They catered our wedding for 50 people, and the reviews from all the guests were raves. Professional prompt service. Very helpful for our guests. The food was exquisitely prepared and served. We had provided to go boxes, and the majority of our guests took some home with them - not leaving us too much but we did get to enjoy it again! Bernardo is so easy to work with and made excellent suggestions along the way. One of the guests was a professional wedding photographer for over 30 years, and he said this was one of the best wedding meals he's ever had. Thank you so much, Bernardo, for helping to make our wedding so special. read more

We had the most fabulous experience with Ramon and Ranch Events. We hosted a celebration for 330 people and the catering was amazing. Ramon was so easy to work with. The tasting was delightful and we got to hand pick our entire menu. He coordinated rentals, bartender, and even an espresso coffee cart that was such a hit. We will gladly have Ramon and his team host another event for us. Thanks again!! read more

Ranch Events - Dessert - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

I would give 10 stars if I could. This company has some of the best people I have worked with in events. I have been planning 1-2 large scale 300 - 400 person luncheons/dinners/galas for schools and service organizations for over 15 years in San Diego, and I have never worked with such an incredible event team before. Bernardo, Sid, Sal and their entire event day staff were incredibly warm, accomodating, and thoughtful from our first visit to take down. They treated us like family and thought of this event of 350 people ranging from 18 yo to 70 yos as if it was their own personal event and the most important one of the year. They repeatedly reached out when they thought of things they thought would make the experience for each guest more enjoyable and easier for us. They worked within our budget, were patient and reasonable as we navigated coordinating between 3 groups co-hosting this multigenerational event to celebrate our Founder's Day. Bernardo was very responsive and remained our point of contact from the day we walked in throughout the planning, set up and event day. He was so sincere in wanting us to have a fabulous event and followed up on every detail. And the FOOD!! Banquet food for 300+ guests is usually mediocre at best, but the chefs at Ranch Events make EVERYTHING delicious!! Even the vegetarian entree was mouth watering and extraordinary! Everyone raved about the quality and flavor of their meals and the variety of melt in your mouth desserts. And they were just wowed by the gorgeous waterfront setting of the venue (Seaside Room, Marina Village), with free and upfront parking. Truly a hidden gem in every way. I look forward to partnering together with this company for years to come. It would be hard to go anywhere else after working with Bernardo and his team. read more

I can't speak highly enough about Ranch Events. My husband and I got married over a year ago, and our loved ones still comment on how beautiful our wedding was. Megan was absolutely excellent. She was thoughtful, responsive, kind, and professional! We planned our wedding in just four months, and Megan truly helped lighten any worries we may have had. It was incredibly helpful to have a wedding venue that provided the tables, chairs, flatware, lighting, and, to top it off, delicious dinner options! We received so many compliments on our wedding food, it was amazing. We had so much fun working with the team at Ranch Events and highly recommend them for any special occasion. You will not be disappointed! We love them so much. Thank you again, Ranch Events! read more

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Amazing... we stumble upon PCD on our RV travels. The food and spirits were amazing. Our waitress was the sweetest. We've done travels all over including international.You cannot beat their service, food and spirits. Took some for the road. This distillery puts out good food and spirits, so plan your visit now! read more

We simply cannot say enough good things about Ranch Events and our incredible event coordinator, Bernardo. Choosing this venue was the single best decision we made for our wedding, and Bernardo is the reason why. From our very first consultation to the final moments of the night, Bernardo was thoughtful and attentive at every step of the way. He made the entire wedding planning process feel easy and stress-free. He was always available, highly responsive, and full of great suggestions, making us feel completely supported throughout the months leading up to the day. On the wedding day itself, Bernardo and his entire team were true professionals. They were logistics masters, handling every single detail flawlessly and ensuring a seamless experience. We were able to trust them completely and simply focus on celebrating. The day felt like an absolute dream, and we could relax and enjoy every single moment with our friends and family. Finally, we have to mention the food! Our guests are still raving about the dinner--it was absolutely phenomenal. If you are looking for a beautiful venue with team who will make your planning easy and your wedding day perfect, look no further. Bernardo and Ranch Events are it! We **highly, highly recommend Ranch Events at Marina Village**! read more

