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Catering 2018

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Event

GR Catering provided a delicious Chicken and Carnitas taco bar for the 1100 service personnel and families at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The guests had our famous Mexican taco bar…

Innovative Commercial Environments 

We provided Appetizers for Innovative Commercial Environments company location opening. Our dazzling display consisted of an assortment of appetizers for the 350 hungry guests in attendance! 

Appetizers at Girls Empowerment Camp Reception

GR Catering had the privilege of feeding the Girls empowerment camp this past week! The Camp introduces young women to hands-on overview of firefighting and exposure to all aspects of public safety career opportunities in the fire service. Additionally, the program empowers campers with life skills and professional guidance that encourages them to pursue a career in public safety. We at GR Catering love seeing young women empowered in the community! 

Perfect San Diego Weddings

Wedding Bliss This spring GR Catering has been honored to serve beautiful newlyweds across San Diego County.  Wedding Season is in full swing, and we have been privileged to work with such delightful couples in crafting their perfect wedding day experience.  The picture perfect San Diego weather has made for some of the most beautiful...

Julia and Joe's wedding at the Menghini Winery 

Julia and Joe Wedding at the Menghini Winery Wedding Theme; Rustic, Vintage, and Full Of Love   Our Awesome, Gorgeous Couple  had a beautiful venue and a delicious menu, that included. Mini Caprese Skewers Tomatoes and Basil, Drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze Classic Bruschetta Meatball Station Mini Caprese Skewers – Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Herb Encrusted Tri...

Kimmie and Ricky's Wedding at Marina Village 

Kimmie and Ricky had an amazing summer wedding at the beautiful Marina Village. Located right on the waterfront, Marina Village is a perfect location for a wedding and to make lasting memories with loved ones. Everyone had such a wonderful time dancing, laughing, eating, and celebrating Kimmie and Ricky’s love for one another. All of...

Birthday Party In Temecula

We had the pleasure of serving Michael's 70th birthday in  Temecula. We served his guests a tasty assortment of BBQ foods and much more! The Menu consisted of BBQ Ribs, hot links, BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Salad and fresh rolls. 

Bethel Seminary Graduation 

GR Catering had the opportunity to provide food to the newly graduated members of the Bethel Seminary University and their family and friends. We served over 300 hungry mouths with delicious assorted deli sandwiches, scrumptious fruit, veggies and much more! It was a great atmosphere complemented by tasty food and lots of smiles! 

Mediterranean Themed Buffet 

A beautiful Mediterranean spread put on by GR Catering. Featuring authentic Persian rice, fresh herbs, beef and chicken kabobs, hummus, pita and much more. Mediterranean Menu: Beef Kebab A seasoned blend of ground beef, parsley, and onions Chicken Kebab Chicken specially marinated, skewered and charbroiled. Shirazi Salad :cucumber, tomato, onion. herbs and lemon vinaigrette Basmat...

Sdpoa THANKSGIVING Day event 

SDPOA Thanksgiving Day Event: For the fifth year in a row, GR Catering was selected to serve the brave men and women of the San Diego Police Force.  On Thanksgiving Day the police officers are on duty and sacrifice time away from their families to serve the people of San Diego County.  We at GR...

feeding our Heros 

GR Catering Feeding Our Heroes!   The Feed Our Heroes program supports service members and military families traveling through the USO Neil Ash Airport Center at the San Diego International Airport.  GR Catering was honored to serve food to our young men/women in uniform after completing boot camp.  Members of our military, along...

Navy Seal Foundation: Father Daughter Dance

San Diego has a long lasting history of being a major military presence in the United States.  Most notably, San Diego is home to one of the most prestigious branches of the military, the Navy Seals…

Celebration of Life

GR Catering was honored to have provided food for the Panigall family and friends on this special day of remembrance. We provided a elegant cheese display accompanied by an artfully presented fruit display for the appetizers. The full meal consisted of Tri Tip, Grilled Chicken, Roasted potatoes, Mediterranean vegetables, and…

Elegant Temecula Wedding

GR Catering took part in an elegant Temecula wedding on June 30th, 2018, hosted by the groom's family on their personal plot of land.  The families came together in order to decorate their space and, did a fantastic job of creating an incredible atmosphere for their guests.  Additionally, the Temecula scenery with it's rolling hills added for an incredible view at sunset. 

Corprate Event Downtown San Diego

GR Catering was recently invited to serve  in Downtown San Diego.  Swinerton is currently developing several high-rise buildings downtown that serve for purposes such as apartment buildings and retail space. GR Catering was brought in to treat the hard working construction crew of Builders to a BBQ lunch. The crew at GR...

