Had a recent military retirement ceremony and Chef Bob and his staff did an excellent job in catering for 100 people. His prices were great and provided exceptional food and non-alcoholic beverages for my guests. Highly recommend for your future catering needs especially for military retirements. Thank you Chef Bob! read more

Highly DO NOT recommend Coronado catering. Bob is not responsive, food was overcooked for rehearsal dinner and wedding day, he was difficult to work with, lied about his experience at our venue and didn't do multiple things we paid for and we are still trying to get our money back. Do yourself favor and find someone else. read more

I hired Bob Johnson/Coronado Catering for my son and his bride's rehearsal dinner. First I will say that Bob did an amazing job with the food, the table setting, and even arranging for the centerpieces. This is the first time I've hired a caterer, so I wasn't exactly sure what to do and how much food to have for the number of people. Bob just set my mind at ease, knew exactly what to do, and worked with me to develop our menu, giving me suggestions and options to guide me through the process. His roasted vegetable assortment was my absolute favorite! It was a little tricky because our event was in the backyard of a private home, and I wanted our group of 24 to all sit at one table rather than broken up in smaller groups. Bob figured it out for me and made it happen. Our table was elegant and all-inclusive. Bob also provided a butler and a bartender for our event. I truly felt like a guest at my own party. It might sound silly, but working with Bob felt like I was working with an old friend. He was just that personable and comfortable. I can't thank Bob enough for being easy to work with, and making my son and his bride's rehearsal dinner a beautiful event. read more

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I was a guest at the party "Betty B." Is referring to. I feel bad for her because I know she put a lot of time into planning this event. The food was just god-awful. We were all joking how everything's from Costco. Such a rip off. I took a closer look at the reviews and I see that there are 16 reviews that are "not recommended" that are five star reviews. So clearly, this caterer has a practice of fake five star reviews. There's no other way that he could have such a good rating. Steer clear! I had to cook myself some dinner when I got home after this party. read more

He refunded $220. If you are ok with Costco food and just want someone to set up and clean up for you then you may be happy with him.

Bob Johnson catered my daughter's outdoor graduation party. Great Vegan and gluten-free options. He was prompt, made sure the food was hot and delicious. He even helped me clean up afterward. My wife and I were actually able to enjoy the party instead of working at it. Thank you so much Bob! read more

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I recently hired Bob Johnson from Coronado Catering to cater my business event. Bob was wonderful to work with, shared his creative ideas to accommodate the theme and style of my event, and was very professional during the group networking. I felt like a guest at my own event because Bob made it so easy, kept restocking the food that people had eaten, and continually cleaned up the area. I am so grateful for Bob and his corporate catering skills! If you have an event coming up, intimate or large scale, I highly recommend Bob Johnson and Coronado Catering. read more

The best, I don't know how Coronado does it, But every event is top notch and I look forward to being a guest at their next one Definitely 5 stars Thanks bob and crew Gordon read more

Bob catered our Mom's birthday party for 25 people. Living in LA and planning for a party in Coronado, I was a little bit concerned. But Bob was so helpful. He helped to set the menu, that was perfect for the occasion. He was punctual, organized and easy to work with. His food was DELICIOUS !!!! He was there on time to set up the buffet and it was beautifully presented. I would highly recommend Bob. He gave me such a peace of mind in planning and enjoying the party. read more

Bob is such a breath of fresh air. He knows not only how to cook good food (which is actually what most people care about) but also how to make people feel well taken care of. Bob prides himself on "leaving the area cleaner than when he got there." And I don't know about you but throwing parties and special events are EXHAUSTING. The last thing I want to worry about is cleaning up after the caterer. So that's one (of the many) things that stands out about Bob from the rest. OMG - I almost forgot! He has a huge list of references and people he can refer you to for tables, accessories party supplies, chairs, umbrellas you name it! And he offers you this free of charge. I literally told him I needed chairs and tables and he told me "oh, call so and so and tell her you need this many chairs, and this and that... " He even explained to me what size of table to get based on what my needs were. So not only is he the man at catering but also super resourceful. Who doesn't want that? read more

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We had the pleasure to be served dinner by these folks after a recent condo association meeting. Given that the meeting started late and then ran on and ON, they had difficult logistics unexpectedly thrown at them in keeping the food hot, fresh with presentable serving aesthetics up until we could finally eat. Well, they came thru as pros with a basic but VERY enjoyable meal of grilled veggies (MANY types), succulent sirloin rib in a very delicious gravy sauce, baked ham and lovely salad. Deserts were also fine too. Sure hope they cater more of our meetings so the Directors smell all the great aromas and stop talking SO much so we can hit the serving line !! read more

Coronado Catering - VERY friendly and professional staff really made our post-meeting dinner a success with their fine food. - Caterers Near Me

Bob helped my vision come to life! I told him a vague theme for my party and he was able to craft suggestions that fit perfectly. Not only is he a visionary, but his food is incredible! My friends couldn't stop eating! Thanks for making it a perfect day Bob! read more