I can't begin to express my appreciation for Bernardo and his team! We were celebrating the 100th birthday of our beloved Grandma T and she was overjoyed with the beautiful venue! From the very beginning Bernardo helped us through every detail adding special touches each step of the way! The food was excellent and the cake jars, suggested by Bernardo, were beautiful and a big hit! Thank you so much for making this a day to remember! read more

Bernardo is the kind of wedding venue manager you dream of but rarely find. He exceeded our expectations tenfold and made our wedding day flawless. Guests raved about how smooth everything was, and my family was so impressed with his kindness and professionalism. He managed every detail with such ease and care, leaving us free to just enjoy the celebration. I honestly cannot imagine a better partner for such an important day. If you want a wedding that feels effortless and magical, this is the place--and Bernardo is the reason why. read more

Ranch Events - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

Company Holiday Party Review: 1/17/2026 I am always so proud and pleased with the services provided by Ranch Events. The catering team was so friendly, professional, and helpful, and of course, the food was so delicious and enjoyed by all at our annual holiday company party! I used Ranch Events for both my wedding and referred them to my company for our holiday party and both experiences were wonderful and full of tasty food (had the Italian menu for wedding and the Christmas menu for holiday party). And their wedding cake is the best!! Huge shoutout to Ramon for making this as stress-free and seamless as a process as possible! He and his team always do everything to take care of the client and ensure the event goes smoothly. My Wedding - Caterers Review: 11/18/2023 We are beyond pleased with the superb catering of Ranch Events for our wedding at El Cortez's Don Room! Ramon was so wonderful, helpful, and professional throughout the whole planning process. First, they brought us in for a food tasting, where they provided generous (full) portions of all food per our selected menu (normal, Mexican or Tuscany food menus)--they even provided us a slice of cake for over 9 cake flavors and let us take home all leftovers! The food tasting for our wedding menu that was provided was honestly the first "fun" moment of our stressful wedding planning process and I enjoyed it so much. For the food itself, it was so delicious and flavorful! I was cautious at first about what to expect for food quality and my expectations were far exceeded. Their amazing champagne amaretto cake is a must try for your own taste wedding cake!! The staff is so wonderful and helpful, and our main point of contact, Ramon, was a great coordinator and scheduled meetings for choosing the table linens and finalizing the wedding timeline, which I appreciated because it made me feel more calm about getting everything in place for our wedding. During the actual event, the Ranch Events staff were so professional, friendly and efficient, and all our guests told us how much they loved the food! I highly recommend Ranch Events for your future wedding! read more

Ranch Events - Dessert buffet stand, chocolate fountain, and wedding cake (for company event) - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

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The serves were incredibly kind. They gave us 3 ice cold water bottles because it was so hot out. Their pricing is UNBEATABLE and their food is so flavorful and delicious. I cannot stress enough just how welcoming and kind these staff were to us. I would recommend Ranch Events to everyone 100x over. Bless you all thank you. read more

Ranch Events - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

We cannot say enough about the quality of catering and customer service by Ranch Events for our wedding. Megan was our main point of contact and was nothing but savvy and open-minded to our food & bev ideas, creatively bringing them to life in a functional and beautiful manner. We are the third couple in our family to utilize RE for rehearsal dinners & weddings, and year over year they always do an amazing job. For our rehearsal dinner, we had buffet island style food that RE set up at our parents backyard that was a nice casual yet perfectly celebratory dinner style to kick off the weekend. At our wedding, we had a plated & served dinner service that was more upscale (where the waiters bring the food to each person at their tables) and everyone said their service was very detail oriented. We ordered a custom wedding cake from RE as well as a 4' x 2' berry pastry dessert that they didn't hesitate to tackle making for us - it was stunning, photo attached! We a full bar (well numerous bars!) where we ourselves bought & provided all of the booze + mixers, etc. and they served. They absolutely crushed the assignment in all aspects of the weekend and brought our custom, unique visions to life in a seamless, beautiful manner. All of our guests raved that it was the best wedding food they've ever had and that the bartending was exceptional. It meant so much to us to work with a catering company that had many great offerings established but also was excited to think outside the box and make custom items for us. We even provided beef from the ranch where we got married at for them to cook with for appetizers to literally make the meal farm to table. So special. THANK YOU RANCH EVENTS - WE LOVE YOU! read more

