Gaby and Marty were a blessing throughout our wedding planning process, keeping us constantly updated and being totally upfront with their pricing and what we were paying for. They totally hit the nail on the head with what we wanted for food as well as getting us the perfect shade of purple for our linens. Their staff was wonderful and super friendly and professional and they managed cleanup without us even noticing! They were also one of the most reasonable caterers we found in the San Diego area. Can't say enough good things about them! read more

I have left a few voicemail Messages for them but receive no call back. What kind of a customer service is that? read more

This review is for their outstanding customer service. We didn't end up using them for our catering needs because we decided to do our reception at a hotel with their in-house chef but GR catering was so professional and expedient about getting back to me with my proposal that I feel very inclined to write this review. If you are on a budget, they can do it for you! You just tell them what your budget per person is and they will come up with something that meets your needs. I highly recommend you check them out because their customer service is fantastic and their prices were extremely affordable. read more

GR Catering recently catered my wedding on July 31st in San Diego, and I have to say...Owners Marty and Gaby, Caterer Manager Dustin, and their team were absolutely AMAZING!! I would book them again in a heart beat!! Several months back, I was researching caterers in San Diego for my wedding. I relied on Yelp and Wedding Wire to help me make decisions. After reading several reviews from previous clients, I decided to give them a whirl. Marty was very quick to respond to my inquiry and provided me great information. I reviewed their menu options, and was loving the description of their "Tropical Sunset Luau Menu." After sending him my selections, he quickly drafted a menu proposal with his quotes for a buffet setup. And with the quote he provided, YOU COULDN'T BEAT HIS PRICE! A few weeks prior to our wedding day, we coordinated a taste test session. I knew I was going to book him because I already had a great feeling about Marty and his team, especially his wife Gaby, after frequent communication with them via email and phone. At the taste testing session, Marty and Dustin prepared a beautiful table set up for my (NOW) husband and I. He coursed out each item from Salads to Entrees. These were all of the following items from the Tropical Sunset Luau Menu (with my review): -Island Style Pork Ribs: OMG, the ribs were a HUGE hit at the wedding! Our Guests paid great compliments on the ribs, and I agree there were THAT GOOD! The ribs were cooked perfectly, tender, and very flavorful with Marty's special bbq sauce. My brother, whose a foodie nut and picky, kept raving about it! -Island BBQ Chicken: Moist, tender, and sooooo good with the glazed teriyaki sauce. This was my favorite along with the ribs! -Mahi Mahi with Tropical Salsa: Cooked perfectly and not dry one bit! Fish served at buffets can be a "hit or miss" but the way GR Catering prepared their Mahi Mahi was a big HIT, especially for my Guests who don't really eat meat other than seafood. -Island Citrus BBQ Sauce: beautifully sweet and tangy with the right amount of spices. -Island Fried Rice: The island fried rice was also wonderful! Cook just right and not bland. -Spring Mix Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette: This salad blend and dressing complimented the entrees. -Grilled Vegetable Stir Fry: Perfectly grilled and vegetable blend was perfect and seasoned beautifully! -Fresh Hawaiian Rolls and Butter: Soft and FLUFFY! -Tropical Fruit Display with Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Pineapple: Perfectly ripe and displayed. My husband was allergic to pineapple, so Marty made sure pineapple was not mixed in the fried rice (as he usually prepares with pineapple), and also made sure my husband had his own separate bbq sauce without the pineapple chunks. On the day of the Wedding, Marty and his team were all ready to go with service following the ceremony. During cocktails and appetizers, we also ordered the bbq beef shooters which consisted of BBQ Angus Beef Tender Morsels and Tangy BBQ Sauce in a Shot Glass AND Mini Caprese Skewers ­ with fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes and Basil, Drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze...ALL were perfect starters prior to the big feast for dinner. GR Catering are professionals and very super friendly! They went above and beyond to ensure dinner service went smooth! Marty ensured to check-in on us to see if there was anything else we needed. His staff was quick to bus the tables and assist our Guests...i am so glad I went with my gut feeling on this company. I highly recommend GR Catering for your party, wedding, events, etc. Thank you Marty, Gaby, Dustin, and Team for making my wedding reception extra special! :) read more

