Stadium game-day hospitality
Our team has handled the pace of stadium game-day events: high guest volume on a schedule that cannot move.
Hialeah · Miami-Dade County
Hialeah Family Parties, Catered and Priced per Guest
Full service with a team sized to your guest count starts at $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum, and your coordinator answers in English and Spanish. Answer five questions, and we reply within an hour during business hours. A deposit comes only after you approve the menu and quote.
Get My Quote in 24 Hours
Catering in Hialeah for Family Parties and Celebrations
Miami Plate Catering has 10+ years in catering and serves family parties, birthdays, graduations and holiday dinners in Hialeah, FL, in Miami-Dade County. Prices are per guest and shown before the service charge and sales tax. The points below show what a family host gets with a full-service order.
- A guest list that fits a family. Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests it adds $10 a guest. You see that line in your quote before you book.
- Food for the cousin who brings a friend. We prepare food for 10% more than your guest count at no extra charge.
- A team sized to your party. About one team member for every 25 guests, four hours of service included, and the site left clean afterward.
- Plans in two languages. Ask your questions in English, Spanish or both, and your coordinator answers in the same language.
- Vegan options. We have a fully vegan menu, and our other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator about other dietary needs, and the quote shows what we confirm.
Planning starts with five questions about the occasion, guest count, date, area and your budget per guest. The full quote arrives within 24 hours and lists every line.
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 Hialeah Party Costs by Guest Count
A catering order in Hialeah begins at $45 a guest, and the guest count decides what is added on top. Every price below is before the service charge and sales tax. Your quote shows each line separately, so you know the full total before you pay a deposit.
| Guests | Full service, base tier | Service charge | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 49 | From $45, plus $10 a guest | 18% | Smallest full-service party is 25 guests |
| 50 to 100 | From $45 | 18% | Example: 50 guests × $45 = $2,250, plus the charge and tax |
| 101 to 200 | From $45 | 15% | $2 a guest off at the 100-guest step |
| 201 to 300 | From $45 | 12% | $2 a guest off at the 200-guest step |
| 301+ | From $45 | 10% | $2 a guest off at the 300-guest step |
The base tier from $45 includes paella, arroz campesino, grill, vegan and party menus. The middle tier from $60 includes holiday menus, parrillada and rodizio. The premium tier starts at $78, and its menu is confirmed in your estimate. Food for 10% more than your guest count is prepared at no extra charge. The service charge covers staff, setup and breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 a guest. Miami-Dade sales tax is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. Tips are optional and never added automatically. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the minimums double: send your date and we confirm the number.
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.
Occasions We Cater in Hialeah
A family party in Hialeah can mean 25 guests or a hall full of relatives. Most special occasions below run on the same full-service terms, and weddings have their own packages. Share the date and guest count, and your quote lists the menu, the price per guest, the service charge and the tax.
Birthdays, Anniversaries and Graduations
These parties use the full-service tiers from $45 a guest, with food for 10% more than your guest count. Private parties are booked two to three weeks ahead. See birthday party catering and graduation party catering.
Weddings and Quinceañeras
Weddings have their own packages: Silver, Gold and Platinum from $75, $95 and $125 a guest for 50 guests or more, booked six to twelve months ahead. A quinceañera follows the full-service tiers. See wedding catering.
Holiday Dinners
A holiday meal for Thanksgiving, Noche Buena or New Year's falls in the season when the minimum doubles, so ask early. Holiday menus sit in the middle tier from $60. See holiday catering.
Backyard Parties and Family Reunions
A family gathering uses the same terms: the team sets up the serving area and cleans up afterward. See party catering.
Rice, Roast Meats and Paella
Paella and arroz campesino sit in the base tier from $45, next to grill and vegan menus. Ask for the dishes your family table calls for, and the menu is confirmed in your estimate. See arroz campesino and paella catering.
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.
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.
Hialeah Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Hialeah?
Pricing is per guest: from $45 for the base tier, from $60 for the middle and from $78 for the premium, before the service charge and sales tax. The table above shows the service charge for your guest count, and your quote lists every line.
What is the minimum order for catering in Hialeah?
Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests it adds $10 a guest. Delivery starts at 10 guests, and trays start at two. Your coordinator helps you pick the format that fits your guest list.
Can I plan my Hialeah party in Spanish?
Yes. Your coordinator answers in English and Spanish, so you can plan in either language or both. You can also read our Spanish page. The quote lists the same price lines either way.
How far ahead should I book catering for a family party?
Private parties need two to three weeks, and weddings need six to twelve months. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimums double, so send holiday dates as soon as you have them.
What sales tax applies to catering in Hialeah?
Miami-Dade County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It sits on its own line in your quote, next to the service charge.
What does Hialeah catering include?
The price covers the menu, cooking, staff sized to your guest count, buffet equipment, the serving area setup and cleanup. Plates and cutlery are listed in your estimate. Tables, chairs, linens and glassware can be arranged through partners, and your estimate shows the price.
Do you offer vegan catering in Hialeah?
Yes. We have a fully vegan menu, and the other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator how many vegan guests you expect, and the quote reflects it.
Do you deliver catering in Hialeah?
Yes, Miami-Dade County is in our service area. Delivery starts at 10 guests and depends on your address, and your quote shows it next to the price per guest.
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.