Thanksgiving · Christmas · New Year's
Thanksgiving and Holiday Catering From $60 a Guest
Tell us the date, guest count and area. We reply within an hour during business hours and send a full quote, with service charge and tax, within 24 hours.
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Catered Thanksgiving Dinner in Miami and South Florida
Miami Plate Catering cooks and delivers catered Thanksgiving dinners and holiday meals for big family tables, Friendsgiving crowds and company gatherings across South Florida. Holiday menus start at $60 per guest, and a coordinator sends your full quote within 24 hours. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Christmas and New Year's Eve work the same way. Send the date, and the coordinator builds a holiday menu around your guests, your area and your budget per guest.
- Cooked by our team. Our local team of chefs and cooks prepares the food, and we cater at your home, your venue or your office. You spend the day hosting instead of standing at the stove.
- A price you can plan around. The quote shows the price per guest, the service charge and what it covers, and sales tax on its own line.
- Your date, your area. We work in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast, and delivery is priced by your address.
- 100% On-Time, 10% extra food. We prepare 10% more food than your guest count, at no extra charge.
- Answer five questions. Occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest are all we need to start your quote.
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.
Holiday Catering Prices per Guest, Minimums and Charges
A holiday menu starts at $60 per guest with a base minimum of 25 guests. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimum doubles. The price comes before the service charge and sales tax, and both appear as separate lines on your quote, so you see the full total before you pay a deposit.
| What | What to know |
|---|---|
| Holiday menu | From $60 per guest |
| Base minimum | 25 guests |
| Thanksgiving through New Year's Day | The minimum doubles |
| Larger events | $2 off per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests |
| Service time | 4 hours included, each extra hour $5 per guest |
| Extra food | 10% more than your guest count, at no charge |
| Service charge | 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101–200, 12% for 201–300, 10% above 300 |
| Sales tax | Florida's 6% plus your county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5% |
| Gratuity | Optional, never added automatically |
| Delivery | Priced by your address and shown in your quote |
Example: 50 guests × $60 = $3,000 before the service charge and sales tax.
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.
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.
Holiday Catering for Family Tables, Friendsgiving and Company Dinners
Holiday catering fits any gathering that reaches the guest minimum, from a family reunion at home to a company holiday party. Choose your date, and your coordinator plans the holiday menu around your guest count, your area and the budget per guest you share with us. Here is how the usual occasions work.
Family gatherings at home
A big family table without a day in the kitchen. We cook the meal and cater it at your home, and you greet your guests instead of watching the oven.
Friendsgiving
Friends from several households can combine into one table. Add up the guests, check the minimum and send one request for the whole group.
Company holiday dinners
Teams, clients and partners meet over a holiday dinner or party. For office lunches and drop-off orders, see our corporate catering in Miami.
Christmas and New Year's
The planning is the same: date, guest count, area. The holiday minimum runs through New Year's Day, so send your date as soon as you know it and your quote confirms the details.
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
Thanksgiving Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does a catered Thanksgiving dinner cost in Miami?
Holiday menus start at $60 per guest. The service charge, which covers staff, setup and kitchen operations, and sales tax are separate lines on your quote. The price table above lists every charge.
What is the minimum order for holiday catering?
The base minimum for a holiday menu is 25 guests. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day it doubles, and your coordinator confirms the number for your date in the quote.
How far ahead should I order a holiday dinner?
Send your date as soon as you know it. Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The quote comes within 24 hours, and we ask for a deposit only after you approve the menu and the quote.
Can you deliver Thanksgiving catering to my home?
Yes. We cater at your home, your venue or your office. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
What does the holiday catering price per guest include?
The menu and 4 hours of service; each extra hour is $5 per guest. Staff, setup and breakdown are covered by the service charge, a separate line on your quote. We also prepare 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically.
Is there a vegan option on the holiday catering menu?
Our menus include a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in the other menus. Tell the coordinator about vegan guests when you request your holiday quote.
Do you offer Thanksgiving catering near me in South Florida?
We cater in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. See our pages for Thanksgiving catering in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
Can you cater a company holiday dinner?
Yes. Send the date and guest count, and your coordinator confirms the menu and the price in your quote. For office lunches and drop-off orders, visit our corporate catering page.
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.