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We hired Gr catering for our wedding a few weekends ago. I was excited when I found them. Marty is very professional to speak with on the phone. Even when we went down for our food tasting I had high hopes. The food was delicious. He was quick to respond when we had questions too. Originally we told him 60 people. He did offer a cash upfront discount which we took advantage of. When we showed up for the tasting I told him our new head count was 70. No problem, we paid an additional $241. We went over all the details for the food and beverage to be served the day of. And that was that. It was very easy. We didn't speak again until 5 days before hand. At this point I told Marty our head count was back down to 60. He said, we don't change the price for plus or minus 10 people. Really? Because he did charge me when I said ten more originally. He then assured us we will have plenty of food. During this phone call we also went over the food and time details. He had everything correct. A little discouraged about the price but figured oh well the food was worth it. The day of was when it got even worse. They showed up to the venue 2 hours early and started coking immediately. I wasn't there yet but received a call from my sister who was. I rushed over and the two servers had an attitude about the mix up. They wanted to keep cooking and serve food an hour before my guest even arrived! I finally got them to comply. They just left the food on the warmers for two hours until it was time to cook again. They put the water and iced tea out in the sun and let it sit there too. Marty said there would be shade provided for these but there was not. I was very disappointed but there wasn't much I could do at this point. I was supposed to be having photos taken. Fast forward to serving time, we ordered corn bread, they did not bring it. We requested cucumber lime water they brought strawberry. We were promised extra food since our head count went down by ten, but we ran out of tri-tip early on. I went for seconds and got none. To which they said to me I have big eaters at my wedding! Unprofessional. And to top it off the head server walked up to my husband and asked for a tip, during his wedding reception! In the end it all worked out but when you pay good money for a service you expect at least what was promised to you. I gave them two stars because the food was good, but I would not recommend them to anyone. read more

We had an amazing experience with GR catering recently for our wedding. Gaby and Marty were great to work with through each step of the way leading up to the event and made everything very easy for us in preparation of our wedding. The food was fantastic as well. They arrived early and were well prepared. The cooks did a great job and made plenty for our guests (100 people). I can't even remember how many times people mentioned to us how great the food was throughout the day. GR Catering was outstanding to work with start to finish and I would definitely use them again for my next catering needs! read more

After lot's of researching and tastings, I decided to go with GR Catering for my wedding because they had the best price for great mexican food. I had a Spanish style wedding and requested that they just use black linen without the Mexican colors. I also requested that they dont have sour cream or lettuce because I wanted it to be more authentic. We had the fruit and crackers display for appetizers and it was beautiful! Since I am Mexican myself, I am picky with Mexican food, but honestly, the carne asada and pollo asado was amazing. I had people raving about the food for a while after the wedding. The only reason I gave them one less star is because they did arrive late so the reception started late and they were not willing to make aguas (fruit flavored water) instead of tea. But other than that, I would highly recommend. read more

