Handcrafted in Lake San Marcos

Dessert Catering for Events in San Diego County

Made for Gathering

Handcrafted Desserts for Every Occasion

From elegant tarts and individual desserts to macarons, pastries & cakes, D'liteful offers handcrafted catering selections for celebrations, business gatherings, parties & special events.

Everything is prepared with the same attention to flavor, quality & presentation found throughout our Lake San Marcos chocolate and pastry shop.

From Our Patisserie

Tarts & Cakes

Handcrafted cakes & tarts made for celebrations, dessert tables & special occasions, with a selection of classic D'liteful favorites. Most 8" cakes & tarts serve approximately 10–12 guests. Many can also be prepared as individual desserts or petite portions for banquet tables.

Lemon Meringue Tart

$60

A buttery tart shell filled with smooth lemon curd & topped with Italian meringue.

Fresh Berry Tart

$60

A buttery pastry shell filled with rich vanilla pastry cream & topped with fresh seasonal berries.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart

$60

An almond pastry shell filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut ganache & topped with caramelized hazelnuts.

Available as:

  • 9" Tart — serves 8–10
  • 4" Tartlets — individual serving
  • 2" Petite Tartlets — ideal for buffet tables

Fraisier Cake

$60

Beautiful layers of sponge cake, patisserie cream & fresh strawberries, topped with marzipan and a white chocolate design.

Gâteau Opéra

$60

Decadent layers of coffee-syrup-soaked sponge cake, dark chocolate ganache & coffee buttercream, finished with a dark chocolate glaze.

Quarter Sheet — 8 pieces at approximately 2" × 3" each

Black Forest Gâteau

$75

Rich chocolate cake filled with black cherries & white chocolate Italian meringue buttercream, topped with chocolate shavings & dipped black cherries.

Alhambra Cake

$75

Rich chocolate & hazelnut cake with dark chocolate ganache, finished with a dark chocolate glaze & pistachio nibs.

Custom Cakes

Choose from a variety of cake & filling flavors, finished with smooth dark chocolate ganache or Italian meringue buttercream.

  • 6" Round — starting at $65
  • 8" Round — starting at $85
  • 10" Round — starting at $105
  • 12" Round — starting at $135

Freshly Made Favorites

Pastries & Sweet Treats

From classic éclairs & cream puffs to rich brownies and blondies, these handcrafted treats make an easy addition to any gathering. Brownies & bars require a minimum order of one dozen.

Cream Puffs

Choux buns filled with rich vanilla pastry cream & topped with dark chocolate glaze.

  • Small 2" — $36/dozen
  • Large 4" — $72/dozen

Éclairs

Choux pastry filled with rich vanilla or chocolate pastry cream & finished with dark chocolate glaze.

  • Small 3.5" — $54/dozen
  • Large 5" — $78/dozen

Caramel Pecan Bars

$48/dozen

Rich caramel pecan bars cut into generous 3" squares.

White Chocolate Blondies

$48/dozen

Rich, buttery blondies with white chocolate, cut into generous 3" squares.

Dark Chocolate Brownies

$48/dozen

Classic rich chocolate brownies cut into generous 3" squares.

Gluten-Free Brownies

$54/dozen

Rich gluten-free chocolate brownies cut into generous 3" squares.

Made for Events & Banquets

Petite Desserts

Individually portioned desserts designed for elegant presentation, easy serving & a polished finish for events of all sizes. Individual desserts are available with a minimum order of one dozen.

Crème Brûlée

Rich vanilla bean crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar glaze.

  • 5 oz — $78/dozen
  • Each additional — $6.50

Served in aluminum ramekins. Ceramic ramekins are available for an additional charge.

Chocolate Mousse

Creamy dark chocolate mousse topped with a chocolate embellishment.

  • 5 oz — $84/dozen
  • Each additional — $7

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlets

Almond pastry shells filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut ganache & topped with caramelized hazelnuts.

  • 2" — $45/dozen
  • 4" — $90/dozen
  • Additional 2" — $3.75 each
  • Additional 4" — $7.50 each

Fresh Berry Tartlets

Buttery pastry shells filled with rich vanilla pastry cream & topped with fresh seasonal berries.

  • 2" — $45/dozen
  • 4" — $90/dozen
  • Additional 2" — $3.75 each
  • Additional 4" — $7.50 each

Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Buttery tart shells filled with lemon curd & topped with Italian meringue.

  • 2" — $45/dozen
  • 4" — $90/dozen
  • Additional 2" — $3.75 each
  • Additional 4" — $7.50 each

Colorful & Handcrafted

French Macarons

Our delicate meringue-based macarons are gluten-free and filled with smooth chocolate ganache or Italian buttercream. Available in a rotating selection of classic, premium & seasonal flavors.

Classic Flavors

Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, black currant, orange, lemon, lime & pistachio.

Premium Flavors

Mango, rose, lavender, coffee, salted caramel, hazelnut, matcha, Earl Grey & mint.

Pricing

$33/dozen

Choose up to 3 classic flavors or 1 premium flavor per dozen.

Bulk Orders (100+ Macarons)

$2.50 each

Flavor availability may vary by season.

Before Your Event

Planning Your Order

To help us prepare everything fresh & on time, most standard orders require at least 48 hours’ notice. Larger quantities, holiday orders & more involved catering requests may require additional lead time.

Some menu items have minimum order quantities, as noted above. Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, soy-free & other dietary requests may be available for select items and may require an additional charge.

Please include your event date, estimated guest count & any dietary needs when submitting your request. Our team can also help you determine the best options for pickup or available delivery arrangements.

Made Just for Your Occasion

Need Something Custom?

Looking for something beyond the catering menu? D'liteful also creates custom cakes & handcrafted chocolates for celebrations, corporate events, favors & other special occasions.

Whether you’re envisioning a cake designed around your event or chocolates personalized with a company or event logo, explore our custom offerings to create something uniquely D'liteful.

Let’s Make Your Event Sweeter

Request Dessert Catering for Your Event

Planning a celebration, business gathering or special event? Tell us a little about what you’re planning, and the D'liteful team will help you put together a handcrafted dessert selection for the occasion.

Order Request