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In 1952, Larry and Vera Gaudio, our Grandparents and the founders of LaVera Events Center, started a catering business. With that came the traditions of homemade Italian cooking. They used only the finest ingredients to prepare each item off their menu. Three generations later, we still follow those same recipes. LaVera Event Center is a spacious and newly remodeled two-room venue that customizes offers a custom approach based on the vision of our valued guests. We have been family owned and operated since 1952 an pride ourselves on a tradition of excellence to capture each important detail of your event.
LaVera Events Center has the ability to accommodate events ranging from 100-720 guests for a variety of functions including weddings, proms, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversary parties, luncheons, holiday company parties, sales rallies, seminars, trade shows, corporate meetings and events, auctions and fundraisers.
74+ years in business
Speaks English, Italian
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.9
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LaVera Catering is highly praised for outstanding, hot, and plentiful food and smooth service. Reviewers highlight responsive, organized staff who accommodate dietary needs and last‑minute changes. Many guests and couples strongly recommend them for weddings.Review photos
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Emerald D
5.0
7/01/2026
As a venue coordinator, now turned bride, I have to say they have the best food. Highly recommend for catering ✨
McKenzie C
5.0
5/27/2026
La-Vera catered our wedding at Sugar Lake Lodge and they crushed it! The service, food, and attitude of the staff were exactly what we needed to have a joyful wedding dinner. We wo...
uld specifically like to thank Jody for being so attentive to us and our guests with diet restrictions. Our guests raved about the food and service all night. We wouldn't change a thing and strongly recommend this company to anyone getting married in the NE ohio area.
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Deandra G
5.0
4/25/2026
They were incredibly responsive, answering every question and seamlessly accommodating last-minute changes, which truly put my mind at ease—especially with the final RSVPs coming i...
n. The staff was exceptional and made us feel genuinely special on our wedding day. Everything ran smoothly, and the food was absolutely delicious!
Nathan K
5.0
8/19/2025
We had LaVera Catering as one of the preferred vendors at Standing Rock Farms and they were absolutely outstanding! The food was excellent, the service was flawless, and the staff ...
went above and beyond to take care of not only our guests but also us as the bride and groom. To top it all off, they surprised us with a very generous gift left on our gift table, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture. We are so grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch catering.
Rebecca P
5.0
6/15/2025
My wife and I knew our wedding reception would be at LaVera from the second we walked in there. It wasn’t the setup, or the things we’ve heard about the place, but it was because t...
hey immediately treated us like family. Sam made things super easy for us, and catered to our needs. He was always available for questions, meetings, or anything we needed. He made the planning process very stress-free, which was a huge help on us. We knew we could count on Sam right away.
We had both rooms for the night, which turned out perfect. There was plenty of space for cocktail hour, eating, and dancing. The layout of everything looked beautiful. The staff were very friendly and had great service the entire night.
As for the food, I don’t know where to begin. This was by far the best wedding food we have ever had, and we think the 300 people that we had at our wedding would agree. We don’t think anybody left hungry. From the appetizers, to the dinner, to the late night snack, LaVera offered us plenty of food, and not a single thing disappointed. They are a great Italian family owned business that puts others needs in front of their own. We would like to thank Sam for making our day the best day of our lives, and Carl for reaching out to us the following days to make sure everything went as we hoped. I would absolutely recommend anybody, big group or small, to consider LaVera to host your needs!
Kenley R
5.0
4/27/2025
We could not be any happier with our experience with La Vera catering for our recent wedding at Standing Rock Farms in April 2025. From the start, the owner Carl was fantastic to w...
ork with. Very responsive and friendly. He offered for us to come in and do a food tasting before we booked and the food was delicious. We took a few days to think about it but ultimately booked La Vera. His prices were very reasonable for the packages and service you get. We had multiple calls and visits with Carl and his team to finalize details for the wedding day. A few weeks before the wedding, the event coordinator Hannah reached out to us and was wonderful! We had to add two gluten free meals for guests at the last minute and they were so accommodating. On wedding day, their team set everything up meticulously and with such attention to detail. The Italian grazing board was HUGE and so delicious. Meals came out fast and steaming hot. They kept coming to check on us to make sure we didn’t need anything and make sure things were okay. Food was delicious, we had a ton of guests coming up to us telling us how good the food was, and that it was the best food at a wedding they’ve ever had. The wedding cake was from Corbo’s bakery, which was included in our catering package from La Vera. It was delicious!! We also hired bartenders and did the mixer package through La Vera and just supplied our own alcohol, and the bartenders were great. There was never a line at the bar and drinks were so good. La Vera’s staff cleared tables discretely throughout the night and had everything cleaned up by the end of the wedding. I seriously cannot say enough about how amazing La Vera and their team is, if you are considering them for your wedding day, do it!! They made our day so stress free and were wonderful. Thank you La Vera!
