Wedding catering San Diego services by Abbey’s Real Texas BBQ bring unforgettable flavor and authentic Texas-style cooking to weddings, anniversaries, engagement parties, and barbecue party catering throughout the region. Your celebration deserves exceptional food that feels memorable, comforting, and crafted with care.
We offer full-service wedding catering San Diego couples trust for reliability, consistency, and warm hospitality. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration with hundreds of guests, our team ensures a seamless, organized, and delicious experience from start to finish.
View Our Catering MenuAbbey’s specializes in wedding catering, special events, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, engagement parties, birthday celebrations, outdoor gatherings, and barbecue party catering across San Diego. We bring slow-smoked Texas barbecue, fresh daily sides, and dependable service your guests will truly enjoy.
Our authentic Texas-style barbecue is slow-smoked to perfection using cast iron smokers built in Texas and fueled by green oak and mesquite. Brisket is smoked for 18 to 24 hours. Pork shoulder is cooked bone-in to enhance tenderness and flavor. Every side dish—beans, rice, coleslaw, chili, and more—is made fresh daily using family recipes passed down for generations.
To learn more about our family’s story, visit:
About Abbey’s Real Texas BBQOur cooking has been featured on Fox 5 San Diego, where our brisket and ribs were highlighted for their rich Texas flavor and traditional smoking techniques. Watch the feature below:
Watch Our Fox 5 FeatureOur slow-smoked meats and signature flavors also appeared in a short film celebrating our craft and decades of dedication:
Watch the Short FilmFor wedding catering San Diego couples rely on, Abbey’s Real Texas BBQ delivers a stress-free, fully managed catering experience. We provide everything needed to serve your guests with ease:
• Plates and utensils
• Serving tools
• Fresh salads and sides
• Slow-smoked meats served hot
• Cookies and desserts
• Setup and on-time delivery
Our catering is ideal for:
Wedding receptions
Rehearsal dinners
Engagement parties
Anniversaries
Birthday celebrations
Graduations
Outdoor weddings
Family reunions
Private estate events
Rustic-themed or BBQ-style weddings
Barbecue party catering for celebrations
Our food pairs beautifully with beach weddings, backyard celebrations, barns, wineries, breweries, estates, and elegant indoor venues. No matter your theme, our catering brings comfort, flavor, and warm hospitality.
All catering packages include plates, utensils, serving spoons, salads, sides, and fresh cookies. Every dish is prepared fresh on the day of your event and delivered hot. Our menu works beautifully for weddings and celebrations of all sizes.
Explore Catering PackagesWhether your guests prefer brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage, sandwiches, or vegetarian-friendly sides, our options ensure everyone enjoys something delicious. Our service is also ideal for outdoor weddings, private estates, and venues that allow outside catering.
Abbey’s Real Texas BBQ is built on strong family roots, community values, and a passion for authentic Texas barbecue. Since 1987, Matt and Athena Shlemon have grown Abbey’s into one of San Diego’s most trusted catering companies.
Their children grew up working in the restaurant, helping carry on family traditions and supporting operations as the business expanded. Today, Abbey’s remains proudly family-operated, dedicated to consistency and quality.
Learn More About Our StoryWhether you're planning a wedding, reception, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, or any special celebration, Abbey’s Real Texas BBQ offers wedding catering San Diego couples trust for exceptional flavor and dependable service.
Scroll down to explore the menu or complete the catering request form to begin planning your event.
We look forward to being part of your special day.
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