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Coconut Grove · Miami-Dade County
Coconut Grove Catering Quoted per Guest Within 24 Hours
Full service with our team starts at $45 a guest for 25 guests or more, plus $10 a head under 50. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Coconut Grove Catering for Outdoor Dinners, Terrace Parties and Office Lunches
Miami Plate Catering, in business for 10+ years, serves Coconut Grove and the rest of Miami-Dade County with dinners, family gatherings and office meetings. Full service with our team starts at $45 a guest, plus $10 a head under 50, with a 25-guest minimum, and office lunches start at $15 a guest. Prices are per guest, before the service charge and Miami-Dade's 7% sales tax.
- Dinner in a garden.Our team sets out the spread where you choose, serves for four hours and clears up afterward. We plan about one team member for every 25 guests and add 10% more food than your guest count at no charge.
- A party on a terrace or patio.Birthdays and family gatherings sit in the $45 base tier. Ask for BBQ, grill, paella, Caribbean, Greek or vegan dishes, and your quote confirms them. Steaks, seafood or a cocktail reception belong to the $78 tier.
- Office lunches near Brickell.Individual portions arrive labeled, and we set out the food and clean up. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Vegan guests.We have a fully vegan menu, and vegan dishes appear in the other menus too.
Planning starts with five questions about the occasion, guest count, date, area and your budget per guest.
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.
What to Order for a Coconut Grove Event, From $15 to $78 a Head
Most events fit one of four formats, and each has a starting price and a minimum. Pick the closest one, and your coordinator fits the dishes and the team to your guest list. Every price is per guest unless it says otherwise, before the service charge and sales tax.
A Dinner or Party Outdoors
The base tier is $45 a head for groups of 25 or more, plus $10 a head under 50. The $60 tier adds parrillada or rodizio, and the $78 tier covers steaks, seafood or a cocktail reception. Each tier includes four hours of service, and an extra hour is $5 a head.
An Office Lunch Near Brickell
From $15 a guest for 10 guests or more, ordered 24 hours ahead. Setup and cleanup are included, and meeting groups can have breakfast delivered the same way. Office meals are labeled portions. See our corporate catering page for office orders.
A Brunch on a Weekend Morning
Brunch with staff starts at $30 a guest for 20 guests or more.
Trays for a Smaller Gathering
Platters cost $65 to $95 a tray, 12 to 30 pieces each, with a two-tray minimum. Order them 48 hours ahead.
Events with staff carry a mandatory service charge: 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above. It covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Tips are optional and never added automatically. Miami-Dade's sales tax is 7%, Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%, and it sits on its own line in your quote.
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
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 an Outdoor Dinner or Terrace Event Around the Space
Tell your coordinator about the space when they reply, and they build the setup into your quote. Private events book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, so send the date early.
- 01Pick the serving spot.Choose the corner of the yard or terrace for the buffet, ideally with shade and a clear path from where we unload. Parking and access go into the same conversation.
- 02Choose a rain plan.Florida rain comes fast, so decide in advance between a tent over the buffet and a covered spot. A tent is priced in your quote before the date.
- 03Place the line and the seating.A buffet line needs room on both sides. Tables, chairs, linens and glassware come through rental partners and appear in the estimate.
- 04Fix the hours.Four hours of service are included. Set the start around your guests' arrival, and add an hour if the evening runs long.
- 05Check the holiday calendar.From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimum doubles. See our holiday catering page, and our wedding catering page for weddings.
Planning a day on the water instead? Our yacht catering page covers trays and full service for boats.
Get My Date Quoted in 24 HoursHow 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.
Coconut Grove Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Coconut Grove?
Office lunches start at $15 and staffed events at $45 per person. Both come before the service charge and Miami-Dade's 7% sales tax. The cards above show every format, and your quote lists each line separately.
Can I order catering for 25 people for a dinner outdoors?
Yes. Full service starts at 25 people, and under 50 it adds $10 a head, so 25 people come to $55 a head before the service charge and tax. Ask for the dishes you want, and your quote confirms them before you pay a deposit.
What happens if it rains at an outdoor catering event?
A tent or a covered format keeps the event on. The tent is priced in your quote, so you know the cost before the date. The planning steps above show where to decide it.
Do you cater office lunches in Brickell?
Yes. Office lunches start at $15 a guest for 10 guests or more, ordered 24 hours ahead, with setup and cleanup included. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
How far ahead should I order catering in Coconut Grove?
Office lunches need 24 hours, trays 48 hours and private events 2 to 3 weeks. Company events book 4 to 8 weeks ahead, and weddings 6 to 12 months ahead.
What does the catering price include?
The price covers the menu, cooking, staff, buffet equipment, serving-area setup and cleanup. Tables, chairs, linens and glassware come through rental partners and appear in your estimate.
Do you offer vegan catering in Coconut Grove?
Yes. We have a fully vegan menu, and the other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator how many vegan guests to expect, and the quote reflects it.
What sales tax applies to catering in Coconut Grove?
Miami-Dade County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It sits on its own line in your quote.
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.