Meghan K
5.0
4/14/2025
I couldn't be more thrilled with La Vera's exceptional service at my wedding reception at Standing Rock Farms. They were on the venue's preferred vendor list, and choosing them as ...
our caterer was the best decision we made. The staff were incredibly attentive, making our day truly unforgettable. The food was phenomenal, with guests raving that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Working with Carl, the owner, was seamless; he was always available and communication was straightforward. If you're looking for a caterer in Cleveland, La Vera is hands down the best. I've already recommended them to friends with upcoming weddings.
Michelle N
5.0
11/16/2024
Sam was great and made the whole process smooth and stress free. Amazingly priced
Ashley B
5.0
10/21/2024
Lavera Catering truly wants the best for you and goes above and beyond to make your event perfect! They are incredibly organized and take the time to listen to all your wants and n...
eeds. The food was amazing—our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The bartenders were so fun and really added to the great atmosphere.
Holly and Carl are wonderful to work with, and we truly appreciate them making the trip to Wooster for our event. We will definitely be using Lavera Catering again for future events and highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best caterers around!
Nicole C
5.0
6/12/2024
Food is one of the most important parts of a wedding, and La-Vera did NOT disappoint. Holly was one of a kind to work with to make our wedding day spectacular! Her attention to det...
ails does not go unnoticed, and strives to make sure all guests are well taken care of. Many of our guests had special food requests and allergies, and the La-Vera team under Holly managed them with ease. As the bride, I had one simple request for food on my wedding day, and that was a side of macaroni and cheese. Holly replied “Absolutely!” with no hesitation for this request, even though it isn’t on their menu. When my husband and I entered our reception area and took our seats at our sweetheart table, there was a bowl of macaroni and cheese already waiting for us alongside our salads. La-Vera’s food is delicious, it comes out hot and in a timely manner, and so happy we chose them for our food catering! Our guests still talk about how tender their beef was! We will definitely use La-Vera again for our catering needs, I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Felicia D
5.0
6/24/2023
they do an absolutely beautiful job for weddings their and the food is exquisite 👌
I don't recommend anyone else.
Veda M
5.0
6/12/2023
My daughter had her wedding and reception at LaBeLaVera. I have to say that this was one of the best experiences I have had with a venue. They were professional, kind, helpful, fri...
endly and most importantly reasonably priced for all that you receive. Everything was beautiful. I most definitely recommend them. Sam and his staff went above and beyond.
Marina F
5.0
2/22/2023
AMAZING. Hands down the best wedding food of all time. Carl and Holly are the best to work with. These two and their team went above and beyond for us. Appetizers, main course, cak...
e/dessert, late night food. Everything was top notch. Our guests raved all night about the food. This place is a home run hire for any couple looking for a wedding caterer. Not only amazing food, but great people to work with who will do everything they can for you.
Melissa M
5.0
9/16/2022
I booked this venue specifically cause I knew it was the best! I’ve been to a couple weddings here already and they’ve been around for quite a while for good reason. The food is th...
e absolute best. We also had our ceremony here as well and they set it up beautifully. I highly recommend this venue!
Jashauna P
5.0
7/10/2022
Thank you everyone for everything ! You guys did an amazing job !
Paige P
5.0
6/06/2021
Anthony and the entire team at Lovera was so amazing to work with. We were one of the many couples that had to change our date. They were so accommodating and understanding and mad...
e it as less stress as possible. We got so many compliments on the food and the service during our reception. The hall was absolutely beautiful and set up just how we would have imagined. Working with a family run establishment was amazing and I would recommend them to everyone.
Response from La-Vera Party Center on 06/07/2021
Thank you Paige! It was a pleasure to work with you.
Danielle C
5.0
4/07/2021
Got married at the end of August 2020 (prime COVID time). La-Vera was so easy to work with and did amazing work. Even though we did have restrictions we needed to follow, the weddi...
ng felt as normal and amazing as could be. The food was delicious and the staff nice and accommodating. As with most halls I know of, we did have to set up all the tables ourselves the night before and tear down and pack up ourselves the night of the wedding.
Imani P
5.0
4/18/2020
I sooo highly recommend this venue for your wedding or any event. They were very devoted to helping my husband and I get the vision we wanted for our wedding. They're even willing ...
to negotiate pricing. We got so much thrown in at a very reasonable price. They even provide catering and full bar service. I will definitely use them again 😊
Response from La-Vera Party Center on 06/07/2021
Thank you!
