Andrew Spurgin™

Andrew Spurgin and Co. catered our holiday party and it was AMAZING! They absolutely ran away with our Moulin Rouge theme and everything from the menu, to the décor, to the bar/​cocktails, to the details of the glassware was absolutely perfect. Special shoutout to Mindy for coordinating everything and making it all go so smoothly (with a smile, no less), despite a complete redesign of the layout taking it all indoors thanks to the rain. We really could not have been happier. The food and service were perfection. Our guests were totally blown away. Andrew and his team took us on late notice and were such a pleasure to work with. Their energy, enthusiasm and professionalism are beyond compare. We can hardly wait for our next party!

Definitely one of the most amazing teams that I have had the pleasure to work with. From menu conception, to event design suggestions, to impeccable onsite service — Andrew and team delivered an amazing experience! I wish I could take his team around the country with me for all of my events!

Wow! I had the pleasure of working with Andrew on a Baja Chefs event in San Diego. I can’t say enough about his organization and professionalism. From the pre-​plan to the plan to the implementation everything was perfect. I rarely give 5 stars, but Andrew and his team deserve every one of them.

Andrew Spurgin is a class act. His cuisine delights and his execution is flawless and every detail is thought out. If you need to impress and not stress, Andrew and his team of culinary mercenaries is the way to go.

From the very first meeting to the post-​event follow-​up, Andrew and his team turned up their creativity to make our Director’s Circle ‘Sea-​To-​Table’ dinner at Scripps Oceanography an event that I will compare all of my other events to.
His ideas to bring in not only 5 of the best chefs in San Diego, but also the purveyors, the wine makers, the growers, the fisherman and even the guy that built a smoker from old wine barrels in which Chef Chad White smoked sweet potatoes at the event! Outstanding!
His connections within the industry, his menu design, his knowledge of sustainabilty, and his desire to educate our guests helped make this a memorable evening for everyone. This is definitely not the end and we look foward to working with him again in the future to help promote sustainabilty and educate our donors. Fantastic job Andrew! Chapeau!
There was a wonderful event write-​up in the La Jolla Light:
Photos from the event can be found here:

Andrew and his team are try culinary artists as well as event professionals. They listen and understand what is important to the client and are meticulous in the execution. I especially appreciate their crazy attention to detail. Every bite is carefully and artistically crafted to perfection. I would trust Andrew with any event big or small.

Andrew Spurgin creates beauty and magic. And it’s all delicious. Andrew and his team helped my husband and I plan an amazing wedding celebration in June 2015 that guests continue to talk about. It was the wedding party of our dreams. We wanted to create an experience that was new and delightful for our friends and family. We had a very global and worldly crowd, and they were all left in awe of the experience. Andrew has impeccable taste and a very broad range of creativity, and he was so willing to craft an experience that expressed the essence of who we are as a couple. Beyond the amazing food, he knows how to create ambiance and structure style. He is extremely easy to work with, and so very kind. Jesseca Crissey was also exceptional, and I am deeply grateful for all of her ideas and support. This team works tirelessly and they have so much vision. If you’re planning an event, I would highly recommend Andrew Spurgin and team! Lucky you!

Andrew Spurgin catered 2 events for my husband and me. From our first meeting I knew we were in the most capable hands! He & his team were amazing; so enthusiastic, easy to work with & helpful with every detail. Our first event was an afternoon neighborhood open house. Andrew & his team created hors d’oeuvres that were both beautiful & delicious & enjoyed by all! Our second event was a wine tasting & dinner for 26. Again he & his team created an amazing menu from the passed hors d’oeuvres to the 5 course dinner. Every course was artfully presented & delicious! Our guests were completely wowed by the evening & are still talking about the amazing food. Having Andrew & his team cater our events was an awesome experience! Not to mention stress free from beginning to end for me! I look forward to working with Andrew again and again.

Andrew is a true artist. From the bespoke menu design along with his team’s impeccable execution, our two back to back events at the San Diego Museum of Art were amazing. We have never received so many compliments from an event! Both Jesseca and Andrew were so accommodating and easy to work with. I would highly recommend using Andrew Spurgin for your event needs. Andrew even takes the time to illustrate the menu for the chef’s plating the meals– WOW!

A truly masterful performance and flawless dining experience. Andrew Spurgin & Company wowed 35 guests with a dinner service like I’ve never experienced before. Andrew was a joy to work with. His can-​do attitude, vision, and expertise allowed us relax and enjoy every minute of our event!
Come back soon, Andrew!