O'Hagan Wedding at the Moniker Warehouse 

The O’Hagan Wedding GR Catering was so excited to be a part of the elegant O’Hagan wedding held at the historic Moniker Warehouse.  This historic landmark features an authentic rustic wood theme, creating an inviting environment, with modern ambiance.  Our guests were raving over our appetizer display indulging in signature dishes such as mini petite quiche...

Mercedes Benz Celebrating with a mini Kaboo

We had a great time catering for Mercedes Benz of San Diego’s “Mini Kaaboo” Celebration! There was nothing mini about the great time everyone had, or the delicious food that was served. Guest enjoyed our signature bruschetta, chicken skewers with assortment of sauces and our artisan homemade salsa. So happy to have another satisfied customer!

Over the years we have served many SATISFIED Customers!

Marty – food was excellent – everyone was very pleased. I’m sure we will use you guys for our next event. You guys are great. Thank you so much.

-Cindy M. | Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.

Dear Marty and Gaby: That was some delicious BBQ you put out yesterday. So many commented on it with rave reviews! Very pleased with the food and service, appreciate you taking us on and will definitely use your company in the future! Best,

-Annmarie 

GR Catering has served as a primary caterer for the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation 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

We had an Engagement Party for our daughter and hired Gourmet Rotisserie Catering for the event. They were fantastic! The wedding is taking place at a resort 40 miles south of La Paz so we wanted to get the mood going by having Mexican food; glad we did! The tortillas tasted home made, the presentation was beautiful (Mexican/Tropical), the staff was extremely nice & helpful and the food was prepared on site and delicious. We have some vegetarians in the group so they made  tofu and vegetable fajitas along with  chicken and veggie fajitas. This was done on site in a free standing wok; really added a nice touch to the party with the smell making everyone hungry! We also had cheese enchiladas and a wonderful green salad with pine nuts, feta, cranberries with two homemade dressings to choose from. The guacamole they made was the real deal with no fillers. Everything turn out perfect. So, if you are planning a party and like freshly cooked food (not re-heated)  I highly recommend this company. I also found their cost to be very reasonable. Much thanks to Marty, Gaby and the great staff of Gourmet Rotisserie Catering in helping make my daughter’s Engagement Part a smashing success!

Pauline C.

Gaby and Marty – just had to share Pam’s note. And I just spoke with one of the guests and they are asking for your contact information – they said you/your food/your service…everything was fabulous!!! You guys are the BEST!!!!

-Pam Grasso

Karen…the service was excellent! Marty and his crew did a wonderful job. Thanks for your assistance with this!”

-Karen Gauthier Sr. Administrative Assistant / HR Assistant Swinerton Management & Consulting

Dear Marty & Gaby,

Words alone cannot express our debt of gratitude for the amazing job you did for our daughter’s wedding! Everything about your business was exceptional! The service was impeccable, the display amazing, and most important, the food was superb! So many guests came up to us wondering who the caterer was? After having reviewed several caterers, we found ourselves tired of hearing the same old things. They would promise to fix about anything we wanted, but, the cooking would be done in their kitchens, and later transported in warming dishes to the venue site. We were so tired of tasting food that tasted like it was warmed up. I did not want to serve my guests food anybody could reheat in a microwave. Therefore, when we came across GR Catering, and learned all of the food is prepared fresh at the venue site, we knew our search was finally over! What we didn’t know, was while the food was cooking, it would smell so exceptional and lead our guests to the verge of salivating.

If ever we need a caterer in the future, it is comforting to know we will not have to go to the lengths of research as we have in the past. If there is anything we could do for you, or if ever you need a recommendation, do not hesitate contacting us. You guys are the best, and we would be happy to spread the word!

Barbara & Lloyd Wood

Hi Gaby and Marty

Andre and I wanted to thank you SO much for providing such wonderful service at our wedding on 7/22. The food was fabulous, everyone enjoyed it! The display was great and it all ran very smoothly. Thank you again, I would definately recommend you in the future.

Janell and Andre Graves

Dear Marty and Gaby,

Thank you from the first time we met, you two made David and I feel so at home! You welcomed us like you would a guest at your home as opposed to just another couple. Our event went on without a hitch, everything was perfect. Your services before and during our event were impeccable. You really took care of our needs and we appreciate the dedication and enthusiasm. Our guests loved the food so much, we hear people got seconds and thirds. It was a wonderful time and we are happy you could share that with us. Thanks a million.

-Irma and David married at Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista.

