Planning an event in San Diego and want the food to be the highlight of the night? That’s exactly what we do at Shawarma Guys. We bring fresh, authentic Mediterranean halal food straight to your event, and we’ve built a reputation as the best catering in San Diego by keeping things simple: great food, great service, every single time.
We Started Small. We Grew Because the Food Speaks.
We launched as a food truck on Grape Street in South Park back in 2019 with one goal: bring real Mediterranean flavors to San Diego. Word spread fast. People kept coming back. And we grew.
Today, you can find us at three locations across San Diego County:
- South Park Food Truck; 3012 Grape Street, San Diego, CA 92102
- Mira Mesa; 9690 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
- La Mesa; 5525 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
All three are open seven days a week, 11 am to 9 pm; and all three handle catering orders.
Food That Started It All: Our Wagyu Shawarma
Here’s what San Diego keeps coming back for.
Our Wagyu Beef Shawarma is made with real Wagyu beef, marinated in traditional Mediterranean spices, slow-roasted until it’s juicy, caramelized, and absolutely filthy good and finished with our signature creamy garlic sauce that San Diego has been obsessing over since day one.
We also do chicken shawarma, chicken cream chop, vegan shawarma, and falafel; because every single guest at your table deserves something that makes them go “okay, this is it.”
Different crowds have different needs. Our menu is built to cover all of them without compromise.
Three Ways to Book Us; All Delicious
We keep catering straightforward. Pick what fits your event, and we’ll handle the rest.
1. Buffet-Style Per Person Catering
Best for parties, office lunches, birthdays, and family gatherings.
Guests build their own plate from a spread of fresh proteins, yellow basmati rice, salads, warm pita bread, and our signature sauces. Everyone eats exactly what they want, and we set up a clean, professional buffet line so you don’t have to think about a thing.
2. Individual Plates
Best for corporate lunches and formal events where you want things clean and quick.
Each plate comes with your choice of protein, rice, fresh salad, hummus, and warm pita, topped with our creamy garlic paste. Pre-portioned, neat, and ready to serve. No long lines, no mess.
3. Full-Service Staffed Catering
This is our signature setup for big events, and honestly, it’s what puts us at the top of the list for the best catering in San Diego.
For 50+ guests, our team comes to your venue, sets up, serves, and breaks down. You literally show up to your own event and eat.
You plan the celebration. We bring the feast.
A Full Menu That Actually Impresses
Here’s what we bring to the table:
- Proteins: Wagyu beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, chicken cream chop, vegan shawarma, vegan cream chop, falafel
- Salads: Greek, fattoush, tabouli, Iraqi salad
- Appetizers & Sides: Wings, wagyu beef shawarma eggrolls, chicken shawarma eggrolls, vegan shawarma eggrolls, hummus, jalapeño hummus, dolma, yellow rice, pita chips, pita bread, fries
Our full per-person package: wagyu beef, chicken shawarma, cream chop, falafel, basmati rice, Greek salad, hummus, pita, and all three sauces. That’s a proper meal, not an afterthought.
It’s a complete, satisfying spread that covers every base.
Events We Love Catering
We’ve been part of some incredible moments across San Diego. Here’s where we shine:
- Weddings: The aroma of slow-roasted wagyu hits the room before we even finish setting up. Your guests won’t forget the food. Promise.
- Corporate Events: On time, halal-certified, zero drama. Every colleague eats well, every organizer breathes easy.
- Birthday Parties: Shawarma eggrolls and wagyu beef at a birthday? You’re automatically the best host in the group chat.
- Holidays & Social Gatherings: From Friendsgivings to family reunions, we scale to your headcount and make sure every plate is as good as the first one.
La Mesa Loves Us Too
Our La Mesa spot at 5525 Jackson Drive has become a straight-up staple on the east side. People hunting for the best restaurants in La Mesa keep landing on us, and we get it. Same wagyu. Same sauces. Same energy that built our name. Full catering service available right there for the whole East County crowd.
Here’s Why San Diego Keeps Choosing Shawarma Guys
The food is fresh: Every plate is made with real ingredients, real spices, and real care. Nothing sits around. Nothing is rushed.
Reliable: On time, set up properly, and ready to serve. Our track record on ezCater speaks to that; a 4.8 rating built on consistent, reliable catering delivery.
Halal-Certified: In a city as wonderfully diverse as San Diego, this matters. Every guest at your event eats with confidence.
We have range. From wagyu beef to fully vegan options, egg rolls to dolma, hot sauce to lemon garlic drizzle, there’s a flavor on our menu for every palate in the room.
Local San Diego Business: We’ve been part of this city since 2019. We care about every event we cater because your event reflects on us, and we take that seriously.
Shawarma in San Diego? We Set the Bar.
Shawarma in San Diego has always had a passionate fanbase, and we’ve been proud to raise the bar for what this city expects from Mediterranean food.
Our wagyu beef shawarma converts skeptics into regulars. Our shawarma eggrolls- wagyu or chicken, crispy wonton shell, caramelized onions, jalapeños, white American cheese- have their own loyal fanbase in this city. That’s not an accident.
And if you’ve been exploring the best restaurants in La Mesa or anywhere across San Diego County, you already know our name keeps coming up; whether it’s a solo lunch run or a 200-person event spread.
Shawarma in San Diego hits different when it’s made with actual care. That’s the only way we know how to make it.
Book Us; It’s Easy
Drop-off catering: Order at theshawarmaguys.com
Full-service (50+ guests): Fill out our contact form; we follow up within 24–48 hours.
App: Download on iOS or Android. Get a $5 signup bonus + a free order of eggrolls just for joining, plus 10% back on every order.
Your Event Deserves Food That Goes Hard
One shot at getting the food right; don’t waste it on forgettable. Your guests flew in, dressed up, and showed up. Feed them something that makes them text you at midnight saying “bro that wagyu though.”
Shawarma Guys brings the best catering in San Diego straight to your event; fresh, bold, halal, and made for a city that doesn’t settle for mid. Whether it’s 20 people or 200, we show up, we set up, and we absolutely deliver.
San Diego eats well. Make sure your event does too.
Book us. Feed your people right.
FAQs
1. What areas do we serve for catering in San Diego?
We serve all of San Diego County from our three locations- South Park, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa. If you’re in the county, we’ve got you covered.
2. How many people do we need for full-service staffed catering?
Our full-service staffed catering is available for groups of 50 or more. For smaller groups, we offer drop-off buffet-style and individual plate options.
3. Is our food halal-certified?
Yes, 100%. All our food is halal-certified; every protein, every dish, every time.
4. How far in advance should you book catering?
The earlier the better, especially for weddings and large corporate events. Fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours to lock in your date.
5. What’s included in the full per-person catering package?
Wagyu beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, chicken cream chop, falafel, yellow basmati rice, Greek salad, hummus, warm pita bread, and all three signature sauces: hot sauce, garlic sauce, and lemon garlic sauce.
6. Do we have vegan and vegetarian options?
Absolutely. We offer vegan shawarma, vegan cream chop, falafel, hummus, jalapeño hummus, and fresh salads. Nobody at your event goes home hungry.
7. Can you customize your catering order?
Yes. You can mix and match proteins, salads, appetizers, and sides from our full catering tray menu to build the spread that works best for your event and crowd.
