of our love languages. Who needs floral arrangements at a wedding if you have phenomenal food to share with your loved ones and to keep the hangry bride at bay?! 2. The desserts were a WIN. 5/5! I am a HUGE sweets person and what's better, we were able to pick and choose preset menu choices and add other desires on top of that; I naturally needed the key lime pie option and it did not disappoint. Literally, every dessert item on our menu made me grab a second and even a third from what I remember - I put energy into ensuring I had multiples and any bride knows, "eating" at your own wedding is not a thing, lol. I made those desserts my mission. 3. Our cooked vegetables were hard and Luke warm at best; 1/5! I had a variety of items from our choices, I will admit, we did have a lot of options to ensure our total guest count, which ended up being 64 in our intimate venue were satisfied, and one glaring thing I remember are these darn vegetables - I was a bit embarrassed to have had them served to our guests because they were quite crunchy. Brussel sprouts can already be questionable but, I imagine the ones served that night pushed some over their tolerance. 4. The price point was quite elevated for the ultimate outcome of our menu. I want to note that I understand catering is a business and requires ALOT, which is why I am not a caterer and hired one for our wedding; noted. But the outcome to our bill was close to $14k for 64 people for a less than memorable entree outcome - again, the food was such a big deal for my husband and I and if a glaring thing I remember are those damn vegetables and Nothing else from our main course options, it makes my ultimate review what it is. Yes, realistically $5.5k for the food, $2.5k for service, $800 in rentals, $1200 for an admin fee, 15% venue cost... yes, I know there are fees associated in addition to the bottom line food cost BUT I'm disappointed that even the $5.5k spent on food, didn't result in knocking my teal heals off during my wedding. I believe if your business is FOOD then that FOOD should show up on every level from Pupus to desserts and outside of the dessert, the food did not show up for the price tag, for me. This does not negate the wonderful collaboration between us and Melissa and ultimately the staff the night of! 5/5! Overall, this brings my review to a 3/5. I'd not hesitate to work with this team in the future but I would make it a point to ensure I do a tasting to protect what I am investing in especially because food is such a big comfort for me and $14k is a lot of money.

    Brianna M.

    We had a great experience with Continental! We received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing our food was. They also brought greenery and gold vases for the buffet table. The presentation of the appetizers was also beautiful! They also helped us to move our chairs from the outdoor terrace to inside the reception room. They really went above and beyond for our wedding! We appreciate Christi and all the work she did!

    Jeff B.

    Continental catered our wedding, and they are amazing! Their food is delicious, and they were able to incorporate Chinese, Australian, and Californian dishes into the menu in a way that was both authentic and had a bit of a twist. For the one item they didn't quite nail the first time, they went out of their way to find a baker in San Diego who could make Australian desserts. They're super easy to work with, and matched the food stations to our decor perfectly. We'd absolutely use them again if we ever have another big event.

    Delicious home made desserts and flowers by Bridgets Blooms of LaJolla

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    The website says, "Step into a real Italian home to discover the true flavors of Naples."…read more That's just ad copy, right? Right? Oh, no. It's the truth. Except the "Italian home" is actually a family's backyard. Some families install a swimming pool. This family took a different path and installed an authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant. You have to see this place to believe it. Apparently, it flew under the radar for a few years until an influencer recently discovered it and posted about it. Now, word is getting out--and judging by our visit Sunday, August 23, it's blowing up. The place was packed. Service was definitely slower than you might encounter in Little Italy, but then again, keep reminding yourself: you are sitting in a family's backyard, and Momma is in the kitchen. Our table ordered a variety of pizzas and focaccia, and everything was delicious. The tomato sauce was particularly outstanding. I'll admit I prefer a crispier crust than what I got, but it was still wonderfully chewy and flavorful. And honestly, the setting is half the fun. It feels less like going to a restaurant and more like being invited into someone's very enthusiastic--and very delicious--family project. I'm already looking forward to going back and seeing how this place continues to evolve. MAKE A RESERVATION. But arrive expecting that you may still have to wait for a table. Just relax. Enjoy the environment. Take in the ridiculousness of eating authentic Neapolitan pizza in somebody's backyard. And bring an appetite