Gaby,

I just wanted to thank you both for helping making my daughter’s wedding so wonderful. As promised, there was plenty of food for everyone and the promptness of the delivery eliminated any stress. I was impressed by all the testimonials on your web-site and I’m happy to say I agree with all those you have catered for. Thanks again for doing a great job and providing such an important service. The food was delicious and your service was impeccable. I will be sure to recommend your company to everyone I know. Have a great day!

Lisa A. Razo Court Operations Clerk III San Diego Superior Court, South County

Hello Marty and Gaby,

Thank you for the Wonderful meal at the Volunteer San Diego Recognition Event. All I have heard about the event that the food was delicious and the chicken was so tender that it fell right off the bone. Thank you again for the great service and delectable food.

Brandi Love, AmeriCorps Youth Leadership Coordinator

Salon Anniversary Party

Gaby and Marty,

The catering was GREAT! Gabriel was awesome.Thank you soooo much for making our anniversary yummy and fun.We will pass out your name like crazy! You’re Awesome!!

-Robin

Gaby,

I meant to call you to tell you how wonderful the food was and how nice everything was. I liked Chuck our bartender too. You assured me that they would handle everything and they did. I really liked that the menu listed, elegantly on the banquet table. Thanks again!

Carol Behm Regional Operations Manager Coldwell Banker Commercial

 

Hello Gaby, I wanted to let you know that my guests and I were very pleased with the job GR Catering did on our recent party. We received a lot of compliments on the food, especially the carving station. Your representatives, Travis and Hector, did an excellent job in preparing the food and in helping our guests with whatever they needed. I would definitely recommend GR Catering to my friends and colleagues. Best Regards..

Mark Mooradian La Jolla, CA.

 

Dear Gaby,

It was indeed a pleasure to work with GR Catering for the special 50th Jubilee celebration that we had on June 23, 2007. The food arrived right on time, well heated, nicely prepared and very delicious! The driver was very pleasant and helpful in delivering the food. We will certainly consider you for future events at Joan of Arc Residence. Thank you for your great service! Peace.

Sr. Rosie

 

GR Catering. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for a job well done. The fish and shrimp tacos were very tasty. The carne asada and all the fixings were perfect. Hector the Chef was very pleasant and the presentation made it all the more festive. I’m still getting calls from my colleagues and clients raving about the Taco’s! I will certainly refer your service to my friends and clients. Thanks again.

Tony Morales

 

Dear Marty and Gaby, Thank you again for the bbq on the beach. My boss was so pleased, she said the food was great and your employees were very kind, everything was perfect. We will definitely refer our friends to you as well as use your services again. I must also add, that each time I called your office, I was greeted with such kindness that it seemed as though I were calling a friend. Thank you again for making their day perfect.

Sincerely, Deborah

 

Dear GR Catering

Man I’ve been pooped with all we were doing for the party lately and so I forgot to write you a thank you for your and Martys fabulous participation in our event. We are still accepting compliments for everything regarding the party. I myself loved the displays and the shrimp. I never had time for a sandwich but my husband enjoyed a couple. Your staff was on the wonderful side, nice job in selecting warm persons. I asked the shrimp girl to visit my husband and pointed him out and she was so friendly about it. Funny he had just told me don’t get me a couple more get me a bucket full and within minutes the shrimp girl rounded the corner with a full / hot tray of shrimp. (Perfect timing) It seemed they were constantly making their rounds and with a smile. The designing and decorating role you suggested, the linens and everything was spectacular. Thank you for the advice. We will highly recommend your services to anyone. A big thank you from me personally because I was the one who was enthusiastic about GR here and so you backed me up 100%. Warm Hugs and thank yous from me.

Valerie Pendry Business Office Outfitters

 

“Gourmet Rotisserie Catering provided all we needed, from silverware to drinks. The price was reasonable for meals prepared and cooked fresh on the location. All we needed was to show up and eat.”

Martin L. Kabongo, M.D., Ph.D. President, Sharp Faculty Medical Group, Inc.

 

“Thanks for making it such a successful event. I look forward to planning our next event with all of you and am sure all the Pepsi employees can’t wait to have your excellent food again!”

Lei Green Operations Administrator, PGB San Diego

 

“The traditional turkey and ham dinner that your company provided for us was both succulent and flavorful. In addition, your catering staff was very friendly and extremely prompt in their arrival and set up.”

Sandy Woodward Executive Assistant, United Postal Service

 

“Your professionalism, good food, and quality staff made a difference. Please rest assured that SDSU/Imperial Valley Campus will be calling on you in the future to cater events of this type.”

