Metro Catering

Metro Catering is a San Diego catering company serving private parties, celebrations, special events, and corporate catering with custom menus and personalized service. Known for scratch-prepared seasonal cuisine using local produce, sustainably sourced meats, free-range poultry, and seafood, with personalized menus designed for each event through local and specialty purveyors. Founded in 1993 by Dean Raiken and Cheryl Phillips Raiken, Metro Catering began by delivering scratch-prepared food to San Diego boardrooms before expanding to cocktail receptions, holiday parties, executive dinners, and scientific conferences. Based in San Diego. Reviewers consistently praise Cheryl's menu planning guidance, prompt communication, creative menu options, and smooth on-site execution, with one couple noting they did not have to worry about anything on the day of their daughter's wedding.