We used GR Catering for our September wedding. From the beginning Marty and Gaby were great to work with. Emails and phone calls were responded to in a timely manner and Marty was always very cordial. He recommended we do a 'vendor pow-wow' so he could meet all of our vendors before the wedding and get everyone on the same page as far as set up, events throughout the night, and timeline. It was such a great recommendation that I would pass on to anyone who does not have a wedding planner!! As with any wedding, we had a lot of changes/additions etc to our invoice throughout the process. I would have a corrected invoice with my requested changes in my hands typically within 1-2 days. The day before the wedding I was slammed with things to do so I asked if I could deliver the beer/wine that we had purchased, to Marty's store front and have him delivery it to the venue with the rest of our food. Marty doesn't normally do this but went out of his way (I imagine he could hear the desperation in my voice). This way we didn't have to ask a friend to do it the day of, or have to do it ourselves. This took a huge weight off all of our shoulders. On our wedding day Marty made very sure my husband and I had food and drinks in our hand as soon as the ceremony ended and it was time to take photos. He worked his butt off! The buffet set up looked great and our tables were simple but beautifully decorated as I had requested. I even changed one of my colors from apple green to yellow at the last minute and trusted that Marty would pull through without my seeing the linen color. It looked awesome. The food was very good. We went with a Hawaiian theme and had pork, chicken, fish, Hawaiian macaroni salad, tropical salad, and Hawaiian rolls. We were very happy with the food and heard from our guests the same! I didn't get to try the desserts as we had a cake just for my husband and I but from what I hear, it was a hit. The only minor thing was that Marty had forgotten we wanted coffee service so it was not listed on the final invoice and my mother's credit card had already been charged the balance due. I had called Marty with a question the day before and he let me know the coffee situation and that he had added it to the invoice and charged my mother's credit card. I'm sure it was an oversight given the hectic day leading up to it but she and I would have preferred if GR had called us to let us know the charge was going to be applied before applying it. All in all I was very happy with GR. Our wedding day went off without a hitch (many said it was the best wedding they had been to!!). I would definitely use them again and recommend them for a wedding or other big event. Marty's patience and calm demeanor in addition to his solid recommendations made him very valuable to us. Speaking of value, their overall prices were affordable! read more

Used them for my parents 50th anniversary party for approximately 100 people. Setting up the event was painless and affordable worked with Marty to get the event booked ! Amazing company to work with, they were on time, set up with time to spare, the food was great and the staff were amazing!! Marco was attentive and made sure all my requests were taken care of!! The guests at the party raves about the food and service! Thank you GR catering ! read more

I had a surprise party catered by GR Catering and it was perfect! I originally planned to pick up the food and bring it to the event myself but at the last minute I requested that they drop it off for me. The extra expense was minimal and well worth it since Marty and another employee set up everything for me. The food was delicious and there was more then eniugh for everyone! Great food, great service, and a great value! I will be ordereing from them again. read more

I have nothing but nice words to say about this company. I used them for the first time to cater a small event at the beach. Gaby was fantastic. She followed up with me on a few occasions to make sure we had our ducks in a row. I even had a few last minute items to add and she/they did not give me any kind of a hard time. I'm extremely happy with them! The day of the event Marty Jr. and Anthony were there on time, dressed professionally and quick with the setup and tare down. The food was fantastic, all employees were impressed. Anthony kept me posted every step of the way and I honestly have nothing but good comments to say about them. Fabulous! read more

GR catering did a great job for our office holiday luncheon. The staff was courteous and helpful and the food was tasty. We received many compliments from staff regarding the quality and taste of the food. Delicious! Will definitely use in the future! Thank you Marty! read more

We had a wonderful experience with GR Catering for my husband's 50th birthday Laua party - we had about 95 people and and the event was perfect ! This party was a last minute plan, I was unsure of the head count until the day before and Gaby and Marty pulled it off wonderfully. They checked out our location a few days before the party, helped me figure out the best location in the yard for the food set up and arrived on time and ready when scheduled. They brought great decorations - we had a 50th Tiki Torch Birthday themed event - and they dressed the table and stations elegantly. The on site grill was quite impressive and the guest felt that we had gone all out! Marty helped design our menu of Kalaua Roasted Pork, Rotisserie Chicken, Island style rice, Hawaiian cole slaw, fresh fruit, rolls and vegetarian egg rolls - a perfect menu for the event. Overall, our guest enjoyed the food tremendously, we heard rave review on the catering especially the Kalaua Pork and Rotisserie Chicken (several guest said it was better than Phil's BBQ) we had plenty for all and it was perfect. I would highly recommend this catering company. Thank you Marty and Gaby ! read more

Working with GR catering was great! Gaby was so sweet and willing to go above and beyond to make sure my clients had everything in order for their wedding day. Not to mention the food was AMAZING! I would reccomend them to any brides looking for delicious food and great service! -Jane Alexandra Events read more

