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Bella Vida Catering

4.9 ★★★★★ · 165 Google reviews · 23 photos
Caterer · Lake Elmo, MN

Bella Vida Catering at a glance

Google reviewers rate Bella Vida Catering 4.9 out of 5 based on 165 reviews. Customers frequently praise the delicious food, professional service, and accommodating staff who handle dietary restrictions and last-minute changes effectively. Recurring themes include responsive communication during the planning process and positive guest feedback regarding presentation and portion sizes. One lower-rated review noted that the final event experience did not fully match the high expectations set during the initial food tasting.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 165 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 165 Google reviews (160 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Caterer serving Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Lisa Shepherd7 reviews
★★★★★

Bella Vida catered our wedding at Camrose Hill. The food was amazing, service was great, and presentation was elevated. Late night pizzas was a hit. We got to work with both Fabi and Patty t/o the wedding process and everything went so smoothly the day of the wedding. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!

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Gigi Willett2 reviews
★★★★★

We hired Bella Vida to do the catering for our daughter’s wedding. What attracted us to them were the unique menu options at a reasonable price. The taste testing was so fun and the great food sealed the deal. At the actual event, the food was just as it was during the tasting, the presentation on the plates was beautiful, the servers were quick and the quantities were plentiful. I highly recommend using them! Thank you Bella Vida!!

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Jessica Stemig4 reviews
★★★★★

Very nice for our wedding! Service was nice the whole dinner. Food was very yummy, a lot of our guests complimented us on the food! Being able to customize our dinner options was great!

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Dylan Dykstra4 reviews
★★★★★

They catered an adult prom event we had; not only was the food delicious (served hot and the chicken was cooked perfectly), but they were able to accommodate food allergies and last-minute changeups in seating arrangements with zero stress. I highly recommend Bella Vida for whatever catering you need especially if you plan on serving chicken because other catering services have a tendency to overcook it.

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Camryn Forchay2 reviews
★★★★★

Bella Vida did an amazing job! The food was great and the service was very professional. 10/10 recommend

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Victoria Nobles1 review
★★★★★

The service and food was so good! We all loved it. Thank you so much!

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Jacqui Claypool2 reviews
★★★★★

We used Bella Vida for our wedding and were so impressed. Everyone has complimented the food. We worked with Lindsay, and she answered all of our questions promptly and coordinated the catering and desserts wonderfully!

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Kristopher “KD” Daniels16 reviews
★★★★★

From the very first tasting to the last bite on our wedding day, Bella Vida was an absolute dream to work with. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—our guests are still raving about the champagne chicken with the incredible looking duchess potatoes! Everything felt personalized and elegant without ever being stuffy. What truly set them apart was their team. They were warm, attentive, and handled every little detail (even the last-minute dietary requests) with a smile. Our coordinator felt more like a friend than a vendor, keeping everything running smoothly so we could just soak in every moment. If you want your wedding food to be one of the highlights everyone remembers, choose Bella Vida. We honestly can’t thank them enough for helping make our day so deliciously unforgettable! ❤️ Highly, highly recommend! — Kris Daniels & Tia Daniels, 11.21.2025

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Abbey Klein2 reviews
★★★★★

Hands down one of the best caterers to work with. Having them apart of our wedding process was so helpful. Lindsay was a HUGE help when it came down to answering all the questions we had and finalizing our wedding details. Whenever we had a question she was always there responding quickly. The food was delicious and will definitely be recommending this lovely company to others. Thanks so much!

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StephanieLocal Guide · 12 reviews
★★★★★

We hired Bella Vida for our wedding and they truly exceeded every expectation. From the very first consultation, their team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. The service was impeccable and fast given the 300 guests we had. They did a great job passing out appetizers and were able to set all the napkins and salads out to ensure we kept within our timeline of the day. All the staff were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!

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