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Ranch Events was so great! As a wedding planner, I really need caterers, rentals, and vendors that I can count on, and Ranch Events was just that. Megan was amazing to plan with - she covered every detail, was so organized, and was super responsive. Daniel is a true gem of the service industry. He helped with everything he could and saved us last minute with a few things! The entire team was reliable, professional, and truly a pleasure to work with. read more

My son's wedding reception was everything I could have imagined, and more! Bernardo made sure everything was perfect and went off without a hitch! The room set up was stunning and functional and the food was absolutely amazing!! So many people came to us and told us this was one of the best weddings they've ever been to! read more

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Ranch Events is an amazing and sweet company! Bernardo is always so warm and welcoming to us. Our wedding was 3 years ago but they still offer a free topper cake for our anniversary every year! (We added raspberries in the picture) The cake was so so soooo delicious and fragrant, everyone at the party couldn't say enough good things! Thank you all again :) read more

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Boy, I don't know where to start. The price for the actual venue was not that much more than the other ones in that immediate area. However, the room we chose (Catalina) was so elevated and superior to the other rooms in that complex, that there was really no comparison. Such an elegant room. I know that bringing your own caterers can sometimes be an affordable choice, but Ranch Events have so many options to choose from to fit into a budget, that it was a no brainer. The food was incredible. Just amazing. All of our guests GUSHED over their meal! THE CAKE. So moist! The frosting, not that sickly sweet stuff you get on most cakes. It was delicious! The staff was so nice! The whole event went off without a hitch. It was such a wonderful experience. I can't say enough about Ranch Events. I would 100% use this venue again. read more

Omar was the BEST bartender we've ever had! He worked our Orangetheory Fitness event and absolutely crushed it. From start to finish, he brought the energy, the fun, and the perfect vibe. He was so kind, personable, and made everyone feel taken care of plus, his drinks were next level. The whole crowd loved him! If you ever get the chance to have Omar at your event, do it. 100/10 total legend #OrangetheoryApproved read more

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The absolute best! we want to give a special shout out to Omar! He works with you through it all! he has such a great team behind him! amazing people super attentive! gave us the best time for my son's14th birthday party! thank you thank you! we will see you soon! read more

I had my 80th birthday celebration at Marina Village, Seaside Room, late January 2025 with one hundred guests. Bernardo Valdez, with Ranch Events, was my coordinator. Bernardo did a FABULOUS job from the beginning to the end. He had no problem with talking with either me or my niece regarding the party whenever we called. In fact, at the end of the party we discussed how we became family and would miss the phone conversations. Bernardo had so many great ideas and went far beyond the call of duty, exceeding our expectations. He played a significant role in the tremendous success of my milestone celebration. Please consider Bernardo Valdez with Rancg Events for your next event. We chose Ranch Events to cater for the party which turned out to be a great choice because the food was delicious. The waitstaff were excellent as well. My family and I give Bernardo and Ranch Events a hundred stars instead of the customary highest rating of five stars. read more

Ranch Events - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a room with a marina view at Marina Village for a memorial service. Our venu was the Catalina room. Our event planner, Bernardo, was communicative, knowledgable and kept all his promises for a perfect event and memory for our family. From the food to the beautiful room set up, to the display areas he set up, he kept his word on everything and his expertise was extremely valuable. We highly recommend working with him . He seemed to care about and envision the event as much as we did. The room looked beautiful and the food was delicious. read more

Would pick Ranch Events again and again! Bernardo was amazing to work with for our wedding. We loved that the process was so smooth, tons of food choices and desserts to choose from (and we are still getting compliments about the tasty food at the wedding!), and the communication from Bernardo was very professional. It was so nice to know that everything was being handled so well that it was a virtually hands off experience. All of our requests were met with timeliness and professionalism and the actual event was perfect. Thank you Ranch Events! read more

