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Elaine Bell Catering is a premier wedding catering company located in the beautiful Napa Valley, California. The WeddingWire Couple’s Choice award-winning company, for over 40 years has proudly maintained the reputation as a leading name and pioneer in the events industry throughout Sonoma, Napa, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Believing passionately in attention to detail and customer service; our ethos for delivering an amazing event, listening to the client, to serve exceptional food, provide exquisite service, and have a team of talented people that continually innovate. Elaine Bell’s guiding philosophy has always been the same; let’s make your event one of the most memorable days of your life, something that will make you smile in years to come

Services Offered
Elaine Bell Catering is a full-service company that provides the following wedding catering and bartending services:

  • Cleanup
  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

Cuisine
The company offers a wide-variety of local and international cuisine options, including the following:

  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • British
  • Cajun
  • Caribbean
  • Chinese
  • Ethiopian
  • French
  • German
  • Mexican
  • Italian

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$127

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

$118

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$141

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

$99

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty 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
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Elaine Bell Catering

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Amy F. Sent on 11/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, great experience

We were very pleased with Elaine Bell Catering! We received many compliments from our guests on the food, both hors d'oeuvres and dinner (especially the mac n cheese balls!). The service was very professional and they did a great job accommodating for dietary restrictions.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food

We’re from Dallas and choosing vendors for a Sonoma wedding was not easy. Elaine Bells food was by far the easiest decision we made. We had them cater both our rehearsal at Kunde and our wedding at BR Cohn and the food was phenomenal. They checked in on us often throughout our wedding night to make sure we had enough food and we tried all three dishes we served to our guests. They were so kind during our tasting, and through both events they catered. Their food was worth every penny. You will not be disappointed choosing them !
C&D
C&D R. Sent on 05/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and Beautifully Arranged Food with Impeccable Service.

When looking for caterers, we were relieved to find Elaine Bell. Their food looked phenomenal (and trust me, it is!), but they also offered full services to meet all our needs and simplify our wedding planning considerably. Instead of finding a baker, wait-staff, flatware, bartenders, etc. - Elaine Bell had us covered. Their service and professionalism was phenomenal- they were consistently attentive to our guests and the ever shifting goings-on between ceremony and reception. We had a full charcuterie table, hand selected dinner buffet and 2-tier cake with assorted baked treats and every bite was beautifully displayed and tantalizingly delectable. I would go with Elaine Bell 100 times over.
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and awesome team!

Jennifer at Elaine Bell was so great to work with. Finding a caterer for our wedding was tough as some other caterers felt too pushy, or wouldn't customize the menu as much as we wanted. Jennifer was always accommodating, creative, and also transparent with us. Our wedding was postponed one year due to Covid and she allowed us to have a second tasting as our ideas had changed for what we wanted. What we loved most about working with EB besides the amazing quality of food for our guests, was their experience really helping keep the wedding organized and flowing on-time. The EB service and bartender team were so fun and personable, several of our guests commented on how nice, great and speedy they were. And everything ran according to schedule. They even packed up some food or us to go after the wedding - which was beyond thoughtful. Thank you EB for making our wedding food and beverage dreams come to life
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Sarah Sent on 06/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Elaine Bell Catering was recommended to us by our wedding planner! We had a wonderful time at the tasting and Dustin was very helpful in making sure we were happy with our food/drink choices. They did an amazing job setting up for our big day, everything was presented nicely and most importantly everything was delicious!! We would highly recommend using them for your event!
J
Jessica Sent on 12/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent food and service

I'm not just saying this because it was my wedding, all of our guests agreed, this was the best wedding food we have ever had. From the passed appetizers to mains and desserts, we loved it all. The service during the wedding was great as well. The whole team went above and beyond. We got married in a huge rain storm, which meant flipping the same barn from ceremony to dinner and then to dancing. This also meant dinner service was in tight quarters, but the Elaine Bell team pulled it off flawlessly. We are so grateful we chose them for our big day. Thank you for making our guests happy and for the excellent food and cocktails!
M
Megan Sent on 09/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Elaine Bell exceeded expectations! Look no further!

