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Grill Catering in Miami, From the Base Tier at $45 a Guest
Grill menus come with a 25-guest minimum and a price per guest before the service charge and sales tax. Answer five questions, and your full quote arrives within 24 hours.
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Grill Catering in Miami for Parties, Family Gatherings and Company Events
Miami Plate Catering books grill catering for parties, family dinners and company events in Miami and across South Florida, and all our catering services are priced per guest. Grill menus sit in our base tier, with a 25-guest minimum. Your coordinator confirms the menu and how the food is served in your quote, which arrives within 24 hours.
- Extra food built in.We prepare 10% more than your guest count at no extra charge.
- A team sized to your event.About one team member for every 25 guests, with roles such as chef, event coordinator and servers as the event requires. Four hours of service are included.
- Vegan guests at the same table.A fully vegan menu is available, and vegan dishes appear in our other menus.
- Your location.We cater across South Florida, and delivery for your home or venue is planned in the quote.
- One quote.The price per guest, the service charge with what it covers, sales tax and the total are listed separately before you pay a deposit.
Tell your coordinator which dishes you would like to ask for. Menus and ingredients are confirmed in your quote, so you see them before you book.
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.
Grill Catering Menus and Prices by Tier
Grill catering in Miami starts at $45 a guest in the base tier. The middle tier adds parrillada and rodizio, and the premium tier covers steaks. Each tier is priced per guest with a 25-guest minimum, and the menus you can ask for in each one are listed below, so you can choose the budget first and the menu second.
| Tier | From, per guest | Menus in the tier |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $45 | Grill and BBQ, paella, arroz campesino, Caribbean, Greek, vegan, crepes, party menus |
| Middle | $60 | Parrillada, Brazilian rodizio, food truck, holiday menus |
| Premium | $78 | Steak menus, seafood, cocktail receptions |
Not every menu in a tier is a grill menu, so tell your coordinator you are looking for grill catering and the quote confirms the dishes.
Groups under 50 guests add $10 a guest. Each tier includes four hours of service, and an extra hour is $5 a guest. The service charge (18% up to 100 guests) is shown next to the price with its purpose, and it is not a tip. Sales tax sits on its own line. Looking for smoked barbecue menus? See our BBQ catering page.
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
Grill Catering for Birthdays, Weddings and Company Events
Booking notice and minimums depend on the kind of event, while the price per guest follows the tier you pick. Here is what applies to the most common events in Miami, with the page that covers each one.
- Birthdays and Private PartiesBook two to three weeks ahead for 25 guests or more, whether the party is a birthday, a graduation dinner or a family reunion. See birthday party catering and party catering for how those events run.
- Company EventsCorporate events are booked four to eight weeks ahead, with a coordinator on the quote and the same price per guest as the tier you pick. See corporate catering for office and team formats.
- WeddingsWeddings are priced as packages: $75, $95 and $125 a guest for 50 guests or more. Your coordinator confirms which menus fit a package, and the wedding catering page has the details.
- Holiday GatheringsFrom Thanksgiving through New Year's Day minimums are higher, so ask early. See holiday catering.
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.
Grill Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does grill catering cost in Miami?
Grill menus start at $45 a guest in the base tier, with a 25-guest minimum. The middle and premium tiers start at $60 and $78. The tier table above lists each one, and your quote adds the service charge and sales tax on separate lines.
How much food will be prepared for my guest count?
We prepare 10% more than your guest count at no extra charge. Share your guest count in the five questions, and your coordinator confirms quantities in your quote.
Which menus can I choose from for grill catering?
Base menus from $45 include grill and BBQ, paella, Caribbean, Greek and vegan. The middle tier from $60 covers parrillada, and the premium tier from $78 covers steak menus. Dishes and ingredients are confirmed in your quote.
How is the grill menu prepared and served?
Your coordinator confirms how your menu is prepared and served for your home or venue and your guest count when the quote is built, and you see it before you pay a deposit.
How far do you travel for grill catering?
We cater across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
Are there additional fees for grill catering?
Events with staff carry a service charge of 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above that. It is not a tip. Sales tax is its own line, and tips are optional.
Do you require a deposit for grill catering?
Yes, after you approve the menu and quote: 50%, or 30% when you book six or more months ahead. The terms block above has the rest.
How far ahead should I book grill catering?
Private events need two to three weeks and company events four to eight weeks. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day minimums are higher, so ask early.
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.