Full-Service Catering · 30+ Years · Broward County
Catering in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Custom-menu catering for Fort Lauderdale weddings, corporate events, parties and private dinners — our home county's beach city. Buffet, plated or passed, with staff, bar service and clean-up included when you want it.
- Buffet & plated dinners
- Passed hors d'oeuvres
- Bar & bartenders
- Servers & clean-up
- Custom menus
Serving Fort Lauderdale & Broward County · Based in Lauderhill, about 5 miles away
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Get a free quote for event catering in Fort Lauderdale
Tell us what you're planning and we'll get right back to you — no obligation.
- 1Tell us your date, guest count and venue
- 2Our chef sends a custom menu and quote
- 3Approve it and your date is reserved
Takes about 30 seconds · No obligation · Fast, personal response from Raj
Catering
Catering menus built around your event, not a price list
Every event starts with a conversation with our chef. Tell us the occasion, the guest list and the flavors you love, and we build the menu from there — traditional American, Caribbean, Latin, Italian, Mediterranean or a mix. Our reviews mention Chicken Francese, bacon-wrapped dates, lamb chops, salmon, ribs, mac and cheese and paella-style displays for a reason: the food is the point.
Dishes are prepared fresh for your date with quality ingredients, presented on gold-trimmed platters, wooden boards and polished chafing displays that look as good as they taste.
- Buffet, family-style, plated and cocktail-reception formats
- Grazing tables, charcuterie and dessert displays
- Dietary accommodations — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal-friendly options
- Printed individual menus and place cards on request
Full-service catering: staffed, set up and cleaned up
Catering is more than dropping off trays. Our team arrives early, sets the buffet or tables, serves your guests, keeps the bar moving and breaks everything down — including packing leftovers into containers you provide. Raj is typically on site for set-up and through service.
Need the room too? We supply tables, chairs, linens, bars, lounge furniture, dance floors and tents from our own rental inventory, so one call covers the whole event.
Corporate catering, wedding catering and every party in between
Office lunches and holiday parties, weddings and rehearsal dinners, birthdays, showers, graduations, fundraisers, political functions and cocktail receptions for 130+ residents — we have catered all of them across the tri-county area, from waterfront docks to hotel ballrooms.
Broward County
A team that knows Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is minutes from our Lauderhill kitchen — Las Olas, Victoria Park, Harbor Beach, Rio Vista and the Intracoastal are our everyday territory, and we're on site fast for anything from a Fort Lauderdale Beach ceremony to a downtown office lunch.
Waterfront is the theme here — dock dinners, yacht send-offs, beachside receptions and Las Olas cocktail parties, alongside the corporate lunches and holiday parties that keep our calendar full year-round.
Where we set up around Fort Lauderdale
- Las Olas Boulevard event spaces
- Fort Lauderdale Beach hotels
- Intracoastal waterfront homes and docks
- Bonnet House-style estate gardens
- Downtown Fort Lauderdale offices
- Marina and yacht venues off 17th Street
- Las Olas
- Victoria Park
- Harbor Beach
- Rio Vista
- Coral Ridge
- Flagler Village
- Sailboat Bend
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Don't see your venue or neighborhood? We set up anywhere in and around Fort Lauderdale — homes, clubhouses, offices, hotels and outdoors.
Real events
Catering moments from our South Florida events
Every photo on this site is from an event we planned, catered or furnished.
Also in this area
Everything else we do in Fort Lauderdale
- Corporate Catering in Fort LauderdaleBreakfast catering · Boxed lunches · Hot lunch buffets
- Wedding Catering in Fort LauderdaleCocktail hour · Plated or buffet dinner · Bar service
- Event Planning in Fort LauderdaleFull-service planning · Venue & vendor coordination · Décor & florals
- Corporate Event Planning in Fort LauderdaleGalas & award nights · Conferences & multi-day programs · Product launches
- Wedding Planning in Fort LauderdaleFull-service planning · Day-of coordination · Venue & vendor sourcing
- Party Planning in Fort LauderdaleMilestone birthdays · Kids' parties · Quinceañeras
- Meal Prep Delivery in Fort LauderdaleWeekly meal plans · Wellness & fitness menus · Family dinners
- Private Chef in Fort LauderdaleDinner parties at home · Multi-course plated menus · Weekly in-home cooking
- Party & Event Rentals in Fort LauderdaleTables & chairs · Bars & bar stools · Lounge furniture
- Table & Chair Rentals in Fort LauderdaleChiavari chairs · Cross-back chairs · Folding & metal chairs
- Wedding Rentals in Fort LauderdaleCeremony chairs · Farm & sweetheart tables · Bars & back bars
- Lounge Furniture Rentals in Fort LauderdaleSofas & love seats · Armchairs · Poufs & ottomans
- Dance Floor Rentals in Fort LauderdaleSeamless white dance floor · Any size from 8×8 to 40×40 · Indoor or tented outdoor
- Cabana & Umbrella Rentals in Fort Lauderdale10×10 & 20×10 cabanas · Tulum umbrellas · Market umbrellas in 3 colors
- Tent Rentals in Fort LauderdaleTeepee tents · 10×10 & 20×10 cabanas · Teepee daybeds