My husband and I got married in CA on 8/7/2021 and could not have been more thankful that we had chosen Elaine Bell as our caterer! Cara was so incredibly helpful during the planning process and the day of team went above and beyond our expectations!

Our biggest concerns were the taste of the food, wait time for both food and drinks, and kindness of the staff. They were incredible in all categories. I had so many guests talk about how delicious the apps were during cocktail hour as well as the dinner entrees! Also, there was never a time where glasses were empty. The staff's kindness was unmatched!

We had last minute mask mandates be put in place before our wedding. The entire staff was courteous and followed these rules and made our guests feel extremely safe!

Overall we had the best experience with Elaine Bell and we would highly highly recommend them for any catering event!
D
Danny Sent on 02/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond Catering Service

Elaine Bell Catering did an excellent job catering our wedding. They were flexible in adjusting to our scaled-down wedding and delivered excellent quality across the board. We had an enjoyable time choosing our menu in their tasting room pre-covid and highly recommend the experience to anyone looking for a caterer for their wedding. We had a high expectation for the quality of the food and drink after our tasting, but were especially impressed with the serving staff the day of. They were professional and did a great job responding to requests from our guests. Overall, I’d happily use Elaine Bell catering again and would recommend them to any of our friends or family.
Kris
Kristen Sent on 09/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious, professional & COVID bride approved

Elaine Bell catered my micro-wedding a few weeks ago, and they made the night. The food was delicious and BEAUTIFUL, I've never seen such beautiful food. They were extremely kind and professional and helped us think through precautions needed to ensure the event was safe in light of the recent health crisis. I can't wait to use them again! I've been craving their ahi tuna tar tar since the wedding!
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Curtis Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Foodie Wedding!

Dana and Elaine Bell Catering made our wedding one to remember. All of their food was beautiful and delicious. We are self-proclaimed foodies and wanted our guests to have a fine-dining experience at our wedding. Elaine Bell came through with an amazing meal. They are also very flexible in changing meals and creating new dishes for your specific tastes. They have an amazing menu to choose from but are also willing to customize everything! We would highly recommend Elaine Bell for any wine country weddings.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Weddings In Color Weddings In Color Wedding Planners

Elaine Bell Catering is an amazing full-service catering company that goes above and beyond for all of their clients to ensure an flawless event! Elaine herself is one of the sweetest, most humble, and creative chefs I know. She delivers high quality food for small parties and weddings to large scale corporate holiday parties alike and her food, delivery and presentation is always fresh, innovative, and super creative! I've worked with Elaine on multiple events and every time have been nothing but impressed with her team's service. They go above and beyond with customer service and their wait staff is trained impeccably. I'd recommend her team - and food - for any event!

La Grande Fête La Grande Fête Wedding Planners

I have been so fortunate to work with Elaine Bell and her team on several occasions. Not only is their food incredible and innovative but their staff goes above and beyond your typical catering staff. I tell all of my clients that the caterers are one of the most important aspects (if not THE most important!) of their wedding day and what they provide is a lot more than the food. You really can't go wrong when working with Elaine Bell. They make my job easy and I know I can rest assured on the big day that my clients are in good hands.

A Dream Wedding A Dream Wedding Wedding Planners

If you want excellent outside the box amazing, over the top delicious, then hire Elaine Bell Catering for your next event! My company, A Dream Wedding, use them for our weddings in the Sonoma and Napa Valley's and always love the feedback from our clients. They are the "foodies" caterer! Owner of A Dream Wedding

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Elaine Bell Catering frequently asked questions

At Elaine Bell Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Elaine Bell Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Elaine Bell Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Elaine Bell Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Elaine Bell Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Elaine Bell Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Elaine Bell Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Elaine Bell Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Elaine Bell Catering is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.
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