Menu Prices per Guest, With Every Fee Shown
From $15 for office drop-off to $125 for a Platinum wedding. Prices are per guest before service charge and tax, and your quote lists both on their own lines.
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Catering Prices in Miami per Guest, With Every Fee Listed
A catering price in Miami is a per-guest rate, a service charge for staffed events and sales tax, and we show all three before you book. Our rates run from $15 per guest for office drop-off to $125 for a Platinum wedding, and a quote with your total arrives within 24 hours.
- One rate per guest. The rate depends on the service: drop-off, full service with staff, a wedding package or a private chef. The table below lists every direction with its minimum.
- A service charge with its purpose. Events with our staff on site carry a mandatory charge of 18% down to 10%, set by guest count. It covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations. It is not a tip.
- Tax on its own line. Florida 6% plus county surtax 0.5% to 1.5%, depending on where your event takes place.
- Tips are your choice. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
- Delivery by address. It depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Quick answers. We reply within an hour during business hours.
Send your date, guest count and area, and the quote lists every charge on its own line, so you can compare it with any other quote.
Services
Catering Services in Miami by Occasion
Wedding Catering
Three packages, 4 to 5 hours of service, tasting after booking. From 50 guests.
Wedding catering
Corporate & Office Catering
Lunches and breakfasts with setup and cleanup. Drop-off from 10 guests, order 24 hours ahead.
Corporate catering
Private Chef
A chef cooks and serves dinner in your kitchen. From 2 guests.
Private chef
Thanksgiving & Christmas Catering
Holiday dinners and office parties for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Holiday catering
BBQ & On-Site Grill
Grilled on site by our team. From 25 guests.
BBQ catering
Paella & Latin Catering
Paella cooked on site by our team, plus Cuban, Brazilian and Argentine menus.
Paella catering
Yacht Catering
Platters packed for the water, delivered before departure. Order 48 hours ahead.
Yacht catering
Party Catering
Birthdays, quinceañeras, graduations and family celebrations. From 25 guests.
Party catering
Kosher-Style, Vegan & Dessert Catering
Fully vegan menus, dessert tables, taco bars and kosher-style dishes. Kosher-style dishes are not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
Kosher-style cateringCatering Menu Prices by Service
Menu prices start at $15 per guest for office drop-off, $45 for full service with staff and $75 for a wedding package. Each row shows the minimum guest count, so you can see before you ask whether your event fits. Prices are per guest, before service charge and tax, unless the row says per tray.
- Office drop-offFrom $15
Individually packed and labeled meals; setup and cleanup after ourselves
Minimum 10 guests, order 24 hours ahead
- Canapé and party platters$65–95 per tray
Trays of 12 to 30 pieces, delivered
Minimum 2 trays, order 48 hours ahead
- Brunch and breakfastFrom $30
Served by our staff
Minimum 20 guests
- Full service, base tierFrom $45
BBQ, grill, paella, arroz campesino, Caribbean, Greek, vegan, crepes, parties
Minimum 25 guests
- Full service, middle tierFrom $60
Parrillada, Brazilian rodizio, holiday menus
Minimum 25 guests
- Full service, top tierFrom $78
Steaks, seafood, cocktail receptions
Minimum 25 guests
- Wedding packages$75 / $95 / $125
Silver, Gold and Platinum
Minimum 50 guests
- Private chef$100–300+
Groceries included; caviar and wagyu cost extra
Minimum 2 guests
- Yacht catering$65–95 per tray
Platters, or full service by the tiers above; staff aboard $300 for up to 4 hours and 30 guests
Minimum 2 trays, order 48 hours ahead
- Bar service$10 mixers, $13 beer and wine, $30 full bar
Bartenders and mixers for 4 hours; alcohol is not included
Minimum 25 guests
What moves the price:
- Smaller full-service events. Under 50 guests, add $10 per guest.
- Larger events. Take $2 per guest off at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests.
- Service time. 4 hours are included, and each extra hour is $5 per guest. Staff beyond our usual ratio is $50 per hour.
- Holiday season. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the minimum doubles.
Service charge: a mandatory 18% (15% for 101 to 200 guests, 12% for 201 to 300, 10% for 300+) is added to the food and beverage subtotal for events with our staff on site. It covers event staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations. It is not a tip. Drop-off orders have no service charge.
See the details by direction: wedding catering, corporate and office catering, private chef, BBQ and grill, paella and holiday catering.
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.
How Your Catering Total Is Built
Your total is the per-guest price times your guests, plus the service charge for staffed events, plus sales tax, plus any extras you add. Gratuity is optional and is never added automatically. Follow the steps below with a quote in hand, and every line should match.
- Price per guest × guests. For 50 guests on the $45 tier: 50 × $45 = $2,250.
- Service charge. 18% at 50 guests, added to that subtotal for events with our staff.
- Sales tax, on its own line. Florida 6% plus county surtax 0.5% to 1.5%, set by the county of your event.
