The Garden Club of Jacksonville sits on the St. Johns River in the Riverside neighborhood, with gardens and a riverfront lawn. It is a raw space where couples bring their own caterer.
The Garden Club of Jacksonville at a glance
- Address: 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Catering: Bring your own caterer; alcohol must be served by a licensed bartender or caterer
- Rules: General liability insurance required, music ends by midnight, and no open flames
- Contact: Visit Jacksonville listing
Venue details come from Here Comes The Guide and Visit Jacksonville and were checked in October 2026. Venue rules change, so always confirm with the venue’s event staff.
How paella catering works at The Garden Club of Jacksonville
The Garden Club does not allow open flames. Outside the Tallahassee area we only cater events where we can cook the paella on-site, so we are not able to cater at the Garden Club itself unless the venue approves outdoor cooking for your event. Our licensed bartenders can still run the bar, which the venue requires, and bartending can be booked without a catering order.
Where a venue allows outdoor cooking, we cook paella on-site in traditional pans so guests can watch. It takes about 2 hours from setup to serving and needs a flat outdoor area of at least 10′ x 10′ (more for larger parties), plus truck access. If you are still choosing a Jacksonville venue, look for one with a flat outdoor area where cooking is allowed.
Menu ideas
A favorite wedding menu is paella mixta with a Spanish salad, tapas platters, dessert and sangria. Our paella is naturally gluten-free, and a vegan paella keeps every guest covered. We are licensed for liquor, wine and beer, so we can run the bar too. See the catering menu.
Planning tips
- Our minimum for events more than about an hour from Tallahassee is 50 guests, and the riverfront lawn comfortably fits most wedding receptions.
- Plan a tapas and sangria hour on the lawn while guests enjoy the river view.
- Ask us for proof of insurance for the venue file.
- Call our Northeast Florida line at 904-834-1312 with your date.
More about catering in this area: paella catering in Jacksonville. Guest minimums and booking details: pricing and how it works.