My then fiance and I toured Marina Village Marina a while ago, thinking about having our wedding there. The actual "Marina Village" company was, to be blunt, unhelpful and uninterested in helping us. As we walked the property, a gentleman named Bernardo noticed we were carrying flyers and asked if we were thinking of having a wedding there. When we said yes, he said that he worked with Ranch Events who owns a couple of buildings on the property and he'd be happy to help us. He gave us a quick tour and gave us some information, but more importantly, he immediately treated us like he cared. We chose to have our wedding at the Seaside Room in Marina Village and Bernardo helped us step by step in planning our wedding. Turns out, he and Ranch Events could take care of almost every aspect of the wedding, cutting the number of vendors down significantly and saving us Thousands. Not only was he extremely proficient, he gave us referrals for almost any outside vendor we needed and more importantly, his referrals were FANTASTIC. Up to and on the day of the wedding, Bernardo and his team were fantastic. They made us feel so special, and our guests were extremely impressed by the set up that they helped provide. Ranch Events is a caterer as well, and to say that the food was phenominal is an understatement. All of our guests told us that the food was some of the best wedding food they'd ever had, especially the braised short rib (YUM!). All in all, I could not recommend Bernardo and Ranch Events more, they made everything wonderful. It was a day to remember, and they made the experience one that we will never forget. Thank you Bernardo! Tom and Emily read more

We had our wedding in August through Ranch Events, in their Seaside Room. Ramon, Veronica and Sid were absolutely amazing and truly made our wedding so special. Everyone was complementing us on how lovely the service was from staff and how delicious the food was! I cannot recommend Ranch Events enough! We are now reaching out to them to book our baby shower as well. We will be booking Ranch Events for all our future family events! read more

Bernardo was an amazing wedding coordinator for us on our Friday, June 20th wedding ! We started our planning journey back in Dec'24 and from that moment, he was straightforward, supportive, and very communicative. He worked well with our needs, and the months prior, was able to schedule food and cake tastings to assist with what would taste best for ourselves and guests. **The biggest benefits came from the week leading up to the wedding, where he went above and beyond for us! The week of the wedding is very stressful for anyone but he worked with our schedule, kept in good communication with us, allowed some flexibility, and his service team day-of were top notch! We would recommend him and the Sunset Room for any couple attempting to host a 100+ person wedding! Muchas gracias Bernardo! read more

I highly recommend Ranch Events and I hope to be able to work with them again. We struggled to find a catering team in San Diego that was within our budget and would still work with us to customize our wedding reception to the way we wanted, but then we found Ranch Events. We met with Bernardo to plan and he showed us so much care - he wasn't just trying to get our business, he truly cared about us as a couple and wanted our event to be a success. He was thorough, communicative, and hands-on while still being respectful when we would make decisions contrary to his recommendations. On the day of our event, I was nervous because he wasn't going to be there but he did a great job preparing his staff. They knew every detail of our planning and executed better than I could have imagined. For example, we did a candy bar for our event so we just brought jars of candy ourselves, but his staff brought display boxes and extra linens and arranged it for us in a way that added extra elegance to our event. Our reception was a dream come true and Ranch Events was an integral part of that success. I am truly grateful for them read more

As a wedding AV/DJ/photo/video provider, I've had the pleasure of working with Ranch events multiple times. I have nothing but good things to say about them. For example, yesterday I was setting up lighting at their newly remodeled Marina Village Sunset View room. Their contact person Julie was kind enough to answer all of my questions and gave me the flexibility to tear down the lights either at night or the following morning, which was a huge help. The new version of the Sunset View room is modern, elegant and artistic. I love the huge light bar they installed. Thank you for providing such a great service to our community and keeping up the great work all these years! read more

