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Food Trucks: NELLY BELLY Woodfired PIZZA Catering
Westside of Cleveland within 60 miles
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
We used Nelly Belly for our backyard wedding reception and everything was exceptional. To host your own backyard wedding reception, it takes a lot of coordinating, but Nelly Belly made it so easy and stress-free. They were quick to reply with any questions leading up to the day and the pizza was excellent. Everyone loved the Basil Pesto especially! We were concerned about the length of time it would take to serve everyone, but they were so quick while maintaining quality & professionalism. I would highly reccomend them for any event!
Shawn N.
5.0
My husband is a chef so the food was very important to us. Nelly’s truck did not disappoint! The pizza was so fresh and flavorful. It was everything we were hoping for. The staff had such a positive vibe. We also had a gluten free guests whom was so happy they could eat pizza. We did not know ahead about this but the truck was prepared anyways. That was impressive. The charcuterie was also a big hit and was a special touch. They moved the line so fast that we were ahead of schedule. Much appreciated all the way around from start to finish.
Pat O.
5.0
Award-winning pizza with the freshest ingredients. Create a memorable day when you have Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks cater your big day, with a menu everyone enjoys: Pizza! Our award-winning trucks are designed for catering large crowds in a timely manner.
We have a 6-inch heated table top to keep the pizzas coming fast, hot, and ready to go. Guests can also enjoy more than one variety of slices with different toppings that are available in whatever menu package you choose. It does not get any fresher than this, and the enticing aroma of applewood fills the air and gives the crust that extra flavor! Not only is pizza the food group that everyone loves, but Nelly Belly is also an experience to watch and enjoy.
We also offer pastas, piadinas, salads, desserts, appetizers, and more! Our truck is fully equipped with its own electricity, water, refrigeration, and ovens… a full mobile kitchen on wheels! Our built-in generators are quiet and have no unsightly extension cords for guests to see or trip over. With 30 years of catering experience and on the food truck scene since 2013, we have you covered. Break away from the same old typical catered buffet and let the guests experience a show and taste they will truly remember. See why guests say time and time again that it is the best pizza they have ever had. Catering and fast service are our specialties; we average 300 people per hour, depending on the menu.
Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks is a wedding catering company based in Avon, OH.
Woman-owned Business
26+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
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American
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Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
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Middle Eastern
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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
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Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza made backyard and barn weddings seamless and stress-free with quick, responsive communication and accommodating service. Guests raved about fast service and hot, gourmet pizzas (gluten-free available). The professional truck and friendly staff were highly recommended.Review photos
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Pat O
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5.0
My husband is a chef so the food was very important to us. Nelly’s truck did not disappoint! The pizza was so fresh and flavorful. It was everything we were hoping for. The staff h...
ad such a positive vibe. We also had a gluten free guests whom was so happy they could eat pizza. We did not know ahead about this but the truck was prepared anyways. That was impressive. The charcuterie was also a big hit and was a special touch. They moved the line so fast that we were ahead of schedule. Much appreciated all the way around from start to finish.
Shawn N
5.0
We used Nelly Belly for our backyard wedding reception and everything was exceptional. To host your own backyard wedding reception, it takes a lot of coordinating, but Nelly Belly ...
made it so easy and stress-free. They were quick to reply with any questions leading up to the day and the pizza was excellent. Everyone loved the Basil Pesto especially! We were concerned about the length of time it would take to serve everyone, but they were so quick while maintaining quality & professionalism. I would highly reccomend them for any event!
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K J
5.0
We wanted the perfect food to go along with our rustic barn reception. We chose Nelly Belly and the compliments are still coming in. It was a fresh change from the same old same ol...
d buffet. We will be using them again for sure!
Sheri A
5.0
Hiring Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza was the best decision we ever made. We could relax and enjoy the day. The guests are still talking about "The best Pizza" they have ever had. The...
service was as fast and hot as they promised. I could not ask for anything to have been better and it exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them.
