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Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Gardens Catering With a Full Quote in 24 Hours
Priced per guest, or per tray for game days. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursCatering in Palm Beach Gardens for Home Parties, Game Days and Company Lunches
Miami Plate Catering, in business for 10+ years, caters parties at home, game days, weddings and company lunches in Palm Beach Gardens and across Palm Beach County. Full service with our own staff starts at $45 a guest, and office lunches start at $15 a guest. Prices are per guest, trays per tray, all before sales tax, and events with staff add a service charge. You see each line in your quote.
- Dinners and parties at home.A buffet on the patio, by the pool or in the backyard, set up and served by our team. Four hours of service are included, and we staff the event at about one team member for every 25 guests.
- Game days and casual weekends.Platters for a relaxed spread when a full team is more than you need.
- Neighborhood and block parties.Full service starts at 25 guests and trays at two, so a street party and a small get-together both have a format, and your coordinator builds the quote around your space.
- Corporate lunches and meetings.Office lunches are delivered, with a 24-hour order window and a 10-guest minimum.
- Weddings and milestone celebrations.Three packages for 50 guests or more, with a free tasting after you book.
- Private chef dinners.A chef cooks in your kitchen from two guests, groceries included.
Planning starts with five questions about the occasion, guest count, date, area and your budget per guest.
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.
What Catering Costs in Palm Beach Gardens, by Occasion
Catering in Palm Beach Gardens starts at $15 a guest for office lunches and $45 a guest for full service with staff. Find your occasion below. Every price is before the service charge and sales tax, and your quote lists both, so you know the full total before you pay a deposit.
| Occasion | Format | From | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party or celebration at home | Full service, base | $45 a guest | 25 guests |
| Game day or casual spread | Trays | $65–95 a tray | 2 trays |
| Company lunch | Office delivery | $15 a guest | 10 guests |
| Weekend brunch | Brunch with staff | $30 a guest | 20 guests |
| Holiday or food truck style | Full service, middle | $60 a guest | 25 guests |
| Steak, seafood or cocktail reception | Full service, premium | $78 a guest | 25 guests |
| Wedding | Silver, Gold, Platinum | $75 / $95 / $125 a guest | 50 guests |
| Dinner at home with a chef | Private chef | $100–300+ a guest | 2 guests |
Under 50 guests, full service adds $10 a guest. Events with staff carry a service charge that covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations. It is mandatory, it is not a tip, and tips are optional and never added automatically. Palm Beach County's sales tax is 6.5%, Florida's 6% plus the county's 0.5%, shown on its own line in your quote.
Get My Total in 24 HoursAreas
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
Trays or a Staffed Buffet for Game Day and Casual Spreads
For a game day or a casual weekend crowd in Palm Beach Gardens, trays fit a small group that serves itself, and a staffed buffet fits a party of 25 guests or more. The choice comes down to who runs the table and how far ahead you order. Both are priced in the table above.
| Trays | Staffed buffet | |
|---|---|---|
| Order ahead | 48 hours | 2 to 3 weeks for private events |
| Who runs the table | Trays arrive at your address, delivery shown in your quote | Our team cooks, serves and cleans up |
| Service time | Yours | 4 hours included, then $5 a guest for each extra hour |
| Fits | Game day, a movie night, a small gathering | Parties, birthdays and big weekends at home |
- Count the crowd.At a staffed buffet we add 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge, so a few extra guests do not leave it short.
- Share dietary needs.We have a fully vegan menu, and your coordinator confirms the dishes and ingredients you ask for in your quote.
- Pick what suits the headcount.Under 25 guests, trays or a private chef fit; from 25 guests, the staffed buffet fits.
Hosting in a neighboring city? We also cater in West Palm Beach and Jupiter. For a staffed party, see our party catering page.
Get My Date Quoted in 24 HoursExperience
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.
Palm Beach Gardens Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Palm Beach Gardens?
Office lunches start at $15 a guest and full service with staff at $45, before the service charge and tax. The table above lists every occasion, and your quote shows each line separately.
How much does catering cost for 50 people at a party?
At the base tier, 50 guests come to 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus an 18% service charge and Palm Beach County's 6.5% sales tax. Your quote shows the exact total before you pay a deposit.
What is the cheapest way to cater a party in Palm Beach Gardens?
Trays are the lowest entry point: $65 to $95 each with a two-tray minimum, for a group that serves itself. Office lunches start at $15 a guest for 10 guests, and full service with staff starts at $45 a guest from 25 guests.
How far ahead should I book catering in Palm Beach Gardens?
Office lunches need 24 hours, trays 48 hours, private events two to three weeks, company events four to eight weeks and weddings six to twelve months. A full quote arrives within 24 hours of your request.
What sales tax applies to catering in Palm Beach County?
The local rate is 6.5%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 0.5%. It sits on its own line in your quote, next to the service charge for events with staff.
Do you deliver catering in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. Palm Beach County is in our service area, and delivery starts at 10 guests. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote next to the price per guest.
What is included in the catering price?
The menu, cooking, staff by the event's size, buffet equipment, serving setup and cleanup of our area. Guest tables, chairs, linens and glassware come through our partners as a separate line in your quote.
Can you cater a party of 30 guests in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests it adds $10 a guest. A smaller group can also order trays from two trays or a private chef from two guests.
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.