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Private Chef Dinners From $100 a Guest, Cooked in Your Kitchen
Tell us the date, guest count and what your guests like to eat. We reply within an hour during business hours and send a full quote within 24 hours.
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$100–300+per guest, groceries included
Private Chef in Miami for Dinners at Home
Miami Plate Catering sends a private chef in Miami to cook dinner in your own kitchen. Private chef services run $100 to $300+ per guest for 2 guests or more, and a coordinator builds your quote after you answer five questions.
- Your kitchen, your table. The chef travels to your home across Miami-Dade and South Florida, so dinner happens where you live and your guests stay at your own dining table.
- A team that grows with your guests. From 12 guests an assistant joins the chef, and from 20 guests we add servers.
- A menu planned with you. Tell us about your guests' tastes and favorite flavors, and your coordinator plans the menu with you. You approve it, together with the quote, before any deposit.
- Vegan guests are covered. A fully vegan menu is available.
- Dinner parties and family tables. Birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners and dinner parties all work, as long as you have at least 2 guests.
Some components of a dinner may be prepared in advance, and the cooking itself happens in your kitchen. Caviar and wagyu cost extra, and the price table below shows what else goes on your quote.
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 Much a Private Chef in Miami Costs per Guest
A private chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ per guest, with groceries included. The minimum is 2 guests. Sales tax and any other charge appear as separate lines on your quote, and a tip is optional, so you see the total before you pay a deposit.
$100–300+per guest, groceries included
| What | How it works |
|---|---|
| Price | $100–300+ per guest, groceries included |
| Extras | Caviar and wagyu cost extra |
| Minimum | 2 guests |
| Team | A chef for your table, an assistant from 12 guests, servers from 20 guests |
| Sales tax | Florida's 6% plus your county surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, on its own line |
| Tip | Optional, never added automatically |
| Deposit | 50% after you approve the menu and quote, or 30% when you book 6+ months ahead |
| Payment | Card, Zelle, ACH, check or cash, with 4% off when you don't pay by card |
| Booking | Private events are booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead |
Send your date, guest count and budget per guest, and your coordinator builds the menu and the quote around them. The quote names the team for your guest count.
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.
Private Chef Dinners by Occasion and Table Size
A private chef dinner starts at 2 guests, whether it is a quiet anniversary or a family birthday for 20. The guest count sets the team: the chef alone at smaller tables, an assistant from 12 guests and servers from 20. Share the date and what your guests eat, and your coordinator plans the menu around them.
Dinner Parties at Home
Friends around your table and a chef in your kitchen. Pick the guest count, tell us the tastes in the room, and the menu is planned with you before anything is booked.
Birthdays, Anniversaries and Family Dinners
One table, one occasion, from 2 guests. Tell us who is coming and what they eat, and the menu follows. A fully vegan menu is available for vegan guests.
Bigger Tables
A larger table needs a larger team, and your quote names it. For weddings, see our wedding catering in Miami. For corporate events and office lunches, visit corporate catering in Miami.
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.
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 Questions Before You Book
How much does a private chef cost in Miami?
A private chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ per guest, with groceries included. Caviar and wagyu cost extra. Sales tax and any other charge are separate lines on your quote, and tips are optional. The price table above has the details.
How much does a personal chef cost for one person?
Our private chef minimum is 2 guests, so a dinner for two is the smallest booking. The price per guest stays in the same $100 to $300+ range, and the quote shows your total before any deposit.
What is a personal chef?
A personal chef and a private chef both describe a cook who works in your home. With us, your chef cooks in your kitchen, and some components may be prepared in advance.
How is the private chef menu planned?
Your coordinator plans the menu with you around your guests' tastes, your guest count and your budget per guest. You approve the menu and the quote before a deposit. From our team's experience: a four-day 60th birthday celebration with over 40 different dishes, cooked by our private chef team. A fully vegan menu is available, and caviar or wagyu can be added for an extra charge.
How far ahead should I hire a private chef?
Private events are booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead, so send your date as soon as you know it. We ask for a deposit only after you approve the menu and quote.
Where do you offer a private chef in South Florida?
We work in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Nearby pages cover a private chef in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.
Is hiring a private chef worth it?
It pays off when you want to host and not cook. The chef handles the meal in your kitchen while you stay with your guests, and the price per guest is on your quote before you commit.
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.