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    I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

    I can't speak to the quality of the product from this organization however I was just driving home…read moreon Rancho Bernardo Road on Sunday, August 23 at 1:40 PM. A service truck with all of the advertising for Flavor Chef Catering was driving extremely erratically, well over the speed limit, and was tailgating me to the point that I was worried they would hit me. I was turning into my residential area with my signal on when the driver of this truck tried to split the lanes and almost caused an accident. When you have all of your advertising on a panel truck, you need to understand that that's just as important as having a good or bad product. I would never use this company and I would make sure that if I ever have the chance I would let people know not to use them either. Driving so erratically that they almost caused an accident is more damaging than a bad meal.

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    We've used Taquizas José for three years in a row now for our daughter's birthday party in our…read morebackyard, and they always are wonderful to work with. Most recently, they came out last Saturday and served our 50 guests with ease. Everything from communication to set up and clean up is easy and smooth. Their email response time is always incredibly fast and they make booking so efficient and quick. They are also very transparent about pricing and very reasonable in their pricing. They also offer discounts and sales often and often give a cash discount when paying too. Our guests always rave about the food and they are the only taco company we know of that offers fish tacos as an option. We also love that they offer more unusual items such as grilled veggies and churros. We highly recommend Taquizas José for your next event.

    This is your sign to book with Taquizas Jose! Awesome food and a super communicative, professional…read morestaff. From the moment we inquired to the day of the party, we received several emails confirming the location, setup area, menu, and guest count. I had zero concerns about their ability to execute the plan, and I especially appreciated their 48-hour final confirmation. Our guests (95 total) raved about the food. We ran out of beef a little earlier than expected, but our people do love to eat and appreciated that the staff didn't skimp on portion sizes. I think my guests took "all you can eat" seriously--LOL. My only suggestion would be to let Taquizas Jose know if your group loves to eat, as you may want to factor that into the amount of meat they bring. We've been feasting on leftover beans, rice, and tortillas this week--thoroughly enjoying it. Safe to say no one left hungry, and we're still enjoying it days later. 10/10 would (and hope to) book again for any event!

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    Please don't let my terrible photos stop you from eating this delicious BBQ…read more Yes, the prices are a little steep (similar to the prices charged by ALL food trucks) but you get a TON of absolutely delicious BBQ. We tried the pulled pork sandwich and the smoked beef sandwich. They were both terrific and you get an absolutely MOUND of meat with both dishes. The BBQ sauce used was a tad sweet but not too sweet. Both proteins were incredibly tender and juicy. We also tried the mac and cheese and beans and, as with the meats, you get a ton of whatever side you order (you get one side per plate). The mac was a little dry but still delicious. The beans were smoky and OUT OF THIS WORLD TERRIFIC. I'm not kidding. These are life-changing beans, if there can be such a thing. Frequently parked outside the Lost Abbey in San Elijo, this is a truck you want to check out. The food was served very quickly after ordering so no long wait like with most food trucks.

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    - We chose to have a taco bar at our wedding and we're so grateful we found Edna and her team! They…read morewere accommodating and helpful from day one. They offered classic and delicious options but were also happy to help us do a little bit of customization on our menu like doing a shrimp ceviche. They provided appetizers for our cocktail hour and all of the toppings, guac and sides with dinner service. As well as all of the plates, cutlery and napkins. Their table set up was also very elegant and fun. Edna and her team were efficient and helped dinner service run smoothly. Thank you so much for being a part of our big day!

    Airgas USA hired this caterer to serve tacos during our award ceremony honoring one of our drivers…read morefor winning driver of the year. I paid $917 for 60 people with serving hours from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We only had 35 people attend the lunch. As the manager I was one of the last people to go out to the parking lot where the caterer setup for my lunch at 12:40. To my surprise the caterers had already packed all the food away and were preparing to leave... When my associate called their office to discuss why they took all the food we paid for and why they left early, she was told, "we put 60 paper plates out and all 60 were used." As a customer and a customer service manager this poor service is unacceptable. The conversation with the caterers office after was even worse. This vendor is no longer allowed to do business with our Airgas. I strongly recomend you find a different caterer.

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