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We l co m e t o M i a mi B e a c h ! Welcome to Miami Beach, a world-renowned destination for sophistication and style – where the natural beauty of ocean and shore is matched only by the warmth and energy of an exciting community. Centerplate is the world’s leading event hospitality company, and we are thrilled to be your exclusive hospitality partner at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Our style is collaborative, and our Miami Beach team is delighted to work with you to ensure your experience here in this special location is smooth, successful, and enjoyable. We are committed to delivering the finest food, amenities, and service to both impress your guests and complement your company’s goals and reputation. Much of our success comes from our attention to the important details that create truly welcoming experiences. From fresh, locally-sourced, and quality ingredients to crisp, sincere, and attentive service, our goal is to provide world-class hospitality for every one of our guests. Whatever your needs, whether hosting attendee receptions, supplying convenient meals for your booth staff, or creating custom menus for unique occasions, we are dedicated to helping you achieve extraordinary results. Please give us a call to start the planning process today! Here’s to your successful event in Miami Beach,

Nick Tierno Nick Tierno, Director of Operations Convention Centers Centerplate 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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CO N T E N TS BEVERAGES

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PA G E

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BREAK SERVICE

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BREAKFAST

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LUNCH TO GO

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SEATED LUNCH

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LUNCH BUFFET

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RECEPTION SELECTIONS

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RECEPTION STATIONS

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SEATED DINNER

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DINNER BUFFET

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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S E R V I C E D I R E C TO R Y CENTERPLATE CATERING MANAGER

786.276.2700

CENTERPLATE FAX LINE

786.276.2701

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B E V E R AG ES A LA CARTE COFFEE AND BEVERAGE SERVICE By The Gallon: Fresh Brewed Coffee

By Individual Unit: $49

(Serves 20)

Fresh Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee (Serves 20)

$49

Flavored Coffee (Serves 20) – French Vanilla, Swiss Almond, Chocolate Hazelnut

$55

Fresh Brewed Pot of Coffee (Pot) $25

Whole, Skim, Low Fat, Chocolate Milk

$3

Assorted Soft Drinks

$3.50

Bottled Water

$3.50

– Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Nestea

Sparkling And Mineral Water

$4

Bottled Fruit Juices

$5

– Orange, Ruby Red, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato

Fresh Brewed Pot of Decaffeinated Coffee (Pot)

$25

Water Cooler Unit I (5 gallon)

$125

Tazo Tea Selections

$60

Water Cooler Refill (5 gallon)

$50

Hot Water with Tea Selection

$49

(Serves 20)

Hot Chocolate (Serves 20)

$50

Brewed Iced Tea with Lemon

$45

Flavored Iced Tea (Serves 15)

$45

Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade

$45

(Serves 15)

– Mango, Peach, Passion Fruit (Serves 15)

Tropical Fruit Punch (Serves 12-15) $45 Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

$50

(Serves 20)

Milk (Whole, Skim, Low Fat)

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BY THE PACKAGE*

HOSTED DRINK BAR

Nespresso Coffee Kit $275 Start your morning with a fresh cup of Nespresso coffee. Made from your in-room coffee maker, hot and fresh throughout the day. Make specialty cappuccino/espresso.

Premium Liquors: Absolut, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Light, Dewars White Label, Jack Daniels Black, Canadian Gold, Sauza Gold

Each kit includes 3 gallons of water, 30 regular coffee pods, 12 decaf coffee pods, select packages of tea and appropriate condiments. Requires 220 volt, 20 amp electrical service.

Featured Liquors (per drink)

Nespresso Refill Coffee Kit $200 Start your morning with a fresh cup of Nespresso coffee. Made from your in-room coffee maker, hot and fresh throughout the day.

$8.50

Wine by the Glass

$8

Imported Beer (bottle)

$7

Domestic Beer (bottle)

$6

Each kit includes 3 gallons of water, 30 regular coffee pods, 12 decaf coffee pods, select packages of tea and appropriate condiments. Requires 220 volt, 20 amp electrical service.

Soft Drinks (cup)

$3.50

Water (bottle)

$3.50

Sparkling Water (bottle)

$4

“You Brew” Coffee Kit $200 Start your morning with a fresh cup of Columbian coffee. Made from your in-room coffee maker, hot and fresh throughout the day. Consists of a pour-over coffee brewer set-up in your booth allowing you to enjoy fresh brewed coffee all day.

Juices (bottle)

$4

Each kit includes 3 gallons of water, 5 bags regular coffee, 3 bags decaffeinated coffee, select packages of tea and appropriate condiments. Requires 110 volt, 11 amp electrical service.

“You Brew” Kit Refill $150 Consists of 3 gallons of water, 5 bags of regular coffee, 3 decaffeinated coffee, select packages of tea and appropriate condiments. Lavazza Coffee Kit $325 Start your morning with a fresh cup of Lavazza coffee. Made from your in-room coffee maker, hot and fresh throughout the day. Each kit includes 3 gallons of water, 45 regular coffee pods, 15 decaf coffee pods, select packages of tea and appropriate condiments. Requires 110 volt, 10 amp electrical service.

