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Paella · Arroz Campesino · South Florida
Paella and Arroz Campesino Catering From $45 a Guest
Tell us the date, guest count and area. Your full quote, with service charge and tax, arrives within 24 hours.
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Paella Catering in Miami and South Florida
Miami Plate Catering offers paella catering in Miami and across South Florida from $45 per guest, with a minimum of 25 guests. Groups of up to 50 guests add $10 per guest. Our team finishes the dish on-site using its own professional equipment, and a coordinator sends your full quote within 24 hours.
A paella party centers on one rice dish served to the whole group. Answer five questions to start: occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest. A coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
- Where we go. Your home, a venue or an office anywhere in our five-area zone: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Keys and the Treasure Coast.
- Groups from 25 guests. The bigger the group, the lower the price per guest: it drops at 100, 200 and 300+.
- A total you can check. The quote lists the price per guest, the service charge with its purpose, and tax as a separate line.
- A little extra. Our kitchen makes 10% more food than your headcount, free of charge.
- After the meal. The area is left clean, and leftovers go home with you if you ask.
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.
Paella Catering Prices per Guest and What the Price Covers
Paella and arroz campesino start at $45 per guest for groups of 25 or more, and groups of up to 50 guests add $10 per guest. The price covers the cooking, the team and the setup, and the service charge and sales tax are separate lines on your quote, so the total is clear before you pay a deposit.
| What | How it works |
|---|---|
| Paella and arroz campesino | From $45 per guest, minimum 25 guests |
| Smaller groups | Up to 50 guests, add $10 per guest |
| Cooking and serving | Our team and our own professional equipment, 4 hours of service |
| Buffet and cleanup | Buffet equipment, a set-up serving area and cleanup after the meal |
| Extra time | $5 per guest for each extra hour |
| Bigger groups | $2 less per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests |
| Service charge | Added for staffed events: 18% up to 100 guests, then 15%, 12% and 10% |
| Sales tax | State rate of 6% plus the county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, shown separately |
| Tables, chairs, linens and glassware | Rented through our partners and priced in your estimate |
Where our staff works your event, the service charge is mandatory. It pays for staffing, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip. Gratuity stays optional.
Want parrillada or Brazilian rodizio instead? Those menus start at $60 per guest. See BBQ catering in Miami for the grill side of our menus.
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.
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.
Hosting a Paella Party at Home, at a Venue or at the Office
We cater paella for groups of 25 or more at your home, a venue or an office. Our team brings its own professional equipment, finishes the dish on site and serves your group.
At your home
If it rains, we plan a tent or a covered format, and a tent is priced in your estimate. Send the guest count and your area, and the quote shows what the evening costs per guest.
At a venue or an office
Banquet rooms, rooftops and offices have their own house rules. Share them with your coordinator when you request your quote, and mention any limits on cooking equipment so the plan fits the venue.
How far ahead to book
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, company events 4 to 8 weeks and weddings 6 to 12 months. Standard menus need 36 hours of preparation, so send your date early.
Weddings, offices and parties
Planning a wedding, an office lunch or a party? Each has its own page: wedding catering in Miami, corporate catering in Miami and party catering in Miami.
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
Paella Catering Questions Before You Book
How much does paella catering cost in Miami per person?
The price starts at $45 per guest for groups of 25 or more, and the smaller-group surcharge is in the table. Service charge and tax appear as their own lines, and delivery is added in your estimate. Details are in the table above.
What is the minimum number of guests for paella catering?
You need at least 25 guests, and groups of up to 50 pay $10 more per guest. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day the minimum doubles, which your quote confirms for your date.
How do I order paella catering for a party?
Start with five short questions about the occasion, guests, date, area and budget. A coordinator then calls to talk through the venue and the menu, and your quote follows within a day. Approve it and pay the deposit to book.
Can paella be cooked at my home or venue?
We cater at your home, your venue or your office, and our team finishes the dish on site using our own professional equipment. If your venue has limits on cooking equipment, tell your coordinator when you request your quote.
What does the paella catering price include?
The menu, cooking by our team, 4 hours of service, buffet equipment and cleanup. An extra hour costs $5 per guest. The kitchen also makes 10% more food than your headcount at no charge.
How far ahead should I book paella catering?
Private events usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, company events 4 to 8 weeks. Send your date first: the quote takes 24 hours, and your coordinator plans the schedule from there.
Do you offer paella catering near me in Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach?
We cater in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. See our page for paella catering in Fort Lauderdale.
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.