A J
5.0
My fiance and I love pizza so we hired Nelly Belly Pizza Food Truck for our wedding. We never had a chance to taste their food at a retail event, but were not too concerned because...
we love almost all pizza and a friend was at a wedding they were at and said they were amazing. Needless to say, pizza was beyond the normal pizza and exceeded our expectations. The crust was perfect and the ingredients were top notch. The veggie lovers had fresh garden veggies such as zucchini, fresh Ohio corn off the cob, basil pesto etc.. so much better than a typical veggy pizza. They even had a gluten free crust on hand for my boss' wife who we had no idea needed that for dietary reasons. The pepperoni was the really good kind that curls up and chars on top. They made the planning simple and the event was seamless. We highly recommend them to everyone.
Ali G
5.0
We had the Nelly Belly's food truck at our wedding a couple of weeks ago and we could not have been more impressed! Nelly Belly was so easy to work with - they made the process tot...
ally seamless. At the wedding, they were so kind and every guest thoroughly enjoyed everything they had to offer. Some guests even said "It was the best pizza we've ever tasted!" Thanks for making our day seamless and special Nelly Belly, we highly recommend!
E W
5.0
Nelly Belly Pizza Truck was the highlight of our wedding. It was the most talked about the next day. I think having something different than the usual catered food made it a hit. T...
he pizza was fantastic and they really made our day! Everyone even commented on how pleasant and friendly the staff was. That made a big difference, too. I recommend them to anyone.
Dave N
5.0
Food trucks are the way to go! My siblings reception were so much work with the caterers. Having Nelly Belly Pizza Trucks and a Taco truck was fast, easy, and none of all those ext...
ra charges a caterer has. My sister said she now wished she went that route and had more money to put down on a home., plus the food was made right at the reception. PIZZA is a food everyone is familiar with and Nelly's was so superior. That hot Honey they make they should sell!
Samantha S
5.0
I love this company. They were first one to send me a quote. Every response after that was fast. They helped us with timing ideas and everything ran smoothly. There was a lot of ch...
anges with our reception and they were very accommodating. We appreciated the special detail for our gluten free guest. Everyone is still telling us how much they loved the food (the basil pesto is so yummy) and how nice the staff was to them. I would recommend them for any event.
Justin E
5.0
I hope this review helps other couples make a decision on a food truck to cater their wedding. It is very overwhelming with so many options out there. We wanted something different...
, not the same old catered buffet. Pizza is also a menu everyone loves. WE decided to go with nelly belly because the truck was so sharp looking. We also wanted to make sure the dinner service did not take up the entire reception time. Nelly belly served all the guests in the hour time frame, AND the food was hot and delicious. This is not the typical delivery pizza, it is so fresh and tasty. The guests are still telling us it is the best pizza they have ever had. That is saying a lot since I have relatives from NY and Chicago. My wife and I are so happy we made the decision to book them. I hope this helps you!
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
Thank you Justin! The staff gave your uncle a pizza to take back with him to NY! We apprec...
iate you!
Hayley L
5.0
My fiance and I are so glad we went with Nelly Belly for our wedding. We had considered two other pizza companies listed here also, Once visiting all three companies operations at ...
events, we picked Nelly belly. No other pizza company had such a beautiful, impressive truck. The others had ovens on a flat bed truck with tents and tables and toppings everywhere. They were not food trucks at al as listed. They were bringing pizzas inside and they looked cold and it took way longer. Nelly belly had refrigeration, ovens, and heated buffets built in. The staff was so friendly at the events we toured and our reception, and the guests really enjoyed the entire show. It was fun to watch them prepping and firing up the pizzas.. much more exciting then just the typical wedding catered buffet. It was amazing how fast they served everyone. I have had several people from our reception reach out to book already.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
Thank you Hayley! Besides the food being fabulous, we always strive to make this a fun, in...
teractive experience that all your guest will find very memorable!
