At Bella Vida Catering, which translates to "Beautiful Life", we have the vision that there is nothing more beautiful than going out of our way to make life more beautiful for others.
With a combination of cultures, experiences, and favorite flavors, we have been able to
create a menu that can speak to everyone and be customized to any special request.
Our full-service catering kitchen is located in the lower level of JX Venue which allows for the freshest cooked food, provided with our top quality service commitment to you.
We look forward to helping create beautiful memories on your special day!!!
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With a combination of cultures, experiences, and favorite flavors, we have been able to
create a menu that can speak to everyone and be customized to any special request.
Our full-service catering kitchen is located in the lower level of JX Venue which allows for the freshest cooked food, provided with our top quality service commitment to you.
We look forward to helping create beautiful memories on your special day!!!
Click Here for Sample Menu Quotes
Click Here for a Printer Friendly Menu
HORS D'OEUVRES
2 Appetizer Minimum
BUTLER PASSED - COLD
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Caprese Skewers GF,V
Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Grape Tomato, and Balsamic Drizzle. $2.50/pp Grand Caprese GF Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Tomato, Pesto and Balsamic Glaze Drizzle. $2.75/pp Fruit Skewers. GF,V Seasonal Fruit with Honey Drizzle. $2.50/pp Vegetable Shooters. GF,V Crudite served with Ranch. $2.50/pp California Rolls, V Cucumber, Crab, Avocado Rolls. Drizzled with Teriyaki Glaze and Sriracha Mayo. $4.50/pp Spinach Parmesan Phyllo Cups V Sauteed Spinach, Garlic, and Cheese. $2.50/pp |
Bruschetta V
Crostini with Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Basil, and Olive Oil, topped with Parmesan Cheese. $2.50/pp Seared Ahi Tuna Bites Topped with Teriyaki, Wasabi Aioli, and Fresh Cilantro on a Sesame Cracker. $4/pp Tenderloin Crostini With Herbed Cream Cheese. Topped with a dollop of Horseradish & Green Onions. $3.50/pp Brie & Prosciutto Crostini With Herbed Cream Cheese & Fig Compote. $3.00/pp Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bites GF Lime Marinated Shrimp on a Corn Chip filled with Lettuce, Pico, and Guacamole. $2.75/pp Andouille Sausage Skewers GF Andouille Sausage, Roasted Sweet Potato, Feta Drizzled with Maple Glaze. $3.00/pp |
BUTLER PASSED - HOT
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Millionaire's Candied Bacon Skewers GF
Baked with Brown Sugar, Cayenne, Maple Syrup, and Black Pepper. $3/pp Mini-Crab Cakes Topped with Garlic Lemon Aioli. $4/pp Boneless Chicken Wings With Honey BBQ, Buffalo or Teriyaki Served with Ranch & Blue Cheese. $3/pp Thai Chicken Satay Served with Peanut or Teriyaki Sauce. $3/pp Texas Steak Bites GF Steak Bites with a kick! Served with Bearnaise and Horsey Sauce. $3.50/pp |
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms GF
Baby Portobellos stuffed with Italian Sausage and topped with a White Wine Glaze. $2.75/pp Savory Meatballs Choice of Swedish or BBQ sauce. $2.25/pp Raspberry Brie Tartlets V $3/pp Mini Egg Rolls- Pork or Vegetable Served with Asian Zing and Sweet & Sour Sauce. $3/pp |
PLATTERS
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Charcuterie Board GF
Selection of Cold Meats, Cheeses, Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Nuts, and Marinated Mushrooms. $175 serves 25 Cheese Tray V A variety of cheeses with an assortment of crackers. $125 serves 25 Tortilla Chips & Salsa GF,V $50 serves 25 Smoked Salmon Board GF Served with Cucumber, Diced Egg, Capers, Diced Red Onions, Lemon, Dill Dip and Rye. $175 serves 25 Spinach Dip & French Bread V $60 serves 25 Custom options are ALWAYS available! |
Hot Artichoke Spread V
Served with Fresh Pita Chips or Crostinis. $85 serves 25 Grilled Vegetable Tray GF,V Zucchini, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Carrots, & Red Peppers in Oregano Vinaigrette. $85 serves 25 Fresh Fruit Tray GF,V Assortment of Seasonal Fruits. $75 serves 25 Pita Chips & Hummus V Freshly Prepared in Our Kitchen. $60 serves 25 Shrimp Cocktail GF Classic or Marinated in Cilantro Lime Served with Cocktail Sauce. $110 serves 25 |
DINNERS
All Dinners include Fresh Baked Bread, Herb Butter, Choice of Salad, Vegetable, and Starch.
