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San Diego Catering & Deli · Since 2001

Catering San Diego
Trusts — Since 2001

Breakfast catering, corporate lunches, Thanksgiving, holiday parties, banquet events — all from San Diego's most loved New York-style deli.

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25+
Years Catering San Diego
900+
Google Reviews
25,000+
Catering Orders Delivered
SD's
Favorite NY Deli
Open 7 days, 8am–9pm · Breakfast served all day
Catering: (858) 353-5528
Restaurant: (858) 455-1461
Email: [email protected]
10-guest catering minimum
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24-hour notice preferred
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Need it same day? Call us — we often can
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Net-30 · W-9 · COI on request
Full-Service Catering — San Diego

Every Occasion, Covered

From weekday office breakfasts to holiday parties and life's most meaningful gatherings — we bring the deli to you.

Catered breakfast spread with bagels, lox, fruit and pastries
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Breakfast Catering

Hot buffets, bagel spreads, omelet bars and pastry trays. Morning meetings, employee appreciation, office all-hands.

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Individually boxed lunches lined up for delivery
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Box Lunch Catering

Individually packed lunches for any size group. Perfect for training days, seminars, and working lunches.

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Sandwich and deli platters arranged for a party
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Sandwich & Deli Platters

Sandwich platters, salad trays, and deli spreads. Our New York deli classics served your way.

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Catered lunch buffet set up in an office conference room
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Corporate & Office Catering

Recurring weekly accounts, executive lunches, and company-wide events across all of San Diego.

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Thanksgiving turkey dinner spread with sides
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Thanksgiving Catering

San Diego's go-to for office Thanksgiving and family feasts. Full turkey spreads delivered fresh.

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Office lunch buffet with deli platters and salads
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Office Lunch Catering

Daily and recurring office lunches across San Diego. Fresh, on-time, and built for busy teams.

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Assorted appetizer trays with hors d'oeuvres on a serving table
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Appetizer Trays & Hors d'Oeuvres

Cheese boards, fruit platters, and appetizer spreads for receptions, meetings, and home gatherings.

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Kiddush luncheon buffet for a bar or bat mitzvah
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Bar & Bat Mitzvah Catering

Authentic NY deli catering for your simcha. We bring the food to your venue or host here.

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Holiday party buffet with festive table decorations
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Holiday Party Catering

Year-end parties, office celebrations, and seasonal gatherings. Full service from setup to cleanup.

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Our story

San Diego's Deli & Catering
Since 2001

"When you need us, we're here — for the celebrations and the hard days alike."

Elijah's has been a fixture in San Diego for more than 25 years. What started as a neighborhood deli has grown into one of San Diego's most trusted full-service caterers — over 25,000 catering orders delivered since we launched catering in 2001, and we still run the deli the same way we always have.

25+
Years Serving San Diego
2001
Catering Launched
25,000+
Catering Orders
Private Events

The Banquet Room
at Elijah's

A private, fully-catered event space at our Clairemont Mesa location. Perfect for intimate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and weekly group meetings.

  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
  • Birthday parties & private dining
  • Corporate meetings & team events
  • Weekly group & club meetings
  • Celebrations of life & memorial gatherings
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We deliver across San Diego County

Catering Delivered to You

We deliver catering throughout San Diego County — from Oceanside and Carlsbad in the north to Chula Vista and Imperial Beach in the south, coast to El Cajon and Santee. Not sure if we reach you? Call or text (858) 353-5528.

Sorrento Valley 92121
UTC / University City 92122
Carmel Valley 92130
La Jolla 92037
Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa 92126
Rancho Bernardo 92127
Rancho Bernardo 92128
Downtown SD 92101
Kearny Mesa 92123
Clairemont Mesa 92111
Mission Valley 92108
Poway 92064
Del Mar 92014
Rancho Santa Fe 92067
And more…
Map of Elijah's catering delivery area across San Diego County
Elijah's Catering Delivery Area — San Diego County
What San Diego is saying

Loved by the Community

★★★★★

"Elijah's is a keeper. I catered a party of 10 at my home this week — pastrami, corned beef, lox, chopped liver and potato salad. It was all excellent!"

— Lee M., TripAdvisor
★★★★★

"Was not expecting deli this good in San Diego... NYer here, but this place gets the stamp of approval. What a Reuben."

— TripAdvisor Review, New York
★★★★★

"My daughter ordered a tray for a post-funeral lunch... the tray was beautiful, plentiful, and delicious."

— TripAdvisor Review, Memorial Catering
Seasonal & holiday catering

Big Holidays Deserve
Great Food

We plan months ahead so your holiday catering is effortless. Order early — these fill up fast.

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Thanksgiving Catering

Office Thanksgiving lunches and family feasts delivered across San Diego. Turkey, sides, desserts — everything. One of our biggest events of the year.
Seasonal
Passover Catering

Traditional Seder meals and Passover catering from San Diego's trusted Jewish deli. Authentic, fresh, and delivered to your door.
Frequently Asked

Catering Questions

The quick answers people ask us most. For anything else, request a quote or call (858) 353-5528.

How much notice do you need for catering orders?+
We prefer at least 24 hours' notice for most catering orders so we can prep fresh. Need something same-day? Call us at (858) 353-5528 — we can often make it work, especially for deli platters, breakfast trays, and box lunches.
Is there an order minimum?+
Yes — our catering minimum is 10 guests. That covers most small office lunches and family gatherings. Larger events, weddings, and mitzvahs are quoted individually based on guest count and menu.
What areas of San Diego do you deliver to?+
We deliver across San Diego County — Sorrento Valley 92121, UTC / University City 92122, Carmel Valley 92130, La Jolla 92037, Sorrento Mesa / Mira Mesa 92126, Rancho Bernardo 92127 and 92128, Downtown SD 92101, Kearny Mesa 92123, Clairemont Mesa 92111, Mission Valley 92108, Poway 92064, Del Mar 92014, Rancho Santa Fe 92067, and more. Just share your ZIP when requesting a quote and we'll confirm.
Can you handle dietary restrictions — vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free?+
Absolutely. We build vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options into almost every catering menu. Tell us what you need when you request a quote and we'll label trays and pack substitutes so every guest is covered.
Do you cater Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and other Jewish holidays?+
Yes — Passover and Rosh Hashanah are two of our biggest catering seasons. We also cater Hanukkah, bar & bat mitzvahs, and shivas. Book these early — they fill up fast.
Do you work with corporate clients — Net-30, W-9, COI?+
Yes. We're set up for Net-30 invoicing, we provide a W-9 on request, and we can issue a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming your company or venue. See our corporate catering page for the full rundown.
How long has Elijah's been catering in San Diego?+
We launched our catering side in 2001. Over 25,000 catering orders delivered across San Diego since then — corporate lunches, weddings, mitzvahs, shivas, and holiday feasts.
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Ready to Plan Your Event?

Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you quickly with options and pricing. No pressure, no commitment.

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Restaurant: (858) 455-1461
Catering: (858) 353-5528 (text us)
Email: [email protected]
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 210, San Diego CA 92111
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