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Bella Donna Special Events

Bella Donna Special Events

Canoga Park, CA
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    Loretta Sent on 11/27/2020
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    Second to none!

    What a beautiful experience we had with Bella Donna. Upon meeting Tom and Donna for a cake tasting, I knew they were the perfect people to have take care of us and our crucial wedding cake detail. We were sure to let them know that we couldn't be more satisfied with their service. They absolutely nailed the vision for our cake design, and it matched our wedding decor to a T! To top it off (pun intended) the cake tasted as great as it looked. We received tons of compliments of every aspect.

    Tom was our main contact and was very gracious in handling last minute changes due to COVID-19, and offered great advise concerning outdoor delivery and display. He was clutch throughout.

    We highly recommend Bella Donna and will forever be grateful for them and the wonderful job they did. They are second to none.

    Loretta & Marvin
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    Rose Sent on 06/14/2019
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    Wonderful, attentive, talented

    Bella Donna catered our wedding for about 130 people and everything was to die for! Donna and her staff were so professional and friendly. Donna and Tom were very responsive and easy to work with from day one, they even accommodated my ridiculous request to not use chafing dishes for the buffet. The buffet and dessert table set up were beautiful! The food was to die for and the desserts and cake were amazing as well-the cake looked more beautiful than what I could have imagined. I was honestly sad when the wedding cake and leftovers were over-it was that good. They also did such a fantastic job at cleaning up, you never would have known there were so many people the night before!
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    Sonia Sent on 04/24/2013
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    Bella Donna catered my wedding back in August 2011 and we couldn't have been happier with the results!

    My husband and I actually eloped to Italy and hosted a reception upon our return, so the party was all Italian themed. We were worried about it being too cheesy...literally! We didnt want red checked table clothes and pizza, we wanted a villa in Tuscany and Donna definitely got it!

    She did a great job creating refined and delicious Italian dishes and it was all beautifully presented. I know everyone thinks their wedding is the best but I am very confident that everyone LOVED our food the best!

    Bella Donna also created our cake, which of course, was delicious and gorgeous! It was simple, like I wanted, but looked like it came out of a magazine!

    We received so many compliments on the delicious spread, even months after the reception! I would definitely use Bella Donna again for a party =)
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    Alicia Sent on 07/25/2012
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    I could write pages and pages about how great Donna and her team are, and would gladly do it but not sure if people want to read all the pages of my rave reviews. To keep it simple, they are absolutely the best at what they do. Donna and Tom are wonderful and made our whole process simple. They did everything for us from the food, to the desserts (and the cake), flowers, decorations, all the tables, chairs, linens, dishes, silverware etc. Everything went off without a hitch. Everyone who attended said everything was perfect, the food was amazing, the desserts were perfect, and the ambiance was stunning. We will definitely be using Donna and her team for any big events in the future and for any cakes/desserts needed, as they also have a bakery store front. Definitely go for a consultation, as you will not be disappointed.
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    Hope Sent on 10/18/2011
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    I contacted Donna based on a referral from my bridesmaid who had ordered my shower cake from them, just a week before our wedding. I wanted to get a Groom’s Cake in the shape of a Southern Comfort Bottle to surprise my groom but was afraid I had waited too long. From the first interaction, Donna and Tom were pleasant and extremely responsive to work with. When I asked them to make it a carrot cake when other bakeries told me no because of the heat, they gladly accepted the challenge. They never once told me no and worked with me to achieve the best cake possible for my groom. Not only that, but they worked with me to create a small personalized birthday cake to surprise my sister-in-law with since we got married on her birthday. Donna and her staff were flexible, professional and extremely pleasant to work with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone in need of a cake, for any occasion. I know we will definitely be going back to them for any future cake/bakery needs.
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    Daphne Sent on 01/13/2024
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    Most delicious cake

    We selected the orange cake and it was the best. The cake looked gorgeous at our wedding and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend it.
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    Jacquelene Sent on 02/16/2023
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    Absolute perfection!