Sarah B
5.0
3/21/2020
Our wedding was held at LaVera Party Center in the Tuscan Room and everything was perfect! The room was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and more than anything, they treated every...
one like family. Anthony was so easy to work with and very responsive to my many, many questions. If I ever need to plan a large event again, I will definitely host it at LaVera.
Response from La-Vera Party Center on 06/07/2021
Thank you!
Tara H
5.0
10/25/2019
We recently used La Vera Party Center for our wedding reception on 10/4/19 and we cannot say enough good things! When we booked with La Vera, I felt an immediate ease in our planni...
ng process. Anthony and his team took care of every detail and took so much stress off our shoulders. They set up all the center pieces and decor (they have center pieces included in the package to use as well if you don't have your own!). The food was AMAZING. They have so many great options and easily accommodated everything our guests needed in terms of food restrictions. Service was prompt and you can tell they have been doing this for a while. They are experts at running events like this and we can honestly say we had NO issues the day of our wedding. Communication leading up to the wedding was easy and we never had any issues reaching or meeting with them. Anthony and his team were so kind to meet or call and talk through ALL the questions I had throughout the months leading up to the wedding. I am beyond thrilled that we ended up deciding to book with them because it made planning and execution of the day so much easier on us. We HIGHLY recommend them for weddings and any other type of event or catering you need. We are still hearing from our guests how wonderful the reception was and that is a large testament to La Vera and the work they did for us.
juliet w
5.0
12/17/2018
We got married on November 17, 2018 and it was the best wedding! Everytime we see someone who attended the wedding they are raving about the food, atmosphere, and saying it is one ...
of the best weddings they have ever been to. The owners are the nicest people who want nothing more than to make your day the most amazing day ever! Everything was just the way I imagined and they took care of every detail.
Tabitha T
4.0
10/08/2018
Anthony is amazing and works well with you he is very understanding and accommodating with what ever he can help you with. They pay for your cake but be sure to do a taste test bef...
ore hand. I had a bad experience with my cake for the wedding reception it was not done in the middle of the bottom tier ;( my family and I were very disappointed because we LOVE cake. There was no refund given because it was gifted through La Vera's . Overall I loved LaVera's I hired a decorator and everything was beautiful and the food was bomb.com!! You cannot go wrong with the lemon butter chicken.
Stephanie S
5.0
10/03/2018
We had our wedding at La Vera 9-8-18. We cannot say enough good things about this place and the wonderful people there. If you want to have a venue where you don't want to worry ab...
out anything, this is the place. Anthony and his family were amazing during the entire wedding process. He met with us and allowed us to come in as many times as we want/needed for planning our wedding or just asking questions. Anything we wanted, Anthony allowed. He made the entire thing so much less stressful.
He allowed us to bring in all of our decorations a few days before. We were in the crystal room and it was beautiful! Anthony has the Chiavari chairs for all of the tables that are included in booking with him (which was an additional cost for those chairs at every other venue we had looked at prior). Another unique thing about this venue is that they allow you to bring your own alcohol, which is a huge bonus! They are also very flexible, and will extend your hall time if you choose to keep the party going. Staff assists with set-up and take down and all of the linens were included. Another benefit is that our cake was included in the hall fee and it too was not only beautiful, but so delicious! All of the food was absolutely amazing and all of our guests could not stop raving about how delicious everything was! Anything we wanted, Anthony made happen. Anthony offers an ice bar, which we had never heard of before, but it was worth every penny. It Is a total eye catcher, and we filled it with open crab legs/claws, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, and sushi. They had even made us a plate for our table to make sure we got to try everything. Anthony even coached us on how to cut the cake when he saw us visibly struggling. He also gave a really nice, short speech during our wedding. You really cannot go wrong with this place. Everything from beginning to end with them was amazing and they helped make the entire day and process way less stressful. I would recommend La Vera to anybody.
Heather G
5.0
8/30/2018
LaVera is one hour from us and we chose this place because it’s the best! They offer so much! Cake is included, beautiful chairs, they can do centerpieces, and set everything up. Y...
ou bring your own alcohol which saves you $$. Anthony is very laid back and easy to work with. It’s beautiful. We were in the crystal room and got so many compliments!
Response from La-Vera Party Center on 08/30/2018
We appreciate your kind words. Thank you!