Cocktail Hour: Serving Premium Liquors, Wine Varietals, Imported and Domestic Beer, Soft Drinks, Fruit Juices, Bottled and Sparkling Water 1 Hour (per guest)

$15

2 Hours (per guest)

$29

3 Hours (per guest)

$35

4 Hours (per guest)

$45

Additional Hours (per guest)

(per extra hour)

Bartender (3 hrs)

$5

Beverage Concoctions: (by the gallon)

Frozen Margarita

$120

Frozen Piña Colada

$120

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

$120

Mojito

$150

Rum Punch

$150

Sex on the Beach

$150

Beer: (by the keg) Domestic Beer Imported Beer

$450 per keg $700 per keg

A Centerplate bartender is required for all alcoholic beverage/s services. Bartender fee of $165 per bar (3 hrs) will be applicable.

Hosted bars will be billed on consumption unless otherwise specified. Host bar prices do not include service charges and sales taxes. If ending sales does not match $500 per bar, per location, client will be responsible for the difference between actual sales and $500 per bar, per location.

$165

* All equipment is the property of Centerplate and must be returned at the end of the show day. Client responsible for electrical requirements. Client is responsible for ensuring that machine is electrically switched off when coffee pot is empty or when service has ended for the function. Client will be responsible for any equipment damages made. Damages made to any coffee pot due to neglect of the above will incur. An immediate replacement fee of $50+ per pot chargeable to client’s account.

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WINE

CASH BAR

Chardonnay Dark Horse Chalone Monterey County Bonterra Kendall Jackson Pinot Grigio Canyon Road Sterling Vintner’s Collection Sauvignon Blanc Concha Y Toro Gran Riserva Sterling Napa

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$30 $36 $38 $42 $23 $35 $36 $56

Merlot Canyon Road Sterling Vintner’s Collection Rodney Strong

$23 $42 $45

Malbec Casillero del Diablo Alamos

$28 $31

Red Blend Apothic Winemaker’s Red Bonterra Vineyards The McNab Biodynamic

Premium Liquors: Absolut, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Light, Dewars White Label, Jack Daniels Black, Canadian Gold, Sauza Gold Featured Liquors (per drink)

$9

Wine by the Glass

$8

Imported Beer (bottle)

$8

Domestic Beer (bottle)

$7

$34

Soda (bottle)

$4

$74

Water (bottle)

$4

Sparkling Water (bottle)

$5

Juices (bottle)

$5

Riesling BV Coastal

$31

Zinfandel Bonterra Vineyards

$43

Moscato Butterfly Kiss

$32

Rosé Banfi Rosa Regale

Syrah Casillero del Diablo

$32

$70

Sparkling Wine Chandon Brut La Marca Prosécco Moet Imperial

$42 $39 $90

Cabernet Dark Horse Chalone Monterey County William Hill Winery

$30 $37 $36

Pinot Noir Casillero del Diablo Chalone Monterey County Jekel

$33 $44 $42

Cash Bars will be offered on a cash only basis. Cash Bar prices are inclusive of sales tax. A Centerplate Bartender is required for all alcoholic beverage services. Each gallon serves 11-13 glasses. Minimum order of 5 gallons. Bartender fee of $165 per bar (3 hrs) will be applicable. If ending sales does not match $500 per bar per location, client will be responsible for the difference between actual sales and $500 per bar location Bartender is required for all Alcohol Services

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A.M. BREAK MIAMI BEACH MORNING FAVORITES By the Dozen:

Bakery Basket $42 An assortment of fresh muffins, bagels and danish. Served with butter, jellies and cream cheese

Guava Pastelito

$42

Breakfast Breads Banana, apple cinnamon and chocolate pecan

$42

Fruit Empanadas Pineapple, blueberry or apple

$45

Assorted YoplaitÂŽ Yogurt

$40

Warm Cheese Blintz With strawberry sauce

$42

– Mini Cuban Pastries

Mini Bakery Selections Assorted miniature croissants, muffins, bagels and danish. Served with butter, jellies and cream cheese

$40

Fresh Baked Muffins Blueberry, banana nut and lemon poppy seed

$40

Danish Cheese, apple, blueberry and cherry

$42

Low Fat, Hot Oatmeal With raisins, brown sugar, milk and cinnamon

$45

Bagels with Cream Cheese Plain, poppy seed, cinnamon raisin and blueberry

$42

Sandwich Muffin English muffin, scrambled egg, bacon, hash brown and American cheese

$52

Croissants Traditional, chocolate and almond

$42

$52

Cinnamon Rolls

$45

Dos Manos Tortilla, scrambled egg, chorizo, onions, peppers and cheddar cheese

Pecan Sticky Buns

$45

Ham and Cheese Croissants

$52

Scones $45 Blueberry, cherry almond, cream cheese, jam and butter

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SANDWICH PLATTERS*

SWEET TREATS

By the dozen, 4 of each sandwich:

By the Dozen:

Neo-Classic Fingers $85 – Albacore tuna salad with dill mayonnaise on euro white bread – Turkey salad with cranberry on euro wheat bread – Smoked ham, Swiss cheese and honey mustard on euro rye bread

Two Bite Chocolate Fudge Brownies $39

Key Lime Bars

$60

Two Bite Butterscotch Blondies

$39

Almond Biscotti

$42

Three Bite Cookies Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter

$36

Mini French Pastries

$60

Pecan Diamonds

$42

Wrap Stars $80 – Roasted vegetable, couscous and hummus in a spinach wrap – Smoked turkey, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing in a tomato wrap – Roast beef, cheddar cheese and horseradish sauce in a whole-wheat wrap

Jumbo Cookies $40 Peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $60 Scones

