From food network champion to your table

Olive is a company for people who like good food. Really good food.

Founded by husband and wife team, Elinor and Arkadi — a Food Network Great Food Truck Race champion — we bring chef-crafted meals, private chef experiences, and full-service catering to San Diego. From everyday dinners to extraordinary gatherings, our vibrant, clean meals are made with pure, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, no seed oils, and no refined sugar.

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Arkadi & Elinor

perfectly grilled lamb chops with charred tomatoes on a baking sheet

Delivery & Pick Up Catering in San Diego

When you want to host with ease — without compromising on flavor — we offer drop-off delivery and pick-up catering throughout San Diego County. Whether you're planning a corporate lunch, office meeting, birthday party, or family celebration, your order arrives on time, fresh, and ready to serve.

We proudly serve Carlsbad, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, and La Jolla. Every order includes paper plates, napkins, compostable cutlery, and serving utensils — all available upon request at no additional charge.

Casual Service Catering in San Diego

Casual Service is perfect for the host who wants to keep things simple yet tasteful. Your package includes buffet setup, compostable plates and cutlery, chafer dishes, elegant serving utensils, and servers to keep the space tidy and clean throughout your event.

Full Service Bespoke Catering

Full Service Bespoke Catering is crafted for the host with a vision and a taste for the extraordinary. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate event, gala, milestone celebration, or private dinner in San Diego, every detail — from your custom menu to your table settings and décor — is thoughtfully curated around your unique style and story. Our dedicated catering coordinator works closely with you from start to finish, while our attentive staff ensures your guests feel genuinely taken care of. With fine cutlery, elegant china, and beautiful glassware, your San Diego event becomes an experience your guests will carry with them long after the last toast.

“Their attention to detail, creativity, and quality surpasses any other catering company I have used.”

Serena R

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Corporate

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Weddings

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cELEBRATION OF LIFE

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NON-PROFIT& Galas

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Mitzvahs

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