Let's Plan Your Event!
Fill out the form, and we'll be in touch to discuss your event.
Let's Plan Your Event!
Fill out the form, and we'll be in touch to discuss your event.
We cook authentic Spanish paella live at your private party
From office lunches and weddings to yacht days and private dinners — we handle the menu, staffing, and every detail of your South Florida event.
Custom menus
Allergy-aware planning
Setup support
Drop-off or staffed service
Fast response
Paella Catering Fort Lauderdale FL
An event in the “Venice of America” requires a caterer who understands the rich traditions of Mediterranean food and the local lifestyle. With our famous paella catering Fort Lauderdale experience, Catering Miami turns a regular meal into an exciting culinary experience, right at your location. Be it a large party with a view of the New River or a small gathering at a private home, our live cooking experience is a visual and fragrant centerpiece to bring people together.
The legacy is just as important to the best paella in Broward County as the recipe. Our family business, since 1988, has been grounded in the social currency of food: the way a shared meal can ignite conversations amongst friends and family for years to come. We believe our paella catering should be a “locura” (a crazy show) and visitors should be treated like kings. We prepare each pan on site for unmatched freshness and an exciting environment. As one of Fort Lauderdale's premier caterers, we take the stress out of hosting by expertly handling the menu, cooking and logistics.
Our approach is one of genuine culinary authenticity. Instead of regular ingredients, we use superior Bomba or Senia rice to honor the dish’s Spanish origins. To get the perfect texture and the desired socarrat, which is the crispy, caramelized bottom of the pan that separates a true Spanish paella from a simple rice dish, you need these types of rice. When you select Catering Miami you are selecting a team of professional chefs that will honor your milestone event as we honor our own family traditions.
The legacy is just as important to the best paella in Broward County as the recipe. Our family business, since 1988, has been grounded in the social currency of food: the way a shared meal can ignite conversations amongst friends and family for years to come. We believe our paella catering should be a “locura” (a crazy show) and visitors should be treated like kings. We prepare each pan on site for unmatched freshness and an exciting environment. As one of Fort Lauderdale's premier caterers, we take the stress out of hosting by expertly handling the menu, cooking and logistics.
Our approach is one of genuine culinary authenticity. Instead of regular ingredients, we use superior Bomba or Senia rice to honor the dish’s Spanish origins. To get the perfect texture and the desired socarrat, which is the crispy, caramelized bottom of the pan that separates a true Spanish paella from a simple rice dish, you need these types of rice. When you select Catering Miami you are selecting a team of professional chefs that will honor your milestone event as we honor our own family traditions.
Why Hosts Choose Us When the Event Actually Matters
We Plan Around the Event, Not Just the Food
Guest count, timing, venue flow, dietary restrictions, service style, and presentation all shape the menu from the start.
We Help Reduce Host Stress
Our role is not to drop off trays and disappear. We help make the event feel organized, guest-ready, and easier to manage.
Strong for Corporate Logistics
For office events, clients care about timing, professional setup, and a team that knows how to deliver without confusion or disruption.
Allergy-Aware From the Beginning
Food allergies and dietary restrictions should never be an afterthought. We make them part of the planning conversation early.
Presentation Should Never Feel Cafeteria-Style
Well-planned catering should look considered, fresh, and event-appropriate — not like standard hotel pans dropped on a table.
The Experience Matters as Much as the Menu
People remember how the food was presented, how smooth the service felt, and whether the event atmosphere matched the occasion.
Catering Formats Built Around the Way You Host
Some events need speed and simplicity. Others need service, timing, atmosphere, and a stronger visual impression. We help match the format to the moment.
From Las Olas to Fort Lauderdale Beach: Professional Chef Services for Your Private Party
It takes a lot of independence and professionalism to cater a private party event in places like Las Olas or Fort Lauderdale Beach. Our crew is fully self-sufficient and requires no assistance from your home kitchen. They are well equipped with both conventional paelleras and sophisticated gas burners. Our paella party catering is stand-alone, making it a favorite for hosts who want to stay in the conversation rather than stuck at the stove. We handle setup, the “cook-on-site” demo and the final clean-up leaving your space spotless.
Our extensive and varied catering menu is a reflection of South Florida’s multicultural tastes. We serve a variety of specialty paellas made with fresh ingredients such as:
Our extensive and varied catering menu is a reflection of South Florida’s multicultural tastes. We serve a variety of specialty paellas made with fresh ingredients such as:
- Paella Valenciana – A more upscale dish with mussels, lobster and giant shrimp. It is often served with chicken for a complex, multi-layered character.