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My cousin had initially booked with Intimate Weddings who was supposed to set up the ceremony on the sunset cliffs of San Diego. The morning of the ceremony, she cancelled. Julie was able to get everything situated and get us the rentals within 2 hours! While I would never recommend waiting last minute they really made it happen and we are so grateful! read more

We could not have imagined a better experience than what Bernardo and his team delivered. From the very first moment to the last guest leaving, they exceeded expectations beyond what we even thought possible. Every detail was easy & seamless, every interaction was warm and professional, and the entire day flowed so beautifully because of the care and Bernardo's leadership. Our guests, our families, and we ourselves were absolutely blown away. The venue itself is stunning and transformed into an absolute dream- with access to the outside! But what truly made it exceptional was the staff's ability to anticipate needs, problems before we even realized them, and make us feel like we were the only wedding that had ever mattered. They gave us the gift of being able to be fully present on our wedding day, confident that everything was being handled with care. That is something we will never forget. We left with only incredible memories. We are forever grateful. read more

Ranch Events - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

Ranch Events catered our dinner dance attended by 175 employees. Everyone loved the food. It is hard to please everyone with the diverse group of employees that we have but that was achieved this time! They all loved it. (Funny side note: We had delicious seasoned tri tip and Mediterranean Chicken which were both AMAZING and love by all but the whole mini carrots were mentioned the most! No one has had carrots that yummy!) =) We worked with Bernardo on the set up/menu selections, etc. He was great to work with. He was aways reachable and responded to my emails quickly. He put me at ease with all of the details of our event. Pricing is competitive with other good caterers in the area. His staff was professional, flexible and friendly. We look forward to working with them all again. read more

My wife and I were very fortunate to get the seaside room for our wedding in June. During our whole planning process Bernardo was amazing. The amount of care,detail, and communication on his end helped us tremendously during that stressful and busy time of our lives. The day of our wedding, was perfect. The staff for the reception were professional and on top of things. Bernardo was really good at accommodating to our needs in regard to how we wanted our reception to be. If you ever want to do an event through ranch events, we highly recommend doing it through Bernardo. Our wedding reception was a very special day, and we are grateful for the experience read more

Wedding planning was the most stressful thing I have done. Bernardo and his team make the venue and food part of the planning process so easy for me. I only recommend one of the rooms that are by Ranch Events at the Marina Village. Bernardo went above and beyond for us to make sure our wedding was everything I wished it would be. I will definitely recommend Ranch Events to anyone I know who would have an event. Thank you for everything. read more

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We used Ranch Events to cater a 90th Birthday party for 140 people. From start to finish the service, food, deserts, staff were excellent! The day of the event, the staff made things so easy for us and we got to enjoy the party. I highly recommend Ranch. Our event coordinator was Ramon. He was the best. Thank you Ranch for an amazing experience for our guest. read more

Highly recommend Ranch Events! Their attention to detail, professionalism, great quality of food, decor and amazing staff! Everything went smoothly! They went above and beyond. Huge Shout out to Ramon our coordinator and Jose our banquet captain! Made our day special. read more

I'm a wedding planner and have worked with Ranch Events several times, but last weekend Bernardo and his team catered a wedding for us and the experience truly stood out. Bernardo brings great attention to detail to every aspect of the event. He was very easy to work with and went above and beyond in collaborating with all the vendors. The day of the wedding, our outdoor ceremony had to quickly change to indoors due to rain, and his team put all hands on deck to make the transition happen smoothly, quickly, and with the utmost efficiency. To say they handled the rain and last-minute changes with grace and flexibility is an understatement. Thank you Bernardo and the Ranch Events Team!! read more

