Coral Gables · Miami-Dade County
Catering for Coral Gables Courtyards, Homes and Offices
Pick the format, see the price per guest, and get a full quote in 24 hours. A coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
Get My Quote in 24 Hours
Catering in Coral Gables for Home Dinners, Office Lunches and Parties
Miami Plate Catering provides catering in Coral Gables, FL, within its Miami-Dade service area. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote. Office lunches start at $15 a guest, and full service with staff starts at $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum. Under 50 guests, full service adds $10 a guest. Prices are per guest before the service charge and sales tax.
- Dinners in a courtyard or on a terrace.Homes with a patio or a loggia suit a staffed buffet, and the team plans the serving area around the space you have.
- Office lunches.Individual portions arrive labeled, and setup and cleanup after the meal are included.
- Family parties and showers at home.Staff is set by guest count, about one team member per 25 guests, so a 50-guest shower gets two.
- Private dinners.A chef cooks the dinner in your kitchen, from two guests, and the dishes are confirmed in your quote.
- Weddings.Wedding packages start at 50 guests.
Tell us the occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest, and a coordinator sends a full quote within 24 hours.
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
Four Ways to Cater a Coral Gables Home or Office
Choose by who is at the table. A house with a courtyard calls for staff or a chef, and an office calls for labeled portions and cleanup afterward. Each card shows the starting price and the minimum, before the service charge and sales tax.
A Staffed Dinner at Home
From $45 a guest for 25 guests or more, with four hours of service included. Under 50 guests, add $10 a guest.
A Private Chef at Your Table
$100 to $300+ a guest, groceries included, for a minimum of 2 guests. See private chef in Miami for how the dinner works.
Lunch for a Team
From $15 a guest for 10 guests or more, ordered 24 hours ahead, with labeled portions and cleanup included. After a first order, a company gets one invoice a month, payment within 30 days and a dedicated manager. See corporate catering in Miami for the details.
Trays Without Staff
$65 to $95 a tray, 2 trays minimum, ordered 48 hours ahead, for a gathering that runs on its own.
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.
What Your Coral Gables Catering Price Includes and What You Arrange
The price covers the food and the work around it, and a few items belong to the host. Rentals are priced in your estimate.
| Included in the price | Arranged by the host, or rented through our partners |
|---|---|
| The menu and its preparation | Guest tables and chairs |
| Staff in line with your guest count | Tablecloths and linens |
| Buffet equipment | Glassware |
| Setup of the serving area | Dessert plates |
| Cleanup of our area afterward | Trash removal at the venue |
The table applies to events with staff. For an office delivery, we need the address, the floor and a contact person at the front desk; portions, setup and cleanup are included.
Planning in South Miami? See catering in South Miami. For a wedding, see wedding catering.
The Miami-Dade sales tax is Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%, and it sits on its own line 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.
Coral Gables Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Coral Gables?
Office lunches start at $15 a guest, and full service with staff at $45, before the service charge and sales tax. A private chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ a guest. The quote lists each line.
How much does catering cost for 50 guests?
At the base tier, 50 guests come to 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus an 18% service charge of $405, which makes $2,655 before sales tax. Your quote shows the exact total before you pay a deposit.
Do you cater in Coral Gables?
Yes. Miami-Dade County is in our service area, and Coral Gables is on the areas list above. Staffed dinners start at 25 guests, and office lunches at 10. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
Can you deliver lunch to a Coral Gables office?
Yes. Office delivery starts at 10 guests and is ordered 24 hours ahead. Portions arrive labeled, and the price includes cleanup.
Is the service charge a tip?
No. The service charge covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations at staffed events: 18% up to 100 guests. A tip is optional and never added automatically.
Do you offer tastings in Coral Gables?
Before booking, a tasting costs $100, credited to your order if you book within 14 days. It is free for weddings and events of 100+ guests once you book.
How far ahead should I book in Coral Gables?
Office lunches 24 hours ahead, private events two to three weeks, company events four to eight weeks and weddings six to twelve months.
What sales tax applies to catering in Coral Gables?
Miami-Dade'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.