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Bella Events Jax

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dietary
Kelly
Mitzell
Jennifer
nancy
Danielle

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Bella Events is a premier wedding caterer based in Jacksonville, Florida. Whether you are looking for cuisine for an intimate affair, or a grand celebration, Bella Events will be able to come up with a unique menu for your wedding.

Cuisine
Bella Events specializes in many cuisines that can be served in different ways. They offer buffet, family style, plated, stationed and hors d'oeuvres. Bella knows that the food can make or break an event, so they only offer the best of the best. The delicious cuisines that they specialize in include:

  • American
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Seafood
  • Latin American
  • Spanish

Services Offered
Bella Events is a full-service wedding caterer that can take care of the setup and clean up. They also provide dinnerware rentals, bartending services, and cake designs.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 9 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$20

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
French
Italian
Latin American
Seafood
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

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Wedding couple

Reviews of Bella Events Jax

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 04/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have been better!

Bella Events were top class from beginning to end! Everything went off without a hitch. Special shout out to Stephanie who killed it for us! Bella did our catering, cake, rentals, and coordinating and took all the anxiety and worrying away from our big day. Great family owned/operated business who we'll recommend to anybody. They're level of attention and service is fantastic. Food was great, cake was beautiful, and coordinating perfect! Thanks again Raul, Stephanie, Gisela, and your whole team for helping us have the most magical day of our lives!.
L
Liory Sent on 12/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Catering delight!

We hired Bella Events Catering for our wedding day. They were great from beginning to end. My guest were delighted and all said that the food was amazing. Thank you Raul and Stephanie for making our day much better!
P
Paulin Sent on 03/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are so happy we hired Bella Events for our catering for our wedding. Raul the owner and his team went above and beyond to make sure our event was special and the food was amazing! Definitely a hit with all our guests. We loved them so much we are looking forward to our next event so we can hire them again. Raul is also the owner of Mambo’s and we love visiting the restaurant and eating their delicious food there. Such a fantastic group of people, very family oriented feel. If you wish to have a stress free wedding, hire Bella Events.
Mitzell
Mitzell Sent on 10/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Raul & Marisela made this wedding better than I could have dreamed of! even days after the wedding, everyone could not stop talking about how delicious the food was, it was so good some even went up to get seconds and thirds. The cake was so beautiful AND sinfully good, whereas I've been to some weddings where the cake is pretty but tastes dry, or looks hideous but is yummy, Bella's knocked it out of the park. This team truly went above and beyond to make this wedding come together, from every recommendation, decor, even to the tiniest details, they made sure it was perfect. I'm an indecisive and nervous bride but they helped us every step of the way, even up until the day before during some last minute changes. Hands down, best day ever.
B
Beth Sent on 09/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bella Events - Raul Arias & Marisela Gonzalez - are absolutely outstanding wedding planners.

My husband and I were recently wed as an out of state couple (California to Florida) and Raul made sure we were taken care of from the beginning through the breakdown of equipment following the wedding.

He is extremely competent, knowledgeable, kind and meticulous. He was our main point of contact and an invaluable asset for our event.

I highly recommend Bella Events for any wedding planning, DJ or bar tending services. He also caters events and graciously loaned us additional items for our wedding that were not included in our equipment rental.

He truly took care of all logistics and issues before, during and after our wedding. Raul gave me and my husband a stress free, memorable and enjoyable day.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 07/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Raul and Marisela are wonderful! From the food tasting, to planning, to the final event. Everything went smooth and without incident. The food was amazing, the servers were totally professional and pleasant. I even text Marisela at the last minute about bringing some extra items and was accommodated without hesitation. My guests raved about Raul, Marisela and their team. Great prices too!
T
Tiffany Sent on 07/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot rave enough about Raul, Marisela and their team! They were amazing from beginning to end. They went above and beyond with every single detail.
Marisela is so sweet and nice and super helpful. She checked on me frequently and made sure everything was taken care of. Raul went over every detail in the end and made some suggestions on additions, and I could not be happier with the end results! They were both so wonderful to work with and seemed like they truly care about your entire experience and wanted to make everything perfect.
I am so happy with my decision to use this company mainly because of the amazing customer service, but the food was absolutely amazing and so were the deserts!
nancy
Nancy Sent on 05/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were extremely happy with Bella Events Jax from day 1! They are professional and casual all at the same time. The food was DELICIOUS! and the staff was amazing! It was a true pleasure working with Marisela and Raul, they are both very personable, wonderful people. I would recommend them to cater any event that you have, they catered our Wedding Reception, I can't say enough good about them! Thank you so much for all the help, advice, and how at ease you made us feel!

P.S. Also Gisela who makes cakes for Bella Events is amazing! The cake was beautiful and so VERY DELICIOUS!! Thank you Gisela :)
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 04/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding would not have happened if it wasn't for Raul and Marisela. We originally met with them for catering services, but added Wedding Planning services after our first meeting because we loved them so much. We had a long engagement and got very close to Raul and Marisela because they are such wonderful people. They are fantastic at communicating, attentive to your needs and worries, and great at keeping you on track.
First, the food is AMAZING! Not your typical wedding food at all. Everything was flavorful, the meat was cooked perfectly, and I wish I could have their Chicken Cordon Bleu and Mashed Potatoes every single night for dinner. Many brides have said they didn't get to eat on their wedding day, but Marisela made up plates for us and brought them to our table to make sure we ate.
In regards to the planning, they did whatever they could to make all of my ideas come to life, or kindly explained why something else may work better based on their experience. The care they gave us made us feel like we were their only clients and they truly care about your wedding as much you do. They helped us to stick to our budget while still making everything look absolutely beautiful.
After the wedding, I found out that there were quite a few mishaps on the day of - unrelated to Bella Events - but they are so wonderful and professional that I had no idea about any of it and it was all perfect by the time I walked down the aisle.
Raul and Marisela, you have been such a blessing in our lives and we are so grateful to have found you. You're a part of the family now!
M
Megan Sent on 03/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have been happier with Bella for our catering and linen rentals. Raul and Marisela sat with us and went through our budget line by line, slashing and adding until we got exactly what we wanted within our budget. We decided to book the second we left--we even cancelled our 2 remaining catering inquiry appointments so we could secure our booking. They helped us pick linens and design our tables, and Raul personally found a way to feed 80 people like kings on a shoestring budget. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone. From initial meeting to day of service, everything was fantastic. Raul and Marisela are professional yet still extremely personable and I felt comfortable in their capable hands. My reception was perfect thanks to the wait staff and amazing food. Our guests could not stop raving about it. Thank you guys so much from Megan and Robert!!
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Team

Stephanie
Stephanie
Catering Coordinator

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What can I say about Bella Events Catering, The food is incredible and the staff is so professional and super nice. So if you are looking for the greatest food and team, call Bella Events Catering. I highly recommend them for all of my clients.

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Bella Events Jax frequently asked questions

At Bella Events Jax, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Bella Events Jax includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Bella Events Jax offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Bella Events Jax offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Bella Events Jax, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
At Bella Events Jax, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegetarian
Bella Events Jax provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Bella Events Jax offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Bella Events Jax is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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