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A Private Chef in Fort Lauderdale, Cooking Dinner in Your Own Kitchen
Dinners start at 2 guests and $100 a guest, groceries included. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
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Private Chef in Fort Lauderdale for Dinners at Home
Miami Plate Catering sends a private chef in Fort Lauderdale to cook dinner in your own kitchen. Private chef service runs $100 to $300+ a guest with groceries included, for 2 guests or more, and a coordinator builds your quote after you answer five questions. Whether you call it a personal chef or a private chef, the result is the same: a dinner party at your table.
- A chef in your kitchenYour chef cooks at your home in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward County, so your guests stay at your table.
- A menu planned with youTell us who is coming and what they like to eat, and your coordinator plans the menu with you. You approve it with the quote before any deposit.
- A team that fits the tableThe chef is joined by an assistant from 12 guests and by servers from 20 guests.
- Dinners for any occasionBirthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette dinners and plain Saturday dinner parties all work from 2 guests.
- Dietary needs and vegan guestsTell us what your guests eat and avoid, and a fully vegan menu is available.
Caviar and wagyu cost extra. Sales tax appears as a separate line on your quote, and tips are optional.
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.
Private Chef Fort Lauderdale Prices by Table Size
A private chef dinner in Fort Lauderdale costs $100 to $300+ a guest with groceries included, and the table size decides who comes to your kitchen. Two guests is the smallest booking. Your coordinator confirms the team in the quote.
| Guests | Who cooks and serves |
|---|---|
| 2 to 11 | Your chef |
| 12 to 19 | Chef and an assistant |
| 20 or more | Chef, an assistant and servers |
Extras and terms
- Caviar and wagyu cost extra and are listed on their own line.
- Broward County sales tax is 7%, Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%, on a separate line.
- Tips are optional and never added automatically.
- Your deposit comes after you approve the menu and the quote: 50%, or 30% when you book 6 or more months ahead.
- Private events are booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
Send your date, your guest count and your budget per guest, and your coordinator builds the menu and the quote around them. The quote is yours to approve before anything is booked.
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.
Private Chef or Full-Service Catering for Your Fort Lauderdale Event
Choose a private chef when the event is a dinner at your table, and full-service catering when it is a party. The size of your guest list usually decides: a chef works from 2 guests, while full-service catering starts at 25 guests. Both come with a quote that lists every line before you pay a deposit.
A Private Chef, From 2 Guests
One chef cooks your dinner in your own kitchen, at $100 to $300+ a guest. It suits a quiet anniversary, a birthday for ten or a dinner party where you want to sit with your guests.
Full-Service Catering, From 25 Guests
A staffed buffet from $45 a guest, for parties with 25 guests or more. Four hours of service are included, and each extra hour is $5 a guest. Our page on catering in Fort Lauderdale lists every format and price.
Trays for a Table You Set Yourself
Platters run $65 to $95 a tray, with a two-tray minimum, when you want the food but not the staff. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote, and the order needs at least two trays.
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
Private Chef Fort Lauderdale Questions Before You Book
How much does a private chef cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A private chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ a guest, with groceries included. Caviar and wagyu cost extra, and Broward's 7% sales tax is a separate line. The table above shows who comes at each table size.
What is the difference between a personal chef and a private chef?
Many people use the two names for the same thing. Here, a personal chef or private chef cooks dinner in your kitchen for the date you choose, and your coordinator plans the menu with you. Personal chef services here are dinners for 2 guests or more.
Does the private chef price include groceries?
Yes. A private chef dinner is priced at $100 to $300+ a guest with groceries included. Caviar and wagyu are the extras, and they appear on their own line in your quote.
How many guests do I need for a private chef?
The minimum is 2 guests, so a dinner for two is the smallest booking. An assistant joins the chef from 12 guests, and servers join from 20 guests.
Does the chef cook in my kitchen?
Yes. Your chef cooks in your kitchen, and some parts of the dinner may be prepared in advance. You stay at the table with your guests while the meal comes together, and your coordinator confirms the plan in the quote.
How far ahead should I book a private chef in Fort Lauderdale?
To hire a personal chef for a private event, book 2 to 3 weeks ahead and send your date as soon as you know it. A deposit comes only after you approve the menu and the quote.
Can a private chef cook for vegan guests?
Yes. Tell your coordinator who is coming, including vegan guests, and the menu is planned around your table.
What sales tax applies to a private chef in Fort Lauderdale?
Broward County's rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It sits on its own line in your quote.
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.