$42

Pan Passion $85 – Smoked ham, French brie, curly leaf lettuce and sliced tomato on petite croissant – Country-style chicken salad, curly leaf lettuce and sliced tomato on grain roll – Roasted eggplant, mozzarella cheese, marinated tomato and basil pesto on olive roll-sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, curly leaf lettuce on sesame roll Hot Stuff $85 – Cubanositos: roasted pork, ham, sliced cheese and pickles on Cuban bread – Croque madams: turkey breast and Swiss cheese in a croissant – Cheese sliders: beef burgers, American cheese, ketchup, mustard and pickles * Served with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, ketchup and deli mustard

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SAVORY DELIGHTS

HOSTED SNACK CART*

Cheeses of America - per person $7.25 Vermont cheddar, California pepper jack, Wisconsin emmenthaler, California goat cheese, grapes, strawberries, sun-dried apples, deluxe mixed nuts and gourmet crackers Cheeses of The World - per person $9.25 French brie, Holland gouda, Danish harvati with dill, Spanish Manchego, grapes, strawberries, sun-dried apples, deluxe mixed nuts and gourmet crackers

Wing It $96 Mild jerk seasoned chicken wings grilled with nutmeg rub, served with celery sticks and avocado ranch dressing (36 pcs.) Serves 12 Spiced Tortilla Chips and Tomato Chipotle Salsa Serves 12

$36

Individual Snack Bags Min. order of 10, $ per bag

Spinach and Artichoke Gratin $96 Creamy and cheesy, served with pita chips and carrot sticks. Serves 12

Potato Chips Pretzel Twists Kettle Chips Freshly Popped Popcorn Terra Root Vegetable Chips

Nachos Grande $120 Seasoned corn tortillas, cheese sauce, beef chili, jalapeños, black olives, green chile, sour cream and salsa

Baskets - Ordered per lb. Serves 12 Basket of Potato Chips with Dip Basket of Cocktail Pretzel Terra Root Vegetable Chips

$3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50

$28 $18 $38

Serves 12

Antique Popcorn Machine $785 Freshly popped in your booth, includes popcorn machine rental, popcorn supplies and bags. 200 Servings Popcorn Machine Requires (1) 220 Volt, 20-Amp Circuit. Additional Servings; $200 (Serves 50) Mandatory Attendant is $150 per 4-hour minimum shift.

Antique Popcorn Machine Refill $200 Refill consists of popcorn, oil and bags. Serves 50 “Twist and Bake” Pretzel Cart $1,650 Salted and cinnamon king pretzels. Includes cart rental, assorted cream cheese and assorted mustards. One service attendant up to 4 hours. 250 Pretzels Additional pretzels - $6.00

Hot Dog Cart $1,475 Hot dog cart / machine with umbrella. Includes hot dog cart rental, hot dogs, hot dog buns, hot dog sleeves and condiments. Serves 200 Additional hot dogs - $5.00 Mandatory Attendant is $150 per 4-hour minimum shift.

Spa Water Bar $750 Three spa flavored water dispensers – filled with purified water, ice, cucumber (3 gallons), pineapple (3 gallons) and honeydew melon (3 gallons). Served in 8 oz. biodegradable cups. Serves approximately 180 Includes Mandatory Service Attendant, and 8 ft. skirted table. This package can be customized to fit your specific needs.

HEALTH CONSCIOUS Yogurt Parfait Bar $48 Build your own with vanilla yogurt, low-fat granola, strawberries, blueberries. Serves 12 Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter $90 Serves 12

Individual Whole Fresh Fruit Basket $30 12 pieces

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Nature’s Valley® Granola Bars

$30

Serves 12

Premium Mixed Nuts

$24

Vegetables Nudities Sun-drenched raw vegetables, pickled peppers, olives, hummus and blue cheese dip. Serves 12

$72

Serves 12

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Booth Exhibitors – please pre-order your booth cleaning and electrical through exhibit services.

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B R E A K FA S T CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Buenos Dias - per guest $22.75 Orange and grapefruit juice, mango nectar, bananas, oranges and apples, guava fruit pastelitos and “Elephant Ears� chicken empanadas Sunrise - per guest $19.95 Orange, grapefruit and cranberry juices, sliced fruit with berries, danish, muffins, bagels and croissants, butter, cream cheese and fruit preserves Florida Sunshine - per guest $22.50 Orange, grapefruit and cranberry juices, sliced fresh fruit and berries, bagels, pecan sticky buns and scones butter, cream cheese and fruit preserves individual fruit yogurts, granola and milk American Way - per guest $22.50 Mini doughnuts, cereal bowls, strawberries, bananas, raisins and honey, 2% skim milk, individual yogurt with granola

ADD TO YOUR CONTINENTAL Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich - per dozen $52 Scrambled eggs, pork sausage and cheddar cheese Flaky Croissant Sandwich - per dozen $52 Scrambled eggs, smoked ham and cheddar cheese Breakfast Quesadilla - per dozen $52 Fluffy scrambled eggs with chorizo and queso fresco in a grilled flour tortilla served with salsa Breakfast includes freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea selections. All buffets are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions. Additional $4 for orders under 12 guests.

