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Miami Lakes Catering for Backyard Parties and Office Lunches
Office lunches start at $15 a guest and full service with staff at $45, plus $10 a guest under 50 guests. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Catering in Miami Lakes for Home Parties and Office Parks
Miami Plate Catering, in business for 10+ years, caters home parties, birthdays and office lunches in Miami Lakes and across Miami-Dade County. Office lunches start at $15 a guest with a 10-guest minimum. Full service with our own staff starts at $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum. Prices are per guest, before the service charge and sales tax.
- Parties at home.A family birthday, a holiday gathering or a celebration on a lawn by the water: full service brings a team sized to your event, about one team member for every 25 guests, with four hours of service included.
- Office parks and company lunches.Individual portions arrive labeled with the dish name, and we set out the food and clean up after ourselves. Order 24 hours ahead for 10 guests or more.
- Meetings and small groups.Trays run $65 to $95 each with a two-tray minimum, ordered 48 hours ahead.
- Dietary needs.A fully vegan menu is available, and the other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator what your guests avoid.
- Delivery to your address.Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
The $45 tier covers menus such as BBQ, paella, Caribbean, Greek and vegan, and your coordinator confirms the dishes and ingredients in your quote. Send the date, guest count and area, and the quote comes 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
Miami Lakes Catering by Group Size: 10, 25 and 50+ Guests
The number of guests decides the format. Ten guests is enough for an office lunch, 25 guests open full service with staff, and at 50 guests the under-50 add-on stops. Prices are per guest unless it says tray, and they come before the service charge and sales tax.
| Group | Format | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 trays or more | Trays | $65–95 a tray | Ordered 48 hours ahead |
| 10 or more | Office lunches, delivered | $15 a guest | Ordered 24 hours ahead, setup and cleanup included |
| 20 or more | Brunch with staff | $30 a guest | Minimum 20 guests |
| 25 to 49 | Full service | $45 + $10 a guest | Staff and four hours of service included |
| 50 or more | Full service | $45 a guest | No under-50 add-on |
| 25 or more | Mid and top menus | $60 and $78 a guest | Minimum 25 guests |
Events with staff carry a mandatory service charge of 18% up to 100 guests, then 15%, 12% and 10% as the event grows. It covers staff, setup and breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Miami-Dade County sales tax is 7%, Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. We plan 10% more food than your guest count at no charge, and tips are optional.
Get My Total 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.
Delivered Lunches or Trays for an Office Park Meeting
Two formats suit most office meetings: individually packed lunches for a team of 10 or more, or trays for a meeting where people serve themselves. Order lunches 24 hours ahead, from $15 a guest. Trays cost $65 to $95 and need 48 hours. Both options are priced before the service charge and sales tax, and delivery to your address shows in the quote.
Individual Lunches
Each meal arrives in its own portion labeled with the dish name, so everyone can find the dish they ordered. We set out the food and clean up after ourselves.
Trays for a Meeting
Shared platters suit a standing meeting or a training day. The minimum is two trays, and delivery to your building is shown in your quote.
A Company Party
From 25 guests, full service brings staff and four hours of service. It starts at $45 a guest, plus $10 a guest under 50 guests. See our corporate catering page for company events.
What to Send First
Share your date, your guest count, your area and your budget per guest. Mention the diets you need to cover when your coordinator calls, and the quote lists the menu, the price and every charge.
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.
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.
Miami Lakes Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Miami Lakes?
Office lunches start at $15 a guest and full service with staff at $45, with $10 a guest added under 50 guests. The table above lists every format by group size, and your quote shows each line.
How do I order catering for 50 people?
Send your date, guest count and area. A coordinator calls, the quote follows within 24 hours, and you approve the menu before a deposit. Fifty guests is full service from $45 a guest with no under-50 add-on, plus the service charge and tax.
What are good caterers for small parties in Miami Lakes?
For a party under 25 guests, trays start at two trays and delivered lunches at 10 guests. Full service with staff starts at 25 guests.
Do you deliver catering in Miami Lakes?
Yes. Miami-Dade County is in our service area, and delivery starts at 10 guests. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
How far ahead should I order catering?
Office lunches need 24 hours, trays 48 hours, private parties two to three weeks and company events four to eight weeks. Send your date early so we can confirm availability.
Can you cater dietary needs in Miami Lakes?
We have a fully vegan menu, and the other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator which diets your guests follow, and the quote reflects them.
What sales tax applies to catering in Miami Lakes?
Miami-Dade County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It sits on its own line in your quote.
Do you cater near Miami Lakes, in Hialeah or Doral?
Yes. We cater across Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah and Doral. For a dinner cooked at home, see private chef in Miami.
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.