Stadium game-day hospitality
Our team has handled the pace of stadium game-day events: high guest volume on a schedule that cannot move.
Graduation · Miami · South Florida
Graduation Party Catering for Miami Families, From $45 a Guest
Tell us the date, the guest count and where the party is. Your quote shows the price per guest, the service charge and sales tax, and it arrives within 24 hours.
Get My Quote in 24 Hours
Graduation Party Catering in Miami for Backyards, Halls and Venues
Miami Plate Catering caters graduation parties in Miami and across South Florida from $45 per guest, with a minimum of 25 guests. Our team brings the food, serves it and cleans our serving area, so you spend the day with the graduate. A coordinator sends your full quote within 24 hours.
- Where.Your backyard, your home, a hall or a venue in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Who it suits.Family and friends gathering for a grad, from 25 guests up to 300+.
- Your timing.Four hours of service are included. Tell us when guests arrive and leave, and your coordinator plans the service around those hours.
- The food.Name what the family wants, such as BBQ, paella or a dessert table. Your quote confirms which dishes we cook.
- Price.The price per guest, the service charge and sales tax appear on separate lines.
A graduation party usually comes together fast. Answer five questions: the occasion, the guest count, the date, the area and your budget per guest. A coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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.
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
Graduation Party Catering Prices and How to Set Your Budget
Graduation party catering starts at $45 per guest with a minimum of 25 guests. Your budget is the guest count times the price per guest, plus a service charge and sales tax. Your quote lists each line before you pay a deposit, so you know the full total before the party is booked.
Build your budget in four lines:
- 1Food. Guests × price per guest, from $45. Events up to 50 guests add $10 per guest, and larger ones get $2 off per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests.
- 2Service charge. A percentage of the food total, shown in the table below. It covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip.
- 3Sales tax. Florida's 6% plus your county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, on its own line.
- 4Extras. Each extra hour of service is $5 per guest. Delivery is shown in your quote. A tip is optional and never added automatically.
| Guests | Service charge |
|---|---|
| 25 to 100 | 18% |
| 101 to 200 | 15% |
| 201 to 300 | 12% |
| Over 300 | 10% |
Example: 60 guests × $45 = $2,700 before the 18% service charge and sales tax. We prepare 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge.
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.
Plan Your Graduation Party Around One of Four Setups
Where the party happens decides what your coordinator needs from you. Pick the setup closest to yours, and tell us the details when you send your request. The coordinator goes over the menu, the timing and the layout with you by phone before you pay a deposit.
Hosting a different celebration? See party catering in Miami. Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, so send your date first.
A backyard party at home
Tell us where the food can be set up, how many tables you have and where guests will sit. Your coordinator plans the serving area with you. If it rains, we bring a tent or switch to a covered format, and the tent is quoted in advance.
An open house through the afternoon
Guests who arrive at different times need a longer service window. Four hours are included and each extra hour is $5 per guest, so give the start and end times and the coordinator builds the schedule around them.
A hall or a venue
Send the venue name and the address. Some venues have rules for outside caterers or limits on access, and it is easier to plan around them from the start.
Diets and dessert
Mention diets and allergies when you send your request. We have a fully vegan menu, see vegan catering in Miami, and a separate page for dessert catering.
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.
Graduation Party Catering Questions Before You Book
How much does it cost to cater a graduation party in Miami?
Graduation party catering starts at $45 per guest for 25 guests or more. The service charge and sales tax come as separate lines. The four lines above show how the total is built, and your quote lists every one before you pay a deposit.
What is a reasonable budget for graduation party catering?
Start from your guest count and the price per guest, from $45. For example, 60 guests × $45 = $2,700 before the 18% service charge and sales tax, and events up to 50 guests add $10 per guest. Tell us your budget per guest when you send your request.
What is the minimum number of guests for graduation catering?
The minimum is 25 guests, and your quote confirms the minimum for your date.
What food can I serve at a graduation party for a crowd?
You can ask for BBQ catering, paella or a vegan menu, all from $45 per guest, and your quote confirms the dishes.
Is staff included in graduation party catering?
Our team serves your party for four hours, and each extra hour is $5 per guest. The service charge covers staffing, setup and breakdown, and kitchen operations. It is mandatory for events with our staff on site.
Can you cater a backyard graduation party?
Yes. We cater at your home, your backyard, a hall or a venue. Tell us the address and where the food goes, and the quote shows delivery.
How far ahead should I book graduation catering?
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Send your date first: the quote takes 24 hours, and the menu comes second.
Can graduation catering work when guests arrive at different times?
Tell your coordinator the start and end times. Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 per guest, so a long open house is priced in your quote before you book.
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.