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SEATED BREAKFAST

Alton Road - per guest $28.25 Chilled fruit juices, sliced seasonal fresh fruit and berries, freshly baked muffins, croissants, bagels and breakfast danish, butter and preserves, fluffy scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, red bliss potato home fries, crisp bacon strips and pork sausage links

Traditional American Breakfast - per guest $26 Fluffy scrambled eggs topped with cheddar cheese, roasted potatoes with peppers, crisp bacon strips and grilled sausage links

Ocean Drive - per guest $30 Orange, cranberry and apple juices, sliced seasonal fresh fruit and berries, freshly baked muffins, croissants, bagels and breakfast danish, butter and preserves, omelet and eggs station,* Magic City corned beef hash, pancakes with blueberry sauce and warm syrup, grilled ham and chicken sausage links, and cheese grits *Additional $165 fee per uniformed chef for on-site service at these stations.

Espanola Way - per guest $32 Orange, cranberry and apple juices, sliced seasonal fresh fruit and berries, freshly baked muffins, croissants, bagels and breakfast danish, butter and preserves, fluffy scrambled eggs with diced peppers, chorizo pork sausage, grilled chicken breast, Cuban bread “French Toast� with orange maple syrup, and individual yogurts ADD TO YOUR BREAKFAST BUFFET - Each station accommodates 50 guests

Vegetable Frittata - per guest $26 Baked egg timbale with garden vegetables, served with potato home fries, basil grilled tomato and chicken sausage links Steak and Eggs - per guest $32 Omelet made with grilled flatiron steak, cheese and green chile, topped with mild ranchero sauce and served with papas de la casa Toast and Blintz - per guest $26 Cinnamon swirl french toast and farmer cheese blintzes served with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, syrup, crisp bacon and breakfast sausage links All plated breakfasts are served with fresh sliced fruit platters, fresh squeezed orange juice, freshly baked breakfast pastries, butter, preserves, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot herbal tea. *Additional fee applicable for buffet set up of plated selections. Additional $4 for orders under 25 guests.

Omelet and Egg Station - per guest $8 Prepared to order with mushrooms, peppers, onions, diced ham, chopped spinach, diced, tomatoes, grated cheese and Mexican salsa

(Egg substitute available upon request)

Pancake Station - per guest $8 Pancakes prepared to order, with warm maple syrup, whipped cream, honey butter, fresh seasonal berries and chocolate chips Oatmeal and Grits Station - per guest $6.50 Served with butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and golden raisins Smoked Salmon with Bagels Station - per guest $9 Served with flavored cream cheeses, grated hard-boiled eggs, thin sliced red onion, chopped parsley, sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, capers and a selection of bakery fresh bagels Breakfast includes freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea selections. All buffets are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions. Additional $4 for orders under 25 Guests. 20

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LUN CH LUNCHES TO GO Prices per each

Americana $22.95 Roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, leaf lettuce and sliced tomato on a whole wheat kaiser roll, served with potato chips, jumbo cookie, seasonal whole fruit and a bottle of water Good Fellow $22.95 Baked ham, Genoa salami, capicola ham, provolone, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and vinaigrette dressing on a focaccia roll, served with potato chips, jumbo cookie, seasonal whole fruit and a bottle of water Gold on Green $22.95 Jamaican-style tuna salad, green leaf lettuce and sliced tomato, served with potato chips, jumbo cookie, seasonal whole fruit and a bottle of water Hail Caesar $22.95 Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato and Caesar dressing in a whole wheat wrap, served with potato chips, jumbo cookie, seasonal whole fruit and a bottle of water Sultana $22.95 Tangine vegetables, couscous, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato wrapped in a spinach tortilla, served with potato chips, jumbo cookie, seasonal whole fruit and a bottle of water All boxed lunches are served with condiments and disposable utensils.

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All entrées include a choice of soup or salad, hearth-baked rolls and butter, dessert, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. Additional $4 for orders under 25 guests.

LUNCH SOUPS Latin-Style Chicken and Vegetables Roasted Tomato and Fennel

Ravioli Quatro Formagio $38 per guest Four cheese ravioli, balsamic roasted vegetables, red pepper sauce and basil drizzle Chiffonier Salad: with shredded iceberg and romaine lettuce, white mushrooms, julienne carrots, chopped cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and ranch dressing Dessert: carrot cake

Creamy Seafood Chowder with shrimp, scallop and crab - Additional $4 per guest Chilled Mango and Cucumber Gazpacho - Additional $3 per guest

Salad and Wrap $37.50 per guest SoBe chicken salad, mojo grilled served on a bed of sliced tropical fruit, yellow tomato, pickled cucumber and shaved red onion alongside chef’s halved gourmet tuna wrap on tomato tortilla. Served with plantain chips and mango vinaigrette Dessert: key lime pie Chicken and Ravioli $39 per guest Chop cut breast of chicken with thyme and shallot, served with spinach ravioli, grilled zucchini, yellow squash and porcini mushroom sauce Traditional Salad: tossed leaf spinach, bibb lettuce and carrot ribbons, candied pecans and cherry tomatoes, served with balsamic vinaigrette Chocolate Mango Tango Dessert: layers of chocolate and mango mousse with chocolate shavings Chicken Medallion and Lobster Potatoes $59.25 per guest Medallion of chicken filled with garden delight and gold potato-lobster gratin bordelaise and lobster orange essence, market mushrooms and asparagus Summer Salad: frissee chicory, Belgium endive and watercress, strawberries, pecan pralines, golden pastry ‘Coeur Soufflé’, served with sherry vinaigrette Dessert: warm peach bourbon tea cup cobbler, butter crunch streusel, vanilla bean ice cream, served with tea pots of warm blackberry sauce