B K
5.0
I am not much of a review person, but Nelly belly pizza Truck was more than we expected. First of all, the look and set up was very professional. My mother was a bit hesitant about...
me booking a food truck for our wedding. The guests got a kick out of watching their staff make the pizzas and cook them on the brick oven. The speed that they served everyone while making sure the food was hot was impressive. When all the guests were full of so many compliments (especially saying BEST wedding food ever... they LOVED the amazing pizza) my mom was then so happy as were we. My event planner also said they made everything run so smooth and on time. They did not have to plug in and have extension cords everywhere.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
Thank you so much for taking the time out to let people know about your family's experienc...
e. Enjoy the honeymoon!
Dejaria M
5.0
Nelly belly is the Best food truck around. We had a pizza trucks at other weddings but theirs was so much faster service and the food was kept hot on their heated table tops (not p...
ut at a buffet, cold, and taking forever to wait for a restock) The pizza just seemed to have better product because the taste was also the best pizza I have literally ever had. Our parents were skeptical about having pizza, but were so happy and impressed after the fact. Their tuck was a very professional set up and watching the show put another fun layer to it. They are our family and friends go to now!
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
Thank you Dejaria! We appreciate being a part of your family gatherings. We look forward t...
o seeing you again in May at their next event!
Ted S
5.0
We wanted a casual reception, but to have great food. They delivered awesome food that was better than some of my friends over priced venues. No fuss, no overselling, very honest, ...
very down to earth. The staff that showed up were so nice and went beyond the call of duty, helping us when our friend was late to bartend. You can tell they truly care. Everything they made just somehow tasted better then most caterers. (or any dish I could make) We were so glad to have leftovers.
Alison B
4.0
The staff was super helpful & easy to work with. We had a cocktail party with heavy hors devours & everyone enjoyed the food & desserts very much. Only issue was that there may h...
ave been a mix up with a cheese vs seafood wrap, but they took care of it right away.
Serene W
5.0
They were the first ones I met with. I looked around for 4 months, and believe me, I asked every question there was. I still was most impressed with Big Show. They seemed more genu...
ine. They listened to what i was looking for and what my budget was. They made great suggestions I had never thought of. Everyone else seemed either really uneager to respond or trying to pressure upsell. My wedding was even more perfect then expected. The food was so wonderful! That was very important to us along with timely service of all guests.
We used the Pizza Truck for the rehearsal and I am unsure what was the biggest hit! Believe me when I say you cannot go wrong.
Ellen F
4.0
Big Show did an excellent job for my daughters wedding. We had a budget we wanted to stick and had trouble finding avenue, especially when wanting to have the reception just 5 mont...
hs away. They found us a venue that had all we wanted, and made menu suggestions to fit our price points. They gave us great suggestions on a few things we could easily do ourselves to save money. The reception turned out so nice! We received many compliments on the food. I really appreciated them helping us out and putting in the extra work to find us what we wanted and to work with us to achieve it.
Bella S
5.0
We used Big Show for our bridal shower, rehearsal, and after wedding brunch. All our receptions turned out wonderful. It was nice not to have to deal with 4 different vendors, and ...
they gave us discounts for using them so many times. They also worked wonders getting what we wanted into our budgets we gave them. I felt like they really listened and bent over backwards to work with us. I highly recommend their services! They have so much to offer and really do it all!
Michelle S
5.0
EXCELLENT! They were so creative to fit the things most important to me into my budget. They really listened and made great suggestions I would have never thought of. The sales pl...
anner responded very fast; with in that day or the next. Before I booked, I had called several caterers, and some never returned the call or three weeks later. The made suggestions for timing that were better then our DJ or the planner for the venue we booked. Everything an so smooth. We even got to keep the leftovers, which many caterers said they would keep. We enjoyed it the next day with our out of town guests as we opened gifts and went over all the great memories of the evening. Even my most picky relatives were saying how much they enjoyed the food. It was fresh product with great flavor. Definitely not frozen or out of a can. We will go to them for the baby shower and christening for sure!
katie G
5.0
I highly recommend them! They worked magic with my budget and the results were exactly what I wanted. The entire staff from the planner, to servers, to the bartenders were such a p...
leasure to work with. They came highly recommended from a family friend. I was exhausted meeting with caterers who would not give any prices and seemed so rude and cold. The Big Show put my mind at ease from the start. Word of mouth is definitely the best sales tool. I would use them again!
