Coast Catering - Escondido, California

Kaylie Springer

If you are a bride deciding whether to hire Coast Catering and Crown Rentals for your wedding, stop scrolling book right now!

We were new to the San Diego area when we got engaged, which meant we had no local knowledge of best vendors or caterers. Our wedding planners immediately recommended Coast Catering as the best in the business, and having now worked with them I can confirm they are incredible. Not only is the food amazing, but they are some of the kindest people to work with and the service they provide day of is beyond perfect.

Our first introduction to Coast was at our tasting. The tasting was fun and the food was delicious. We so enjoyed meeting the incredible chef Barry Layne and Chelsea, the Director of Sales who worked with us throughout the wedding planning process. Barry and Chelsea were so kind and thoughtful with us during the whole tasting, answering our questions, letting us try multiple dishes and appetizers, and explaining to us how the process would work during the next year plus that we were planning our wedding. The hardest part of the tasting was deciding among the many delicious options.

As I'm sure many couples can relate to, we have gone to a LOT of weddings during the last few years, and we understand from friends that even the best tasting is not always an indication of how the food will taste day of, when cooked for 150+ guests. Let me be clear: if anything, our food from Coast Catering was even BETTER on the day of the wedding than it was at the tasting, if that's possible. We picked the filet, petaluma chicken, and gnocci for our main dishes, and it was all incredible. We also can't speak highly enough about the arugula salad, which I wish we could eat every day of my life! And the other stars of the show were our passed appetizers: the tuna tacos, sliders, and mac and cheese bites. I could go on and on but to sum it up: it was all incredible, and I'm hoping to get invited to another Coast-catered event soon to eat it all again. A friend messaged us the day after the wedding and said: "I talk a lot about how nobody remembers food from weddings, but this may be an outlier for me."

The only thing that was better than the food itself was Coast's service, which was spectacular. Our wedding planners advised us that a major reason to book with Coast is because they ensure the timing of everything is pristine, but I did not know how true that was with Coast until the day of our wedding. Flow is so important to ensuring your day goes smoothly, and Coast crushed it out of the park for us. The servers were so kind and served meals in sync, a small and wonderful touch that so many of our guests commented on and appreciated. I wouldn't change a thing about our day, and a lot of that is thanks to Coast's excellent execution of the food and service.

And finally (I could go on and on, as you can see), what I appreciated so much was Chelsea's and Coast's attention to my husband and I the day of the wedding. We had appetizers delivered to us by a server at the very start of cocktail hour-- after hearing from tons of friends that at their own weddings, they never got to try the passed apps. We even had EXTRA apps delivered to us during dinner, which we happily gobbled down as we took a moment to spend time together at the sweetheart table, admiring our big day having come together. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful to us, which I will always remember.

Just trust me: book Coast Catering (and Crown Rentals) for your wedding. They helped make our day perfect, and I know they will do the same for you, too!

Talia Novak

Truly incredible!!! Coast Catering delivered above and beyond! They are SO WORTH EVERY PENNY! So professional and the best wedding food we have ever had! Rachel was so incredible about answering our every question and made sure that everything ran so perfectly on the day! Truly a nobrainer - HIRE THESE WONDERFUL HUMANS!

Deepti Raghavan

This had to be one of if not the best wedding food I’ve ever had! I’m so happy we went with Coast to cater our wedding and it couldn’t have been better. From the presentation, to the quality of food, and service, everything was amazing! I can’t recommend them enough!

Brendan Davis

We used Coast for our wedding the other weekend and it was awesome. Our guests were happy and well-fed, we got many compliments on the food. I especially want to call out the tuna tacos and the grilled cheese apps as crowd favorites!

Taylor Sewitt

I am thrilled to give Coast Catering a glowing review for their work at our recent wedding. From start to finish, the experience with this vendor was truly top-notch.

First and foremost, the food was absolutely amazing. We had a plated dinner, and every single dish was better than any restaurant meal I've had in a long time. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were incredible.

But it wasn't just the food that impressed us – the service from Coast Catering and Rachel was impeccable. From the very beginning, the team was helpful and professional as we worked together to design the perfect menu. They were also incredibly accommodating when it came to last-minute details and changes.

In addition to the catering, Coast Catering also helped us with rental selection and setup. Everything was handled seamlessly and we were so impressed with how smoothly everything went.

Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience with Coast Catering. We highly recommend this vendor to anyone planning a San Diego wedding – you won't be disappointed!

Charlene Nguyen

We had the most incredible experience with Coast and Crown Rentals and I cannot recommend them enough. Every aspect of their service, from the food to the service, was absolutely amazing for our wedding at the Darlington House in August 2023.

The food provided by Coast was beyond delicious. From the beautiful cheese display, to the passed appetizers to the main course and desserts, every bite was bursting with flavor. All the food was served at the right temperatures and delivered at the perfect cadence. The presentation of the food was also impeccable, with each dish beautifully arranged and plated. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything tasted!

The service provided by the catering staff was top-notch. They were attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure that every guest had a wonderful dining experience. They seamlessly coordinated the serving of the food, ensuring that everyone received their meals promptly and with a smile. The staff also took care of all the setup and cleanup, allowing us to focus on enjoying our special day without any worries.

What truly set the Coast apart was their exceptional Event Manager, Rachel. From our initial consultation to the day of the wedding, Rachel was responsive, accommodating, and truly invested in making our vision come to life. Rachel took the time to understand our preferences and dietary restrictions, and worked closely with us to create a menu that exceeded our expectations. Rachel’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence was evident in every interaction we had with her.

Overall, our experience with the Coast, Crown and Rachel was nothing short of amazing. They played a pivotal role in making our wedding day a success, and we are forever grateful for their incredible food and service. If you're looking for a catering company that will exceed your expectations and create a memorable dining experience for your special day, look no further. You won't be disappointed.

Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!

Kayla Berkman

I recently used Coast Catering for my wedding in La Jolla and can’t thank them enough for helping to create such an incredible day for my husband and me. I’ve had so many people rave not only about the food but also the amazing service—they truly created a first class dining experience. Rachel Le is also an absolute joy to work with and helped ensure everything ran smoothly.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a caterer for a special event!

Daniel Yang

AWESOME!!

They are extremely experienced, and their staff worked fast to set everything up so beautifully!

Their rentals were so hassle-free.

But most of all, their food was AWESOME. SO DELICIOUS. WOW!!

Chelsea and her staff went completely above and beyond to make our day absolutely memorable.

I sincerely hope they will continue to provide life-long memories and smiles to many more of their customers into a long long future; because they are a jewel of a local business in San Diego.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!