This is a long overdue review for Coronado Catering in San Diego. I have been to three separate events over the last couple of years that have used this caterer; A holiday party, corporate event and private party. The owner Bob Johnson is an excellent planner and chef, and has a deep knowledge of food and wine. At the holiday party (about 100 guests) they offered an amazing cheese and charcuterie station. In another room there was a huge selection of hot and cold appetizers and finger foods. The platters were kept full by the service staff. There was another station with dozens of deserts and sweets. Outside they had a bar positioned with several unique selections of beer and wine (a excellent Toscana form Italy that I ended up buying a case of!) The corporate event had the food set-up nicely in one of the executive conference rooms. It was one of those client "meet and greet" type events. The food was a little on the heavy side, and I think this was by design considering the line at the open bar. Lots of finger foods and some of the best coconut crusted shrimp I have ever had. I love those things. The private party was a multi-course wine dinner with something for everyone. Truly upscale, like having a four star restaurant prepare your feast in a private setting. There was some great wine-paring that went with each course, with a description of why the wine and food worked together, and some wine tasting notes. Very cool - I know the host and they were really satisfied how the event went. If you are looking for a catering company anywhere in San Diego you will not go wrong with Bob at Coronado Catering. read more

Finding a great caterer with delicious food has always been a daunting task for me. Luckily, Chef Bob at Coronado Catering made the entire process simple and easy, and surprisingly, rather enjoyable. I was given a blank slate of party expectations and was rather nervous about coming up with something great that everyone could enjoy. Thankfully, Bob stepped in and shared some amazing ideas. We ended up booking him two nights in a row, and both nights ended up being equally unique and delicious. I was hesitant at first, but have trouble saying no to seafood, and trusted Bob with his famous Seafood Paella. It was absolutely delicious. Preparing the meal was a show in and of itself, and our guests were truly impressed by the presentation and care that went into the dish. We had about 40 people that evening, and Chef Bob made sure that everyone got at least one piece of lobster, clams, scallops, mussels, shrimp, and oysters. He even made a separate smaller Paella for those allergic to shellfish. It was an unbelievable dish and everyone went back for seconds. The birthday girl preferred Crème brûlée to cake, so Chef Bob and team prepared over 40 individual Crème brûlées that evening, with a Macaron on the side which was a very nice touch. I have never been able to customize a meal at such a large scale before. The Coronado Catering team is made up of amazing individuals that clearly love what they do, and we truly enjoyed working with all of them. Thank you Chef Bob! -Melanie W. read more

Coronado Catering catered a cocktail party for my parents in their Coronado home. It was a fantastic experience. Planning the event with them was easy. They were flexible and contributed wonderful ideas. The food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful and the catering staff could not have been better. It was an altogether great experience! read more

the owner Bob Johnson and his team do a fabulous job of making you feel like you are a guest at your own party! They can take care of all the details involved in setting up, staging the room and truly making the event memorable. And the food, the food is fantastic from five course meals to orderves and cocktails. Bob is very knowledgeable of international cuisine and is a great resource when planing your menu and staging your event, I would highly recommend him. read more

I have known Bob for several years and have been to at least three separate events that used his catering service. Each event had a new unique theme so that was nice to see how he incorporates his skills with the clients needs. The owner Bob Johnson is an excellent planner and chef, and seems to have a deep knowledge of food and wine. Highly recommend using Bob and his experienced staff. read more

Coronado Catering is great! When you hire Bob you are a guest at your own party. He is the owner and chef. He has a great team. I have attended many events when Bob was the caterer. Holiday party, VIP party for sponsors of a American Cancer gala, and fundraiser. Each event, the host was able to relax and not worry about anything. He is very knowledgeable. He can provide special requests like performers and food requests. I highly recommend him. read more

I have attended three different events that were catered by Coronado Catering and the food was absolutely great!! I can't wait for the next party I'm invited to that Chef Bob is catering! read more

I attended a party last night catered by Coronado Catering and was very impressed. The food was outstanding, as was the service. The staff were polite, organized and attentive, and took great care to provide good service. The mashed potato cups, caramelized onion cheese puffs and assortment of small dessert cookies were particular hits! I would recommend them with no reservations. read more

I rarely write reviews but the day after our party catered by Chef Bob Johnson of Coronado Catering we are so pleased with his services that we are inspired to share the amazing experience we had with his services. First I must say just trust his judgement. After visiting our home he recommended a menu and the placement of the various food areas, the bar and the décor. All of his food recommendations were delicious and beautifully displayed. This was a party with heavy Hors d Oeuvres tray passed and station served. There were 10 different foods selected including caponata, spanakopita, a charcutiere board, rosemary shrimp, chicken spring rolls, assorted bratts and various desserts. The quests continually complemented the food and service. The party for about 40 people came off without a hitch. We will use Bob again now the I understand how easy it is to have a party with his amazing expertise and food. read more

I was very happy with the service provided by Coronado Catering for a family reunion to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Grandpa. There were about 25 people in a private home. The food was delicious and the crew did all the set-up and clean-up with minimal direction from me. I appreciated that very much. read more

When Bob Johnson of Coronado Catering caters your party you feel like a guest at the party. Bob prepared delicious food for our cocktail party of 40 people-the food selections ranged from imported and domestic cheese and cured meats to braised short ribs in shot glasses with mashed potatoes, mushroom cap and a wine reduction sauce(yum!). Our guest raved about the food and how attentive his staff was. When they left the kitchen was immaculate and you would never know that minutes before 40 people had been eating and drinking there. Would I have him cater another party-yes, in a heartbeat! read more

I just wanted to thank you again. We just received our pictures and in reliving the event and hearing from everyone, your wonderful catering made everything more than special. You did a fantastic job, a true professional chef and caterer. Everything was delicious, the building transformed with your beautiful linens and candles and although I can't really remember eating much, everyone spoke of how delicious the food was and the wonderful wines. Robert, I hope when I can spend more time in Coronado to be able to enjoy your delicious catering again. Thank you! Warmly, Kate Thompson read more