La Diva

10/08/2026

🏆✨ FOUR 2026 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS! ✨🏆

I honestly don’t even know how to put into words how grateful and humbled I am. ❤️

La Diva by Chef Jenn has been recognized by the readers of Hometown News with FOUR Readers’ Choice Awards:

🏆 Best Chef – New Smyrna Beach
🏆 Best Restaurant – Chef – Ormond Beach
🏆 Best Catering/Caterer – Ormond Beach
🏆 Best Catering/Caterer – New Smyrna Beach

To every single person who took the time to vote, recommend me, book with me, share my posts, tell a friend about La Diva, or simply cheer me on — THANK YOU! 🥹❤️

Being recognized by the communities I have had the privilege of serving means more to me than you know. This business has always been about more than food. It’s about creating experiences, bringing people together, celebrating life’s special moments, and putting a whole lot of love into everything I do.

And these awards belong to my amazing team, too. ❤️

Serenity Ruiz, Nico Ruiz, Tanya Garnett, Sandi Corleone, and Taylor Cox — I could never do this alone. Thank you for showing up, working hard, supporting my crazy ideas, and helping bring La Diva to life.

Every event, every plate, every detail, and every happy client is a reflection of the teamwork happening behind the scenes.

These awards have my name on them, but they have our fingerprints all over them. 🥹❤️

I am so proud to call you my team and so incredibly grateful to have you by my side.

To my clients, my team, my family, my friends, and everyone who has supported this crazy little dream of mine — THANK YOU. ❤️

I am truly humbled, honored, and incredibly grateful.

Thank you for believing in La Diva by Chef Jenn and allowing me to do what I love. 👩‍🍳✨

I also wanted to add a special thank you to Kim Milo for being so amazing and supportive! Hometown News would not be the same without you!

From the bottom of my heart — THANK YOU! 🥂🏆❤️

10/07/2026

✨ LA DIVA IS COMPLETELY BOOKED FOR 2026! ✨

Well… YOU GUYS DID IT! 🥹💕

La Diva by Chef Jenn is officially completely booked for the remainder of 2026! 🎉👩‍🍳

I cannot thank every single client, couple, business, family, and friend who has trusted La Diva to be part of your special moments enough. ❤️

Every event, every plate, every celebration, and every opportunity to do what I love means more to me than you know. 🥰

Thank you for supporting my little dream, believing in my food, recommending me to your friends and family, and continuing to keep La Diva busy!

2026 is officially FULL! 🙌✨

If you already have an event booked with us — I’ll see you soon! 💕
If you were hoping to book for 2026, unfortunately we are no longer accepting new bookings for the remainder of the year.

Here’s to finishing 2026 with a BANG! 🥂✨

With love,
Chef Jenn 💕👩‍🍳
La Diva by Chef Jenn

10/05/2026

Our soup of the day is Zuppa Toscana. Don’t forget to get your order in!

Update: we had a request for chili so that is available as well.

09/21/2026

We will be closed from September 23 rd - October 4 th for vacation!

08/31/2026

❤️ A New Chapter for La Diva by Chef Jenn ❤️

After a lot of thought, prayer, conversations with my family, and reflection on the past several years, I have some bittersweet news to share.

La Diva by Chef Jenn will be closing its doors in January as I prepare to relocate out of state.

This decision was not an easy one. La Diva has become so much more than a business to me. It has been a dream, a creative outlet, a career, and most importantly, a way for me to connect with so many incredible people in our community.

I am incredibly grateful for every person who has trusted me to cater your weddings, celebrations, family gatherings, corporate events, holidays, and all of life’s special moments. Every order, every referral, every review, every “Chef Jenn, this was amazing!” and every person who believed in me helped make La Diva what it became. ❤️

But sometimes life calls us in a new direction.

I have made the decision to relocate out of state so that I can travel and spend more time with my family while also returning to college and pursuing a new educational chapter. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, and I feel that now is the right time to take that leap.

I don’t know exactly what the future will look like for La Diva, but I do know that the skills, friendships, memories, and love that this business has given me will always be a part of who I am.

And who knows… this may not be goodbye forever. 😉❤️

Until then, I want to make these final months count. If you’ve been thinking about booking La Diva, placing an order, or having me cater one more special event for you, now is the time!

Thank you for allowing me to serve you, feed you, celebrate with you, and be a small part of your lives.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Here’s to new adventures, new classrooms, new places, more time with family, and whatever comes next. 🥂✨

With love and gratitude,

Chef Jenn
La Diva by Chef Jenn ❤️

08/27/2026

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤️🏆

We are beyond honored and incredibly grateful to announce that La Diva by Chef Jenn has been named Best Regional Caterer in the Best of Florida Awards for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW! 🎉🎉🎉

This recognition means so much to us, and we could not have done it without the love and support of our amazing clients, friends, family, community, and everyone who has trusted us to be part of their weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and special moments.

Every order, every event, every recommendation, every vote, and every share has helped us continue doing what we love most—creating incredible food and unforgettable experiences. ❤️👩‍🍳

To our amazing team and everyone who has supported La Diva by Chef Jenn along the way: this award belongs to all of us!

Three years in a row... and we are just getting started! 🥂✨

Thank you for believing in us and for continuing to choose La Diva by Chef Jenn. We are so grateful! ❤️

08/24/2026

Starting Monday, August 31, we will be starting weekday lunch deliveries! Order for yourself, your family, or the office!!!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

Just a little education to explain what catering is and catering pricing. I get so many low ball and counter offers on pricing. It is insane! Please remember that running any food service business is very high overhead! Would you go into Publix and tell them you are only willing to pay $15 for a $40 platter? No, because they would just laugh at you!

What is catering?

Catering is the professional preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages for an event or gathering. Depending on the caterer and package, catering may include menu planning, food preparation, delivery, setup, buffet or plated service, serving staff, rentals, cleanup, and beverage service.

The price varies significantly based on the type of food, service level, guest count, location, staffing, rentals, and whether beverages are included.

Average catering cost in Florida — 2026

For Florida, a reasonable current range is:

Catering style Typical price per person:
Drop-off / casual catering $20–$40
Basic buffet $35–$65
Staffed/premium buffet $60–$100+
Food stations / family style $75–$140+
Plated dinner $100–$200+
Full-service luxury catering $125–$200+

Florida wedding catering sources currently put buffet service around $35–$130/person depending on the level of food and service, while plated and full-service options can reach $125–$200+ per person.

And importantly, the advertised food price isn’t always the final price. Staffing, rentals, setup/breakdown, service charges, gratuity, taxes, and bartending can substantially increase the final bill.

For La Diva by Chef Jenn

Based on the type of full-service catering you offer, I would not compare your pricing to $20–$40 drop-off catering. You’re selling an experience and service, not simply food.

A strong way to explain it to clients would be:

“Catering is more than just the food. It is the planning, preparation, presentation, service, and ex*****on that allows you and your guests to enjoy the event without worrying about what happens behind the scenes.”

For a Florida full-service caterer, $65–$150+ per person is a very defensible general market range, with weddings and highly customized events often going considerably higher.

08/03/2026

It is voting season! Please vote for La Diva by Chef Jenn under the services category for best caterer!

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