4.9 stars on Google
What clients say
112 Google reviews — quoted verbatim.
“I hired Luxury Event Planning for my 30th Anniversary party at home. We had 25 people for a buffet dinner. I hired one server/bartender, Bradley, who was as sweet and hard-working as could be. Raj was there for the set-up and stayed through cocktail hour and serving dinner. Bradley stayed to the end and cleaned up everything, including packing up the leftovers in containers that I provided. My original plan for th…”
“Raj catered our New Year’s Eve event at our luxury condominium, where we hosted over 130 residents, and I truly cannot say enough great things about the experience. From start to finish, working with Raj was an absolute breeze. His professionalism, incredible eye for décor, and—most importantly—his genuine passion and care for his craft were evident in every detail. The event display was stunning, elevated, and be…”
“I can’t say enough about Luxury Event Planning & Catering. I became acquainted with them just from a google search & Raj reached out right away & asked if he could help me plan my event. He had suggestions & was so communicative…no one does customer service like this anymore! It was only a few weeks out from Christmas Eve & the thought of doing everything myself was weighing me down but I really wanted to host a f…”
“Raj and his Luxury Event Planning and Catering team did an absolutely phenomenal job catering a baby shower I attended this weekend in Boca Raton! From start to finish, every dish was not only visually stunning but also incredibly fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The quality of the food was outstanding, and every bite was delicious. What truly set them apart, though, was their exceptional service. They wen…”
“Raj! Thank you soooo very much for catering our event. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! Absolutely everyone was raving on about your Chicken Francese! The vegetables were perfection. The silky, mashed potatoes and the fettuccini were wonderful. Absolutely everything was exquisite. It was so tasty that nothing went to waste. We had the left overs for lunch the next day. The little menus that you printed added suc…”
“I have to say, I hardly ever take time for reviews but I’m stopping to rate Chef Raj with only 5 stars ‘cause there aren’t any more. Chef Raj was absolutely impeccable from start to finish. His communication was clear, constant, and professional. He was flexible with every change, incredibly accommodating, and carried the most pleasant, kind, and agreeable attitude throughout the entire process. The food? Outstand…”
Catering near Fort Lauderdale:
How it works
Three easy steps, no sales call
Tell us about your event
The short quote form takes about 30 seconds — date, guest count, venue and what you have in mind. No obligation.
Raj reaches out with a plan
You get a personal reply with menu ideas, rental options and straightforward pricing for Fort Lauderdale, usually the same day.
We handle every detail
Set-up, service, break-down and clean-up. A dedicated event manager sees it through so you can actually enjoy your event.
Questions
Event Catering in Fort Lauderdale — FAQs
How much does catering cost in Fort Lauderdale?
It depends on the menu format (buffet, plated, cocktail reception), the guest count and staffing. Because every menu is custom, we quote per event rather than from a fixed price list — send us your date and headcount and you'll get a straightforward proposal, usually the same day.
Do you provide servers and bartenders?
Yes. Servers, bartenders, a host or captain and set-up/break-down crew can all be included. Several of our Google reviews call out the staff by name for a reason.
What cuisines can you cater?
Our chef prepares traditional American and international menus — Caribbean, Latin, Italian, Mediterranean and more — plus gourmet empanada packages. If you have a family dish in mind, ask; we can usually build it in.
Can you cater on short notice?
Often, yes. One client lost their caterer five hours before a 75th birthday party and we delivered on time. Availability depends on the calendar, so call as soon as you know.
How quickly can you respond to a Fort Lauderdale event?
We're based in Lauderhill, about 15 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beach, so short-notice requests are realistic — one client hired us with five hours to spare and we delivered on time.
How far in advance should I book?
Popular Saturdays, the holiday season and spring wedding dates book out weeks or months ahead in Fort Lauderdale. Reach out as soon as you have a date — that said, we have delivered full events on as little as five hours' notice when our calendar allowed.
Are deposits refundable?
No. All payments, including deposits, are non-refundable because they reserve our team and equipment exclusively for your date, time and location. The full policy is on our Terms page.
Service areas
Catering in other South Florida cities
Based in Lauderhill and serving a 75-mile radius. Cities with a dedicated page are linked.
Broward County
Miami-Dade County
- Aventura
- Coral Gables
- Cutler Bay
- Doral
- Hialeah
- Homestead
- Kendall
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- North Miami
Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Jupiter
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Wellington
- West Palm Beach
Regional pages: Catering in Broward County · Catering in Palm Beach County
Ready to plan your Fort Lauderdale menu?
Tell us the date, the headcount and what you're celebrating. Our chef will put together a custom menu and quote — no obligation.
No obligation · Fast response · Custom menus for every budget