Jenny R
5.0
The food was so good. We chose the smothered chicken, which was so juicy and tender it fell apart. The guests were saying how much they loved it along with the best ever mashed pot...
atoes. They also had the Nelly Belly pizza truck come for the last hour. That was the hit of the night. Having pizza come fresh out of the wood fired oven (instead of cardboard boxes) was so nice. The apple wood they used smelled so enticing. What a way to end a perfect day!
Hannah M
5.0
I used the Nelly Belly Pizza Truck for my rehearsal dinner. It was everyone's favorite thing!
Not only was the truck very beautiful with the brick and stainless steel, but you get...
to see the chefs prepping the pizza. We had them also cater some chicken, pasta, and salads. It was delicious. They came to our home and were in and out with no mess to clean up. I am craving that pizza now!
Rachel D
1.0
Arranged appointment for food truck tasting on a Saturday . No one showed up. Gave them the benefit of the doubt and called and left message. No one bothered to call me back. Very...
disappointed would not recommend.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
Our Food Trucks go into storage for the winter at the end of October. We had told you you ...
had to come out by then. December was too late. We did email you, you left no phone number. I apologize for the inconvenience
Abigail W
5.0
I highly recommend Big Show to all couples. They handled my shower, rehearsal dinner and wedding. The food was so delicious. My DJ had recommended them because he said all their ev...
ents ran so smooth. He was so right!
Elizabeth B
1.0
NIGHTMARE!!!! Should be called A big DISAPPOINTMENT! I can't emphasize enough how upset I am with this company. The offsite wedding coordinator is unprofessional and extremely unre...
liable. Taking days to respond to emails that were basically more like a text message and never returning phone calls. Even our wedding venue coordinator had a terrible time contacting her to schedule delivery times. We were unable to attend the ONE tasting a year (never informed us there was only one a year) due to TWO immediate family funerals (which the company referred to as "alleged deaths") we were basically out of luck with getting to try anything at all! They didn't even budge to let us pick up any food to try from any other events of theirs and told us we could try something at our final appointment, which never happened. Having our deposit in already we weren't in a position to cancel them.
The list of mistakes and frustrations goes on and on including missing food,ignoring dietary restrictions,sloppy food display. We had a different coordinator the night of and she had to keep finding me asking questions, while I'm trying to enjoy my time in my bridal suite I was busy finding extra tables,linens and had to light all the candles and basically help them do their job. Being the bride I'd love to say I was told of all the mistakes the next day but I was so aware of it at the wedding and it was obvious to my guest that it was embarrassing.
We were unable to handle our issues with the company amicably which lead us to be forced to take them to small claims court, where we ultimately won. You can get money back but you can't get your wedding night back.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
This review is not true, and we did not have a contract with this person.
Kate C
4.0
We had a nice party at the Fountain Bleau. My Maid of Honor had trouble getting the staff to bring her some things and that's why I didn't give 5 stars. I personally, as the bride,...
had a blast and loved the venue.
Cristin C
2.0
When we booked the center for our wedding and reception, we were told work was being done to the outside of the venue. This work never happened, nor did they tell us it wasnt happe...
ning until we persisted on seeing the finished product. We were offered dead flowers and a torn up aisle instead. The food was fantastic, but my cake was only right on one layer, wrong icing overall, my appetizers were packed up before the bridal party could try them, the woman in charge is impossible to get on the phone, and didn't even bother coming to our rehearsal. My husband ended up cutting the grass and pulling weeds, as well as driving around looking for flowers to go down the aisle for our wedding. The sign on the door didn't even spell my name right. For the food and bringing in your own alcohol it's a great place. But I never would let a friend get married there, and I would suggest heavy duty follow up with the owners if you want your details correct.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
The food is fantastic! We have been in business for over 25 years, and have catered 10,351...
