About this vendor
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 Catering & Events 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 Catering & Events 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 Catering & Events 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 Catering & Events 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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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Eastern European
- French
- Greek
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Nut Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Wonderfully professional and excellent food. We had a few special requests and Chef's Garden accommodated everyone. 10/10 recommend.
Chefs Garden catered for our wedding at Clay Theatre. We had the most fabulous experience. Our plated meals were not only beautiful but delicious. They have such attention to detail. Every table was raving about the meal. I heard guest dreaming about their cornbread and espresso martinis at the end of the night! Lol. Their staff and bartenders made us feel so special on our wedding day.
Every communication with Chefs Garden was quick and when I needed changes they were on it! Thank you, Cassie Fry and the rest of the staff for all your help.
Our experience with The Chef's Garden more than exceeded our expectations. We Worked with Elizabeth to create the menu for our wedding and everything was a breeze from the beginning until the very end. The food was amazing, we had so many compliments from our guests, some said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The entire staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone had what they needed, and the bartender Steve made sure everyone had a drink in their hand at all times. We had a blast a blast, the service Chef's Garden provided was beyond our expectations, our wedding was perfect and so special and we owe a lot of it to Elizabeth and her team. We are forever grateful.
Chef’s Garden came highly recommended, but we didn’t realize just how good they would be. The team was great to work with leading up to our wedding, giving us guidance and helping us curate the perfect menu. On the day of, they exceeded our expectations… Our guests raved about all of the food — Appetizers, dinner, desserts, and the late night snack. Aside from the food which everyone loved, the Chef’s Garden team is so kind and generous. We had to pivot venues 2 days before and they helped us find a new venue and were so flexible. Can’t say enough about our experience. So grateful for this team!
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!
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!
We had the pleasure of having Chef's Garden cater our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning of the planning process to the end of the night on our wedding day, they provided a seamless and stress-free experience.
The preparation and presentation of the food were exceptional, and we received lots of compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. The staff was incredibly professional, attentive, and ensured that everything ran smoothly.
If you're looking for a caterer who will not only deliver amazing food but also provide outstanding service, look no further than Chef's Garden. They truly made our special day unforgettable!
The food was all our guests were talking about the entire wedding and for weeks to follow. They said that it was the best food that they have ever tasted at a wedding!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! The pleasure was all ours!
We loved working with Chef's Garden for our wedding day! everyone raved about the food, especially the pyster bar and passed apps! I will say the stuffed mushrooms were simply delicious and a crowd favorite. Not to mention they have an impecable setup for the food and it looked so good!
Cassie Fry was my direct contact for communication in setting up a tasting and everything after! it was smooth communication, honesty in recommendations and accommodating our concerns! We had apps, buffet line, champagne tower, and deserts and open bar! Price definitely worth the comfortability we had when it came to our food selections, and knowing/feeling trust for our caterers work! Our guests loved the food and drinks!
We hired Chef's Garden as our catering service for our wedding, needless to say they were absolutely amazing! The service was awesome, and our guests said that the food tasted very good. We served chicken picatta and bourbon glazed salmon. Everyone got their food in a timely manner which allowed them more dancing time!! I would highly recommend them for your wedding :)
Chefs Garden was fantastic! Elizabeth was quick to respond with a detailed quote, and the tasting was amazing. The food had incredible flavor, and they worked with our budget. The service on our big day was flawless, and our guests loved the food. We are still receiving compliments on how good the food was. Highly recommended for any event! -The Bernals
The food was spectacular! All of our guests raved about the buffet. I recommend!!
Chef's Garden was a vendor included in the package we received upon booking our venue.
They are professional, kind, and the food is fantastic. When we tried the menu prior to the wedding, they made it so fun, cute, and intimate. Also, 100% recommend adding beef/chicken empanadas as a light night snack from them. We had some friends bring back a box to our hotel room after the wedding. When my husband and I stumbled into our room at 2AM, they were soooo good and a perfect snack after all the indulgence!
We’re 2 months out and guests are still talking about how good the food was!
Best catering ever! I highly recommend chef’s garden. And if you choose to add bartending service & have Steve as your bartender, you’re very lucky! He was incredible!
We used chefs garden for our wedding at the Lightner Museum. We went with the southern comfort menu and our guests LOVED it. We had so many guests tell us that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We absolutely would recommend Chefs garden to everyone!!
Chef’s Garden was amazing to work with for our wedding! The food was delicious and they were flexible with our needs between dietary restrictions and kids at our wedding. Would highly recommend!
My husband and I used Chef's Garden for our wedding of 100 people at The Lightner Museum. I would 10/10 recommend this company to all my friends and family. The food was amazing, Elizabeth was perfect with communicating with us, the servers were perfect. I couldn't think of one semi-negative thing to say about this company! Go ahead and book them, you won't be sorry.
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3732 Mente Street, Jacksonville, FL
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