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Mediterranean Catering in San Diego.

Shawarma, saffron rice, falafel, hummus, and fresh salads — Iraqi-Mediterranean and Middle Eastern catering spreads for events across San Diego County.

★ 4.7 · 630 Google reviewsFamily-owned in Ocean BeachFeeds 15 to 200+
Why Choose Shawarma House

Family-owned, done the real way

Iraqi-Mediterranean roots

Recipes carried from Iraq — marinades built on baharat, dried lime, sumac, and toum.

Slow-roasted, carved fresh

Beef and chicken stacked tall on the vertical spit, marinated for days, carved to order.

Trusted by San Diego teams

Rady Children’s, Scripps Research, SDSU, SHEIN — plus visiting delegations and pharma executives.

4.7 stars, 630 reviews

Hundreds of offices, weddings, and parties fed from our Ocean Beach kitchen.

Pre-Built Catering Bundles

Pick a spread. We handle the rest.

All-inclusive pricing, built family-style, sized to the headcount.

Small Spread
Feeds 15
$399
$26.60/person
  • Beef + chicken shawarma
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Fresh hummus
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • 30 hand-formed falafel
  • House sauces + pita

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Office Spread
Feeds 25
$599
$23.96/person
  • Beef + chicken shawarma
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Fresh hummus
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • 50 hand-formed falafel
  • House sauces + pita

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Full Spread
Feeds 50
$1,199
$23.98/person
  • Beef + chicken shawarma
  • Cream chop (creamy garlic chicken)
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Fresh hummus
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • 65 hand-formed falafel
  • House sauces + pita

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Banquet Spread
Feeds 75
$1,649
$21.99/person
  • Beef + chicken shawarma
  • Cream chop
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Fresh hummus
  • Greek + Fattoush salads
  • 100 hand-formed falafel
  • House sauces + pita

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Grand Spread
Feeds 100
$1,999
$19.99/person · best value
  • Beef + chicken shawarma
  • Cream chop
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Fresh hummus
  • Greek + Fattoush salads
  • 130 hand-formed falafel
  • House sauces + pita

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Celebration Spread
Feeds 125
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  • Everything in our biggest spreads
  • Scaled + priced to your exact headcount

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Reception Spread
Feeds 150
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  • Everything in our biggest spreads
  • Scaled + priced to your exact headcount

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Wedding Spread
Feeds 200
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  • Everything in our biggest spreads
  • Scaled + priced to your exact headcount

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Roughly $19.99–$26.60 per person on the priced spreads. Every bundle includes beef and chicken shawarma, saffron rice, salad, hummus, falafel, pita, and house sauces (Full Spread and up add cream chop). Boxed lunches: $21–$28 per person, 15-box minimum.

Fewer than 15 people, or want single trays instead of a full spread? See our catering trays — from the Family Tray ($159.99, feeds 4–7) to salad, rice and hummus trays.

New · Build-Your-Own Buffet

How much does catering cost per person? Pick your proteins.

One choice to make — how many proteins. Every buffet includes saffron basmati rice, Greek or Fattoush salad, fresh hummus, warm pita and house sauces. 10-person minimum.

1-Protein Buffet
Any group, 10+
$17.99
per person
  • Chicken shawarma (our most-ordered), beef shawarma, or hand-formed falafel (vegan)
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • Fresh hummus, pita + house sauces

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2-Protein Buffet
Any group, 10+
$18.99
per person
  • Pick any 2: chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel (vegan)
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • Fresh hummus, pita + house sauces

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3-Protein Buffet
Any group, 10+
$19.99
per person · best value
  • All three: chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel (vegan)
  • Saffron basmati rice
  • Greek or Fattoush salad
  • Fresh hummus, pita + house sauces

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Halal-sourced meats. Vegan and gluten-free builds come out of the same setup — no separate order needed.

New Formats

How do I place a catering order?

Same kitchen, three setups we get asked for again and again.

Pita & Plate Bar
Serves 10
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  • Carved shawarma + warm pita, with toppings and house sauces lined up bar-style
  • Everyone builds their own plate — halal, vegan and gluten-free from one setup
  • Add a second bar for every 10 extra people

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Breakfast Spread
Serves 10–25 · delivered 7–10am
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  • Morning spread from the kitchen you already trust: warm pita, falafel, hummus, fresh-cut veggies + fruit
  • Hot tea service included
  • The most-searched catering window nobody covers — now we do

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Client-Meeting Boxed
Individually boxed · 10-box minimum
from $24
per person
  • Lidded, labeled, low-mess builds — sauces on the side, nothing that drips on a deposition
  • Name + dietary tag printed on every box
  • Built for boardrooms, in-services and investor lunches

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Our Service Promise

One person owns your order.

Not a ticket queue. A person who knows your building, your headcount and your allergy list — on the catering line at (619) 642-0298, Mon–Fri 7am–4pm.

Before your event
The confirmation call
  • We call or text 24–48 hours out to reconfirm headcount, dietary needs and delivery timing
  • Last-minute headcount change? That call is when we catch it — not at the door
On delivery
Everything included, every time
  • Serving spoons, utensils, plates and napkins — default, not an upsell
  • Every tray labeled: what it is, what's in it, halal / vegan / gluten-free flags
After delivery
Paperwork that works
  • Itemized digital invoice, automatically
  • PO number or cost-center code on request
  • Net-30 house accounts for repeat corporate clients
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Tell us about your event

Send your details — we respond within 24 hours with pricing and recommendations. Prefer to talk? Call (619) 642-0298.

What Catering Customers Say

Trusted across San Diego

★★★★★ 4.7 · 630 Google reviews

“Best mediterranean place in OB! We come occasionally when in OB and it never disappoints.” — Cicily Patrick, Google

Beyond the Bundles

Order by the tray

Want to build your own spread? Every protein, rice, side, and salad is available by the tray, alongside the full à la carte menu. See catering trays & à la carte pricing →

How It Works

Four steps to a catered event

Step 1
Send your date, headcount, and pickup-or-delivery via the quote form or (619) 642-0298.
Step 2
Pick a bundle or build custom trays; flag any dietary needs.
Step 3
We confirm timing, headcount, and drop-off or setup details.
Step 4
Food arrives hot, with disposable serving ware included.
Service Area

What San Diego neighborhoods do you deliver catering to?

All of San Diego County — Downtown, La Jolla, UTC, Sorrento Valley, Pacific Beach, and beyond — with free pickup at 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach.

Catering Questions

Catering FAQ

How much notice do you need?

About 24 hours for a standard drop-off order under $500, and about 48 hours for orders over $500. The biggest spreads may need up to a week.

Is the food halal? What about vegan or gluten-free guests?

Our beef and chicken are halal-sourced. We also offer a full vegan menu and gluten-free-friendly builds (prepared in a shared kitchen, so not certified).

What does delivery cost?

Free within 5 miles, $30 for 5–15 miles, $50 for 16–40 miles, and $60 beyond that.

Do you offer staffed, full-service catering?

Yes — servers, setup, and on-site carving for events of 50+. Plan on 5 days’ notice, quoted per event.

Full catering & ordering FAQ →

Go Deeper

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Teams across San Diego order from us

SHEINThe ShipyardNorth America Sekisui HouseRady Children’s HospitalScripps OB/GYNSan Diego Digestive Disease ConsultantsCable Street Family PracticeSDSU