- Extras. Extra service hours, staff beyond the usual ratio, bar service and rentals each get their own line.
- Delivery. Priced by your address and shown in your quote.
Included in the price
The menu and its cooking, staff at the usual ratio of about one team member for every 25 guests, buffet equipment, setup of the serving area and cleanup after ourselves. We also prepare 10% more food than your guest count, at no extra charge.
Billed separately
Guest tables, chairs, linens, glassware and dessert plates are not included. We arrange them through partners, and they appear as a separate line in your quote. Trash removal at the venue is not included either.
Children and vendors
Children under 3 eat free, and ages 4 to 12 are 50%. Vendor meals are full price and are added to your guest count about 7 days before the event.
Paying
Pay by card, Zelle, ACH, check or cash. Payments that are not by card get 4% off. A deposit is due only after you approve the menu and the quote: 50%, or 30% when you book 6 or more months ahead.
Tipping Policy Notice for Miami-Dade Events
English. Tipping policy: A mandatory service charge is added to your bill for events with our staff: 18% for up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above 300. It is not a tip. No automatic gratuity is added. Tipping is optional and left to your discretion.
Español. Política de propinas: Se agrega a su cuenta un cargo por servicio obligatorio en eventos con nuestro personal: 18% hasta 100 invitados, 15% de 101 a 200, 12% de 201 a 300 y 10% a partir de 300. No es una propina. No se agrega ninguna propina automática. La propina es opcional y queda a su discreción.
Kreyòl Ayisyen. Règleman sou tip: Yo ajoute yon frè sèvis obligatwa sou bòdwo w la pou evènman kote ekip nou an prezan: 18% jiska 100 envite, 15% pou 101 a 200, 12% pou 201 a 300 ak 10% pou plis pase 300. Se pa yon tip. Yo pa ajoute okenn tip otomatik. Tip la opsyonèl e se ou menm ki deside.
It is illegal in Miami-Dade County for any business to condone in any manner tipping based on the race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status or familial status of the person or persons giving or receiving the tip. If you have a complaint, you may call the Consumer Protection Mediation Center hotline at 786-469-2333.
Es ilegal en cualquier condado de Miami-Dade aprobar de cualquier manera las propinas basadas en la raza, el color, la religión, la ascendencia, el origen nacional, la edad, el sexo, la orientación sexual, el embarazo, la discapacidad, el estado civil o el estado familiar del Estado. persona o personas que dan o reciben la propina. Si tiene una queja, puede llamar a la línea directa del Centro de Mediación al Consumidor al 786-469-2333.
Li ilegal nan Konte Miami-Dade pou nenpòt ki biznis ka apresye nan nenpòt ki fason baskil ki baze sou ras la, koulè, relijyon, zansèt, orijin nasyonal, laj, sèks, oryantasyon seksyèl, gwosès, andikap, eta sivil oswa estati familyal nan la. moun oswa moun ki bay oswa k ap resevwa tip la. Si ou gen yon plent, ou ka rele Konsomatè Sant Medyasyon an liy dirèk nan 786-469-2333.
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.
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
Catering Price Questions Before You Book
How much does catering cost per person in Miami?
Our rates run from $15 per guest for office drop-off and from $45 for full service with staff, up to $125 for a Platinum wedding. The service charge and sales tax come on top as separate lines. For a market-wide view, read our guide to what catering costs in Miami per person.
How much does catering cost for 50 guests?
On the $45 tier, 50 guests × $45 = $2,250, plus an 18% service charge and sales tax on its own line. Other tiers use the same math with their own rate. Send your date and area, and the quote shows the exact total within 24 hours.
How much does catering cost for 100 or 200 guests?
Each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests takes $2 per guest off the rate. The service charge also steps down: 15% for 101 to 200 guests and 12% for 201 to 300. Your quote shows the rate, the charge and the tax for your guest count.
Is a catering service charge the same as a tip?
No. The service charge is mandatory for events with our staff and covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. See service charge vs gratuity in Florida for the full explanation.
Is sales tax included in your catering prices?
No. Tax is a separate line on your quote: Florida 6% plus county surtax 0.5% to 1.5%, set by the county where your event takes place. Your quote adds it after the food and service lines, so you see the total before any deposit.
What is the most affordable way to cater an event?
Our lowest rate is office drop-off from $15 per guest, with a 10-guest minimum and orders 24 hours ahead. Platters start at $65 per tray with 2 trays. Full service starts from $45 per guest at 25 guests.
What is the minimum order for catering?
Drop-off starts at 10 guests, platters at 2 trays, full service at 25 guests and weddings at 50 guests. Full-service events under 50 guests add $10 per guest. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the minimum doubles.
Do you charge for a catering tasting?
A tasting is free for booked weddings and events of 100+ guests. Before booking, it is $100, credited to your order if you book within 14 days. See how a catering tasting works.
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.