Get inspired with the latest ideas in catering, party favors, and more in and around San Diego.

With recreational marijuana use now legal in California, planners can enhance their events with hand-spun, cannabis-infused cotton candy from B Edibles. These artisanal treats are made from natural ingredients and come in flavors like watermelon, peppermint, jalapeño, and lavender. The company can create its sweets on site at events or provide pre-packaged favors.
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Epicurean San Diego added pop-up farm dinners to its offerings of immersive culinary experiences. Guests arrive at a local farm, meet the farmers, and tour the property before sitting down to an al fresco, homegrown meal prepared by a local chef. Dinners range from three to five courses, and participants have the option to harvest the ingredients used in the evening’s dishes. Epicurean can work with planners to create custom dinners at several nearby farms for groups ranging in size from 14 to 50 people.
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Bread and Cheese Catering specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that incorporate homemade aiolis and local cheeses. Varieties include classics like the Reuben and the Croque Monsieur as well as creative options like the Burn-a-Nator, a fiery combination of pepper jack cheese, spicy salami, and enchilada aioli on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough bread. The company can cater events for as many as 1,000 guests.
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