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.
Details
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
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.
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We loved having Chefs Garden cater our wedding! Everything tasted delicious, and we received so many compliments on the passed appetizers. We chose a buffet-style dinner, and there...
was more than enough food for everyone! All of the staff were so kind and a pleasure to have around on our wedding day.
Their communication was quick, and planning our menu was one of the easiest parts of wedding planning. The hardest part was choosing what to serve because everything was so delicious! Thank you, Chefs Garden, for being such a wonderful part of our day!
I am considered a foodie amongst my friends and family, so I knew I had to show up and show out with the food we booked for our wedding. Chef's Garden absolutely delivered on every...
point of service. They were incredibly accommodating to my every request and change throughout the months of planning, their menu is diverse and truly has something that would appeal to every palate, and their staff is top notch professional. We went with a plated dinner and had 3 different entrees (one vegan), 5 hors d'oeuvres, and 2 speciality drinks, and they were all spoken of very highly by our guests. It's been a little less than a month and we are still being told that our food was absolutely delicious. The cornbread in particular (which comes with the artisan bread starter) was a huge hit! This company truly cares about your input and will not nickel and dime you or promise you things that they cannot do. They put their best foot forward with every interaction we had with them and left us feeling the utmost confidence in them for our wedding day. We had an excellent experience from start to finish with Chef's Garden and I would HIGHLY recommend them to any bride or event planner searching for a caterer!
Chef's Garden catered both our rehearsal dinner & wedding reception. Our contact, Cassie, was wonderful & was very communicative throughout the whole process. I would absolutely bo...
ok them again without hesitation for any events in the future. Their staff were also incredible. We also used their bartending service for the wedding, which was perfect.
We couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience for our wedding. All of our vendors recommended Chef’s Garden over any other caterer. Planning my wedding from LA, I’m so gl...
ad I did!! From start to finish, everything from Chef’s Garden felt luxurious and truly high-end. Cassie's communication was excellent throughout the process, making planning seamless and stress-free.
One of the standout moments was the tasting—such a personalized and thoughtful experience. They really took the time to tailor dishes to our preferences as a couple, which made the final menu feel so special and unique to us.
On the wedding day, the service staff was outstanding—professional, attentive, and warm. Our guests are still raving about the food and overall experience! So many went back for 2nds!! It was absolutely worth the investment, and we’re so grateful they helped make our day feel so elevated and memorable.
We even set up a Mimosa Bar - a fun idea I saw on Pinterest. Cassie and her staff brought it to life!! We are forever grateful
The food was absolutely fantastic! Our guest had nothing but great things to say!
If I could give 10 stars I would! Chefs garden was absolutely incredible! Everyone was raving about the food and desserts served. And even after our tasting we couldn’t wait until ...
we got to eat the food again. Truly such kind and wonderful people!! Sadly our to go bags had gone missing, through no fault of the vendor, and they were nice enough to deliver new ones to our Airbnb the following morning! Please if you need a caterer book chefs garden!
Chef’s Garden did an impeccable job at my wedding this past weekend. The food was delicious, and the staff were on point with everything. They are great to work with when it comes ...
to guests having specific allergies.
Would recommend them to everyone!
The catering service was superb. The food was exceptionally good. Many, many commented on the food quality and on the caterer’s service. Our photographer was thrilled with our s...
election of Chef’s Garden and told us that it was the best caterer in Jacksonville. She was correct.
Chef's Garden Catering did a fantastic job at our wedding! The food was incredible. Our guests raved about the bread. The bartenders and waiting staff were very professional and ki...
nd. Riley was on site the day of, and she was a pleasure to communicate with!
The food and service was amazing! I wasn’t able to attend the tasting (crazy work schedule) so had someone else go for me so I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect! I was beyond thrille...
d with the food. Two weeks later work colleagues and friends are still raving about the food being delicious! They made my late snack Mac-and-cheese bar dream come true which was also delicious! Hands down go with this company and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Chefs Garden!!
We used Chef's Garden for our 03/22/25 wedding and they were amazing! From passed hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour to a plated sit-down dinner reception everything they did was perf...
ect! They even made sure to make a plate of all our appetizers so my husband and I could enjoy them during cocktail hour. They also sent us home with a "doggy bag" with all our entree selections to eat after our wedding! Elizabeth was our manager, and she was such a pleasure to work with - we had such a great time at our complimentary tasting! We highly recommend Chef's Garden for your next event! (Get the stuffed mushrooms - they're to die for!)
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 detai...
l. 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 beginni...
ng 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 ta...
ste 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 nig...
ht 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 b...
ottom 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 deli...
cious 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 conce...
rns! 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 hig...
hly 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, E...
lizabeth 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.
Contact
3732 Mente Street, Jacksonville, FL
Chef's Garden Catering & Events