We had GR Catering cater our wedding reception. They were very polite and professional... until we gave them the 50% deposit. After that, they were a nightmare. They were difficult to get a hold of by phone and when I would email them with 3 or 4 questions they would reply answering only 1 or 2 quesitons. Our venue as most do required that they have GR catering list them as an additional insured. They refused to do it unless we paid extra. Worst of all they were suppsed to arrive to our wedding at 4pm and did not show up until after 5. OVER AN HOUR LATE TO OUR WEDDING. We had asked for Alfredo sauce and the brought marinara. The server showed up with no serving tongs or a lighter to light the burners. The owners of our venue had to scramble to find these things. By not showing up at 4pm and not having proper equipment, they violated our contract. Did they apologize? NOPE!!!! We had to call them to seek restitution and even then they were incredibly rude to my husband and me. I was in tears for the first hour of our reception as I waited for the food to show up. And yes once it showed up the food did taste good. But on my wedding day, I felt that the vendors should have provided us with peace of mind. That is partially what we were paying for. I would have much rather gone with a reliable company with mediocre food than a flakey company with good food. Please do not give this company your business. read more

GR Catering catered my building's Halloween party last night. The food was delicious. The beef and chicken had a great sauce and were cooked perfectly. The beans and squash were great as well. Jamal saw that I had an infant in my arms and immediately offered to help me, came around from where he was serving and made up my entire plate. It was extremely chivalrous. I would absolutely recommend them!!! read more

Marty and Gaby are very customer focused. I was 4 weeks from my wedding and I feel very lucky to find them. They were professional and very responsive. I immediately did not feel as stressed because they gave me a quick quote and assured me they could do the job. Then i went for a tasting and was very impressed. They arrived on time and the food display was very nice. There was a mix up with the servers, but all in all it was not a big deal for me. Everyone raved about the food and I would use Marty anytime!!! read more

Our family of 30+ enjoyed an elegant picnic at de Anza Cove in Mission Bay Park. The site was set up, white linen table cloths blowing in the wind under a gold tent, when we arrived. The Hamburger and Hot Dog Lunch was perfect for the occasion. Marty patiently took a family group photo with 4 iPhones (panorama please) and one SLR. Great food, great service, good people. read more

Great job! Thank you so much for making our family reunion such a memorable experience! Marty & Spencer, you guys are awesome! Definitely will use you guys again and again! read more

GR catering has an amazing staff and always delivers service with a smile. Their tri tip is amazing I highly recommend. I would recommend this catering service to anyone as they were very helpful thought out the whole catering process. Thank you GR catering! read more

What a wonderful staff. we had a pharmacy party they took great care of us.The staff was courteous and helpful and the food was tasty. We received many compliments from staff regarding the quality and taste of the food.They were very professional throughout the entire process, while planning the menu. Lastly the price was so affordable. I will be definitely use them for all my other parties. read more

Marty, Gaby and crew provided a delicious buffet dinner for my daughter's wedding reception in August. They were very professional throughout the entire process, while planning the menu and consulting with us on our choices of dinnerware, glassware, etc. As it was a little overwhelming at times, planning a wedding for almost 200 people, Marty was always very helpful and courteous...and he returned my numerous phone calls and emails consistently, as well as answered all my questions on a timely basis. The food was amazing...all of our guests complimented how much they enjoyed the meal. I would highly recommend GR Catering for any event. read more

GR Catering made us so happy on our wedding day! They provided more than enough food, they provided the table cloths for next to nothing, and they were so polite while we talked over and over again about affordable options. Genuine people who handled everything gracefully. I would highly recommend them, and I would use them again! read more

Our experience with GR Catering was amazing. They were so professional and truly exceeded our expectations! The staff was great and worked hard to set up the buffet and make things perfect for our wedding. The food was so delicious and all our wedding guests kept commenting on how tasty all the dishes were. Gaby and Marty were a class act and worked so hard to make our wedding day memorable. Not only did they provide linens, excellent food and service but they were able to get us the rentals we needed (like chairs and tables). They were so quick to respond with proposals and make this entire process so easy and pleasant. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a spectacular caterer who offers great food and great prices! read more