Premium Options are provided as noted.
Premium Options are provided as noted.
SALADS
One Salad Choice is included with all meals. Premium Selections are available for an extra cost.
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House Salad V
Romaine Lettuce, Topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons. Served with Italian, Ranch, and French Dressings. (Included) Caesar Salad V Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Grape Tomatoes, and Caesar Dressing. (Included) Champagne Pear Salad GF,V Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Craisins, Sliced Pears, Candied Pecans, tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing. $1/pp upcharge |
Asian Chopped Salad V
Chopped Romaine, Green and Purple Cabbage, Julienne Carrots, Diced Green Onion and Red Peppers, Snap Peas tossed in a Sesame Ginger Dressing & topped with Wonton Crisps. $2/pp upcharge Autumn Brussel Sprout Salad GF,V Shredded Brussel Sprouts, Feta Cheese, Diced Apples, Craisins, and Pecans tossed in an Apple Cider Vinaigrette. $2/pp upcharge Custom options are ALWAYS available! |
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VEGETABLES
One Vegetable Item is included with all meals.
Premium Selections are available for an extra cost. Garlic Butter Steamed Broccoli GF,V
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STARCHES
One Starch Item is included with all meals.
Premium Selections are available for an extra cost. Wild Rice Pilaf GF,V
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PASTAS
Gluten Free Pasta Available Upon Request for an additional charge.
Gluten Free Pasta Available Upon Request for an additional charge.
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Bruschetta Campanelle V
Diced Tomato, Diced Onion and Basil tossed in a Pesto Cream Sauce and topped with Parmesan Cheese. $29 Plated/$28 Family Style/$25 Buffet Add $2/pp Chicken Wild Mushroom Ravioli V In a White Wine, Shallots, & Sage Sauce. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and served with a browned butter sage sauce. $31 Plated/$30 Family Style/$26 Buffet Lemon Pesto Vegetable Pasta V Penne Noodles with Broccoli Florets, Zucchini, Peas, Tomatoes, & Carrots tossed in a Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. $27 Plated/$25 Family Style/$22 Buffet Add $2/pp Chicken or $2/pp Shrimp |
Shrimp Florentine
Sauteed Spinach and Shrimp tossed with Penne in a Sun-dried Tomato Garlic Cream Sauce. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Autumn Butternut Squash Ravioli V Butternut squash with a hint of nutmeg, topped with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and a Garlic Sage Sauce. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Classic Lasagna Savory Bolognese Sauce, Five Cheeses, Italian Seasonings, Baked to perfection. $29 Plated/$28 Family Style/$25 Buffet Vida Tortelloni V Stuffed with Five Cheeses, Roasted Garlic, and Spinach. Mixed with Marinara and Garlic Cream. $33 Plated/$32 Family Style/$28 Buffet Add $2/pp Italian Sausage |
ENTREES
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CHICKEN
Bella Chicken GF
Roasted Bone-In Chicken with Bearnaise. $37 Plated/$36 Family Style/$32 Buffet Bourbon Pecan Chicken Breaded with crushed Pecans, Sautéed in Butter topped with our Honey, Dijon, and Bourbon Sauce. $36 Plated/$35 Family Style/$31 Buffet Champagne Chicken Breast Seasoned and Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Baked and Topped with a Creamy Champagne Reduction. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Chicken Piccata Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast. Topped with Roasted Zucchini, Lemon, Parmesan Cheese, and Capers in a Light Lemon Cream Sauce. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Chicken Carbonara GF Chicken Cutlet stuffed with Basil, Ham, and Fontina Cheese Served in a Pesto Cream Sauce. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Chicken Marsala Lightly Breaded and Topped with Marsala Wine Cream Sauce and Cremini Mushrooms. $32 Plated/$31 Family Style/$27 Buffet Minnesota Stuffed Chicken Baked Chicken Breast Pocketed with Wild Rice, Green Onions, and Stuffing. Topped with Mushrooms and a light Cream Sauce. $36 Plated/$35 Family Style/$31 Buffet VEGETARIAN/VEGAN
