Paella catering · Broward County
Paella Catering for Broward Parties From $45 a Guest
Answer five questions about your Broward party. A coordinator replies within an hour during business hours, and your full quote follows within 24 hours.
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Paella Catering in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Miami Plate Catering offers paella catering in Fort Lauderdale, FL and across Broward County from $45 per guest, with a minimum of 25 guests. A coordinator sends your full quote within 24 hours. The price covers the menu, our staff and a buffet setup, so the quote shows your total before you pay a deposit.
- Birthdays and family gatherings.Tell us the occasion and the guest count, and the quote shows the menu and the total for your backyard party or family celebration.
- Company parties and corporate events.An office or a venue in Broward can book the same menu with staff.
- Staff and setup.The team is a chef, an event coordinator, cooks and servers. Our staff serves your group for 4 hours, with buffet equipment and a serving setup included.
- A little extra food.The kitchen prepares 10% more than your headcount, free of charge.
- Where we serve.We serve Broward and the nearby counties, including Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
Planning starts with five short questions: occasion, guest count, date, area and your budget per guest. Groups under 50 guests add $10 per guest, and your quote shows that line separately.
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 Your Paella Catering Quote Includes
Your quote lists every line of the order, so you see the total before you book. Paella catering starts at $45 per guest for 25 guests or more. The service charge and Broward sales tax are separate lines, and delivery is priced by your address.
| Line on your quote | What it means |
|---|---|
| Paella menu | From $45 per guest, minimum 25 guests. Groups under 50 add $10 per guest |
| Staff and service | Staff for your guest count and 4 hours of service |
| Buffet and setup | Buffet equipment and a serving setup for your group |
| Extra hour | $5 per guest for each hour beyond 4 |
| Extra food | 10% more than your headcount, at no charge |
| Service charge | 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300, 10% above 300. It pays for staffing, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip |
| Sales tax for events in Broward | Florida's 6% plus the 1% Broward County surtax, shown on its own line. Other counties differ, and your quote shows the exact rate |
| Delivery | Depends on your address and is shown in your quote |
| Tables, chairs, linens and glassware | Not in the price. Rented through our partners and added as a line in your estimate |
Tips are optional and never added automatically. Each line is listed on its own.
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.
Paella Menu Options and Dietary Needs
You describe the paella you want when you request your quote. Tell your coordinator which flavors your guests like, and the estimate lists the dish, the portions and any changes. Menu is confirmed in the estimate, and nothing is fixed until you approve it.
Seafood paella
If you want seafood in the pan, say so when you request your quote. The ingredients are listed in your estimate.
Meat or mixed paella
Say what your group prefers, meat, seafood or a mix. The estimate lists the dish, so you see what goes in before you approve it.
Vegan and dietary needs
We offer a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in our other menus. Mention vegan or other dietary needs when you request your quote, and the estimate shows the options for those guests.
Arroz campesino
A rice dish for the same kind of party. See arroz campesino catering in Miami for that menu.
Appetizers and dessert
Menu is confirmed in the estimate, including anything served with the paella, so you see the full variety before you approve it.
How far ahead to book
Private parties usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead and company events 4 to 8 weeks. Hosting a bigger party? See party catering in Miami or our catering in Fort Lauderdale. Planning paella catering in West Palm Beach? We serve Palm Beach County too, and catering in West Palm Beach has 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
Questions About Paella Catering in Fort Lauderdale
How much does paella catering cost in Fort Lauderdale?
It starts at $45 per guest, for 25 guests or more. Groups under 50 add $10 per guest. The service charge and Broward sales tax appear as separate lines, and delivery depends on your address. The table above shows every line.
What is the minimum number of guests for paella catering?
The minimum is 25 guests. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day the minimum doubles, and your quote confirms it for your date. Hosting fewer guests? Tell us the number in your five answers and your coordinator will say what fits.
Can I tell you about my space before the paella party?
Yes. Paella is served at your event, and cooking style is confirmed in the estimate. Tell your coordinator about your space and any limits on equipment when you ask for your quote.
What is the sales tax on paella catering in Broward County?
Florida's 6% plus the 1% Broward County surtax, which makes 7%. It appears on its own line of your quote, next to the service charge.
Can I order paella without seafood?
You can ask. Tell us about shellfish allergies, vegan guests or other dietary needs when you request your quote, and the estimate lists the ingredients before you approve anything.
How far ahead should I book paella catering?
Private parties usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead and company events 4 to 8 weeks. Send your date first. The quote arrives within 24 hours, and the deposit is due only after you approve the menu and the estimate.
What does paella catering include?
The menu, our staff, 4 hours of service and buffet equipment. Tables, chairs, linens and glassware are not included and are rented through partners as a line in your estimate. More in the table above.
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.