Buffet & Family-Style Catering in San Diego
At Toast Catering, we specialize in buffet catering in San Diego that feels personal, fresh, and effortlessly elegant — perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations at San Diego event venues.
While exact pricing varies by menu, venue, and guest count, a typical buffet-style wedding for about 120 guests ranges from $110 to $130 per person. For family style service expect an extra cost of around $7 per person. These prices include staff, rentals, china, flatware, some glassware (sales tax not included). And yes, we cook everything fresh on site. Most caterers in our price range bring the food fully pre-cooked to event site. When you hire Toast Catering, you should expect for your guests to rave that "their dinner didn't taste like wedding food, it tasted like a restaurant experience".
Below is a sample buffet dinner menu featuring tray-passed hors d’oeuvres (one hour), your choice of salad, two entrées, and two side dishes. We’ll help you customize the perfect combination for your event. If you have vegan and/or gluten-free guests, we have you covered. we will make them a special meal that our team can bring to their table. That way you do not have to change your whole menu for just a handful of guests.
For a detailed quote or menu ideas, get in touch with us today.
"Friends and family are still raving about the amazing food from Toast!" – Sandya N., Costa Mesa
Explore our Passed Bites and Plated Dinner menus for additional serving styles.
Vt Vegetarian Vg Vegan Gf Gluten-free
Passed Bites
Select 3. One piece of each per person. Option to order more pieces for popular items
"The food was outstanding, the bartenders were great and the coordination of everything was perfect." – Kara Z., San Diego
Salads, Entrées & Sides
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.