San Diego Catering Since 1963

Food That Brings Every Celebration to Life

— a family tradition on every plate

Three generations of family passion, served fresh for your parties, graduations, corporate events, and every gathering in between.

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A Legacy Since 1963

Founded by Andrew and Gloria Quartuccio in Lakeside, California, Cupid's Catering has been a trusted part of the San Diego community for over six decades.

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Three Generations of Family Passion

From grandparents to granddaughter, every plate we serve carries the same love for food and family that started this catering tradition.

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Freshly Prepared in Our Own Kitchen

Nothing is outsourced. Every menu item comes out of our El Cajon kitchen, made fresh and with intention for your specific event.

Personal, Reservation-Only Service

By working exclusively by reservation, we ensure every client and every event gets the focused attention and careful planning it deserves.

Cupid's Catering family legacy

Our Story

A Family Tradition
Served With Love

Cupid's Catering was born in 1963–64 in Lakeside, California, when Andrew and Gloria Quartuccio turned a deep love of food and family into a catering tradition that would serve the San Diego community for generations.

That legacy is carried forward today by their granddaughter, Gloria Ann Bautista, who proudly owns and operates Cupid's Catering from El Cajon. The family recipes, the warmth, and the unwavering commitment to quality service remain unchanged.

When you book with Cupid's, you're not simply hiring a caterer — you're inviting a family tradition to your table. That's a difference you can taste in every bite.

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What We Offer

Catering for Every
Occasion & Gathering

From intimate celebrations to large community events, we have the menus and the experience to make it perfect.

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Celebrations & Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and life's milestone moments — we design menus that match the mood and make guests feel truly celebrated.

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Graduation Parties

Make your graduate's big day effortless with our crowd-pleasing Cold Buffets and Boxed Lunches, ideal for Class of 2026 celebrations. Don't wait — dates fill fast!

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Boxed Lunches & Salads

Fresh, individually packaged lunches and salads perfect for business meetings, team outings, and professional gatherings.

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Corporate & Business Events

Reliable, flavorful catering for company luncheons, team meetings, and office functions — professional service that reflects well on your organization.

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Summer Gatherings

Picnics by the sea, backyard cookouts, and Fourth of July celebrations — let us handle the food while you enjoy every moment. 2026 dates booking now!

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Holiday Catering

November and December dates fill quickly — secure your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday party booking early for stress-free entertaining.

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Community & Fundraiser Events

Crowd-pleasing food for fundraisers and community gatherings that keeps guests happy, engaged, and coming back for seconds.

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Drop-Off & Pick-Up Service

Choose delivery straight to your venue ready to serve, or pick up your order fresh from our El Cajon kitchen on your own schedule.

Why Cupid's

The Difference You'll
Taste & Feel

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A Family Recipe for Every Occasion

Our menus are crafted with the same love and care that has defined Cupid's Catering for generations — food that feels like it came from someone who genuinely cares.

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Flexible Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Have your order delivered to the venue ready to serve, or swing by our El Cajon kitchen to pick it up fresh — your event, your way.

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Reservation-Based Personal Service

By booking by reservation only, every client receives our complete attention and hands-on planning from the first inquiry to the last plate.

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Summer & Holiday Booking

Summer picnics, Fourth of July gatherings, and November–December holiday events fill up fast — book early to secure your date.

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Celebrations of Every Size

From intimate backyard gatherings to large fundraisers and community events, we scale our food and service to fit your headcount and vision.

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Fresh From Our El Cajon Kitchen

Every item is prepared in our own kitchen with quality ingredients, ensuring bold, consistent flavor for every event we serve.

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2026 Graduations

Celebrating the
Class of 2026?

Don't wait to book — graduation dates fill quickly! We suggest Cold Buffets or Boxed Lunches for your Graduates' Celebrations. Call us today or email to inquire about available dates.

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How It Works

From Inquiry to
Celebration

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Reach Out

Call 619-784-7500, send an email, or fill out our inquiry form to start the conversation.

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Plan Your Menu

Tell us your event type, guest count, and preferences — we'll guide you to the right menu.

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Reserve Your Date

Cupid's is by reservation only. Once confirmed, your date is secured.

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We Prepare Everything

Our El Cajon kitchen gets to work, preparing fresh, flavorful food crafted with care.

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Enjoy Your Celebration

Whether drop-off or pick-up, your food arrives fresh and ready — all you have to do is celebrate.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

We're by reservation only. You can reach us by calling 619-784-7500, emailing us directly, or submitting our online inquiry form. We'll walk you through everything from there.

We cater a wide range of events — birthday parties, anniversaries, graduation celebrations, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, community events, summer picnics, and holiday parties.

Yes. You can have your order delivered to your venue ready to serve, or pick it up fresh from our El Cajon kitchen — whichever is most convenient for your setup.

As early as possible. Summer dates and the holiday months of November and December fill up particularly fast, so we strongly recommend securing your date well ahead of time.

We suggest Cold Buffets or Boxed Lunches for graduation celebrations — both are crowd-friendly, easy to serve, and a great fit for groups of all sizes.

Absolutely. Our Boxed Lunches and Salads are a popular choice for business meetings and team functions — fresh, individually packaged, and professionally presented.

Yes — and proudly so. Founded in 1963 by Andrew and Gloria Quartuccio, Cupid's Catering is now in its third generation, currently owned and operated by their granddaughter, Gloria Ann Bautista.

Our kitchen is based in El Cajon at 772 Jamacha Road, Suite 243, and we serve the greater San Diego area for events of all kinds.

Let's Celebrate Together

Ready to Make Your
Event Unforgettable?

Cupid's Catering is by reservation only. Fill out the form below or contact us directly — and let's start planning something memorable together.

Address

772 Jamacha Road, Suite 243
El Cajon, CA

Phone

619-784-7500
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