    We used Bella Donna to cater our wedding cake and dessert bar at our wedding. Donna and Tom did a phenomenal job, and all of our guests loved the desserts! Our cake was also absolutely delicious and looked so perfect in all of the pictures! Plus, their prices were very reasonable and well-within our budget. I can't say enough amazing things, and will definitely use them again!
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    Lauren Sent on 08/30/2022
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    Exceptional company, exceptional cake

    Bella Donna Special Events is amazing! Their customer service is top notch. Donna and Tom are so sweet, communicative, accommodating and generous. Not to mention the cake turned out better than we ever could’ve expected. They went out of their way to make sure the cake was perfect and delivered on time, and we couldn’t have been happier. We (the bride and groom) along with our guests all thought the cake looked beautiful and it was delicious! We will definitely be working with them in the future.
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/07/2019
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    Beautiful Cake and Day Of Coordination!

    Donna is the Best!
    We met Donna when we were looking for our Cake. She turned our vision into reality and it was so delicious! Everyone loved it! She was also our Day of Coordinator. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. We were totally supported and she had great ideas to keep us within Budget and make everything look so perfect! She was available for us at all times!
    She also made us the sweetest looking sample cakes and we fell in love right away! Donna thank you and your team for all the love! Jen and Michael
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    Therese Sent on 05/07/2019
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    Beautiful High Tea Garden Reception

    Donna and the team at Bella Donna Special Events are amazing. I contacted Donna in January for an intimate backyard High Tea Wedding Reception the first weekend in May. Donna right away assured me she could accommodate our request and that the timeline and small guest list would not be a problem. Donna came to see our home and yard and had wonderful suggestions on how to best utilize the space to accommodate passed hors d’oeuvre and a high tea buffet. Donna worked closely with us to create a delicious menu, taking great care in addressing food allergy concerns. On the day of the wedding Donna and her team took control of every aspect of the event, leaving my groom and me to focus on the beauty of the day. Each table was set with a beautiful collection of vintage china, tea cups and saucers creating an elegant afternoon garden tea party. The delicious salads, quiches, and tea sandwiches were a hit with the guests as were the various mini dessert tarts, éclairs, and cheesecakes. Guests even commented on the “real” buttercream frosting on the delicious lemon raspberry mousse wedding cake. Her team made sure every guest was tended to, even calling Donna directly when there was a question regarding the ingredients of one of the dishes and an allergy concern. Donna’s team left our home spotless at the end of the day, going above and beyond anything I expected. Thank you Donna and your amazing team for a beautifully tasteful day!
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    Henry Sent on 04/17/2017
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    Donna from Bella Donna did an AMAZING job with our wedding cake! We were so happy with it and so were our guests. It was so beautiful and delicious -- I wish I could post a picture here! Also, Donna was just so wonderful to work with! Thank you Donna, for helping to make our wedding day perfect with the perfect wedding cake! I would definitely work with Donna again!
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    Julia Sent on 09/28/2016
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    BEST FOOD & DESSERTS EVER!!!! And she kept us on our tight budget! Donna and her staff are so easy to work with and met all our needs. All our guests said the whole event was the greatest they had ever experienced. All we've heard were rave reviews about the food, which we couldn't agree more. Best choice ever!
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    Linda Sent on 09/26/2016
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    Bella Donna Special Events was the greatest referral we were ever giving in the process of choosing a caterer for our wedding event! They are so "ALL INCLUSIVE", as well as budget conscious, we will continue to use their services for ALL of our future parties/events, no matter how big or small! Can't say enough about this amazing company and the services they provide. THE FOOD IS OUTSTANDING!!! EVERY BITE!
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    Danita Sent on 07/29/2016
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    Donna of Bella Donna is the most Amazing woman!
    She is the nicest person and most professional.
    I am so grateful she was the coordinator of my wedding and of course she made my scrumptious wedding cake too!
    She went above and beyond in every way possible!
    LOVE HER!!
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    User2612682 Sent on 05/18/2016
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    Bella Donna delivered the cake of my dreams, and they were amazing to work with. We picked our four trial flavors, and they provided four WHOLE cakes. Not tiny little samples! I was REALLY impressed. Then, when we wanted one of the cakes tweaked, they provided yet another full trial cake--free of charge! We ended up choosing a yellow cake with chocolate ganache and cherries, and I request a LOT of cherries. And wow, did they deliver! We got so many compliments on our cake, which was BEAUTIFUL as well as delicious. I will absolutely be ordering cakes from them in the future!
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    Christine Sent on 01/09/2016
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    We hired Bella Donna to make our wedding cake and it came out exactly how I had imagined. They even brought the figs and blackberries I had requested. The flavors of each layer was even better than I remembered at the tasting and the cake stood up tall all night until the cutting. I definitely recommend Bella Donna for any other event.
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    Anna Sent on 01/05/2016
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    Our wedding cake was perfect and oh so good. I had to post the bakery on my facebook wall for the enjoyment of all of my friends and family. My family hounded me for it. Would order again for any other occasion. :)
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    User2371132 Sent on 10/15/2015
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    We wanted to be different and do a fully vegetarian menu at our wedding. A Middle-Eastern wedding where guests are used to kabob and sushi and MEAT. Well, let me tell you, Donna & Chef David ROCKED IT with the best vegetarian wedding food our guests and us have ever tasted. Everyone was blown away. I can't thank them enough, truly made our wedding day so so special. Thank you to Donna and Chef David for everything! Recommend them 100% to everyone we know!
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    Angela Sent on 06/02/2015
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    They were fantastic and I had the most beautiful and delicious wedding cake ever!!
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    Beverly Sent on 05/28/2015
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    Everyone was very impressed with the delicious dessert buffet that Donna created for my daughter's wedding.
    Expertly crafted mini-desserts were beatutiful to look at, too. It was difficult to select which ones to order, because BellaDonna offers so many excellent choices.
    Donna was a delight to work with. She was friendly and helpful, as well as very professional and experienced.
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    Marci Sent on 10/24/2014
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    Donna was fantastic! I ordered my cake 3 weeks out, and she was very accommodating! Everyone loved the banana and marble cakes we had! She bakes you your own very special cakes to take home to taste in your own time.. And they aren't small either. But OH,SO GOOD!

