Homestead · Miami-Dade County
Homestead Catering for Big Family Gatherings, Full Service From $45 a Guest
Bring the whole family: full service with our own staff starts at $45 a guest, and platters start at $65 a tray. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Catering in Homestead, FL for Family Gatherings and Celebrations
Miami Plate Catering caters family gatherings, birthdays and holiday celebrations in Homestead, Florida, and across Miami-Dade County. Full service with our own staff is priced per guest from $45, and platters are priced per tray from $65. Fees and sales tax appear on their own lines.
Menus, dishes and ingredients are confirmed in your quote. Tell us the occasion, the guest count, the date, the area and your budget per guest, and a full quote follows within 24 hours.
- Family gatherings and reunions.Full service starts at 25 guests, and the price per guest steps down from 100 guests.
- Birthday parties and celebrations.Buffet service for the full guest list, with a fully vegan menu available for guests who need it.
- Holiday gatherings.During the holiday season, from Thanksgiving through New Year's, the minimum order doubles, so send your date early.
- Office events and corporate events.Individually packaged, labeled portions from $15 a guest, with a 10-guest minimum, set out and cleaned up for your team.
- Platters for a smaller crowd.Trays run $65 to $95 each and hold 12 to 30 pieces, with a two-tray minimum and 48 hours' notice.
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.
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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.
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Approve and book
You review the menu and the quote, then sign and pay the deposit. Tasting terms are below.
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Confirm the final count
Menu and count are due 10 business days before the event. After that the count can only go up.
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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.
What to Plan for a Homestead Gathering Besides the Menu
A family gathering at a home needs more than food. Your price covers the menu, a team designed around your guest list and a buffet line we set up and clean. A few things sit outside it, and your quote shows each one before you pay a deposit.
Tables, Chairs and Linens Are Separate
Guest tables, chairs, linens, glassware and dessert plates are not in the price. We arrange rentals through partners, and they appear as their own line in your quote. Hauling trash from the site is also yours to plan.
Children Count Differently
Children up to 3 eat free, and children from 4 to 12 are half price. Add them to your guest list so the food count is right.
Your Address Sets Delivery
Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote. Give the full street address when you answer the five questions.
Extra Time and Extra Food
Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 a guest. We prepare 10% more food than your guest count, at no extra charge, so a big table does not run short.
Planning a party or a holiday meal? See birthday party catering and holiday catering for menus and minimums.
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.
Homestead Catering Prices by Guest Count
Under 25 guests, platters fit. From 25 guests, full service with our own staff applies, and the service charge falls as the list grows. The table shows each range with the charge that comes with it.
| Guests | Format | Price, from | Service charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 25 | Platters, two-tray minimum | $65 to $95 a tray | None, no staff |
| 25 to 49 | Full service | $45 a guest, plus $10 a guest | 18% |
| 50 to 99 | Full service | $45 a guest | 18% |
| 100 to 199 | Full service | $2 a guest off | 18% at 100 guests, 15% from 101 |
| 200 to 299 | Full service | A further $2 a guest off | 15% at 200 guests, 12% from 201 |
| 300 and more | Full service | A further $2 a guest off | 12% at 300 guests, 10% above 300 |
The service charge covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen work, and it is not a tip. Middle and premium tiers start at $60 and $78 a guest. A 50-guest party at $45 is 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus the 18% charge and sales tax. Homestead sits in Miami-Dade County, where tax is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. The catering menu and prices page lists every format.
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
Homestead Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does catering cost in Homestead, FL?
Full service with staff starts at $45 a guest, platters at $65 a tray and office lunches at $15 a guest. The service charge and sales tax come on top, and your quote lists every line. The table above shows each guest range.
How many guests do I need to order catering in Homestead?
Full service starts at 25 guests, and under 50 guests it adds $10 a guest. Office lunches start at 10 guests, and platters at two trays. From Thanksgiving through New Year's, minimums double.
How much does it cost to cater a party for 50 people in Homestead?
At the $45 tier, 50 guests come to 50 × $45 = $2,250, plus the 18% service charge and sales tax. Send your date and we price your exact menu.
Do you cater family gatherings in Homestead?
Yes. Miami-Dade County is in our service area, so Homestead is covered. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote next to the price per guest.
What sales tax applies to catering in Homestead?
Homestead is in Miami-Dade County, where the rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It appears on its own line in your quote, separate from the service charge.
How far ahead should I order catering in Homestead?
Private parties and family gatherings need 2 to 3 weeks, office lunches 24 hours and platters 48 hours. Around Thanksgiving and New Year's, send the date as soon as you have it.
Do you cater office and corporate events in Homestead?
Yes. Office lunches start at $15 a guest with at least 10 guests. Portions arrive labeled, and we set out the food and clean up. Order 24 hours ahead, and the quote shows delivery.
How does the price change for 100 guests in Homestead?
From 100 guests the price drops $2 a guest at each step (100, 200 and 300 or more), and the service charge falls from 18% to 15% at 101 guests. Platters suit smaller groups. Your quote shows the exact total.
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.