GR Catering did the BEST JOB EVER at our son's wedding reception this weekend. We had 175 people in our yard and ALL went away full & happy. We had a luau theme and GR provided exactly the right food. The staff is AWESOME ~ super professional and polite and lots of fun. From the first phone call to the final clean up, this was a FANTASTIC experience. If there were more than 5 stars available they'd have it. Thanks Marty & Gabby!! read more

I am a extremely satisfied customer..... They catered my sons Swaggy 16th Birthday party on short notice and the food was phenomenal...... Very very tasty..... I picked up my order and the service was GREAT.... Food was hot and ready to serve!!!!!! Everyone loved the food, we had NO complaints!!! I would use their services again in a heart beat. Their Super friendly and responded to my request in a timely matter with many options within my budget! read more

Used them for a Hawaiian Luau and they were awesome! They worked within our budget and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend to my friends. However, if you have to deal with multiple people splitting the bill, make sure that you square that away before any payments are made. Their system makes it a bit difficult to refund after the fact. Other than that, no complaints! Way to go. read more

GR Catering has served as a primary caterer for the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundaiton for the past two years. Whether it has been working with the Patrick Henry High School Spirit of 76 Band Boosters for a fund raising event at the Mission Trails Visitor Center, serving breakfast on the MTRP Terrace for 135 members of the East County Chamber of Commerce in July, or providing outstanding cuisine for the MTRP Foundation's annual Holiday Party on December 4, for over 100 of the park's key volunteers and donors, GR Catering always delivers. And thank you to Marty and Gaby for all you do to support your community! Jay Wilson, Executive Director Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation read more

Hands down one of the BEST!!!! I get to experience this culinary genius on a regular basis. I would prefer to schedule GR Catering over many others because of the taste of the food and attention to the details of meeting the needs for various groups. read more

We used GR Catering to host the Players banquet at our inaugural Pacific Cup High School Rugby Tournament where over 300-players and coaches were fed an amazing meal. Working with Gabby & Marty (Owners) was a pleasure as they worked with us and our budget to prepare a menu that was perfect. When we arrived at our venue, Marty and his crew were all organized and ready to go and the attention to detail and support of us and our schedule was great. We will use GR Catering for our future group events as a result of their success at our Banquet that was proof enough of their professionalism. Thanks again GR Catering for making our banquet so special. read more

These guys added a lot of stress to my wedding! If I would have to rate food only I would probably give 4 stars, because it did taste good. However, dealing with them was a nightmare. I was shopping for a caterer to do my wedding. I told Marty my budget upfront and he said that we can definitely tailor everything accordingly. I was happy that my search was done. In the beginning I was not sure how many people I was going to invite and this is why I got several quotes from them. Marty assured me that final count is due only 5 days before the event. They were extremely pleasant and flexible until I had to give them Non-Refundable deposit of 50% of total costs (which dramatically changed once deposit was received). All my nightmare started after deposit was given. All of a sudden they started adding charges, every minor change we were making was adding hundreds and hundreds to the bill. When I was inquiring a reason for that, they explained to me that it is this expensive because they have to stay there until the end and clean up. Hoping to cut costs I told them that I do not need them to clean up, because I hired a person to do that and that they can leave immediately after dinner. After they realized that their excuse for getting more money out of me did not work, they reduced the cost by only $100, which was beyond ridiculous! Then 5 days before the wedding, just as we agreed, I gave them final headcount, which was 6 people less than we originally agreed on. With an average price of $45 per plate I was paying, they reduced my price only by about $50 total. I originally got multiple quotes from them reflecting different amounts of people, and all those quotes had adequate price differences for having 70 people or 75. But 5 days before the wedding Marty told me that they do not go by the headcount and 6 people difference does not change their costs much. Which is ridiculous taking into consideration that if I originally had asked for 6 people less I would have paid not $50 less, but $270 less. Weddings are expensive, at the end I was paying about a $1000 over my budget for the catering, which at that point I was already ok with. But then came the last drop. Marty was demanding a tip. I was going to tip them after I made sure that everything was ok, but Marty demanded it upfront. I got furious about it. After all the troubles they put me through, he had the nerve to ask for a tip without me making sure that they deliver good service. When I told him that I am not giving a tip ipfront he warned me that he cannot guarantee that his staff is going to be at his best knowing that they did not get a tip. Being worried about the quality of my wedding I gave in and tipped upfront. Their staff showed up later than Marty told they would, Marty himself never show up. Food was ready on time and tasted great, I have no complains about that. But the manner they handled their business is highly unprofessional and as I came to know later demanding a tip upfront is also illegal. Wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of a girls life! If you want to make sure that yours goes by whithout extra stress and some shady people trying to scam you for money then STAY AWAY FROM GR CATERING!!! read more