- Arroz Campesino: A popular “country style” dish with soft slices of pork (masas de cerdo), sweet peas (pitipu) and colorful peppers (pimientos).
- Seafood Paella: A nod to the Atlantic coast, this dish is bursting with fresh seafood, shrimp and calamari.
- Vegetarian and vegan options: expertly created plant-based alternatives that deliver a gourmet flavor for every guest without compromising quality.
Get a Catering Quote Built Around Your Event
Share the basics, and we’ll help you narrow down the right format, menu direction, service style, and planning needs.
The Kinds of Events Clients Bring Us In For
Weddings
Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, welcome parties, and post-wedding gatherings that need thoughtful pacing, flexible menus, and less stress for the couple.
Private Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, holiday hosting, and at-home celebrations where the goal is to enjoy guests instead of managing food.
Yacht Events
Day charters, dockside gatherings, boat parties, and hosted experiences that call for menus suited to the water, space, and rhythm of the day.
Family & Milestone Celebrations
Baby showers, bridal showers, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, graduations, and gatherings where guest comfort and smooth flow matter just as much as the menu.
Brand, Media & Cultural Events
Openings, showcases, activations, influencer dinners, fashion events, and visually driven gatherings where food is part of the brand impression.
If your event does not fit neatly into one category, that usually means the plan should be more customized — and that is where we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paella catering cost will typically vary based on the number of guests and the choice of ingredients. While larger corporate parties or weddings are often able to take advantage of economies of scale, smaller, intimate groups may have a different price per guest to account for the chef’s labor and live station setup.Our all in pricing includes the live cooking demonstration, expert personnel, and standard sides such as salad and buns. Please fill out our inquiry form for a full proposal and an accurate quote on your specific event in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach.
We recommend booking your event at least three to six weeks ahead of time, particularly for weekend dates and during the busiest wedding season in South Florida. However, we are often able to accommodate requests for midweek corporate lunches or smaller house parties with as little as 7 to 10 days notice depending on our availability. We need to book in advance so we can arrange the right staff and get the freshest seafood including lobster and giant shrimp. As soon as you have your event date, contact us to check availability and secure your preferred time.
Our live cooking experience is our signature offering, where our talented chef will prepare the paella from scratch in front of your guests. This “cook on site” method is the best way to ensure the seafood is tender and the rice has the perfect texture. We also provide a slick delivery and setup service where the food is prepared in our kitchen and transported in professional thermal carriers if your venue has specific limitations such as some indoor spaces or office buildings. Choose the design that fits your available space and the feel you want to create.
Yes we are located in Miami-Dade but we cover all of Broward and Palm Beach counties including Pembroke Pines, Weston, Boca Raton. We are accustomed to handling the logistics for all of South Florida, bringing our mobile kitchens to business centers, parks, and private residences. Depending on the distance from our central kitchen, there may be travel fees added to your initial quote. Hosting a family reunion in Homestead? A beach party in Miami Beach? We bring you the authentic taste of Spain.
One of our main goals is to provide inclusive menu options and paella is by far one of the best gourmet dishes for those on a diet. Our seafood and meat based paellas are naturally gluten free as we use saffron and traditional spices rather than flour based thickeners. We make a special pan for vegetarian and vegan guests so no one at your party feels overlooked, using a rich vegetable stock and a vibrant mix of seasonal greens. Please let us know if you have any specific allergies or dietary restrictions when you inquire, and we will work to customize the products for your visitors’ safety.
For the purpose of maintaining the professional quality of our live cooking show, we typically request a minimum of 20 to 25 guests for on-site preparation. This keeps the service affordable for the host, but allows us to bring a professional chef and the equipment needed for your event. For very small intimate meals of ten to fifteen people we may offer a high end drop off service that still includes our real Spanish paella or a private chef experience. If you know the size of your group, please call our staff to determine which type of service offers the best value.
South Florida weather can be unpredictable, and we often deal with tropical showers. We typically come prepared with professional-grade tents to protect the cooking station. Our team has experience working in all weather conditions to ensure the rain never affects the paellera or interrupts the cooking process. Our chefs are fully capable of completing the meal outside under our specialty cover, but we do recommend that hosts have a “Plan B” indoor area or covered patio to seat guests. On the day of the event, we work with you to monitor the weather and make changes to the setup location for best safety.
