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Private parties · 25 guests or more
Party Catering From $45 a Guest, Served by Our Team
Share your date, guest count and area. Your full quote, with the service charge and sales tax on their own lines, arrives within 24 hours.
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Party Catering Miami for Birthdays and Family Celebrations
Miami Plate Catering caters private parties in Miami and across South Florida from $45 per guest, with a minimum of 25 guests. Our team brings the food, serves it and cleans up our serving area, so you can spend the party with your guests. A coordinator sends your full quote within 24 hours.
- Your place. Your backyard, home or venue in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast.
- Price per guest. You see it before the service charge and sales tax, which get their own lines in your quote.
- Leftovers. We pack them for you when you ask.
- A person to call. A coordinator goes over the guest count, the venue and the menu with you by phone.
- A clear start. You answer five questions: occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest.
Party catering fits birthdays, family celebrations and any private gathering that reaches 25 guests. Send your request today, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours. The quote lists the price per guest, the service charge, sales tax and the total, and you go over the menu with your coordinator before you pay a deposit.
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.
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.
Party Catering Prices in Miami by Guest Count
Party menus start at $45 per guest with a minimum of 25 guests. Parties up to 50 guests pay $10 more per guest, larger ones pay less, and the service charge percentage steps down as the guest count grows. Your quote shows every line before you pay a deposit.
| Guests | Price per guest | Service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 (25 minimum) | From $45, plus $10 per guest | 18% |
| 51 to 100 | From $45 | 18% |
| 101 to 200 | From $45 | 15% |
| 201 to 300 | From $45 | 12% |
| Over 300 | From $45 | 10% |
Larger events get $2 off per guest at each step of 100, 200 and 300+ guests. Example: 50 guests × $45 = $2,250 before the $10 per guest added to events up to 50 guests, the 18% service charge and sales tax.
- Service time. Four hours are included, and each extra hour is $5 per guest.
- Sales tax. Florida's 6% plus your county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, on its own line.
- Gratuity. Optional and never added automatically.
- Delivery. It depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- Holiday season. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the minimum doubles.
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.
Plan Your Party Catering Around Food, Setup and Timing
A good party plan answers five questions early: how much food, who sets up, how long guests stay, what they can eat and when to book. Here is how each one works with our team.
How much food
We prepare 10% more food than your guest count, at no extra charge. Your coordinator plans portions with you when you choose the menu, and you can tell us within 24 hours if anything was not right.
Setup and rentals
We set up the serving area. Guest tables, chairs, linens and glassware come through our rental partners and appear as their own line in your quote.
Party hours
Four hours of service are included, so plan arrival, eating and cake inside that window. If the party runs longer, add hours at $5 per guest.
Dietary needs
A fully vegan menu is available, and vegan dishes appear in our other menus. Kosher-style dishes are possible. Not certified kosher and not prepared under rabbinical supervision.
When to book
Private parties usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Send your date and guest count first, and the quote follows within 24 hours.
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
Party Catering Questions Before You Book
How much does party catering cost in Miami?
Party menus start at $45 per guest with a 25-guest minimum, before the service charge and sales tax. The table above shows how guest count changes the rest, and all of our prices by event are on one catering prices page.
How much does it cost to feed 50 people at a party?
The base is 50 × $45 = $2,250. Events up to 50 guests add $10 per guest, then the 18% service charge and sales tax go on their own lines. Your quote shows the exact total for the menu you choose.
What is the minimum number of guests for party catering?
The minimum is 25 guests. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the minimum doubles, and your coordinator confirms it for your date. Holiday dinners have their own page: holiday catering in Miami.
Is gratuity included in the catering price?
No. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. The service charge is a separate, mandatory line for events with our staff, and it is not a tip.
Will there be enough food for my party?
We prepare 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge, and your coordinator plans portions with you. The planning cards above explain how the rest of the day works.
How far ahead should I book party catering?
Private parties usually book 2 to 3 weeks ahead. The quote takes 24 hours, so a date and a guest count are enough to begin.
What if my party is a wedding or a food truck event?
Each has its own page with its own prices: wedding catering in Miami and food truck catering in Miami.
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.