Andrew and his team were great to work with. The food amazing, and his suggestion of the biodegradable ware for serving the food was a hit! Andrew and Jesseca were very efficient when we were planning, and I highly recommend working with them.

A call to Chef Andrew Spurgin was the first and only call we made when my partner and I began planning our wedding. Andrew was absolutely amazing! His vision and ideas were spot on and his execution was brilliant. He is wise, imaginative and very playful and an absolute joy to work with. He communicated frequently, was always very professional and his rates were well below what I thought.
We had Japanese food with Indian infused drinks and our guests just raved about our theme and food. Everything was superb! My new wife and I were talking about our beautiful wedding and we had zero complaints about anything, all of this was because of the talent of Andrew Spurgin. Do yourself a favor and blow your event away, use Andrew.
Meredith K

Andrew and his staff just put on a fabulous wedding shower for us at the Rancho Santa Fe Riding Club. From the very beginning, he and Jesseca were a pleasure to work with, offered creative solutions and executed the event flawlessly. Every vendor we contracted with was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and fun to work with. Hors d’ oeuvres, dinner and dessert were absolutely delicious! Really, we could not have been happier with our experience! Would give them 6 stars if I could!

Andrew and I have worked together for more years than either of us probably care to count, and he’s helped me throw memorable parties for dozens of my clients over those years. So when it came time to hire someone to help me plan my own wedding, he was the first call I made. He listened to what we wanted, asked a few questions to get our likes/​dislikes, and made several recommendations on other event planners to help us pull the entire wedding details together — all of which were flawless.
The highlight was Andrew’s menu, which was inspired from interesting global flavors that made the cuisine really different than regular wedding fare. He set up food stations, and drew our guests into cool conversations about unique spices, interesting ingredients and delicious tastes. Everyone raved about the food and Andrew’s creations.
He was a delight to work with, and always has been. And the best part for me was not worrying about the food that night, or any night leading up to our event. He made it all look flawless, and certainly delivered a stress-​free experience for me!
I look forward to working with Andrew again and again.

Our organization reached out to Chef Spurgin to host our benefit Luncheon and we could not have asked for a better gent to play the part. Chef Spurgin was an incredible guy to work with for the event. His experience in event production truly made a difference when collaborating on the event. He understood exactly what was needed of an emcee for the event and delivered 200%. He is professional, kind and an incredible person to be around. He and his staff are experienced and are familiar with the philanthropic climate in San Diego; making working with them a true delight. I would recommend Chef Spurgin to any organization who is looking for an experienced event stylist to bring your function to the next level and provide first-​class service. Cheers, to Chef Spurgin!

Chef Andrew Spurgin is amazing. He was the Culinary Chair for a fundraising event for the non-​profit organization I work for. Being such a busy man I was inspired by Andrew’s willingness to help and give of his time for a worthy cause. He went above and beyond the event committees expectations and played a key role in making the event a success. His creative event ideas, delicious food and easy going personality made him the ideal chef to work with.

Andrew is a chef’s chef, professional, educated and curious about all things food. His enthusiasm, conviviality and gracious hospitality permeate all his events and relationships in our San Diego good food community. Andrew’s events seem to always have a bit of magic to them; the perfect balance of drama, art and really great food.
Andrew is a thoughtful, entertaining and excellently prepared speaker on sustainability. I especially appreciate his care and attention he gives to up coming chefs, sharing his knowledge, passion, sustainable business practices and always mindful that pleasure and good food are at the center of gathering around any table.

Andrew continues to blow my mind, every event he touches seems to be better than the last. There are no words to describe how amazing his work is. A pleasure to work with. The event at the New Children’s Museum in San Diego was OUT OF SIGHT!

Chef Andrew Spurgin is nothing short of amazing. He catered a private dinner party at my house and from someone who dines out a lot I have to say it is still the best meal I have ever had. Not only did he cook up an amazing five course meal but also worked the layout of the event from décor to party ideas. He is amazing and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants something out of the box.
Cheers to Chef Spurgin!

Andrew is a seasoned professional who always succeeds in creating fabulous customized experiences for his clients. He has produced several events for us and we have enjoyed them all immensely. In addition they received rave reviews from those who attended. His food is divine and quite frankly he must be one of the best chefs in San Diego.