Stadium game-day hospitality
Our team has handled the pace of stadium game-day events: high guest volume on a schedule that cannot move.
Miami Beach · Miami-Dade County
Miami Beach Catering for Parties at Your Address and Work Lunches
Full service with staff starts at $45 a guest. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursCatering in Miami Beach for Parties at Home, on Terraces and at Work
Miami Plate Catering caters parties, dinners and work lunches in Miami Beach, FL, and across Miami-Dade County. Our team runs the service from $45 a guest, priced before the service charge and sales tax. Answer five questions, and your coordinator builds a full quote within 24 hours.
- Parties at your address.Whether you host in an apartment, on a terrace or elsewhere in Miami Beach, our team brings the food and serves it. Tell us the building and the floor, and the quote shows delivery for it.
- Cocktail receptions.The $78 tier covers a standing reception for 25 guests or more.
- Work lunches, meetings and corporate events.Office portions arrive labeled, and we set out the food and clean up.
- Birthdays and celebrations.Gatherings with full service start at 25 guests and are priced per guest.
South Beach or North Beach, you get the same quote with delivery for your address.
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.
How to Book Catering in Miami Beach by Event Type
Most Miami Beach events fit one of three formats, and each has a starting price and a minimum. Choose the format closest to your event, and your coordinator adjusts the menu and the team to your guest list. Prices are per guest, before the service charge and sales tax.
A Party at Your Apartment or Terrace
From $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum, plus $10 a guest under 50 guests. Our team sets up, serves and clears, with four hours of service included. Tell us where the food will be set out, and your coordinator plans the layout with you.
A Cocktail Reception
The $78 tier covers a standing cocktail reception for 25 guests or more, priced per guest.
A Work Lunch
From $15 a guest for 10 guests or more, ordered 24 hours ahead. See our corporate catering page for office orders.
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.
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 Delivery and Setup for a Miami Beach Event
A Miami Beach event starts with the address, because access decides how the food arrives and where it is set out. Send the details below with your date, and your coordinator confirms the setup plan in the quote. Private events book 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
The building and the way up.Tell us the building, the floor and how staff reach it, from the elevator to the loading point.
Where the food goes.Name the room, terrace or rooftop where we set out the buffet.
Your guest count and date.The count sets the team: about one team member for every 25 guests.
What we do on site.We bring the buffet equipment, set up the serving area and clean up after the event.
Planning another city? See our pages on catering in Fort Lauderdale and catering in West Palm Beach.
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
Miami Beach Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Miami Beach?
Full service starts at $45 a guest and office lunches at $15, before the service charge and sales tax. The cards above show each format with its minimum.
How many guests do I need for catering in Miami Beach?
Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests it adds $10 a guest. Office lunches start at 10 guests and platters at two trays.
Can you cater a party in an apartment or on a terrace?
Yes. Send your address and where the food will be set out, and your coordinator confirms access and delivery in the quote.
What sales tax applies to catering in Miami Beach?
Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County, where the rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It sits on its own line in your quote.
How far ahead should I book catering in Miami Beach?
Private events book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, and office lunches need 24 hours. Send your date early for a weekend.
Do you cater office lunches in Miami Beach?
Yes, from $15 a guest for 10 guests or more. Portions arrive labeled, and we set out the food and clean up after ourselves.
Is there vegan catering in Miami Beach?
Yes. We have a fully vegan menu, and our other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator how many vegan guests you expect.
Is delivery included in the price in Miami Beach?
Delivery is not part of the price per guest. It depends on your address and appears as its own line in your quote, so you see it before any deposit.
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.