    You will NOT be disappointed in her flare. She delivered our wedding cake to our venue for a small delivery fee. We and well as our guest were exceptionally satisfied.

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    Jenny Sent on 06/12/2014
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    Thank you Donna for creating such a beautiful and delicious cake. We enjoyed the tasting cakes and working with you. You made the whole process just wonderful. We packed the top and took it with us on the honeymoon...ate cake all week! :) Donna, you're the best.
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    Katie Sent on 10/06/2013
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    Bella Donna was extremely great to work with from start to finish for our recent wedding. Their tasting was fantastic and really gave us an idea of what we wanted. They executed our wishes exactly and the cake came out looking fantastic. They were far more reasonably priced than many of their area competitors, and more importantly their cakes and cupcakes taste far better. They also delivered our cake to our venue for a very reasonable fee. We will be using Bella Donna anytime in the future that we need cakes or cupcakes and would highly recommend them for any event!
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    Rachel Sent on 09/11/2013
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    Donna and Tom did the catering and desserts and staffing for our wedding and were EXCEPTIONAL!!! from day one, Donna was an absolute doll to work with. She is so kind and you can tell that she just loves what she does. She wants everything to be perfect for you and there is no ego involved. It's just all about you on your day. Not all chefs are like that. Her staff were so professional and lovely. The food was bananas. Our guests are still texting and emailing us three days later telling us it was the best food they have EVER had at a wedding. My uncle said it was the best meal he had in LA (and they went to several 5star restaurants). Her apple pie is crazy. I've had it for breakfast every day since. Because she sends you home with leftovers!! Cake amazing. Pies amazing. Fried Chicken and Filets... mac n cheese and mashed potatoes... green beans with bacon... sweet tea... i mean, come on. And she's the best BANG FOR YOUR BUCK you will find in LA.
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    My daughter's wedding was perfect, by and large because of the great catering and event planning provided by Donna and her team. I didn't have one stressful moment the whole day, which is priceless. My guests were happy and cared for, the food and decor was perfection, the whole day was magical.
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