iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%92+54Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#26 of 130 wedding caterersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
5.0★★★★★41 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers give Bellyful Catering a perfect 5/5 rating, highlighting exceptional food quality, diverse menus, and accommodating service for dietary restrictions. Customers frequently praise the team's punctuality, flexible communication, and professional handling of last-minute changes or weather issues. While most feedback is positive, one minor criticism noted was that the company did not remove trash after the event, requiring the client to handle cleanup.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 41 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 66% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: value.
Bellyful Catering Co.Wedding Caterers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bellyful Catering Co.: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
92
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bellyful Catering Co.: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
94
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Bellyful Catering Co.: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bellyful Catering Co.: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bellyful Catering Co.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 40.–
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Star ratings
41 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars3995%
4 stars25%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews
96%praise
Praise5396%
Complaints24%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1731%
Would recommend1527%
Speed & response713%
Quality & results611%
Communication59%
Price & value47%
Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Jamie was so nice to work with throughout the entire planning process.”
“It was a huge plus, and I couldn't recommend them enough because of it!”
“She was always prompt and clear with her communication, and we really appreciated her checking in along the way.”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Bellyful Catering.”
“Jamie was very communicative and responsive, and scheduling tastings, managing payment, etc was easy.”
“They were punctual, the prices were reasonable and the staff was awesome to work with.”
“Trust me, we photograph 50 weddings a year and get to try all kinds of food!”
People customers mention
Abby9 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Caitlyn6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We had such a wonderful experience with Bellyful Catering. Jamie was so nice to work with throughout the entire planning process. She was always prompt and clear with her communication, and we really appreciated her checking in along the way. She even stepped in to help handle some challenges with our rental vendor,…
MonicaLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Bellyful catered for my daughter’s wedding at The Troutdale house and they were amazing. Absolutely amazing!! The staff were professional- and very helpful to our group which just didn’t have experience with this.
Thank you so much for the fantastic experience.
Alexis5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Abby accommodated our request for a tasting within her wedding season mid-week for us out-of-state elopers ! She is incredibly personable, and a very talented chef. The Cedar Plank Salmon may have been the best we’ve ever had. 10/10 do recommend!!
StanleyLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
My partner and I hired Bellyful for our 10-year anniversary party and we were absolutely blown away. Abby and their team were so organized, all the staff were wonderful, and the food was divine. Everyone couldn't stop raving about the cedar-plank salmon!
We won't hesitate to recommend or hire Bellyful again for future events. 10/10!
KimLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Bellyful is nothing short of amazing! I had the privilege of working with them on another wedding today and I so very much appreciated their partnership! It poured for hours and they pivoted and rolled with it and hustled all night long while being drenched! (And they did it effortlessly with smiles on their…
KateLocal Guide · 123 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
These guys have some of the tastiest food we have had at a wedding! Trust me, we photograph 50 weddings a year and get to try all kinds of food! Bellyful Catering crushes it and their chicken was to die for! Highly recommend!!! :)
We had such a wonderful experience with Bellyful Catering. Jamie was so nice to work with throughout the entire planning process. She was always prompt and clear with her communication, and we really appreciated her checking in along the way. She even stepped in to help handle some challenges with our rental vendor, which we were grateful for.
The tasting was also so helpful and made it easy to try everything and choose the perfect menu for our wedding. The food on our wedding day was absolutely perfect, we couldn’t have asked for a better meal, and the service was amazing! We also added a pretzel bar as a late-night snack, and it was the perfect way to round out the evening. We couldn’t recommend Bellyful Catering enough!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Caitlyn! You were easy to work with and it was a wonderful day celebrating the two of you! Cheers~!
Monica SmithLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Monica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Bellyful catered for my daughter’s wedding at The Troutdale house and they were amazing. Absolutely amazing!! The staff were professional- and very helpful to our group which just didn’t have experience with this.
Thank you so much for the fantastic experience.
Response from the owner · a month ago
You are so welcome! We love being able to help make everything going smoothly! It was a beautiful day!
Reif LarsenLocal Guide · 53 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Reif has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Abby and the Bellyful Catering team did a fantastic job for our wedding. There was plenty of food for everyone, it all tasted good, and we got many compliments from our guests. The menu is diverse and it's hard to go wrong. We picked the buffet package #2 with the chicken piccata, flank steak with chimichurri (big hit!), pear salad, focaccia, and grazing board. We brought our own cake and had Bellyful do the cutting.
