Bar and bat mitzvah · South Florida
Bar Mitzvah Catering in Miami, Planned Around Your Date and Guest List
Send your date and guest count, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours. Your full quote follows within 24 hours.
Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursBar Mitzvah Catering Miami for Family Celebrations From 25 Guests
Miami Plate Catering caters bar and bat mitzvah celebrations at the place you choose in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, with full service from 25 guests. Your coordinator lists every dish in the quote, and you can ask for kosher-style dishes. Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
- Your place.A hall, an event room or your home. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Bar or bat mitzvah.The same terms apply to both, and the same quote shows the date, the guest count and every dish.
- Your dishes.Name the appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts your family wants. The quote confirms what we prepare.
- A team for the day.We staff the event with about one team member for every 25 guests: a chef, an event coordinator, cooks and servers.
- Extra food.We prepare 10% more than your headcount at no extra charge.
Start with five questions: the occasion, the guest count, the date, the area and your budget per guest. A coordinator calls about the guests, the venue and the menu, then sends your quote. A tasting is free for events of 100 guests or more once you book.
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.
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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.
Menu Planning for a Bar Mitzvah Crowd of Adults, Teens and Kids
A bar mitzvah table feeds grandparents, classmates and small cousins at the same time, so the menu comes together faster when you plan it by group. Tell your coordinator about each group below, and the quote lists the dishes for the whole party.
Adult guests
Give your coordinator the adult headcount, the appetizers, main dishes and sides your family likes, and any ingredients to avoid. Each dish goes into the quote.
Teens and kids
Ask for a kids' menu. The quote lists what is available. Children under 3 eat free, and ages 4 to 12 are half price.
Vegan guests
We have a fully vegan menu, and vegan options are available in our other menus. Mention vegan guests and how many when you send your request.
Family requirements
Tell your coordinator which ingredients your family avoids. If your event requires certified kosher food, tell us at the start, before you book. Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
The dessert table
You can ask for a dessert table, and the quote confirms what we prepare. Guest tables, linens and dessert plates are not part of our price. We arrange rentals through partners as a separate line in your quote. For sweets by themselves, see dessert catering in Miami.
The room
Mention the hall's rules for outside caterers, the loading access and the kitchen space, if there is one. We set up the serving area with our buffet equipment and clean up after ourselves.
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
What a Bar Mitzvah Catering Quote Includes and How It Is Built
Kosher-style menus are priced by tier. Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision. Your quote shows the exact price per guest, so you know your total before you pay a deposit. The table shows what sits inside that price and what appears as its own line.
| Inside the price per guest | Its own line in your quote |
|---|---|
| The menu and its preparation | Service charge: 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300, 10% above 300 |
| Staff, about one per 25 guests | Sales tax: Florida's 6% plus the county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5% |
| Buffet equipment and the serving area | Delivery, which depends on your address |
| Cleanup after the event | Rentals through our partners: tables, chairs, linens, glassware |
Full service starts at 25 guests, and a party of 25 to 49 guests adds $10 per guest. From there the price drops $2 per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests. Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 per guest. The service charge is mandatory. It covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Tips are optional and never added automatically.
Get My Total in 24 HoursBooking 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.
Bar Mitzvah Catering Questions Before You Book
Is your bar mitzvah catering kosher-style or certified?
You can ask for kosher-style dishes. Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision. If your event requires certified kosher food, tell us at the start, before you book.
How much does a bar mitzvah meal cost per person in Miami?
Kosher-style menus are priced by tier. Kosher-style dishes. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision. Your quote shows the exact price per guest, and parties of 25 to 49 guests add $10 per guest. The service charge and sales tax come on top as separate lines. The table above shows what sits inside the price and what does not.
What is the minimum number of guests for a bar mitzvah?
Full service starts at 25 guests, and parties of 25 to 49 add $10 per guest. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimum is higher, and your quote confirms the number for your date.
How far ahead should we book a bar mitzvah caterer?
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead. For a bar mitzvah, send your date as soon as you have it: the quote arrives within 24 hours and lists your date and guest count.
What food is usually served at a bar mitzvah?
Families commonly ask for appetizers, a buffet of main dishes and sides, and desserts. Tell your coordinator what you want, and the quote lists the dishes we prepare and the price per guest.
Do you offer a tasting before our bar mitzvah?
Yes. A tasting is free for events of 100 guests or more once you have booked. Before booking it costs $100, which is credited to your total if you book within 14 days.
What should I compare when choosing mitzvah caterers?
Compare what each quote lists: every dish, the price per guest, the service charge and what it covers, the tax line and what you still need to rent. Our quote shows each of these on its own line.
Can you cater at a hall or at my home?
Yes, at the place you choose in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, including a hall, an event room or your home. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote. For prices by menu, see our catering menu and prices.
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.