Alainee C
5.0
6/24/2018
Choosing La Vera as my reception venue was the single best decision i made for our wedding. It made everything easy! They include the food, the bartenders, the cake, the linens and...
napkins, the centerpieces... They were extremely flexible when any changes needed to be made in terms of timing as well. The food was absolutely amazing. We chose family style, and my guests were stuffed to the brim! The staff and owners were so nice and treated everybody like family. Great prices! They are located very close to hotels which made shuttle service easy. The crystal room is absolutely beautiful, and they did a great job of setting up all my decorations I brought along. Plenty of room for the tables and the dance floor. Thanks again!
Stephanie B
5.0
2/12/2018
Recently had our wedding this past December at La Vera Party Center. It only took 5 minutes after meeting Anthony to know La Vera was the right hall for us. He is so laid back, eas...
y to work with, professional and does not pressure you at all -- which was important to us. Felt like working with family when working with Anthony. We booked the crystal room which is absolutely stunning! It was everything we were looking for – elegant, classy and just beautiful. The food was beyond phenomenal and was all homemade. Our guests would not stop complimenting us on how beautiful the hall was and how delicious he food was. Anthony and his staff made our wedding day run so smoothly that we did not have to worry about anything because Anthony had it covered. Thank you so much Anthony and everyone at La Vera for making our wedding day perfect!
Ashley J
5.0
10/18/2017
LaVera is beautiful Anthony and his family are amazing to work with can’t wait to plan another event with them
Annie A
5.0
9/03/2017
We recently had our wedding reception in the Tuscan Room at La Vera Party Center. The food and service were great, and Anthony and his staff worked hard to ensure that all of our n...
eeds were met on our big day! We had a wide variety of decorations, pictures, etc. to set up and it all looked wonderful for the big event. They were easy to work with and flexible in the months leading up to the wedding.
The only minor issue we ran into was that they agreed (with our lighting vendor) to plug in the light for our monogram before the reception began. The light was never plugged in, so we didn't get to see/use the monogram during the reception. Again, this was a minor issue that my husband and I only realized the day after the reception.
All in all, La Vera is a family owned and operated business that prides itself on its quality service - we were very pleased with how everything turned out and our guests raved about the venue and food! Would recommend without hesitation!
Jackie L
5.0
7/22/2017
Words cannot express the gratitude my husband and I have for all the work Anthony and all the staff did to make our wedding reception wonderful. They were so easy to work with, ver...
y responsive to our questions, flexible, had fantastic food and affordable!!! Highly recommend checking them out!!
Michelle L
5.0
7/05/2017
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing wedding on June 17th at La-Vera Party Center. Anthony and his staff did a fabulous job making our vision of our wedding come to life. Eve...
ryone had a wonderful time. The food and service were excellent! Everything was perfect! Thank you for making our dream come true!
amber K
5.0
6/30/2017
Anthony and Carl were great. Very affordable especially for what you get. The food was amazing. Everyone was super nice and the room looked perfect!
Jessica B
5.0
1/13/2017
Anthony and the La-Vera Crew were nothing short of outstanding! The food was absolutely amazing! We had our wedding in December and the decorations they had for winter were a beaut...
iful surprise! Because of La-Vera, our reception was one for the books, not only for my husband and I, but also for all of our guests! I would recommend them for any event! Especially your wedding!
Leah T
5.0
10/03/2016
Words can not express how happy we were with La Vera Party Center.
Camille D
5.0
9/24/2016
The venue was beautiful, the staff very helpful, and the food was fantastic. It was a wonderful place for our reception- a pretty venue that is easy to have fun in!
Julia T
5.0
8/09/2016
Absolutely amazing! A huge thank you to Anthony and his staff for a truly perfect day. The food was excellent, we received so many compliments! The Crystal Room was so beautiful. ...
Everyone had such a wonderful time at our reception!
Jessica H
5.0
1/25/2016
We had La-Vera Catering for a drop off at my Patterson Fruit Farm wedding. The food was fantastic and the prices were amazing! I was so pleased with the value of what we received. ...
The food was dropped off on time and the service we got from La Vera was excellent. We were provided with an excellent package of their food that we picked up and were able to try at home. When we called someone always answered and we felt comfortable that everything would be taken care of. Definitely recommend!
J R
5.0
6/14/2015
We recently had our wedding at La Vera. Anthony Jr. took care of us from the first time we called to inquire about their location for our wedding to hold ~240 people. Anthony let u...
s come on a Friday night to try their food for free. Other locations we were looking at were charging approximately 50+ dollars per person to try their food.
Anthony always got right back to me with any questions that I had. The food on our wedding night was unbelievable! We ate family style and each meal came out promptly after the other. The guests were commenting how delicious the salad dressing, the pasta sauce, the potatoes, the beef tenderloin and the chicken were! I strongly advise you to give Anthony a call!!