John R. Renison Development Director, SDSU

 

 

“I can’t thank you enough for making our wedding reception so special. The food and presentation were fabulous and the service was wonderful. We have spoken to many of our guests since the reception and they are all still commenting on how great the food was. You have definately made a lasting impression with many of our guests”

Colleen S. McLaughlin

“I would like to commend you on an outstanding job of catering our daughter’s wedding reception. From planning to clean up you and your crew were top notch professionals. I have had so many comments on how wonderful the food was, I’ve lost count. The display, the fabulous smells, and the taste were out of this world; so much better than typical wedding fare.”

Mrs. Scott McKenna

 

Gaby,Marty,and Staff I just wanted you to know that we received many praises for the dinner you supplied our guests on Saturday night. They loved the pork and the chicken, thought the rice was great, and were amazed at the HUGE wok, with all the really nicely seasoned vegetables in it. Thank you for helping to make our son’s wedding a success!! Mary Adamo

After meeting with numerous catering companies for our wedding, we decided to go with Gourmet Rotisserie Catering because they were very personable, professional, and had great reviews. We are soooo happy that we did because they went above and beyond with their services and did an exceptional job! Their staff that showed up were all dressed professional and they were very pleasant to all of the guests. We needed a bar last minute and they went out of their way to rent one for us and then brought it to the venue and set it up for our bartender. The food was absolutely delicious and we received nothing but great feedback about how much everyone enjoyed the food. After the wedding, they did not hesitate in helping with the clean up and that was very much appreciated They have been in the business for so long that they know their stuff and they know exactly what is needed and what isn’t. When making the menu, they were able to tailor the menu to whatever we decided…

Ron and Janelle Fischbeck

 

Marty and Gaby

FYI -Everything was amazing…a perfect evening!

I will refer you all and use you again soon!

Blessings,

Cris Young

Use me as a referral anytime!!!!

 

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! Kyle Rapoza, Wedding Mt Helix

 

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know your staff at my sons wedding July 20th on My Helix was wonderful and the food was excellent. Everything was presented beautifully from the veggies and fruit right down to the freshly cooked Churro’s.

Kyle and Sam were very happy with thier decision to hire your company for thier special day. Everyone was raving about the food.

Thanks so much for contributing to make thier wedding day perfect . Everything turned out exactly like they wanted it to be.

I would highly recommend your services.

Regards,

Janine Rapoza

 

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 ! Teresa M.

 

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.  Everyone raved about the food and I would use Marty anytime!!! Kinjal H.

 

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. Gregory C

 

GR Catering catered both of my daughter’s weddings. Both weddings were a a total success. Everything was so perfect, so well organized. The food was delicious, like always. The whole staff was beyond service oriented.  Well I may never finish with this review if I keep going, all I can say is Thank You and Thank You Again

Amparo and Shevon

 

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.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!

Sarah Dubois

Hi Marty…we wanted to thank you for providing such a great catering experience for us.  The food was unbelievable and park setting perfect.  The fellas were wonderful and accommodating.   We did have two people take your card as they were having local events coming up.

Many blessings to you and your family.  May God favor you with abundance in every way.

Gratefully, Heather Duzan

 

Corporate Event Note

It’s always good to be appreciated: and nice to be coming back in December! Stand up job GR Catering! Hi Marty, Thank you for catering for us with such short notice. Everything was delicious and traditional like we wanted. I will need to get a quote from you for a Luncheon we will be having in December. Thank you, Blanca  Diaz 3iCorp.com, A One Call Care Management Company

GR Catering was very helpful, efficient, and made our last minute Luau a very big success. The food was excellent! The staff was very personable and everyone enjoyed them! The entertainment arranged by GR catering was a perfect ending to a perfect evening honoring a very dear friend.

Thank you GR Catering for creating a magical evening!

 

William P. (Encinitas Calif)

 

Hi Marty- I just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for the wonderful meal and service last night! Your staff was great and did much more than expected- and the “All-American” barbecue was delicious. Everyone loved it and we look forward to working with you again! Warm regards- Jill

 

 

Hi All,Words can’t describe how incredibly grateful we are for your AWESOME set up, clean up, food, and most especially service.  You have a fantastic company with truly outstanding employees.  This whole experience has been nothing but perfect.  I got SO MANY compliments and positive comments about the quality of the food and the exceptional workers.  My guests thought that you all were friends of mine and that’s why it was so good.  I will be writing a great yelp review and share it on Facebook as well.  If you ever need a reference, please use me!

We busted out the leftovers at midnight and made some really tasty burritos for our friends & family that were still there!  If I ever need any catering again, YOU ARE IT!

Also, I do have 1 lid that was left and I’ll send it to you this week.  My kitchen (after all the frying of potstickers and other prep) was IMMACULATE!

Again, seriously, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

YOU ROCK!!

 

Kelli

Wedding Reception (Fallbrook)