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Jerk Chicken $38 per guest Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in smoky Jamaican spice rub, served with coconut rice with pigeon peas, sweet plantains and jerk sauce Watercress and Goat Cheese Salad: with butter lettuce, black walnuts, sliced tomato and balsamic dressing. Additional $4 per guest Dessert: key lime pie Roasted Chicken $39.75 per guest “Chop cut” breast of chicken with thyme and shallot, served with spinach ravioli, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, and porcini mushroom sauce Margarita Salad: with spring mix lettuces, fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, grilled eggplant, black olives and basil vinaigrette. Additional $6 per guest Dessert: Double “D” apple crisp dessert Salmon a La Plancha $49.50 per guest Seared with a mojo marinade, served with cucumber relish, pineapple fried rice, ginger carrots and lime crema Manchego Salad: heart of romaine salad topped with Florida orange segments, roasted red onion, Manchego cheese served with a pomegranate vinaigrette Chocolate Mango Tango Dessert: layers of chocolate and mango mousse with chocolate shavings Grilled Chicken $43.95 per guest Balsamic and garlic marinated supreme, rosemary roasted potato, green beans with mushrooms, lemon-caper sauce tomato relish Spinach and Radicchio Salad: with candied pecans, mandarin oranges and honey mustard dressing Additional $6 per guest

Dessert: cheesecake flan

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All entrées include a choice of soup or salad, hearth-baked rolls and butter, dessert, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. Additional $4 for orders under 25 guests.

HOT PLATED ENTRÉES Steak and Crab Cake - per guest $59.95 Grilled petite strip loin and pan-seared blue crab cake, served with tomato basil relish, tarragon sauce, warm potato salad and vinaigrette Nero Salad: chopped hearts of romaine, shredded Parmesan cheese, tomato olive relish and Caesar dressing. Additional $3 per guest Dessert: banana cream pie Carne de Vaca Estofada - per guest $48 Mama’s style braised eye round of beef with madeira wine mushroom sauce, served with rosemary (enhance flavor) roasted potatoes and string beans almondine Palmito Salad: hearts of palm with romaine lettuce and fresh green apples sprinkled with pecans and toasted coconut, served with creamy tropical dressing Dessert: cheesecake flan

CHILLED PLATED ENTRÉES SoBe Chicken Salad - per guest $37.95 Mojo grilled breast of chicken, sliced tropical fruit, yellow tomato, pickled cucumber and shaved red onion, served with plantain chips and mango vinaigrette with seafood chowder Creamy Seafood Chowder: with shrimp, scallop and crab.

Beach Picnic $32 per guest Barbecue potato salad, fancy fruit slaw Beef burgers and lemon pepper chicken breast, smoky Brunswick stew Crisp bacon and cheddar cheese sauce Kaiser buns and sesame knots Curly leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles and fried onions, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and pickle relish Potato chips and pretzels, brownies and sugar cookies Deli $28 per guest German potato salad, homemade tuna salad, garden greens salad, ranch and vinaigrette dressing Smoked turkey breast, roast beef, pastrami, honey ham and Genoa salami Swiss, American and provolone cheeses, curly leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, cherry peppers, sweet gherkins and olives Ketchup, deli mustard and mayonnaise sesame rolls, grain rolls and rye bread fruit salad with yogurt sauce Apple cake, rice pudding Chef Salad and Soup $30 per guest Latin-style chicken noodle soup Vegetarian chili, sour cream, shredded cheese and crackers Romaine heart salad with grilled sliced chicken breast, Tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots and red onion Blue cheese, Russian and Italian dressings extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar soft bread sticks with butter Carrot cake, cinnamon twists

Additional $4.00 per guest

Dessert: banana cream pie

Tuna Niçoise - per guest $40.50 A composed salad of grilled yellow fin tuna, asparagus vinaigrette, steamed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, black olives and dijon vinaigrette with a roasted tomato fennel soup Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup Dessert: key lime pie

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*Includes fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea All lunch buffets are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions. All lunch selections has a 25 people minimum order. Additional $4 for orders under 25 Guests.

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Bella Vista $38 per guest Green bean salad Antipasto with romaine lettuce, albacore tuna, salami, provolone, egg wedges, mushrooms artichoke hearts, red onions, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette Grilled chicken marsala with white mushrooms Baked tilapia fillet with lemon caper sauce Penne pasta with roasted vegetables and basil butter Soft sesame bread sticks and butter Mini canolli and chocolate dipped biscotti

Seven Stars Around The Moon $34 per guest Thai chicken soup with lemon grass and coconut milk Fruit salad with coconut Szechuan cold sesame noodles Cantonese beef and broccoli Hunan sweet and sour chicken Jasmine vegetable fried rice Almond cookies, orange wedges and fruit tarts

Fajitas en Paradise $32 per guest Fiesta salad with chopped greens, black beans, corn, diced peppers, red onions, radishes, lime wedges and mango dressing Grilled beef and chicken fajitas with sweet peppers, onions and flour tortillas Salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, shredded cheddar and sour cream Sofrito rice and vegetarian refritos Cheesecake flan with caramel sauce and whipped cream Miami Beach Blend $35 per guest “Piña colada” fruit salad, garden salad with yucca crisps and mango vinaigrette Grilled jerk chicken thighs with green mango roasted pork loin mojo with onions and pan juices black beans and white rice Sweet roasted “Maduros” plantain Cuban rolls, corn bread and butter Ripe banana pudding and guava pastelitos Hibiscus iced tea

Caliente Como Mi $38 per guest Crunchy greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber, green olives, Hard-boiled eggs, red wine vinaigrette Ensalada de tres frijoles Boliche: slow cooked, home-style pot roast Chicharron de pollo: boneless crispy fried chicken Tostones: green plantains Sammy’s “Puerto Rican Rice,” home-style corn Tres leche cake and orange wedges Lovin’ Spoonfuls Revisited $35 per guest Sweet corn bread, soft rolls and honey butter Tomato cucumber salad, potato salad with vinaigrette Crispy fried chicken Meatloaf with pan gravy Mac-n-cheese, collard greens Red velvet cupcakes, pecan diamonds

*Includes fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea All lunch buffets are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions. All lunch selections has a 25 people minimum order. Additional $4 for orders under 25 Guests.