Vegetable Asian Stir Fry V
Asparagus, Cabbage, Red Bell Peppers, Celery, Onion, and Cashews tossed in Asian Teriyaki Blend. Served on a Bed of Brown Rice and Quinoa. Garnished with Cilantro & Green Onion. $29 Plated/$28 Family Style/$25 Buffet Grilled Portobello Steaks V Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Brown Rice and Quinoa, Topped with Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Pepper, and Red Onion Skewers. Marinated in an Asian Sesame Dressing with Balsamic Glaze. Served on top of a Bed of Sauteed Green Beans. $31 Plated/$30 Family Style/$27 Buffet Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl GF, V Quinoa, Brown Rice, Bruschetta, Cucumbers, Spinach, Olivetta, Feta, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Green Onions, and Cabbage. Tossed in Oregano Vinaigrette. $29 Plated/$28 Family Style/$25 Buffet PORK
Lumberjack's Pork Chop GF
Grilled and topped with a Cinnamon Apple Chutney. $33 Plated/$31 Family Style/$28 Buffet |
BEEF
Rosemary Beef Short Ribs GF
Cooked in Seasoned Red Wine and Mirepoix Served off the bone. $38 Plated/$37 Family Style/$33 Buffet Roasted Braised Beef GF So tender it falls apart. Served with Gravy. $36 Plated/$35 Family Style/$31 Buffet Grilled Steak Kebabs Marinated and Grilled with Vegetables. Served with Teriyaki Glaze. $36 Plated/$35 Family Style/$31 Buffet Grilled Sirloin GF Marinated and Grilled on site. Served with our Burgundy Mushroom Demi Glaze. $39 Plated/Market Price- Family Style Beef Tenderloin Filets GF Served with a Burgundy Mushroom Demi-Glaze. $45 Plated/$40 Buffet New York Strip GF 10 ounce Steak. Served with Au Jus. Market Price- Plated Bella Steak Tips Hand-Cut Tenderloin Steak in a Mushroom Demi-Glaze GF or Bourbon Soy Glaze. $36 Plated/$37 Family Style/$31 Buffet COMBOS
Surf & Turf GF
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi paired with Tenderloin Beef Filet. Market Price- Plated Lake & Land Lightly breaded Walleye in a Seasoned Panko paired with a Tenderloin Beef Filet. $48 Plated/$45 Buffet FISH
Walleye
Lightly breaded in our Seasoned Panko. Served with our Garlic Aioli. $39 Plated/$38 Family Style/$33 Buffet Salmon Filet Baked with Lemon Dill Sauce (GF) or a Sweet Teriyaki Glaze. $39 Plated/$38 Family Style/$33 Buffet |
VIDA! BUFFETS
Pasta Buffet
Your Choice of Two Pastas; Mostaccioli, Vegetable Alfredo, Mac 'N Cheese Trotolle, or Lemon Pesto Vegetable Penne. Includes Fresh Baked Bread and Herb Butter, and House or Caesar Salad.
$23/pp Buffet, Add $1/pp for Vegetable Medley or Green Beans, Add Chicken to any Pasta for $2/pp
Taco Buffet
Soft and Hard Shell Tacos, Chipotle Shredded Chicken, Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions, Shredded Cheese, Jalapeños, Black Olives, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Spanish Rice, and Black Beans.
$23/pp Buffet, Add $4/pp for Fajitas (Julienne Chicken & Steak with Sautéed Peppers and Onions)
BBQ Buffet
Shredded BBQ Pork, Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts, Sandwich Buns, Coleslaw, Kettle Chips, Green Beans or Baked Beans.
$25/pp Buffet, Add $1/pp for House or Caesar Salad, $1/pp for Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Add $3/pp for Beef Au Jus, Add $2/pp for Mac N Cheese Trotolle
Your Choice of Two Pastas; Mostaccioli, Vegetable Alfredo, Mac 'N Cheese Trotolle, or Lemon Pesto Vegetable Penne. Includes Fresh Baked Bread and Herb Butter, and House or Caesar Salad.