Abby was friendly and professional, and she helped make us feel comfortable like everything was taken care of so we could just enjoy the event.
Our original bartender cancelled on us 2 weeks before the wedding, so we brought on Bellyful for drinks too. Their bartender, Izzy, was a breeze to work with, took over right away, and made very good drinks. We provided our own liquor. The estimated amount of booze ended up being a bit high, but better to have leftovers than run out!
Jamie was very communicative and responsive, and scheduling tastings, managing payment, etc was easy.
Bellyful worked well with the equipment we provided and their staff were very good for setup and takedown.
I think the best part about Bellyful Catering is how broad their services are and how ready they are to meet your needs to make the event run smoothly and reduce overall vendor coordination. It was a huge plus, and I couldn't recommend them enough because of it!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much Reif! You were both wonderful to work with, and we enjoyed your friends and family and wedding energy! We are so glad that you had an awesome experience with Bellyful and our team! That is always our number one goal!
Wishing you the best on all your next adventures.....
Alexis and Mike5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Abby accommodated our request for a tasting within her wedding season mid-week for us out-of-state elopers ! She is incredibly personable, and a very talented chef. The Cedar Plank Salmon may have been the best we’ve ever had. 10/10 do recommend!!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much! I appreciate your sweet review! Always happy to help!
Stanley PiotrowskiLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stanley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My partner and I hired Bellyful for our 10-year anniversary party and we were absolutely blown away. Abby and their team were so organized, all the staff were wonderful, and the food was divine. Everyone couldn't stop raving about the cedar-plank salmon!
We won't hesitate to recommend or hire Bellyful again for future events. 10/10!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure being a part of such a beautiful day and working with the two of you was fun! You know how to throw a great party! Let's do it again in another ten ;-)
Kim MorrillLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Bellyful is nothing short of amazing! I had the privilege of working with them on another wedding today and I so very much appreciated their partnership! It poured for hours and they pivoted and rolled with it and hustled all night long while being drenched! (And they did it effortlessly with smiles on their faces). Yes, the food is exceptional, but what I admired most is that these folks ooze professionalism and hospitality and today it was seen and appreciated so very much!!
Kate Holt PhotographyLocal Guide · 123 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
These guys have some of the tastiest food we have had at a wedding! Trust me, we photograph 50 weddings a year and get to try all kinds of food! Bellyful Catering crushes it and their chicken was to die for! Highly recommend!!! :)
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Aw! Thank you Kate!!! We always love seeing you at weddings!! You do stunning work, always a pleasure to be on thr same event team!
Shelby HelmigLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shelby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I will recommend Bellyful 100000 times over! Their food is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Best wedding food I’ve ever had. We used them at our wedding and at another wedding, and both times they were phenomenal! Their customer service & day of service is also phenomenal! Abby is extremely flexible & there’s not a single thing I would have changed. They have SO many different options as well and can cater to so many needs. Love love love Bellyful!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Aww! Thank you Shelby! It was such a pleasure working with you and Duncan! Thank you for the sweet review and I wish the three of you all the best!
Amanda HuntLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I are so incredibly happy we found Bellyful Catering! Abby, Jamie, and the rest of the Bellyful crew made some delicious food for our wedding, especially the cedar plank salmon (I still think about it months later). Bellyful is one of the best caterers in the greater Portland area for dietary restrictions like vegan or gluten free diets.
Isabelle7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Isabelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The food at our wedding was absolutely incredible — truly one of the highlights of the entire day! Even months later, we’re still getting compliments from guests about how delicious everything was. From presentation to flavor, it was all outstanding.
On the day of the wedding, I personally didn’t interact with the catering team (which was exactly how it should be!), but both my mom and our wedding coordinator said the staff was fast, efficient, and totally on top of everything. Service ran smoothly, and everything was handled professionally behind the scenes — I’m so grateful!
The only area where things were a bit challenging was communication during the planning process. Some of the emails we received required multiple steps or weren’t entirely clear, and when we had follow-up questions (or just general questions) it sometimes took weeks to a month and several emails to get everything clarified. Which can be a little frustrating while your trying to plan and get things done. I understand they’re a large company handling many weddings each weekend, so it’s understandable that their inboxes are busy — just something to keep in mind when reaching out with questions.
That said, I absolutely love this company and will 100% be using them again for future events. The food and service were phenomenal, and they truly helped make our wedding day perfect. My one recommendation for future couples: reach out early and give yourself plenty of time for communication. This team is popular for a reason — they’re amazing at what they do!