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R E CEPTIO N HORS D’OUEVRES AND CANAPÉ LIST Hand crafted for your guests

HOT SELECTIONS - Minimum order of 100 pcs. per item Smoked Chicken Quesadilla $500 Grilled with three cheeses and roasted peppers, chipotle sour cream Beef Taquitos Carne asada, refritos, green chili and monterey jack

$400

Beef Brochette $500 Tender tips with cracked pepper and hollandaise sauce Camarones Ajillo Seared shrimp with garlic, brandy and EVO

$500

Chicken Sate Breast of chicken, green Thai curry, peanut sauce

$500

Albondigas Rancheras $400 Beef and rice meatballs in ancho chili adobo sauce Chicken and Sausage $500 Skewered fennel-rosemary marinated chicken breast and sweet sausage, piccata sauce Greek Wings $350 Roasted and grilled with oregano and lemon, feta cheese, taziki

Spinach Boreck $400 Phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, taziki sauce Crab Croquette $500 Lump crabmeat, crab béchamel, leeks, panko crumbs, and stone ground mustard sauce Brie Almandine $550 Phyllo cup filled with French brie, toasted almonds and raspberry preserve

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HOT SELECTIONS - Minimum order of 100 pcs. per item

COLD SELECTIONS - Minimum order of 100 pcs. per item

Cubanosito $400 Mini Cuban sandwich with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickle

Sesame Tuna $650 Seared rare, Japanese 3-in-1 sauce

Conch Fritters $500 Chopped wild conch, sweet mustard sauce

Crab Claws Jumbo snow crab claws with key lime cocktail sauce

Quiche Fruit de Mare $500 Shrimp, scallop and crab, Swiss cheese with creamy custard Jerk Shrimp Stick $500 Grilled tiger shrimp with Caribbean spices Churrasco Beef Chimichurri Kebobs $550 Grilled flank steak with parsley-garlic marinade Coconut Shrimp $500 Golden toasted tiger shrimp with honey-mustard Quiche Lorraine $400 Smoky bacon and Swiss cheese with a creamy custard

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$550

Antipasto Stick $500 Mozzarella “Bocca”, sun dried tomato, kalamata olive, basil pesto Tomato Bruschetta $480 Parmesan toasted crostini topped with fresh tomato and goat cheese Genoa Salami $550 Toasted crostini, imported salume, cream cheese Endive “Waldorf” $400 Belgium endive with apple salad and blue cheese

Melon and Prosciutto $500 Ripe melon wedges wrapped with imported ham, brushed with limoncello Grilled Asparagus $450 Flame kissed jumbo tips, white truffle emulsion Boursin and Pecan Creamy French herb cheese, southern pecan, rye round

$550

Smoked Turkey $550 Sharp cheddar “whip”, green queen olive Chicken Bouche $400 Puff pasty shell, smoked chicken, honey mustard, red grape

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REGIONAL FLORIDA SPECIALTIES - Minimum order of 100 pcs. per item

HOT AND SAVORY RECEPTION STATIONS

Cuban Chicken Salad $350 With cheese in mini medianoche rolls Apricots and Rum $450 Dark rum blended cheese on a sun dried apricot with pecans Ceviche Shooters $500 Tiger shrimp, bay scallop and yellow fin tuna cured in lime juice and peppers

BON BONS AND PETIT FOURS - Minimum order of 100 pcs. per item Fudge Truffle Lollipops $500 Double fudge on a stick with toasted walnuts Florida Mini Pie Collection $500 Key lime, pecan and banana crème Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $500 A collection of the Chef’s imaginative flavors

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There is a 50 guest minimum order *Mandatory uniformed chef required at $165 per 3-hour shift

FloMex Chicken Fajita and Fish Taco Station $18.50 per guest Chile grilled chicken with poblano peppers and onions, Baja-style baked mahi mahi fish fillet, served with taco shells, warm flour tortillas, guacamole, pineapple salsa, shredded cotija cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, cilantro tomatoes, scotch bonnet hot sauce and lime Served on 6” plates, based on 1.5 piece per guest

Asian Lettuce Wrap Station $12.50 per guest Warm ginger chicken and water chestnut filling, served with lettuce cups, sweet and sour cucumbers, chopped peanuts, shredded carrots and cabbage, peanut sauce, hoisen, siracha and rice sticks Served on 6” plates, based on 1.5 piece per guest

Paella Classico $19 per guest Served in an authentic paella pan with saffron infused rice cooked with shrimp, boneless chicken, chorizo pork sausage, clams, mussels, roasted peppers and peas Served on 6” plates, based on 1.5 piece per guest

Arroz Con Pollo $15 per guest A traditional Latin American dish with stocked full of succulent chicken sofrito (mixed vegetables and fresh herbs) and rice infused annatto oil. Garnished with tomatoes, cilantro and scallions

