Small events welcome
Full service starts at 25 guests, office drop-off at 10 and platters at 2 trays, so a family gathering or a team lunch is big enough to book.
10+ years in catering · English & Español
Miami Catering With Prices Upfront
Tell us the occasion, date and guest count. We reply within an hour during business hours and send a full quote, with service charge and tax, within 24 hours.
- Deposit only after you approve the quote
- Full service from 25 guests
- Miami-Dade to the Florida Keys
Catering in South Florida
Catering in Miami and South Florida, Cooked by Our Own Team
Miami Plate Catering prepares and serves food for weddings, office lunches, yacht days, private chef dinners and family parties across South Florida. Choose a ready menu or tell us what your guests like, and a coordinator builds the quote around your date, guest count and area.
Prices upfrontCatering prices per guest
You see the price per guest before you call. The quote shows the service charge and what it covers, sales tax is a separate line, and delivery is priced by your address.
Office drop-offfrom 10 guestsfrom $15
BBQ, grill, paellafrom 25 guestsfrom $45
WeddingsSilver · Gold · Platinum$75 · $95 · $125
Private chefgroceries included$100–300+
Per guest, before service charge, tax and delivery. Full price list below.
Deposit after approval
We ask for a deposit only after you approve the menu and the quote, and the price in your contract stays fixed until your event date.
100% On-Time
We also prepare 10% more food than your guest count, at no extra charge.
English & Español
Plan your event, read your quote and ask your questions in English or Spanish.
Services
Catering Services in Miami by Occasion
Wedding Catering
Three packages, 4 to 5 hours of service, tasting after booking. From 50 guests.
Wedding catering
Corporate & Office Catering
Lunches and breakfasts with setup and cleanup. Drop-off from 10 guests, order 24 hours ahead.
Corporate catering
Private Chef
A chef cooks and serves dinner in your kitchen. From 2 guests.
Private chef
Thanksgiving & Christmas Catering
Holiday dinners and office parties for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Holiday catering
BBQ & On-Site Grill
Grilled on site by our team. From 25 guests.
BBQ catering
Paella & Latin Catering
Paella cooked on site by our team, plus Cuban, Brazilian and Argentine menus.
Paella catering
Yacht Catering
Platters packed for the water, delivered before departure. Order 48 hours ahead.
Yacht catering
Party Catering
Birthdays, quinceañeras, graduations and family celebrations. From 25 guests.
Party catering
Kosher-Style, Vegan & Dessert Catering
Fully vegan menus, dessert tables, taco bars and kosher-style dishes. Kosher-style dishes are not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
Kosher-style cateringCatering prices in Miami
Catering Prices per Guest, With Every Charge Explained
Catering with us costs from $15 per guest for office drop-off and from $45 for full service with staff. Weddings are $75, $95 or $125, and a private chef is $100 to $300+. All prices come before the service charge and sales tax, which appear as separate lines on every quote.
What changes the price
- Full-service events under 50 guests: +$10 per guest
- Larger events pay less: −$2 per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests
- 4 hours of service included; each extra hour is $5 per guest
Example50 guests × $45 = $2,250, plus 18% service charge and sales tax
A service charge of 18% (15% for 101–200 guests, 12% for 201–300, 10% for 300+) is added to the food and beverage subtotal for events with our staff on site. It is mandatory, it covers event staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Drop-off orders have no service charge. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
Sales tax is a separate line on your quote: Florida’s 6% plus the surtax of the county where your event takes place (0.5% to 1.5%). Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
How it works
How Catering Works, From Your Request to Event Day
- 1
Answer five questions
Tell us the occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest. Prefer to talk? Call, email or message us on WhatsApp.
- 2
Get your quote in 24 hours
A coordinator calls about guests, venue and menu. Your quote lists the price per guest, the service charge and what it covers, sales tax and the total.
- 3
Approve and book
You review the menu and the quote, then sign and pay the deposit. Tasting terms are below.
- 4
Confirm the final count
Menu and count are due 10 business days before the event. After that the count can only go up.
