Coral Gables
Private chef-style menus and warm, attentive service for gatherings at home in Coral Gables.
Coral Gables was made for entertaining at home: Mediterranean-style courtyards, gardens shaded by old banyan trees, and waterfront lawns that open onto Biscayne Bay. Mina’s Catering brings private chef-style menus and a thoughtful, attentive team to homes across Coral Gables, from historic houses near the Biltmore to gated estates along Old Cutler Road. We take care of the food, the service, and the small details, so you can spend the evening with your guests instead of in the kitchen. Whether it’s dinner for ten or a celebration for two hundred, every menu is made for you.
Private multi-course dinners: plated, chef-driven menus served at your table, in the dining room or the courtyard.
Cocktail receptions: passed hors d’oeuvres, raw bars, and bartenders, perfect for sunset on the bay or a late evening on the terrace.
At-home weddings and milestone celebrations: anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, and vow renewals.
Outdoor and waterfront entertaining: dinners and receptions in the garden, by the pool, on the lawn, or out on the dock.
Holiday season and graduation celebrations: hosted holiday dinners and parties, plus University of Miami graduation and family gatherings.
Brunches and wellness gatherings: lighter, ingredient-focused menus for daytime events.
Catering Across Coral Gables
We cater events throughout Coral Gables, from the historic streets of the city center to the gated waterfront communities of the south Gables. Here are a few of the neighborhoods where we often work:
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A guard-gated community along Biscayne Bay, known for its waterways, mangroves, and homes with private docks. We plan menus and service that flow easily from the house to the waterfront, and we coordinate gate access and vendor arrival in advance.
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Large waterfront estates on deep-water canals with direct access to the bay, where many homes have yacht docks right outside. We design receptions and dinners that make the most of the water, whether guests gather on the lawn, by the pool, or dockside.
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A private, gated community off scenic Old Cutler Road, with lush tropical landscaping and homes set along the water. It’s a natural setting for garden dinners and relaxed outdoor receptions, and we plan for the heat and evening breezes so every course arrives at its best.
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One of the most private enclaves in Coral Gables, a small gated community with its own beach on Biscayne Bay. We work closely with security, estate managers, and household staff to deliver a seamless, discreet event, including beachside cocktails at sunset.
Don’t see your neighborhood? We cater all across Coral Gables and the greater Miami area, including Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, and Key Biscayne. Just reach out and tell us about your event.
Why Coral Gables Clients Choose Mina’s Catering
Discretion first. Our team is trained to work quietly in private homes.
Gated-community logistics handled. In Cocoplum, Gables Estates, Old Cutler Bay, and Tahiti Beach, we coordinate guest and vendor lists with the guardhouse, arrival windows, staff parking or shuttles, and any HOA rules.
Menus made for Miami. We plan for heat, humidity, and breezes, so food looks and tastes its best from the first course to dessert.
One team for everything. Chefs, servers, and bartenders, plus help coordinating rentals like linens, tableware, and furniture
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Cocoplum, Gables Estates, Old Cutler Bay, and Tahiti Beach are just a few examples. We cater homes and venues throughout Coral Gables, including the historic neighborhoods near the Biltmore and Miracle Mile, as well as across the greater Miami area.
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Yes. We regularly work in guard-gated Coral Gables communities. Before your event, we send the guardhouse a full list of staff and vendors, confirm arrival times, and arrange parking or shuttles so nothing slows down at the gate
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These are the busiest weeks of the year in Miami Beach. We recommend booking months ahead.
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As early as possible. The holiday season and UM graduation weekend in May are some of the busiest times for catering in Coral Gables, so we recommend reaching out a few months ahead to secure your date.