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CARVED-TO-ORDER RECEPTION STATIONS

There is a 50 guest minimum order Mandatory uniformed chef required at $165 per 3-hour shift

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display $7.75 per guest Garnished with fresh seasonal fruit, sliced baguettes and assorted crackers Signature Fruit Palm Tree $500 per tree With honey yogurt dipping sauce Fresh Vegetable Crudités Basket $6.50 per guest With creamy Italian herb and roasted garlic dip Iced Seafood and Raw Bar $20 per guest (3) Southern boiled shrimp, (2) snow crab claws, (1) gazpacho oysters on the half shell and 2 oz. of smoked fish dip. Served with crackers, cocktail and Florida mustard sauces, lemons, limes and hot sauce Sushi Envy Station $15.50 per guest Boat combo including rainbow rolls, vegetable maki, shrimp and tuna sushi, served with wasabi, soy sauce, pickled ginger, and edamame pods (based on 4 pieces per guest)

Mezze Nights $15.50 per guest

Gaucho Roast $1,000 each Whole roast leg of beef “steamship” marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon served with a baguette, horseradish sauce and chimichurri. (65 lb.) Serves 200 Mojo Pork Lomo $8.75 per guest Loin roast with fennel seed, vinegar and garlic marinade, served with lemon parsley aioli, ground mustard and cheese rolls, served hot. Serves 70 Hibachi Salmon $10.75 per guest Teriyaki and sesame roasted whole salmon side with wasabi mayonnaise, pickled ginger, soy sauce and fried rice sticks, served hot. Serves 70 Blue Ribbon Turkey $8.50 per guest Fresh herbs and cider marinated breast, served with apple cranberry chutney, oat rolls, mayonnaise and stone ground mustard, served hot. Serves 70 Roast Prime Rib of Beef $14 per guest Roast prime rib of beef au jus, roasted medium with creamy horseradish sauce, baguette rolls, served room temperature. Serves 50 *There will be a $165 fee per uniformed chef for on-site service at these stations.

All Items Served At Room Temperature

Roasted potatoes with sweet garlic aioli, marinated green and black olives, roasted white mushrooms with fresh herbs and lemon, pita chips with garbanzo bean puree, marinated tomato salad with green onion and cumin, grilled zucchini and eggplant, Spanish Manchego cheese, grapes, flat bread, fig purée and crusty bread, cherry peppers, pepperoncinis, baby corn and artichoke heart, prosciutto ham with fig compote, baklava cups, and chocolate dipped strawberries Miami Beach Undressed $9.50 per guest Chopped salad bar with Chef serving SoBe chicken and citrus salad and Florida seafood cobb salad, served with mango and ranch dressing in unique glasses. Served in a disposable “green” funnel cup. *Upscale your Seafood & Fish Station with an Ice Display

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DINNER SEATED DINNER Seared Organic Chicken $50.50 per guest Seared “chop cut” breast of lemony chicken stuffed with sage and a three cheese blend, served with roasted root vegetables, roasted sweet peppers and porcini mushroom sauce Buena Sera Salad: romaine, lola rosa, shaved fennel, poached pear, anisette candied walnuts and orange dressing Dessert: café con leche dessert Filet Mignon and Shrimp $85 per guest Tarragon and peppercorn grilled steak and anise flavored colossal shrimp, served with curry-roasted potatoes, green asparagus, shallot demi-glace and pernod beurre blanc Vegetable Crostini Salad: grilled cheese focaccia, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, basil oil, red pepper drizzle and Parmesan crisp Florida Dessert Trio: mini pecan pie, mini key lime pie and mini banana crème pie Fillet Mignon $78.50 per guest Grilled and crusted with brioche herb crumbs, served with whipped yukon gold potatoes, haricot vert with sautéed shallots, baby carrots and port wine reduction with vegetable antipasto, salad Vegetable Antipasto Salad: romaine hearts, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, grilled eggplant, black olives, fire-roasted peppers and roasted white mushrooms drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette Dessert: fruit linzer dessert Salmon Pistou $57 per guest Basil seared and walnut crusted, served with sauté of fennel bulb, broccolini, portobello mushrooms, roasted red pepper coulis and lemon zest cream Midnight at the Oasis Salad: sampling of hummus in artichoke bottoms, dolmades with mint and Israeli salad, served with toasted pita chips and tahini dressing Dessert: limoncello chiffon dessert Strip Loin Steak $66 per guest Grilled “chubby cut” New York strip steak with coffee rub, served with scalloped russet potatoes, green asparagus, roasted tomatoes and mellow mocha demi-glace Garden Bouquet Salad: organic field mix, cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, hearts of palm, red onion and ranch dressing Dessert: chocolate woodie dessert

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Filet Mignon and Fish $70.50 per guest Filet mignon with truffles and rainwater grouper with vanilla and shallots accompanied by potato soufflĂŠ, carrots and english peas. Served with smoked hollandaise Lola Rossa Salad: with sesame and goat cheese poof, toasted green tomato, red and yellow beet, cherry tomato. Served with grape vinaigrette and dusted rice sticks Dessert Trio: orange sunshine, raspberry window pane and chocolate microdots

