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Port St. Lucie · Treasure Coast
Catering for Port St. Lucie Parties, Priced Before You Book
Full service with staff starts at $45 a guest and trays at $65 a tray. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Port St. Lucie Catering Services for Family Events and Gatherings
Miami Plate Catering provides Port St Lucie catering services across the Treasure Coast. Full service with our own staff starts at $45 a guest with a 25-guest minimum, trays cost $65 to $95 each, and delivery starts at 10 guests. St. Lucie County sales tax is 7% and sits on its own line in your quote.
Treasure Coast addresses are quoted the same way: you give us the address, and the delivery line follows it. We have a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in our other menus.
- Family gatherings and reunions. Full service gives you a team that cooks, sets up and serves, about one team member for every 25 guests, with four hours of service included.
- Birthdays, graduations and anniversaries. The same tiers apply: $45, $60 or $78 a guest. Under 50 guests, add $10 a guest.
- Smaller get-togethers. Trays hold 12 to 30 pieces each and start at two trays, so a backyard lunch does not need a full team.
- Company lunches. Office delivery starts at $15 a guest with 10 guests and 24 hours' notice.
- Weddings and private dinners. Weddings start at 50 guests, and a private chef cooks for two guests or more.
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
How the Price Builds for a Port St. Lucie Party
A Port St. Lucie catering total has a few lines: food per guest, a service charge on staffed events, sales tax and extra hours if you need them. Each line sits separately in your quote, so you know the total before you pay. Here is how the lines stack for a full-service party of 50 guests at the base tier.
- 01Food.50 guests × $45 = $2,250. The tiers are $45, $60 and $78 a guest, and each one includes cooking, staff by event size, buffet equipment, serving-area setup and cleanup.
- 02Service charge.18% for up to 100 guests, 15% for 101 to 200, 12% for 201 to 300 and 10% above 300. It covers staff, setup and breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip.
- 03Sales tax.Florida's 6% plus St. Lucie County's 1%, so 7%, shown on its own line.
- 04Extra hours.Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 a guest.
- 05Delivery.It depends on your address and is shown in your quote next to the price per guest.
- 06Gratuity.Optional and never added automatically.
Trays are priced per tray, $65 to $95, with a two-tray minimum. Trays are delivered, and staffed service is a separate format. Full-service minimums double from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, so holiday dates are worth booking early.
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.
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.
Trays, Delivery or Full Service for a Port St. Lucie Gathering
The right format depends on your guest count and on how much you want to handle yourself. Trays suit small gatherings, office delivery suits a lunch for 10 guests or more, and full service suits 25 guests and up. Brunch, weddings and private chef dinners have their own terms, which the table lists.
| Format | Fits | From | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trays | Backyard lunches, small gatherings | $65–95 a tray | 2 trays |
| Office lunch, delivered | Lunch for a team | $15 a guest | 10 guests |
| Brunch with staff | Morning celebrations | $30 a guest | 20 guests |
| Full service | Parties, reunions, receptions | $45 / $60 / $78 a guest | 25 guests |
| Weddings | Ceremonies and receptions | $75 / $95 / $125 a guest | 50 guests |
| Private chef | Dinner at home | $100–300+ a guest | 2 guests |
Trays need 48 hours' notice. Private parties need two to three weeks and company events four to eight weeks. Weddings book six to twelve months ahead, and the busy months run from October through May. For ideas by occasion, see our pages on birthday party catering, wedding catering and private chef dinners. Planning farther along the coast? See catering in Vero Beach and catering in West Palm Beach.
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.
Port St. Lucie Catering Questions Before You Book
How much does catering cost in Port St. Lucie?
A staffed event starts at $45 a guest, and a tray order starts at $65 a tray. Both prices come before the service charge and sales tax. Your quote lists every line separately, so you see the total before you pay a deposit.
Do you cater in Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast?
Yes. The Treasure Coast is part of our service area. Give us the address in your five answers, and the quote shows delivery for that address next to the price per guest.
How far ahead should I book Port St. Lucie catering?
Trays need 48 hours, office lunches 24 hours, private parties two to three weeks and company events four to eight weeks. Weddings book six to twelve months ahead, and holiday dates fill early.
What is the minimum order for catering in Port St. Lucie?
Full service starts at 25 guests and adds $10 a guest under 50. Office lunches start at 10 guests, brunch with staff at 20, and trays at two. The table above lists each format.
What sales tax applies to catering in St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It appears as its own line in your quote next to the price per guest, so you see what the tax adds before you book.
Do you deliver and set up catering in Port St. Lucie?
Yes, with delivery from 10 guests. For full-service events, the team sets up the serving area and cleans up afterward. Delivery depends on your address, and your quote shows it.
Is gratuity included in Port St. Lucie catering?
No. Gratuity is optional and never added automatically. The service charge on staffed events is a separate line, and it covers staff, setup and breakdown.
Do you offer vegan catering near Port St. Lucie?
Yes. We have a fully vegan menu, and our other menus include vegan dishes. Tell your coordinator how many vegan guests you expect, and the quote reflects it.
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.