$23/pp Buffet, Add $1/pp for Vegetable Medley or Green Beans, Add Chicken to any Pasta for $2/pp
Taco Buffet
Soft and Hard Shell Tacos, Chipotle Shredded Chicken, Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions, Shredded Cheese, Jalapeños, Black Olives, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Spanish Rice, and Black Beans.
$23/pp Buffet, Add $4/pp for Fajitas (Julienne Chicken & Steak with Sautéed Peppers and Onions)
BBQ Buffet
Shredded BBQ Pork, Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts, Sandwich Buns, Coleslaw, Kettle Chips, Green Beans or Baked Beans.
$25/pp Buffet, Add $1/pp for House or Caesar Salad, $1/pp for Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Add $3/pp for Beef Au Jus, Add $2/pp for Mac N Cheese Trotolle
CHILDREN'S PRICING
PLATED
Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Fruit, & Kettle Chips: $13/pp
FAMILY STYLE OR BUFFET
Ages 0-4: FREE
Ages 5-11: Half the Price of The Adult Meal
Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Fruit, & Kettle Chips: $13/pp
FAMILY STYLE OR BUFFET
Ages 0-4: FREE
Ages 5-11: Half the Price of The Adult Meal
DESSERTS
We offer plated, family style, & dessert station options.
With our dessert service, we include set up, tear down, plates, utensils, napkins, & displays.
If you choose to use an outside source, there may be other charges involved.
Consult our Catering Specialists for specific inquiries & quotes.
With our dessert service, we include set up, tear down, plates, utensils, napkins, & displays.
If you choose to use an outside source, there may be other charges involved.
Consult our Catering Specialists for specific inquiries & quotes.
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WEDDING CAKE / CUPCAKE / MINI-CUPCAKES
Chocolate, Almond, Lemon, Carrot, Banana, White Marble, Strawberry, Spice, Red Velvet $4.50/pp Standard Size Cupcake $4.25/pp Mini Size Cupcake $3.50/pp Sheet Cake CAKE FILLINGS Strawberry, Chocolate Fudge, Mousse (Fruit or Chocolate), Caramel, Lemon, Bavarian Cream, German Chocolate, Raspberry, Buttercream, Cream Cheese. Add $1/pp for Filled Desserts ICINGS Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Whipped Cream, American Buttercream, Fondant, Cream Cheese, Chocolate Buttercream DOUGHNUTS $4/pp SWEET SQUARES 7-Layer, Raspberry, Blondies Lemon, Brownies, Salted Caramel. $4.25/pp |
PIES and MINI-PIES
Apple, Triple Berry, Coconut Cream, French Silk, Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb, Lemon Chiffon, Key Lime, Cherry, Caramel Apple, Peanut Butter Cup, Oreo, Blueberry, Banana Cream, Almond Joy. $7/pp MINI-CHEESECAKES Plain, Lemon, Strawberry, Chocolate, Blueberry, Mixed Berry. $6/pp 1" Round $7/pp 2" Round DESSERT SHOOTERS Chocolate, Key Lime, Strawberry Shortcake, Banana Cream. $7/pp CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES $6/PP ASSORTED PETIT-FOURS Assortment of Flavors. $6/pp GLUTEN FREE MACAROONS Assortment of Flavors. $6/pp |
LATE NIGHT SNACKS
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LATE NIGHT PIZZAS
Choose from a variety of toppings: Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, & Vegetable. Upcharge for premium pizzas. Gluten-Free Available. $16/pizza MINI-SANDWICH BUFFET Dollar Buns, Asst. Deli Meats, Asst Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mayo, Mustard $5/pp |
SLIDER BAR
Dollar Buns, Angus Beef Sliders, Asst. Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Mayo, Mustard, & Ketchup. $5/pp Add $2/pp for French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries POPCORN BAR Cheddar, Chicago Mix, & Plain Popcorn. $2/pp NACHO BAR Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, Seasoned Ground Beef OR Shredded Chipotle Chicken, Salsa, Sour Cream, & Jalapeños $6/pp |
All events will have a standard 20% Production Fee, 10% / 15% Labor Charge for buffets / plated or family style meals, & MN Sales Tax added to the event pricing. 15% catering staff gratuity is added and much appreciated. Holiday weekend events are charged an additional 10% Labor Fee.
THE PROCESS and DETAILS
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