Tell us a little about Table Top Catering and what you love most about being Bella Cosa’s catering partner.
At Table Top Catering, we believe great food brings people together and creates memories that last long after the wedding day. For more than a decade, we’ve had the privilege of serving couples throughout Central Florida with personalized menus, exceptional service, and a team that genuinely cares about every detail.
One of the things we love most about partnering with Bella Cosa is how naturally our philosophies align. Bella Cosa offers such a beautiful lakeside setting with an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere, and their team truly puts the couple’s experience first. Working alongside a venue that shares our commitment to hospitality allows us to create seamless, unforgettable celebrations.
Your menus range from elegant plated dinners to relaxed buffets and incredible cocktail hour selections. How do you help couples choose the style that’s right for their wedding?
Every couple is different, so we start by getting to know them. We talk about the overall vision for their wedding, the guest experience they want to create, their budget, and even how they imagine the evening flowing.
A plated dinner offers a more formal, refined experience, while buffets encourage guests to mingle and provide a wider variety of choices. Stations create an interactive atmosphere, and family-style dining brings everyone together around the table. Our role is to guide couples toward the option that best matches their personalities and the celebration they’ve envisioned.
Food is one of the biggest talking points after any wedding. Which dishes or menu items have become real guest favorites over the years?
There are definitely a few dishes that guests continue to rave about. Our Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Demi-Glace is a longtime favorite for elegant receptions, while our Citrus Herb Chicken consistently receives wonderful feedback.
During cocktail hour, our Chicken Parmesan Lollipops, Mini Beef Wellingtons, Bang Bang Shrimp, and Caprese Skewers are always crowd-pleasers. Couples also love incorporating interactive displays like our Charcuterie Grazing Tables, which create a beautiful focal point while giving guests something to enjoy as they arrive.
Cocktail hour is often one of everyone’s favorite parts of the day. If you were creating the ultimate Bella Cosa cocktail hour, what would you include?
Bella Cosa’s waterfront setting is the perfect backdrop for a relaxed, elegant cocktail hour. I would start with a beautiful grazing display featuring artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, local honey, and handcrafted accompaniments.
From there, we’d offer a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres that balance classic favorites with modern flavors—Mini Beef Wellingtons, Bang Bang Shrimp, Caprese Skewers, and a few seasonal selections. Add a signature cocktail inspired by the couple, live acoustic music, and plenty of comfortable gathering spaces overlooking the lake, and you’ve created an experience guests will remember long before dinner begins.
We love that couples can personalize everything from bar packages to glassware, linens and chargers. Which upgrades do you think make the biggest impact on the overall look and feel of a wedding?
The details make all the difference. Beautiful linens create the foundation for every table, while chargers instantly elevate each place setting and frame the meal beautifully.
Glassware is another upgrade that’s often underestimated. The right wine glasses, water goblets, and specialty cocktail glasses add elegance without overwhelming the design. When all of these elements are thoughtfully coordinated with the florals and décor, the entire reception feels cohesive and intentional.
How do you work with couples to create a menu that reflects their personalities, favorite foods or family traditions?
One of our favorite parts of the planning process is learning each couple’s story. Sometimes it’s recreating a meal from their first date, honoring family recipes, incorporating cultural traditions, or simply serving the foods they love most. We encourage couples to think beyond what’s traditional and instead focus on what feels authentic to them. Whether that’s a favorite late-night snack, a signature cocktail, or a dessert that reminds them of home, those personal touches often become the moments guests remember most.
What’s your biggest piece of advice for couples when planning their wedding catering and bar? Is there anything people often overlook?
Think about the guest experience from beginning to end, not just dinner. Cocktail hour timing, beverage selections, late-night snacks, dietary accommodations, and the flow of service all play a role in how guests remember the celebration. One thing couples often overlook is giving themselves enough time to enjoy everything they’ve planned. We always encourage couples to schedule a few quiet moments during the reception to actually sit down, enjoy their meal, and take in the celebration they’ve spent months creating.
Can you share one memorable Bella Cosa wedding that has really stayed with you and why?
One wedding that stands out featured an outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake, followed by an elegant reception where every detail reflected the couple’s personalities. The sunset over the water created an incredible backdrop, and there was such a genuine sense of joy throughout the evening. What made it especially memorable wasn’t just the beautiful setting—it was watching the couple relax and truly enjoy every moment because they trusted the venue and vendor team to handle everything behind the scenes. That’s always our goal.
What do you think makes dining at Bella Cosa so special compared to other wedding venues?
Bella Cosa offers something that’s difficult to replicate: a stunning waterfront setting that feels both elegant and intimate. The scenery naturally becomes part of the dining experience, whether guests are enjoying cocktail hour on the lawn or dinner inside with beautiful views surrounding them. When you combine that setting with thoughtful service, carefully prepared food, and a team that works seamlessly together, it creates an atmosphere where guests can simply relax and celebrate.
Why do you think having a trusted in-house catering and bar partner helps make wedding planning so much easier for couples?
Having an established partnership means everyone already knows how to work together. Our teams communicate regularly, understand the venue’s logistics, and coordinate behind the scenes so couples don’t have to. That translates into fewer moving parts, smoother planning, and a much more enjoyable experience from the first tasting through the final dance. Couples can focus on celebrating, knowing their venue and catering teams are working together to bring their vision to life.