- 5
Event day and after
We set up, serve and clean our area, and pack leftovers on request. Tell us within 24 hours if anything was not right and we make it right with a credit, remake or refund.
Experience
Who Cooks and Serves Your Event
Our own team cooks and serves your event. We staff it by guest count, with about one team member for every 25 guests. The roles are a chef, an event coordinator, cooks and servers. The company has 10+ years in catering.
How we cook
- In our kitchen. We prepare the food in our licensed commercial kitchen in Aventura and deliver it in our own vehicles, from office lunches to yacht platters.
- On site. For grill and paella menus we finish the food at your venue using our own professional equipment.
- In your kitchen. For a private chef dinner, your chef cooks and serves in your kitchen, and groceries are included in the price.
Events our team has handled
Stadium game-day hospitality
Our team has handled the pace of stadium game-day events: high guest volume on a schedule that cannot move.
Four yachts, one day
We managed the catering logistics for four yachts on the same day, with yacht-safe packaging and delivery before each departure.
A four-day 60th birthday
Over 40 different dishes across four days, cooked by our private chef team.
Golf tournaments
Our team has catered golf tournament events.
Images on this page are illustrations.
Booking terms
Catering Booking Terms Without Small Print
These are the terms we put in your contract, in plain words.
Deposit, price lock and payment
50% after you approve the menu and quote, or 30% when you book 6+ months ahead. Your contract price does not change before the event. Pay by card, Zelle, ACH, check or cash; 4% off without a card.
Guest count and final payment
Due 10 business days before the event, 48 hours for office and yacht orders. You can reduce the count by up to 10% of the contract.
Cancellation
7+ days before: event credit with no expiry or a refund minus 30%. Less than 7 days: no refund. Drop-off orders: full refund up to 24 hours before delivery. If we have to cancel, we refund your deposit within 10 days and, less than 30 days out, help find a replacement and pay the price difference.
Rain plan
It’s Florida. We bring a tent or switch to a covered format, quoted in advance.
Tasting
Free for booked weddings and events of 100+ guests. Before booking, a tasting is $100, credited to your order if you book within 14 days.
Areas
Catering Across South Florida
We cater in five South Florida regions, from Key West to Vero Beach.
Miami-Dade
Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Kendall, Doral, Homestead, Cutler Bay, Aventura, Pinecrest, Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami, North Miami Beach
Broward
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Weston, Sunrise, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Davie
Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth
Florida Keys
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West
Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Vero Beach
FAQ
Catering Questions We Hear Before Every Booking
How much does catering cost in Miami for 50 guests or more?
Full service with staff starts at $45 per guest, with tiers at $60 and $78; office drop-off starts at $15. Fifty guests at the $45 tier come to $2,250 before the service charge and sales tax, and at 100 guests the price drops $2 per guest. Weddings and private chef are in the price table above.
What is the smallest event you cater?
Full-service catering starts at 25 guests, office drop-off at 10 and platters at 2 trays. Full-service events under 50 guests add $10 per guest.
Is the catering service charge the same as a tip?
No. The service charge is mandatory for events with our staff, it covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Gratuity is a separate, optional amount, and we never add it automatically.
What does the catering price per guest include?
The menu, cooking, 4 hours of service, staff for your guest count, buffet equipment, serving setup and cleanup of our area. Tables, chairs, linens and glassware are rentals through our partners, listed in your quote. Delivery depends on your address and is shown there too.
How far in advance should I book catering?
Weddings 6 to 12 months ahead, with the busiest season from October through May. Corporate events 4 to 8 weeks, private parties 2 to 3 weeks, office orders 24 hours and yacht platters 48 hours. Booking 6+ months ahead lowers the deposit to 30%.
Do you offer catering near me in South Florida?
We cater in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast, from Key West to Vero Beach. Find your city in the areas section above, then send your date and guest count.
Contacts
Talk to a Catering Coordinator
We are here daily, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Send your date and guest count and we reply within an hour during business hours; the full quote follows within 24 hours.