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San Diego · Private & Corporate Catering

Catering that turns gatherings into occasions.

Artful grazing tables, elevated menus, and thoughtful hospitality for private celebrations, corporate events, and every moment worth gathering for.

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A coastal charcuterie, cheese, and wine spread set on an oceanfront deck at sunset
Our Story

Hospitality should feel as beautiful as it tastes.

Flap Catering was born from a belief that food is only half of a gathering. The other half is how it makes people feel. Every table we style, every menu we shape, is designed to turn an ordinary date on the calendar into a moment guests remember.

We don't work from a fixed catalog. Each proposal is built around your occasion: the guests, the setting, the atmosphere you want to create. So the food, the presentation, and the service all belong to your event and no one else's.

Khrist Encina Founder & Creative Director
What We Create

Catering shaped around your occasion

From intimate celebrations at home to large-scale corporate hospitality, thoughtfully designed and beautifully served.

Corporate hospitality catering Ideal for 20–150 guests

Corporate Hospitality

Breakfast meetings, office celebrations, client events, launches, and team gatherings. Catering that makes your company look as good as it feels.

An overhead spread of quiche, salmon, charcuterie, and pastries styled for a private gathering Intimate & at home

Private Celebrations

Birthdays, showers, intimate dinners, and family milestones: warm, personal catering for the moments that matter most.

Grazing tables and charcuterie Signature service

Grazing Tables & Charcuterie

Beautifully styled tables of cured meats, artisan cheeses, and seasonal fruit, designed to become part of the event experience itself.

Custom catering menus Tailored to you

Custom Menus

Thoughtful food concepts shaped around your guests, your setting, and your occasion, from global flavors to refined comfort.

What Clients Say

Loved by the people we've served

★★★★★

"Flap made our event feel completely effortless. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and every detail of the setup felt intentional. Our guests could not stop talking about the grazing table."

Amanda R.Private Celebration
★★★★★

"We hired Flap for a corporate breakfast, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Everything arrived on time, the presentation was polished, and there were thoughtful options for everyone on our team."

Michael T.Corporate Event
★★★★★

"From the first conversation to the final setup, the team was attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in our event. The menu felt personal, the food was delicious, and the entire table looked incredible."

Lauren M.San Diego
★★★★★

"Flap brought warmth and sophistication to our celebration without making anything feel overly formal. The food was abundant, beautifully styled, and every guest found something they loved."

Sofia C.Private Dinner
★★★★★

"The quality of the food and presentation was outstanding. The team handled every detail with professionalism, allowing us to relax and enjoy the event with our guests. We would absolutely work with Flap again."

Daniel P.Corporate Gathering
Khrist Encina, Founder & Creative Director of Flap Catering
The Founder

Created with care. Led with intention.

"For me, catering is never only about food. It's about making people feel welcomed, cared for, and proud of the moment they created."

Khrist Encina Founder & Creative Director
How It Works

Three steps to an effortless event

i

Tell us about your event

Date, guests, vision, and the experience you want to create.

ii

Receive a tailored proposal

We shape the food, presentation, and service around your occasion.

iii

Host with ease

We handle the details so you can be present for your guests.

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Let's plan something memorable

Tell us about your event and we'll follow up personally with next steps and a tailored proposal.

Service Area

San Diego & Southern California

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