Julie answered all of my questions in a timely manner both by email and phone. The food turned out amazing and the Chicken Marsala was a fan favorite. We also love that we can go to the restaurant any time now to have the food we had at our wedding!
Kara B.
5.0
We had the BEST experience with Bellini’s Ristorante for our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner! Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end.
The servers were incredible-truly some of the best service we have ever had! Top notch in every way. They made everything so easy and completely stress-free. They helped us set everything up, made sure everything ran smoothly, and even helped us clean up afterward.
The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and we were able to simply enjoy such a special night celebrating Cade & Anna Kate without worrying about a thing. I cannot recommend Bellini’s enough for your next special event. They made the entire evening feel effortless, special, and absolutely perfect!
Jennifer G.
5.0
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Julie Hovanec
SALES DIRECTOR
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Catering by Bellinis is a full-service caterer and part of Bellinis Ristorante. Catering by Bellinis provides fresh, quality food for your catered event. Our corporate office and catering kitchen are located at 6801 Cahaba Valley Road. We offer event planning services, event staffing, and all the extras you need to make your event stress-free and spectacular. Our Chefs can create a custom menu for your event, or you may select items from our existing menus. We do honor special requests for those who have dietary requirements such as gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, etc.
We will be happy to schedule a tasting at our corporate kitchen.
Our services are listed below and are not limited to the following:
Corporate Catering - Boxed, Buffet or Table Service Meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Receptions at banquet halls, pre-approved venues, corporate offices, or homes.
Special Events
Would you like to host your event at Bellinis Ristorante in one of our private dining areas?
Private Parties and Events are opportunities for us to work more closely with our guests, occasions for us to share our dedication to celebration in exciting new ways. Discover additional information by clicking below on our exclusive dining spaces.
SEMI PRIVATE DINING
Maximum capacity of 12 guests
Located in the back corner of our Main Dining Room. Sectioned off by noise-dampening curtains on 2 of the 4 sides
INTIMATE DINING ROOM
Maximum capacity of 16 guests
Located to the right of the bar. Sectioned off with noise dampening curtains.
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
Maximum capacity of 25 guests
Located at the back of the restaurant. Sectioned off with noise-dampening curtains.
MAIN DINING ROOM
Maximum capacity of 50 guests
Catering By Bellinis offers catering services for weddings in Birmingham, AL.
When it comes to weddings, Julie Hovanec doesn't just plan events-she creates memories that last a lifetime. As Catering Sales Director for Catering by Bellinis, Julie brings warmth, expertise, and an unwavering attention to detail to every celebration she touches.
From the joyful chaos of bridal showers and bridesmaid luncheons to the heartfelt toasts at the rehearsal dinners, Julie has mastered every chapter of the wedding story. She especially loves curating the quiet, special moments on the big day itself-delivering a beautifully catered breakfast so the bride, bridesmaids, and groomsmen can savor a few calm bites together before the whirlwind begins.
What sets Julie apart is simple: she treats every bride like family. "I want every bride's special day to be as perfect as I'd want for my own 2 daughter's," she says-and that promise shows in every menu she designs and every detail she perfects.
All of the wedding seasons are Julie's favorite time of the year, and her passion is contagious. Brides-to-be looking for a catering partner who will listen, anticipate and deliver flawlessly need to look no further. With Julie Hovanec and Catering by Bellinis, your celebration isn't just catered-it's cherished.
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Bellini’s delivers outstanding wedding and rehearsal-dinner catering with delicious, generous food (notably Chicken Marsala and bread pudding). Staff are professional, organized, and attentive—helping set up, serve, and clean up—making events stress-free. They accommodate dietary needs, handle large parties, communicate promptly, and are highly recommended.
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Kara B
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5.0
9/22/2026
Julie answered all of my questions in a timely manner both by email and phone. The food turned out amazing and the Chicken Marsala was a fan favorite. We also love that we can go t...
o the restaurant any time now to have the food we had at our wedding!
Jennifer G
5.0
8/28/2026
We had the BEST experience with Bellini’s Ristorante for our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner! Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end.
The servers were incredible-tr...
uly some of the best service we have ever had! Top notch in every way. They made everything so easy and completely stress-free. They helped us set everything up, made sure everything ran smoothly, and even helped us clean up afterward.
The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and we were able to simply enjoy such a special night celebrating Cade & Anna Kate without worrying about a thing. I cannot recommend Bellini’s enough for your next special event. They made the entire evening feel effortless, special, and absolutely perfect!
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Stacy S
5.0
8/24/2026
We used Catering By Bellinis for our daughter's wedding and were very satisfied with them. The set up was great, the food was delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful. W...
e would HIGHLY recommend them for any special occasion!
Carrie S
5.0
7/30/2026
Bellini’s was great to work with for our after rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent! The staff was organized, prepared, and professional. The night went perfectly.
Laurie H
5.0
7/27/2026
Bellinis catered my son and daughter-n-laws rehearsal dinner and it was fabulous!! We had a party of 40 and all of the food was so delicious! The caterers stayed to help serve the ...
meal to our guests (instead of buffet style) and they were so kind and professional! We had three options for our guests to choose in advance what they wanted for their dinner. Bellinis was so easy to work with and communicate with leading up to the rehearsal dinner. Bellinis was such a gift and blessing to our family. We would definitely choose Bellinis again and would highly recommend them!
Ellen H
5.0
7/27/2026
We had a wedding to plan on short notice. We chose Bellini’s to cater based on a friend’s recommendation. The chicken, pork, pasta and salad were delicious and portions were larg...
e. We had lots leftover. Bellini’s was very easy to work with, prompt and professional.
Hailey L
5.0
7/25/2026
Bellinis catered our wedding and it was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, and so many of our guests told us how much they loved it. Julie was wonderful to work with. She ...
made everything so easy and was quick to answer any questions I had. We could not have asked for a better catering experience. I would highly recommend Bellinis for any wedding or special event!
Kevin S
5.0
7/24/2026
Bellinis knocked it out of the park. They catered the rehearsal dinner for my son and daughter in-law for over 100 guests out at Ridgepoint. They conducted themselves professiona...
lly from start to finish and were flexible with our continued requests. Their staff was on time, stayed late and very presentable. We were very satisfied with the entire evening. Oh, and by the way, the food was AMAZING!
Bethany J
5.0
7/23/2026
Bellinis did a great job catering my wedding reception! They were able to accommodate gluten free and vegetarian diets along with nonrestrictive dietary preferences, and all the gu...
est loved the food. Definitely recommend the bread pudding even if you have a wedding cake! I was so happy that I could have one of my favorite restaurants in Birmingham cater at my wedding!