To operate in exclusive condominiums, public parks and exclusive yacht clubs, Catering Miami has to be fully licensed and insured. If needed to help make sure everything runs smoothly and legally, we can offer your building management or event coordinator a Certificate of Insurance (COI). A qualified expert will guarantee that your food is prepared under strict health and safety rules and will also protect you as the host. And always ask for proof of insurance to ensure your vendor meets the professional standards required by South Florida’s top venues.
Sample Menus, Built to Show Range
Not every event should eat the same way. These examples help show how menu direction changes depending on the setting, guest flow, and style of service.
Need vegetarian, vegan, gluten-aware, keto-conscious, kosher-style, brunch, finger-food, seafood-forward, Latin-inspired, or custom celebration menus? We can build around your guests and the way the event will actually unfold.
Still Looking for the Right Venue?
Some events are easy to plan once the venue is right. We can help narrow down options based on guest count, event format, service style, and the overall feel you want — whether that means waterfront, garden, indoor-outdoor, private estate, or a more business-friendly setting.
- Wedding venues
- Corporate venues
- Waterfront venues
- Private estates and villas
- Indoor-outdoor event spaces
- Yacht-friendly and dockside options
How We Help Bring the Event Together
Tell us what you are planning, who is coming, and how you want the event to feel.
We help shape the right menu direction, service format, and planning approach.
Less guesswork for you. Better flow for the event
On the day itself, the catering shows up the way it should: organized, guest-ready, and easier for you to host.
We align the details around timing, guest needs, setup, and event flow.
Want to Taste the Direction Before You Commit?
A tasting can help you compare menu ideas, presentation style, and overall fit before you finalize the catering plan for your event.
Catering & Event Service Areas
Full-Service Catering in Broward County: Weddings, Corporate Events, and Luxury Yacht Charters
To those planning a Fort Lauderdale wedding catering event, we are more than just food – we are dependable. We know that wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners are huge events. Our service history dating back to 1988 demonstrates the consistency and expertise to handle any location from inland garden settings to seaside estates. We collaborate with couples to match the pace of the meal to the itinerary for the day, creating an intimate and upscale experience led by a professional chef.
We have designed our yacht and boat catering service with the nautical community in mind and Fort Lauderdale is the world’s yachting capital. We understand the unique challenges of catering on the water, such as limited space and many vessels not being able to use open flames. When required we adapt our live cooking techniques with induction equipment so your guests on a charter or dockside event can still experience a true taste of Spain. Whether it’s a dockside party or a sunset cruise, our menus are designed to impress your guests and make service easy.
Corporate event catering is a business that demands efficiency and professionalism. We serve business centers in Broward County, including Tamarac, Pembroke Pines and downtown Fort Lauderdale. We provide complete documentation including COI and Liability Insurance often required by professional venues and office complexes. Budgeting for your team lunch or corporate event? Our paella catering pricing is all-inclusive and transparent, so there are no unpleasant surprises.
Catering Miami applies the same level of dedication to every event, whether it's a public event for 500 or a baptism for 20. Request a quote to see how we can customize our service to fit your unique needs. From the "locura" of the live performance to the packaging of leftovers for your guests, we take care of everything so you can focus on the people that really matter.
We have designed our yacht and boat catering service with the nautical community in mind and Fort Lauderdale is the world’s yachting capital. We understand the unique challenges of catering on the water, such as limited space and many vessels not being able to use open flames. When required we adapt our live cooking techniques with induction equipment so your guests on a charter or dockside event can still experience a true taste of Spain. Whether it’s a dockside party or a sunset cruise, our menus are designed to impress your guests and make service easy.
Corporate event catering is a business that demands efficiency and professionalism. We serve business centers in Broward County, including Tamarac, Pembroke Pines and downtown Fort Lauderdale. We provide complete documentation including COI and Liability Insurance often required by professional venues and office complexes. Budgeting for your team lunch or corporate event? Our paella catering pricing is all-inclusive and transparent, so there are no unpleasant surprises.
Catering Miami applies the same level of dedication to every event, whether it's a public event for 500 or a baptism for 20. Request a quote to see how we can customize our service to fit your unique needs. From the "locura" of the live performance to the packaging of leftovers for your guests, we take care of everything so you can focus on the people that really matter.