Anthony gave us suggestions on different vendors who were affordable and great! Instead of this being a difficult process, Anthony made it easy and affordable. Anthony also bought back some of our alcohol.
Briana B
5.0
4/01/2014
Anthony and his staff put together a FABULOUS reception. The rooms are absolutely stunning and the food is AMAZING!!! We loved every second of our reception and we had so much fun!...
It was the best day of our lives and La Vera was one of the main reasons for that!! Thank you soooo much :)
Jessica J
5.0
3/04/2014
We had 175 people in the Tuscan Room for our wedding. The staff is so friendly, and Anthony is great to work with. He is very accommodating and will work hard to make things perfec...
t for the big night. Food is excellent, great menu to choose from. We did family style. The cake is included in the overall price, and is made by local bakery. It was delicious and all my guests raved about it. We also chose the option with the pastry spread, homemade desserts by la vera. That was a huge hit. The room is beautiful in its own right, and our added touched with centerpieces looked great. We got the chair cover option which really adds an elegant look to the room. We were responsible for bringing our own alcohol, which saved us a lot of money. If we ran out of a specific thing, we could purchase a backup bottle from the venue. This helped a lot. At the end of the evening all the leftover food, cake and alcohol are packed up ready to be sent home. The staff was a pleasure to work with, from the beginning days of our planning, right til the very end of our wedding night. I would recommend every bride to be to look into La Vera. It's a well known place with a great reputation.
Karen
5.0
12/06/2013
We could not have chosen a better venue. Anthony is so helpful and makes sure everything is done as you wish. Food, linens in your choice of color, mixers, centerpieces, bartenders...
, the cakes, and security are all included in your price. The food was delicious, the Tuscan Room was beautiful, and service was great. We got SOOOO MANY compliments on our choice of venue. We are 100% happy with our choice to use LaVera. **bonus- you get to bring in all of your own alcohol, which is a huge $ saver. **
danielle F
5.0
11/08/2013
The staff at La Vera were so accommodating to my family throughout the planning process, and Anthony made everything very special for us. It was such a beautiful venue, spectacular...
food, and stellar service.
Jeni M
4.0
9/30/2013
La Vera was absolutely wonderful. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious and everything exceeded my expectations!
Dawn M
5.0
7/22/2013
Anthony at La Vera was fantastic to work with! Every step of the way, I felt pampered and important. The cake was included in our costs, as well. Everything the day of was GORGEOUS...
! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. To top it all off, we had the option to take the extra food or donate it to a local shelter.
Allison G
5.0
6/05/2013
La Vera is affordable and has great service!
Jessica F
5.0
3/03/2013
La-Vera Party Center did amazing during our wedding this past weekend. The Staff was amazing, and Anthony was there to make us feel comfortable and kept telling us to just have fun...
! The food was outstanding and people are still talking about their "family style". Everything from the bartenders to the servers were sweet and very fast. Anthony made sure everything from decorations, to lighting, to ceremony room was just how we wanted. I would recommend anyone to La-Vera Party Center! If you want a fairy tale wedding like my husband and I, while not having to deal with stress. This is the way to go! Thanks again for making our night, a night that NOONE will ever forget!Jessica Leigh-Finney Brown
Christina R
5.0
12/28/2012
I am so glad we chose La Vera for our reception, the people the food everything was so great! Ours was in the Tuscan Room and it was absolutely gorgeous! I wouldn't of went anywher...
e else! Thanks again everyone at La Vera!!
Danielle R
5.0
10/28/2012
We had our wedding reception there. It is gorgeous! The food was amazing. The service is awesome. Worth every penny.
Cassandra B
5.0
9/11/2012
Everyone at La-Vera did everything to make sure that our wedding reception was perfect. The owners, the staff, the decor, the food, the alcohol and cake were all perfect. Their cos...
ts are very reasonable and you get way more than what you pay for. La-Vera went above and beyond!
Andrea W
5.0
8/02/2012
AMAZING!!! La-Vera is a wonderful place to hold any event. Every detail is taken care of with care, and no question is ever to small to ask them. I asked a lot of questions. They...
always responded to phone calls in a timely manner and always made time to speak with us if we stopped by to look at the room again, and again. I cannot express how awesome Tony and his workers are. The food is out of this world and the room is clean from floor to ceiling.
Laura R
4.0
11/01/2011
My experience with La-Vera was wonderful---the facility is gorgeous (I preferred and used the Crystal Room) and Anthony Jr. handles everything to perfection. We STILL get complimen...
ts on the food--we've even had guests WRITE notes to say it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! We had a few odd things happen throughout the course of the night, but overall I couldn't be happier!
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