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Miami · Boat and yacht catering
Yacht Catering in Miami, Ordered 48 Hours Ahead
Trays cost $65 to $95 each with a two-tray minimum, and full service follows our standard tiers. Answer five questions, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursYacht Catering in Miami for Day Trips and Private Boat Parties
Miami Plate Catering provides yacht catering in Miami as trays or as full service with staff on board. Trays cost $65 to $95 each, serve 12 to 30 guests and start at two trays, ordered 48 hours ahead. Full service uses the same tiers as any event, from $45 a guest, and staff on board costs $300 for up to four hours.
- Trays. Platters for your group, priced per tray. This suits boat catering for family and friends on the water.
- Full service. A team serves your guests at $45, $60 or $78 a guest, with four hours of service included and $5 a guest for each extra hour.
- Staff on board. Servers for up to four hours and up to 30 guests cost $300.
- Your menu. Tell us what you want on the table and the quote lists every dish before you pay.
- Timing. The final guest count and payment are due 48 hours before the event.
We cater the food and service. Planning starts with five questions about the occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest, and the full quote arrives within 24 hours.
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.
Yacht Catering Options and Prices at a Glance
Yacht catering in Miami costs $65 to $95 per tray, or $45 to $78 a guest for full service with staff, for a birthday or a company outing. Every price is shown before sales tax, and staffed events also carry a service charge. The table compares the options, and your quote adds each line so you see the total first.
| Option | What you get | Price | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trays | Platters, each serving 12 to 30 guests | $65–95 a tray | 2 trays |
| Staff on board | Servers for up to 4 hours | $300 for up to 30 guests | — |
| Full service, base | Team, buffet equipment and cleanup | $45 a guest | 25 guests |
| Full service, middle | Team, buffet equipment and cleanup | $60 a guest | 25 guests |
| Full service, premium | Team, buffet equipment and cleanup | $78 a guest | 25 guests |
All yacht orders need 48 hours' notice. Under 50 guests, full service adds $10 a guest. Events with staff carry a service charge of 18% 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. For events in Miami-Dade, where the event takes place, sales tax is 7%, Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%, on its own line. Gratuity is optional. Delivery depends on your address and is shown in 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.
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 a Yacht Catering Order Runs From Quote to Departure
A yacht order runs in four steps: five answers, a quote within 24 hours, a confirmed count 48 hours out, and service on the day. The steps below show what you decide at each point, so a date, a guest count and a departure time are all the plan needs.
- 01Answer five questions.Share the occasion, guest count, date, area and budget per guest. Add your departure time, and the coordinator puts it in the plan. A reply comes within an hour during business hours.
- 02Review the quote.It arrives within 24 hours with the dishes, the price per guest or per tray, the service charge with its purpose, Miami-Dade's 7% sales tax and the total.
- 03Confirm 48 hours out.Yacht orders need 48 hours' notice, and the final guest count and payment are due 48 hours before the event.
- 04Service on the day.With trays, the food is delivered to your address. With full service or staff on board, the team serves for up to four hours, and each extra hour for full service is $5 a guest.
Marking a birthday or a company outing? See party catering and corporate catering for terms by occasion.
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.
Yacht Catering Questions Before You Order
How much does yacht catering cost per person in Miami?
Trays cost $65 to $95 each and serve 12 to 30 guests. Full service with staff starts at $45 a guest, before the service charge and tax. Your quote shows every line, so the total is clear before you pay.
How far ahead should I order yacht catering?
Yacht orders need 48 hours' notice, and the final guest count and payment are due 48 hours before the event. For a weekend or a holiday, send the date as early as you can.
What is the minimum order for yacht catering?
Trays start at two. Full service follows the tier terms, 25 guests and up, and adds $10 a guest under 50. Staff on board is $300 for up to four hours and up to 30 guests.
What does yacht catering include?
Full-service prices include the menu, food preparation, staff by event size, buffet equipment, serving-area setup and cleanup. Trays are priced per tray. Delivery depends on your address and appears in your quote.
Do you provide yacht catering staff on board?
Yes. Staff on board costs $300 for up to four hours and up to 30 guests. A full-service event brings a team sized to your guest count, about one team member for every 25 guests.
What sales tax applies to yacht catering in Miami?
For events in Miami-Dade County the rate is 7%: Florida's 6% plus the county's 1%. Other counties charge 6% plus their own surtax. It sits on its own line in your quote.
Can I get boat catering for a small group?
Yes. Two trays are the minimum, and each tray serves 12 to 30 guests. Larger groups can move to full service, which starts at 25 guests.
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.