I hired GR Catering for my mom's 60th surprise birthday party. It was a Greek/ toga theme party, so I asked GR if they could do an authentic whole roast lamb. It turned out really tasty (stuffed with rosemary and whole garlic cloves) and added that extra wow factor to the party. They also provided rotisserie lemon chicken, amazing grilled veggies, crab pasta salad, and tabbouleh (which I requested in lieu of Greek salad.) All the food received the stamp of approval from a room full of picky Greeks, no easy task. All 40 people had more than enough to eat and I have lots of leftovers in the fridge. The chefs they sent over were very nice, accommodating, and experienced (and even offered to don an impromptu tablecloth toga to get in the spirit). I also rented tablecloths, tables, and chairs from them. The chairs were a smidgen dirty, but they wiped them down for me before the guests arrived. They also brought out a tent to provide a shady area to serve the food under, which i hadn't thought to include. I felt the price was fair considering the specialty nature of the request, and they gave me a military discount which negated the extra fee for driving all the way out to Alpine. In the very beginning, there was a little confusion about getting the contract signed and I was a bit nervous about paying the whole amount before the event, but everything turned out fine in the end. The owner did indicate that a tip would be expected, but only after the party was over. In my opinion, they really earned that tip. They were a little later than I thought, but the food was served on time and they were within their contractual obligations. These sorts of events are rarely perfect, but I think GR Catering got about as close as you can get. I'm a happy customer. read more

We hired GR Catering to support our company's annual volunteer day. They organized everything we needed for a 100 person event: breakfast, BBQ lunch, water, sodas, desserts, tents, chairs and AV equipment. They made everything very easy, and they were always very responsive to our questions, concerns, and needs. The staff was very friendly, engaging and helpful. We'd hire them again in a heartbeat. read more

Great food, great price, very friendly. Made our reception party a fantastic casual outdoor event, no rubbery or dry chicken allowed!!! The food was so good I know several guests that went back for 3rd and 4th servings, and we actually were looking forward to our leftovers, though with the way our guests filled up, there weren't that many, just the right amount actually. The guacamole was wonderful, the chicken and tri-tip were great, and the warm penne primavera pasta (our vegetarian entree) was addictive!! (can I have that recipe Marty?) read more

Recently went to one of their events and it was amazing! There service and food were both great. I definitely recommend GR Catering for your events. I had the best experience with them!! read more

My friend had a wedding in San Diego this past weekend at a Marina. Everything was so beautifully organized and laid out. The food was fantastic! I really enjoyed their mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette. I'm not a big salad eater but I went back for seconds. Everything was very flavorful, hot, and appealing. Good job and excellent, friendly service! Thank you! read more

We have used GR catering for 2 corporate event at the beach and they have been great! The service is awesome and the food was delicious. I will use them whenever we have events. read more

We hired GR Catering for a wedding reception in San Diego/Bonita on 1/24/15. We were very pleased and impressed with both their service and food! Marty was fantastic throughout the process and his staff that supported our event were very professional. The food was fantastic and our guests were very happy! Thank you for everything! They went above and beyond to make our day special! read more

My name is Sandy, owner of Timeless Weddings and Events. My client hired GR Catering for her wedding in April- best decision. Their food was amazing and they were so helpful with everything. They setup in a timely matter and broke down so fast guests didn't even notice. Thank you so much for all of your hard work!!! I hope to work with you again in the future :) read more

Food is delicious, and the customer service is great! You will not be disappointed if you hire GR Catering for your event!