I was the Chairperson for a farewell Dinner for our Pastor. I met Bernardo of Ranch Events in his office about 6 months ago. My name is Bernard, so the two of us hit it off immediately. We worked hard for 6 months...lots of preparation/ lots of talking/ Many meetings including an unforgettable food tasting at the venue. The evening event was a dream. Bernardo worked so hard that entire day. I went there at 10 AM to meet with the Florist & DJ. I watched Bernardo take an ordinary room and turn it into an exquisite event space. He did not miss a trick when converting that hall. The evening came, and the 130 guests were greeted with strolling waiters serving delicious appetizers. Dinner began with a prayer, and a beautiful sunset that we witnessed over the water. What a beautiful place to be in. A touch of heaven. How appropiate for a Pastor's Farewell. The salad, dinner buffet & dessert were top notch! Try their short ribs & garlic mashed, along with their mini beef wellington, and champagne raspberry cake. Our party lasted till 10:00 pm, Bernardo never left the site. I still can't believe how much work and how hard he worked to make it special. We had special dignitaries there, as the Mayor & several special guest speakers arrived & took part. I was proud to host the Mayor and special guests. I would recommend Ranch Events and Bernardo to anyone that I talk to. From the very beginning to the end, it was magical. If you are thinking about it, take a look at the Catalina Room all set up. If that doesn't convince you that you are in the right place, you will have to search high & low for another venue of this caliber. I also know that we got a wonderful, fair deal financially! I have been in the business for over 50 years. This , by far, was one of the best events I worked on. Thank you Bernardo for helping me with everything. You will never be forgotten/ You were the Host with the most! Bernard L. Stoiber read more

My husband and I chose to work with Bernardo Valdez at Ranch Events for our wedding and we are so glad we did. From day one he was so attentive and helpful. Very quick responses always and worked with us on each little ask. Day of the wedding he made sure he took all the stress away from us and our family. He and the entire staff did an amazing job. I would highly recommend. Ranch events was also able to work with our budget and make it do able while also being beautiful with great service. read more

Ranch Events - The Bayview room at Marina Village - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

We are so happy we used Ranch Events to cater and coordinate our 160+ guest wedding at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Megan is incredible! 1) Catering - Of all the vendors we initially searched online, Ranch Events had the most appealing menu, along with reasonable pricing. The staff was very easy to work with over email and after reviewing their menu choices, we scheduled our tasting in Marina Village. The tasting with Megan sealed the deal - the team prepared an array of appetizers, main entrees and desserts; everything was so yummy and Megan was super helpful in narrowing down popular options and making suggestions for guests with dietary restrictions. During the actual event, the food and staff were phenomenal. We had passed trays during cocktail hour and a buffet-style dinner (our favorites: crab cakes and mini beef wellingtons for appetizers and pot roast for dinner!). People also keep raving about our two cake options (passionfruit and chocolate)! 2) Coordination - We did not originally plan to have Ranch Events coordinate our wedding, but we really appreciated Megan's attentiveness during our food tasting and figured it would make sense for the catering/coordination of the wedding to be aligned. This service was worth every penny - Megan worked with each of our vendors individually and had the entire plan for the day so organized. We also had a variety of items (vases, candles, decorations) to be used as our centerpieces and Megan and the team executed our vision perfectly. She was always available for questions as it got closer to our event, and was also prompt and intuitive, especially the day before during rehearsal and the day of our wedding. She really kept us at ease, which allowed us to focus on having fun with our family and friends. We can't thank Ranch Events and Megan enough for making our special day so memorable! read more

Our event was in the lovely Seaside room and adjacent patio and it was beautiful with sunset view! Megan was our event coordinator and Bernardo our capitan and everything went smoothly. The food and service were great. It was a little difficult/complicated providing our own alcohol and took a lot of planning/work on our part. The bridal room was lacking amenities The cost was reasonable and it was great having the kitchen on site. read more

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So my husband and I recently had our wedding with ranch events at marina village and it was nothing short of magically. Megan was our point of contact and made each and every step along the way seamless. We ended up using Megan as our day of coordinator and she was also amazing. Our guests absolutely loved the food options and the ambiance. 10/10 would recommend ranch events for any event. read more

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Bernardo and Ranch Events did an amazing job at our wedding. Everyone raves about the food and the cakes were to die for. So moist, creamy and wonderful unique flavors. The table settings were gorgeous...they even provided a beautiful sunset! Thank you for helping to make our night extra special. John and Brad read more

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Awesome company to work with, and their food was incredible. They provided the food, and service for our wedding and I don't regret anything. 10/10. read more