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What do wedding bells make you dream of? An elaborate summer affair for hundreds...an intimate retreat for only your family and closest friends...or something in between? Chef's Garden has helped create hundreds of weddings; however, because weddings are so uniquely personal, no one is a better expert on your wedding than you. Therefore, our first meeting will focus on YOU! Your tastes, style, vision, and values. In order for us to serve you at the highest level possible, we must build a foundation of trust, integrity, and respect, much like the union in which you are about to engage. We want you to feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and ideas so that we can help make your vision a reality on the big day.

Who We Are:

Chef’s Garden was founded in 2001 by Liz Earnest with the simple aspiration of serving delicious joy. The company grew faster than she anticipated and in 2005, Liz’s daughter, Jennifer, joined the team. Together they have grown the company into a full-service catering, event, and restaurant firm, with exclusive venues that include The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.

Catering is about more than just food. It’s about delicious food, gracious service, and innovative presentation. We believe that food should be pan to plate and hold ourselves to the highest standards and like to be judged against restaurant quality. We believe service should not only be discerning, but warm and gracious. We know that we eat with our eyes first, so food needs to look as good as it tastes.

Services Offered
Chef's Garden is a full-service wedding catering company that creates menus unique to each event. We also offer full-service bar packages.

Cuisine

Chef's Garden is a chef-driven catering business focused on elevating standard catering packages to provide a heightened service experience on your special day. Our culinary team is led by Chef Jamey Evoniuk, who's impressive resume includes time spent working under some of the biggest names in the restaurant world, like Louis Chatham of Commander’s Palace, and working as the Executive Chef of the Four Star and Four Diamond award-winning restaurant Manuel’s on 28th. Our culinary team is well versed in many cuisines including but not limited to American, Chinese, Caribbean, French, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, and Japanese. We are able to accommodate many dietary needs so that you and your guests are completely comfortable on your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$70

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

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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?

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

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

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Chef's Garden Catering & Events

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
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97% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Chef's Garden stands out as an exceptional choice for wedding catering, receiving rave reviews from multiple guests for their amazing food, professional service, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted the delicious and well-presented dishes, accommodating staff, and personalized service that made their special day even more memorable. The team's responsiveness to requests, customization of menus, and thoughtful touches, such as providing late-night snacks and packaging leftovers, received high praise. Overall, Chef's Garden is highly recommended for top-notch cuisine and exceptional service for wedding events.

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Chef's Garden stands out as an exceptional choice for wedding catering, receiving rave reviews from multiple guests for their amazing food, professional service, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted the delicious and well-presented dishes, accommodating staff, and personalized service that made their special day even more memorable. The team's responsiveness to requests, customization of menus, and thoughtful touches, such as providing late-night snacks and packaging leftovers, received high praise. Overall, Chef's Garden is highly recommended for top-notch cuisine and exceptional service for wedding events.

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Sydney H. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star team!!

The Chef's Garden just catered our wedding in Saint Augustine and we heard nothing but AMAZING things from our guests about the food and service. We already knew it was going to taste incredible, but all the compliments we got on the food made us feel so good and thankful we chose the best vendors. My husband and I also felt so taken care of by the staff, who played a huge part in making it a perfect day- and never left us without a snack or drink in our hands :)

10/10 when it comes to taste, menu options, professionalism, attention to detail, and service. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a top tier team at their wedding!
KimberlyDodaj
Kimberly D. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in Jacksonville!

We couldn’t be happier with our choice of Chefs Garden for our wedding catering! From the initial tasting to the final dish, every aspect of their service was exceptional. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, leaving our guests raving about their meals.

Chefs Garden went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary preferences and special requests, creating a menu that perfectly complemented our wedding theme. The staff was professional and attentive, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of.

The standout dishes were the mini beef wellingtons for hors d'oeuvres and the prosciutto wrapped chicken! The attention to detail and commitment to quality made our wedding feast truly extraordinary.

Thank you, Chefs Garden, for making our special day even more amazing with your outstanding catering. We highly recommend you to anyone looking for top-notch cuisine and exceptional service for their event!
Heather
Heather S. Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

4-21-24 Lightner Museum Wedding

The food at Chef's Garden is amazing! All of our guests were raving about the food regardless of what they got (the fish, chicken or steak). They were also awesome at helping us brainstorm ideas. We brought up that we would love to have a late night snack available for our guests so they had something to munch on that was hearty while the bar was still open. Elizabeth came up with an amazing late night snack bar with pretzels with cheese and popcorn so that our guests could have something to munch on throughout the evening after dinner. Our guests loved it! One of our guests even made a video about how excited he was for the late night snack bar. The team is incredibly responsive with any questions that you have. The servers were so kind and helpful at the event. The tasting before the wedding was really well done and showcased the presentation of the food as well as having the opportunity to taste the food. We could not have asked for a better team of people to work with to make sure we had the best quality food and service for our guests.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Monica Be Events Monica Be Events Wedding Planners

Chef's Garden is creative and visionary. They are great to work with and always work to get the menu and service on par with your event dream. I recommend them as a true professional, easy to work with and always do an amazing job.

Lori Parker Floral Studios Lori Parker Floral Studios Wedding Florists

We love working with the wonderful staff at Chef's Garden! They provide simply the best catering food and service in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Always a top recommended caterer of ours for several years!!!

Choux Cake Studio Choux Cake Studio Wedding Cakes

Wonderful company. Highly recommended!

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