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Events · 25+ Guests · South Florida
Event Catering From $45 a Guest, Priced by Format
Three price steps for private, family and company events: from $45, $60 or $78 per guest. Every quote shows the service charge and tax, and it arrives within 24 hours.
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Event Catering in Miami for Private and Company Events
Miami Plate Catering caters events in Miami and across South Florida for 25 guests or more. The price per guest depends on the format you choose: from $45 for BBQ, paella, vegan and party menus, from $60 for food truck and holiday menus, and from $78 for steaks, seafood and cocktail receptions.
- Your venue. We cater at your home, your office or your venue in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast.
- Staff included. The price per guest covers the menu, cooking, service staff, buffet equipment, serving setup and cleanup.
- Four hours of service. An extra hour is $5 per guest.
- Clear charges. The service charge and Florida sales tax show on their own lines, and delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Extra food. We prepare 10% more than your guest count at no extra charge.
Event catering covers birthdays, family celebrations, company meetings and any social gathering with 25 guests or more. Answer five questions to start: occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest. A coordinator replies within an hour during business hours and plans the menu with you.
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.
Event Catering Prices by Format
Our event catering services are priced by format, and weddings come in three packages. Find your format in the table. Prices are per guest, before the service charge and sales tax. Most formats start at 25 guests, and weddings start at 50. Your coordinator confirms the menu and the total in the quote.
| Step | Formats | Starts at | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | BBQ and grill, paella, arroz campesino, Caribbean, Greek, vegan, crepes, parties | $45 per guest | 25 guests |
| Middle | Parrillada, Brazilian rodizio, food truck, holiday menus | $60 per guest | 25 guests |
| Top | Steaks, seafood, cocktail reception | $78 per guest | 25 guests |
| Weddings | Silver, Gold and Platinum packages | $75, $95 and $125 per guest | 50 guests |
| Office delivery | Boxes and buffets, no staff | From $15 per guest | 10 guests, ordered 24 hours ahead |
Example: 60 guests × $60 = $3,600 on the middle step, before the service charge and sales tax. Smaller and larger events change these numbers, and the sections below explain how.
Each format has its own page: BBQ catering, paella catering, food truck catering, party catering, holiday catering, wedding catering and corporate catering.
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
How Guest Count and Date Change the Total
The price step is only the start. Guest count, hours and date move the total, and each rule is written into your quote. Here is how the main ones work for events from 25 guests to 300 and more.
25 to 50 Guests
Smaller events add $10 per guest to the price step, and the minimum of 25 guests stays. Your quote shows the total with the service charge and sales tax on their own lines.
100 Guests and Up
Every step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests takes $2 off the price per guest. The service charge steps down too: 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above 300. It is mandatory for events with our staff, covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip.
Longer Events
Four hours of service are included. An extra hour is $5 per guest, and each additional staff member beyond the usual number is $50 per hour, with a four-hour minimum.
Holiday Dates
From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimum doubles. See holiday catering in Miami for those dates.
Booking Time
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead and company events 4 to 8 weeks. Send your date first, since the quote takes 24 hours and your coordinator handles the rest of the planning with you.
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.
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.
Event Catering Questions Before You Book
How much does event catering cost in Miami per person?
Event catering starts at $45 per guest on the base step, $60 on the middle step and $78 on the top step, with a 25-guest minimum. The service charge and Florida sales tax come on top as separate lines. The table above matches each format to its step.
How much does catering cost for 30 guests?
Thirty guests is a small event: the price step for your format plus $10 per guest, with the 25-guest minimum. Example on the base step: 30 × ($45 + $10) = $1,650 before the service charge and sales tax. Your quote shows the total with both on their own lines, within 24 hours.
How do I estimate event catering cost for my guest count?
Multiply the price step by your guest count, then add the service charge and sales tax. At 60 guests on the base step that is 60 × $45 = $2,700 before charges. Your quote confirms the exact total for your menu and date.
What is the smallest event you cater?
Full-service events start at 25 guests. For a smaller group, delivered appetizer trays start at two trays; see finger food catering in Miami. Office delivery starts at 10 guests; see corporate catering in Miami.
What does event catering include?
The price per guest covers the menu, cooking, service staff, buffet equipment, serving setup and cleanup. Guest tables, chairs, linens and glassware are arranged through rental partners and listed in your quote. The service charge, sales tax and delivery are listed on their own lines. We also prepare 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge.
Is the service charge on event catering a tip?
No. The service charge is mandatory for events with our staff on site. It covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
How far ahead should I book event catering?
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead and company events 4 to 8 weeks. Send your date and guest count first, and your quote arrives within 24 hours.
Do you cater events in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach?
Yes. We cater in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote. See catering in Fort Lauderdale and catering in Boca Raton.
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.