About
On WeddingWire since 2008
La Mesa-based Continental Catering was established in 1984 as a boutique wedding and event catering company with an emphasis on fresh, made-from-scratch menus with a high personal touch by the owner herself, Denise Jermyn. Throughout the past 40 years, Denise has nurtured her business and inspired a continual growth plan that has serviced many of the largest and most noteworthy venues and events in San Diego, CA.
We have catered over 50,000 weddings since our inception in 1984 with unique, fresh, and high-quality food. With a trustworthy reputation and an original style, we embrace creativity and style when it comes to our cuisine. We can provide any and every style of food imaginable for your event, all with impeccable services and attention to detail.
At Continental, we consistently make every effort to not just meet but also exceed the unique needs and expectations of our clients with a combination of teamwork, attention to detail, and years of dedication to our craft at each and every event.
WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THESE COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES
- Site visit and walkthrough with clients and vendors
- Event Timelines and Layouts
- Rental Equipment coordination
- Coordination with Reception Venue
- House-owned White China, silverware, and tabletop glassware (if size of event permits)
- House line of disposables (if china is not needed)
- Ivory, White, or Black Napkins
- Discount on all Continental Catering-owned linens
- Buffet linens and tablescaping aligned with your colors and theme
- Customized menus upon request
- For weddings: Cutting and Service of your Cake
- Table Numbers and Stands
OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
We value our great Earth and work hard to be as sustainable and fresh as possible. We contribute to our local economy by purchasing from local farms, artisans, and fisheries whenever possible. Likewise, we are always mindful of our presence in the community and contribute to both local and regional charities. We have a robust recycling program both on our campus and on-site.
- Woman-owned
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Reviews of Continental Catering
Review summary
Continental Catering is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The staff, including Kristin and Christie, are praised for their flexibility, helpfulness, and going above and beyond to make the wedding perfect. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of flavors and appetizers that received rave reviews from guests. Reviewers also appreciated the catering service's expertise and solution-oriented approach. Continental Catering is commended for incorporating different cuisines into the menu and matching the food stations to the event's decor. Overall, Continental Catering is highly recommended for their delicious food and exceptional service.
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Continental Catering is great! They are super professional and the food is amazing. Really awesome crew to work with!
Yum! Yum! Yum! Continental Catering is just fantastic! As a wedding planner, I recommend Continental Catering to all of my clients. They are very professional and friendly to all of my clients and their guests. You will not regret hiring them! April Silhouette Event Planning and Design
A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC