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Pembroke Pines · Broward County
Pembroke Pines Catering for Birthdays and Family Parties
Full service with staff starts at $45 a guest and trays at $65 a tray. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Catering in Pembroke Pines, FL for Birthdays, Graduations and Family Parties
Miami Plate Catering caters birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and family parties in Pembroke Pines, FL, and across Broward County. Full service with our own staff starts at $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum. Trays start at $65 a tray for smaller gatherings. Broward sales tax is 7% and appears on its own line in your quote.
- Cooking and serving. Our team cooks your menu and serves it, about one team member for every 25 guests, with four hours of service included.
- Setup and cleanup. The price covers buffet equipment, setup of the serving area and cleanup afterward. Each hour beyond the four included costs $5 a guest, and the quote shows it up front.
- Three price tiers. The base tier costs $45 a guest, the middle $60 and the premium $78. Under 50 guests, add $10 a guest.
- Trays for smaller groups. Each tray serves 12 to 30 guests and costs $65 to $95, with a two-tray minimum.
- Vegan guests. A fully vegan menu is available, and our other menus include vegan dishes.
Planning starts with five questions about the occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest. The full quote follows within 24 hours.
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.
Family Celebrations in Pembroke Pines and What Each One Needs
Most family parties in Pembroke Pines fit one of five formats, and each has its own price and lead time. Pick the occasion closest to yours, and the card shows the minimum guest count, the starting price and when to book. Your quote then lists every line separately before you pay.
Birthday Parties
Full service starts at $45 a guest from 25 guests, and trays suit smaller tables. Four hours of service are included. See birthday party catering for more.
Graduation Parties
The same tiers apply: $45, $60 or $78 a guest. Send the date as soon as you have it, because private parties need two to three weeks. See graduation party catering.
Anniversaries and Reunions
Full service handles a larger guest list, and a private chef dinner starts at $100 a guest for two guests or more, groceries included.
Showers and Brunch Gatherings
Brunch with staff starts at $30 a guest for 20 guests or more.
Holiday Gatherings
From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the minimum doubles. Book early, and see holiday catering for details.
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.
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 Far Ahead to Book Catering for a Pembroke Pines Party
Book a Pembroke Pines party two to three weeks ahead, trays 48 hours ahead and a wedding six to twelve months ahead. The steps below show what happens between your first answers and the day of the party, and where your date sets the pace.
- 01Answer five questions.Tell us the occasion, guest count, date, area and your budget per guest.
- 02Get the quote in 24 hours.It lists the menu, the price per guest, the service charge with its purpose, Broward's 7% sales tax and the total.
- 03Book by lead time.Trays need 48 hours, private parties two to three weeks, company events four to eight weeks and weddings six to twelve months. The busy months for weddings run from October through May.
- 04Approve the menu and quote.The quote lists the menu you choose, so you can check it against your guest list before you commit.
- 05Event day.The team arrives, sets up the serving area, serves for four hours and cleans up. Each extra hour is $5 a guest.
Looking at the neighbors? See catering in Fort Lauderdale and catering in Weston.
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
Family Party Questions Before You Order in Pembroke Pines
How much does catering cost in Pembroke Pines?
A staffed party starts at $45 a guest and a tray order at $65 a tray, before the service charge and tax. Office lunches start at $15 a guest. Your quote shows every line, so the total is clear before you pay.
Do you deliver catering to Pembroke Pines?
Yes. Broward County is in our service area, and delivery starts at 10 guests. It depends on your address and is shown in your quote next to the price per guest.
How far ahead should I book a catered party in Pembroke Pines?
Trays need 48 hours and office lunches 24 hours. Private parties need two to three weeks, company events four to eight weeks and weddings six to twelve months. Holiday dates carry a doubled minimum.
What is the minimum order for catering in Pembroke Pines?
Full service starts at 25 guests and adds $10 a guest under 50. Trays start at two trays, office lunches at 10 guests and brunch with staff at 20 guests.
Can I order a birthday or family party in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and reunions all use the full-service tiers at $45, $60 or $78 a guest, or trays for smaller groups. The cards above show the terms for each occasion.
What sales tax applies to catering in Broward County?
Broward County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It appears as its own line in your quote next to the price per guest, so you see what the tax adds before you book.
Is there a service fee on catered parties in Pembroke Pines?
Events with staff carry a service charge: 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above 300. It covers staff, setup and breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip.
Is gratuity included in the catering price in Pembroke Pines?
No. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. The service charge is the only staff-related fee, and it appears as its own line in your quote with its purpose next to it.
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.