events. Weekly, our customers take time out to email us how happy they were! In this case, the bride switched her rehearsal without approval to a different day, There was a ceremony there the night before, and their flowers were left behind and not fresh from the sun. All that was gone before her ceremony, and our contractor mows the lawn. As far as the sign, that was the name on her contract from her own handwariting, It was changed by the day before her wedding. As far as the cake, she brought that in herself so does not apply to our company. We always strive to get back to customers by two business days. But on the weekends, we are busy with the events taking place at that moment, and they are the priority. The bridal party came back after pictures to be announced and go straight into dinner; they were not even present during the cocktail hour. The bride wanted to be in the bigger room, but did not have the minimum, that is the real issue.
Lacey S
3.0
Overall, the fountain bleau is fair in pricing and looks, but the lady is very difficult to get a hold of. Since our weddingwe have been trying to deal with a few comlaints, such a...
s the staff giving our dj a hard time because he wanted the lights dimmed for our introduction and for the dancing and they refused, our gluten free meal never was served and it took 30-45 minutes after the food was being served for our 4 kids meals and a veggie meal to be served. (and they were at the 1 tables to be served. The food was good, but we also didnt like that the bartenders had a tip jar on the bar.
Response from Nelly Belly Woodfired Pizza Food Trucks
The bride and groom worked third shift and texted at 1:00 am in the morning, sometimes rep...
eatedly when the wedding was 6 months away. We always responded with in two business days. The table with the gluten and kids arrived late, which is why they were served at that time. The DJ put up wires that guests would trip over and looked unprofessional. We did make him rectify it, even if it was a relative, for guests safety and liability.
Brenna F
5.0
I have never had such wonderful wedding food -- no cold pasta and dry chicken here! Amazing price as well, did not think we could afford such a wonderful wedding, but Melissa and ...
her team made it all possible!
Abree V
5.0
We had both our wedding and reception here. We choose the Fountain Bleau for several reasons. We liked the size of the burgundy room for our approx. 125 guests. The room was beauti...
ful with really nice chandeliers. We were able to hold the ceremony with our guests seated at their tables and everyone could still see what was going on. Fountain Bleau also allows you to bring in your own alcohol. This is important to us since the majority of our guests wouldn't be drinking and we didn't want to be charged as such. The food was excellent and we had many compliments from our guests. We also had Fountain Bleau make our wedding cake. We were blown away. The cake was amazing! Melissa was pretty easy to work with and was flexible with how she communicated with us. Overall, we would certainly suggest every bride check out the Fountain Bleau!
Suzanne G
5.0
I love the space provided it was deocorated with lights, very cozy amtosphere. The food was awesome received many compliments from guests.
heather r
4.0
Good value
Joy L
4.0
The food was excellent (best roast beef ever)! Decor was festive and perfect for a New Year's Eve wedding. The flaming desert was a hit. The bathrooms were not ADA-accessible and ...
were too small to accommodate a large number of guests.
laura e
5.0
excellent food! beautiful room and tracy was amazing. made a beautiful cake and the prices are awesome.
Amy A
5.0
Fountain Bleau is absolutely wonderful! They are great to work with- answer phone calls and emails when they are not working. The place is beautiful and a great value for your mon...
ey. I had so many compliments on how wonderful this place was. Very friendly staff. I highly recommended them! AND you can bring your own alcohol which saves you a TON of money.
Becky N
4.0
The food was phenomenal and for a great price! I had about 200 guests and the room was a perfect size. They have beautiful decor as well.;I rented a margarita machine from them and...
it was not up and running until 2 hours into my reception (I still have yet to get money back). In addition they made me a fake cake without my permission (they made sheet cakes in the back--the cake was stil good and no one could tell) and they promised to have a computer for me to run a slideshow with that wasn't there. Overall it was small potatoes in comparison with the rest of the night. It still made me unhappy though.
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