Thanksgiving · Fort Lauderdale · Broward
Thanksgiving Catering in Fort Lauderdale From $60 a Guest
Send your date, guest count and Broward address. We reply within an hour during business hours and send a full quote, with service charge and 7% sales tax, within 24 hours.
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Thanksgiving Catering in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Miami Plate Catering caters Thanksgiving dinners for big family tables, Friendsgiving crowds and company gatherings in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. Holiday menus start at $60 per guest, before the service charge, which pays for staff, setup and kitchen operations, and sales tax. The base minimum is 25 guests. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- 01Broward is in our service area. We cater in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County, along with Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the Treasure Coast. Food delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote.
- 02A season minimum. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day the 25-guest minimum doubles. Your coordinator confirms the number for your date.
- 03A total you can read. The quote lists the price per guest, the service charge and Broward's 7% sales tax on separate lines.
- 04A plan built around your table. Your coordinator plans the holiday menu around your guest count, your venue and your budget per guest.
- 05Vegan guests are covered. Our menus include a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in the other menus.
- 06Five questions to start. Occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest are all we need.
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
What a Fort Lauderdale Thanksgiving Quote Includes
A Thanksgiving quote in Broward has five lines: the holiday menu price per guest, the service charge, Broward's 7% sales tax, delivery to your address and optional tips. The minimum is the one number that changes for the holidays. The quote shows each line separately, so you know the full total before you approve the menu or pay a deposit.
| What | In your Thanksgiving quote |
|---|---|
| Price per guest | From $60 for a holiday menu, before service charge and tax |
| Minimum | 25 guests in the base terms; from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day it doubles |
| Service charge | 18% up to 100 guests, 15% for 101–200, 12% for 201–300, 10% above 300; it covers staff, setup, breakdown and kitchen operations, and it is not a tip |
| Sales tax | 7% in Broward: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1% |
| Delivery | Priced by your address and shown in your quote |
| Tips | Optional, never added automatically |
Send the date and your guest count, and the coordinator confirms the minimum for that day. A deposit is due only after you approve the menu and the quote, whether the holiday meals are for a family dinner or a larger party.
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.
Who Handles What on Thanksgiving Day in Broward
On Thanksgiving Day our team handles the cooking, the serving and the cleanup, so the hosts spend the evening with their guests. The holiday meals are on our side of the kitchen. Here is how the work is split at your home, your venue or your office in Broward County.
Hosting a company dinner or holiday party instead? See our catering in Fort Lauderdale page for work gatherings.
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A team sized to your guest list
We staff the event for its size, about one team member for every 25 guests. Roles on site include a chef, cooks, servers and a coordinator, depending on the event.
A coordinator for the details
Before the event your coordinator confirms guests, venue and menu with you, so the plan fits your space and your table.
Setup and breakdown
Our crew sets up before service and breaks down after it. The service charge covers this work.
Four hours of service
Four hours of service are included, with time for guests to arrive, sit down and celebrate, whether it is a private family dinner or a larger party. Each extra hour is $5 per guest, and we prepare 10% more food than your guest count at no extra charge.
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.
Thanksgiving Catering Questions in Fort Lauderdale
Get My Quote in 24 HoursHow much does Thanksgiving catering cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Holiday menus start at $60 per guest. Each extra charge sits on its own line of your quote, and the table above shows all of them.
What is the minimum order for Thanksgiving catering in Broward?
The base minimum is 25 guests. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day it doubles, and your coordinator confirms the number for your date in the quote.
How far ahead should I book Thanksgiving catering?
Private events are usually booked two to three weeks ahead, and Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Send your date as soon as you know it. The quote arrives within 24 hours, and a deposit is due only after you approve the menu and the quote.
Can you deliver Thanksgiving catering to my Fort Lauderdale address?
Yes, we cater in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in your quote, next to the price per guest, so you see the full total before you pay a deposit.
What does the Thanksgiving catering price include?
The menu and 4 hours of service, plus 10% extra food. Staff, setup and breakdown are covered by the service charge. Tips are optional and never added automatically.
What sales tax applies to Thanksgiving catering in Broward?
Broward County sales tax is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. It appears on its own line in your quote. In Palm Beach County the rate is 6.5%, see Thanksgiving catering in West Palm Beach.
Can you cater Thanksgiving for vegan guests?
Yes. Our menus include a fully vegan menu and vegan dishes in the other menus. Tell your coordinator how many vegan guests you expect. More holiday details are on our holiday catering page.
Can you cater a company Thanksgiving lunch in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Send the date and guest count, and your coordinator confirms the plan in your quote. Our Fort Lauderdale catering page covers work events.
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.