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Phil’s BBQ is an exceptional wedding catering company based out of San Diego, California. Owner, Phil Pace, and his dedicated team have been providing couples and their loved ones across San Diego County with tantalizing barbecue since 1998. Couples can enjoy their catering in a variety of styles, including buffet, stations, or family-style. This team also provides couples with cocktail reception services.

Cuisine
Phil’s BBQ provides couples with a wide range of delectable dishes to choose from, primarily stemming from the American barbecue culinary tradition. From baby back ribs slathered with Phil’s famous BBQ sauce to BBQ chicken, pulled pork, sausage, and a plethora of delectable sides - Phil and his team have got you covered. Phil’s BBQ also accommodates a number of dietary needs, upon request, including:

  • Gluten-free
  • Pork-free
  • Vegetarian

Services Offered
Phil’s BBQ offers couples a number of special services in order to provide a truly memorable wedding catering experience. In order to ease any potential wedding day stress, Phil’s BBQ can provide tables, chairs, barware, glassware, china, and linens. Some of our additional services include the following:

  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Tastings
  • Servers/bartenders
  • Champagne toast
  • Premium/house beverages
  • Signature drink
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$14

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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4.9 out of 5 rating
17 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples
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Minnie R. Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Space and Delicious BBQ for Our Wedding!

We had our wedding (ceremony/reception) at Phil’s Event Center in October 2019. If you’re a budget-conscious wedding couple looking for an intimate, rustic cabin laid back feel for a wedding, as well as delicious Phil’s BBQ, you’ve found it at Phil’s Event Center. The Event Center is behind the main restaurant, and was the perfect space for both our ceremony and our reception, since we also had access to the boardroom (for food and photobooth) and the patio (for the bar). Joe the Catering Manager and the Phil’s BBQ Event Center staff were so accommodating and took care of us and our 88 guests, and Lauren was such a thoughtful and proactive event coordinator. Our guests had a fantastic time, and loved the food (chicken, pork ribs, coleslaw, beans, cornbread) and the space. It had everything we needed, including space for a DJ and dancing area, and we are so happy we chose Phil’s Event Center and Phil’s BBQ to kick off our marriage right.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 12/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I am soon happy we found Phil's BBQ event center for our Welcome dinner/rehersal dinner! From the planing to the execution everything was great! We did the chicken and ribs combo with beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and a add on of pulled pork. The food was amazing! Everyone raved of how good it was. The bar tender/event lead that was there was so accommodating and friendly throughout the whole event. She kept asking how things were and when we were running behind was very helpful making changes. I love this event center! You get the amazing food and service from Phil's without all the hustle bustle.
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Jessica Sent on 08/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I attended college in San Diego and know all too well how amazing Phil's BBQ is. And so, we wanted to share the incredible food and experience with our family and friends. We had our rehearsal dinner at Phil's BBQ Event Center. We worked with Maura and the event was flawless even after we had to make a last-minute addition to the guest count. We ordered the baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, potato salad, corn bread, lemonade, and iced tea. Everyone loved the food; by the end of the night, there were no leftovers! The event staff was amazing and accommodated all our needs and wants. I highly recommend Phil's BBQ for any event that you want to cater or just to eat great BBQ in San Diego.
Note: Phil's BBQ Event Center is located in the same plaza but on the other end (not attached to Phil's BBQ restaurant).
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Designworks Florals Designworks Florals Wedding Florists

I do not know why I had not tasted or visited Phil's before now---I need to get out more. This place is now one of my BBQ favs!

Sound Prodigy Sound Prodigy Wedding DJs

Phil's BBQ is pretty well know here in San Diego as a great restaurant for some of the most amazing BBQ you will ever have. However, what most people don’t know is that Phil's offers that’s same amazing food for catering your private event. I have worked with Phil's staff personally at private functions / weddings and I will say not only is the quality of the food the same as you get in the restaurant, but the personal service you receive is awesome. Phil's staff is very warm and accommodating and the BBQ is always spot on. With so many location here in San Diego that allow you to have your own caterer, you not limited in food options. And if you have never tried Phil's BBQ before please give them a shot. If your happy with your experience, then consider them for your wedding or special event. I promise you will be happy! Thanks for reading! DJ Pat

A Forever After Wedding A Forever After Wedding Wedding Officiants

Phil's BBQ is a great caterer choice for your outdoor wedding. Recently Rev Pat of A Forever After Wedding worked with them as a great wedding venue Lions, Tigers & Bears. All the guest were happy with the great food and professional service.

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Phil's BBQ frequently asked questions

At Phil's BBQ, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Phil's BBQ includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Phil's BBQ offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Phil's BBQ offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Phil's BBQ, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
At Phil's BBQ, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
Phil's BBQ provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Phil's BBQ offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Phil's BBQ is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in professionalism.

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