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Caribbean · Miami · South Florida
Caribbean Menus for Your Miami Event, Priced per Guest
Caribbean menus sit in our base tier, from $45 a guest before the service charge and sales tax. Name the dishes you have in mind, and a coordinator confirms them in your quote within 24 hours.
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Caribbean Catering in Miami for Parties, Weddings and Work Events
Miami Plate Catering, in business for 10+ years, caters Caribbean menus in Miami and across South Florida. Caribbean is part of our base tier, which starts at $45 a guest with a minimum of 25 guests. You tell us the dishes you have in mind, and your quote confirms which ones we cook and what they cost.
- Dishes to ask for.Name what you want on the table, such as jerk chicken, griot, rice and peas or fried plantains. The quote confirms the recipes and which dishes are on the menu.
- Parties and weddings.Full service with our own team for birthdays, family parties and celebrations. Weddings start at 50 guests, and your quote shows which package the dishes fit.
- Work lunches and corporate events.Office lunches are a separate format with labeled individual meals. Name the dishes you want, and the quote says whether they fit.
- Your team on the day.About one team member for every 25 guests sets up, serves for four hours and cleans our serving area.
- Vegan guests.We offer a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in our other menus.
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
Caribbean Catering Prices per Guest in Miami
Caribbean menus start at $45 a guest, the base tier, with a minimum of 25 guests. Every price is per guest, before the service charge and sales tax, and the quote shows each of those lines separately. The table shows the three tiers, so you can see where your menu sits before you request a quote.
| Tier | From, per guest | Minimum | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base: Caribbean, BBQ, grill, paella, Greek, vegan | $45 | 25 guests | Under 50 guests, add $10 a guest |
| Middle and premium | $60 and $78 | 25 guests | Same terms as the base tier |
Events with our staff carry a mandatory service charge: 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above 300. It covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Sales tax is Florida's 6% plus your county's surtax, on its own line. Every tier includes four hours of service, and each extra hour is $5 a guest. For 50 guests at the base tier, the math reads 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus the 18% service charge and tax. Tips are optional and never added automatically.
Other cuisines in the same tier have their own pages: BBQ catering, paella catering and Greek catering. For every format and price, see catering menu and prices.
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
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.
Planning a Caribbean Menu With Your Coordinator
A good Caribbean menu starts with five answers from you: the main dish and sides, heat level, dietary needs, children and your date. Your coordinator turns them into a menu in the quote, and the recipes are confirmed there before you pay a deposit. Here is what to have ready.
- 1The main dish.Start with the one you want most, such as jerk chicken, then add sides like rice and peas or fried plantains. The quote confirms what we cook and the price per guest.
- 2Heat level.Tell us how spicy your guests like their food. Your coordinator says in the quote what we can adjust.
- 3Vegan and vegetarian guests.Tell us how many are coming, and the quote reflects it. We offer a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in other menus.
- 4Children.Kids up to 3 years old eat free, and children 4 to 12 pay 50%.
- 5Date and tasting.Private events need 2 to 3 weeks and company events 4 to 8 weeks. A tasting is free for booked weddings and events of 100+ guests, and $100 before booking, credited if you book within 14 days. See catering tastings.
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.
Questions Before You Order a Caribbean Menu
How much does Caribbean catering cost in Miami?
Caribbean menus are in our base tier, from $45 a guest. The quote lists the dishes, the service charge and the tax on separate lines, so you know the total before you pay a deposit.
How much does Caribbean food cost for 50 guests?
At the base tier, 50 guests come to 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus an 18% service charge and sales tax. Under 50 guests, full service adds $10 a guest. Your quote shows the exact total.
Can I ask for a specific island's Caribbean dishes?
Tell us the dishes and the island's cooking you have in mind when you request a quote. Your coordinator confirms in the quote which recipes we prepare, so you know what is on the table before you book.
Is Caribbean food spicy, and can it be mild?
Tell your coordinator how spicy your guests like their food. The quote says what we can adjust for each dish, so nobody is surprised on the day. The planning list above shows what else to share.
Do you have vegan options?
We offer a fully vegan menu, and our other menus include vegan dishes. Whether a Caribbean dish can be made vegan, your coordinator says in the quote. See vegan catering in Miami.
What is the smallest Caribbean catering order?
Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests adds $10 a guest. Office lunches and trays are other formats, so ask whether Caribbean dishes fit them.
Do you cater Caribbean food in Fort Lauderdale and the Keys?
Yes. We cater in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote. See catering in Fort Lauderdale.
How far ahead should I book a Caribbean menu?
Private events need 2 to 3 weeks, company events 4 to 8 weeks and weddings 6 to 12 months. Send your date, guest count and area, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours. The quote follows in 24 hours.
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.