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Catering
Personal Touch Dining
9605 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA
About Personal Touch Dining
Personal Touch Dining is a catering service that serves customers across San Diego, committed to quality service for your event needs. Located at 9605 Kearny Villa Rd, they work with clients to bring customized food solutions to their gatherings. The team is known for clear communication and attention to detail when planning menus and logistics.
Open Monday through Friday with hours from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Friday closes at 2:00 PM), Personal Touch Dining makes it convenient to discuss your catering requirements. Whether you're coordinating a corporate lunch, family celebration, or other occasion, they offer a practical option when comparing catering providers in the area.
For more details about their menu options and availability, call +1 858-638-0672 or visit https://personaltouchdining.com/?utm_source=GMBListing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local. Personal Touch Dining is a helpful partner for local event planners.
Services offered
- Customized menu planning tailored to event type, guest count, and dietary requirements
- Corporate catering for business lunches, team events, and professional gatherings
- Family celebration catering for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and milestone events
- Buffet-style service with professionally arranged food stations and serving logistics
- Plated dinner service with coordinated timing and course delivery for sit-down events
- Appetizer and cocktail hour service for receptions, mixers, and networking events
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options with allergen-aware food preparation
- Seasonal and local ingredient sourcing for fresh, quality food preparation
Planner's guide
Best For: Corporate lunches and business events, family celebrations and milestone gatherings, mid-size social functions (50-200 guests), intimate dinner parties and special occasions
What planners usually like:
- Customized menu planning that adapts to specific dietary needs, cuisine preferences, and event themes rather than rigid preset packages
- Direct communication with the catering team during planning stages, reducing miscommunications about logistics, timing, and food preparation
- Local San Diego-based operation means shorter delivery distances, better familiarity with venue logistics, and easier coordination for last-minute adjustments
- Attention to detail in both food quality and service execution, which translates to fewer day-of surprises and professional event flow
Things to clarify before booking:
- Confirm minimum guest count requirements and whether pricing scales differently for smaller versus larger events
- Verify what's included in their service model: do they provide staffing, setup, cleanup, rentals (tables, linens, serving equipment), or is this à la carte?
- Ask about their kitchen capacity and preparation timeline—understand how many events they can handle simultaneously and how far in advance they need menu finalization
- Clarify cancellation policies, deposit requirements, and payment schedule, especially for events booked during their limited Friday hours
Common questions
How far in advance should I book Personal Touch Dining for my event?
Most catering services require 2-4 weeks advance notice for menu planning and ingredient procurement, though this varies by event size and complexity. Contact them directly at +1 858-638-0672 to discuss your specific timeline—last-minute bookings may be possible depending on their current calendar and your guest count.
What if my event has guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?
Personal Touch Dining specializes in customized food solutions, which means they work with clients to accommodate allergies, vegetarian/vegan diets, gluten-free needs, and other restrictions. Discuss all dietary requirements upfront during your consultation so they can plan menus safely and effectively.
Does Personal Touch Dining handle the serving and setup, or do I need to arrange staff separately?
This is a critical detail to confirm before booking. Call ahead to ask whether their catering package includes service staff, equipment setup, table service, or if you'll need to hire separate servers—pricing and logistics differ significantly based on this arrangement.
What types of cuisines or menu styles do they offer?
While the vendor description doesn't specify particular cuisines, their emphasis on "customized food solutions" suggests flexibility across different styles. Visit their website or call to review sample menus, ask about their specialty cuisines, and determine if they align with your event's vision.
Are there any limitations I should know about their Friday hours?
Personal Touch Dining closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays (versus 4:00 PM other weekdays), which means Friday consultations need to happen earlier in the day. If you're planning a Friday event, schedule your planning call well in advance to ensure you can reach them during available hours.
How do they handle menu tastings or samples before I commit to catering?
Ask whether they offer tasting sessions for new clients—some catering services include complimentary tastings, while others charge a fee. This is important for evaluating food quality and ensuring the final menu matches your expectations before your event date.
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Contact
- 9605 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA, USA
Get directions - +1 858-638-0672
- personaltouchdining.com/?utm_source=GMBListing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local
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