Pre Party Light $45 per guest Sushi boat with California, cucumber and spicy tuna maki rolls, shrimp, salmon and omelet nigiri, wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger, grilled chicken salad with butter lettuce, yellow tomatoes and cumin dressing Tapas plate made with roasted potato saffron aioli, tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetable hummus, Manchego cheese, fruit and crusty bread Thai spice roasted turkey supreme with sweet and sour cucumbers and peanut sauce Brazilian carne asada with chimichurri, horseradish sauce and soft rolls Chocolate striped strawberries, mini Palmiers, mini Napoleon and Linzer cookies Fresh self-serve espresso or latte with coffee pods, and condiments

Churrasco Filet $57.25 per guest Beef tenderloin churrasco with red wine sauce and chimichurri, accompanied by chive mashed yukon gold and boniato potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms and sunburst squash Palmito Salad: hearts of palm with romaine lettuce and fresh green apples sprinkled with pecans and toasted coconut, served with creamy tropical dressing Miami Threesome Dessert: tart key lime piette, chocolate dipped banana cheesecake lollipop, caramelized pineapple with mint Ribs and Chicken $51 per guest Bourbon braised short rib along tender chicken breast with lemon sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, accompanied by chive mashed potatoes, asparagus, red peppers and pearl onions Spinach and Radicchio Salad: a mixture of spinach, radicchio and frissee, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, mandarin orange and crumbled goat cheese, topped with balsamic vinegar Dessert: key lime tartlet, garnished with raspberry sauce and whipped cream

All dinner selections include hearth-baked warm dinner rolls and butter, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot or iced tea. There is a 25 people minimum order. Additional $5 for orders under 25 people. All dinners are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours.

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$5 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

Home Team $45 per guest Fruit salad, potato chips, pretzels and tortilla chips Crispy chicken tenders, onion rings, and grilled chicken wings, barbecue, buffalo, blue cheese and raspberry sauces Roller grill spinning hotdogs and bratwursts with fresh baked buns, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, relish and chopped onions Nachos grande with crisp tortilla chips, black bean salsa, chili con queso, guacamole, jalapeĂąos, sour cream, green onions and black olives Banana cream pie, pineapple upside down cake Fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea $5 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

All dinner selections includes hearth-baked warm dinner rolls and butter, dessert, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot or iced tea. Additional $5 for orders under 25 people. All dinners are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions.

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Beach Loft $52 per guest Field greens salad with tart apples, candied almonds, blue cheese and grape jelly dressing Cucumber and blue crab salad with rice wine vinegar Sliced tri-tip steaks with mushrooms and onions with port wine sauce Tilly fish fillet, scallop and shrimp with fra diablo sauce Roasted duck with orange and pink peppercorns Mac-n-cheese bianca, grilled asparagus and oyster mushroom salad Pumpernickel, raisin rolls and flat bread Mini orange tartlets, key lime pies and pecan squares, chocolate striped strawberries Fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea

Boat Show $58 per guest Pretzel rolls and corn bread Smoked fish dip with cucumbers, carrots and flat bread Chilled shrimp cocktail (3) with rémoulade and tangy red cocktail sauce Fresh yucca, potato and plantain chips Grilled mahi mahi fillet vera cruz with tomatoes, olives and lime “chubby cut” New York strip steaks with peppercorn sauce yukon gold crushed potatoes with cream and chives Green beans with toasted almond butter Key lime pie, coconut macaroons and chocolate mousse cups Fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea $2 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

$5 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

Design District $58 per guest Scissor cut bread, olive bread, rolls and sweet butter Composition of grilled and roasted vegetables with basil pesto fattoush salad with feta cheese, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, toasted pita and lemon dressing Moroccan chicken and couscous Sake grilled salmon with short grain rice, sonomono and teriyaki glaze Rack of lamb with roasted potatoes and mint sauce Warm chocolate fondue set with orange pound cake, bananas, walnuts and maraschino cherries, strawberries, whipped cream and toasted coconut Fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea $5 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

Art Show $54 per guest Boutique salad with leaf lettuce, endive, watercress, chevre, goma seeds, raspberries, rice sticks and chambord vinaigrette Chilled green asparagus with shallot dijon dressing Crispy duck joint with orange and pink peppercorn sauce sautéed beef filet tips with black trumpet mushrooms and cabernet sauvignon demi-glace Thyme seared grouper fillet with saffron and red pepper pigments Lyon Country potatoes, market baby vegetables and orbs Jasper John art inspired dessert: “Let your plate be your palette.” Good and evil cakes – low-fat angel food and flourless chocolate cake, whipped cream, seasonal berries and squirt bottles with sauces Fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea $5 per guest additional charge if less than 25 guests

*All dinner selections includes hearth-baked warm dinner rolls and butter, dessert, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot or iced tea. Additional $5 for orders under 25 people. All dinners are subject to a maximum of two-hour service time. Additional labor charges will be applied to services above 2 hours. *Buffets are designed based on pre-determined per guest portions.

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I N F O R M AT I O N

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N OUR POLICY As Miami Beach Convention Center’s exclusive caterer, Centerplate is renowned for its impeccable, world-class service, truly delectable cuisine and superb selection of menus that can be customized to any event or special occasion. Whether it’s a casual brunch, an elegant sit-down dinner or a reception featuring vibrant international cuisine, Centerplate’s culinarians will use only the finest and freshest ingredients to create a truly extraordinary dining experience for you and your guests. From first course to last, Centerplate is committed to providing Craveable Experiences with Raveable Results. In keeping with attention to every detail, we offer the following information to facilitate your planning. Count on your dedicated Catering Sales Professional to assist you in your pre-planning activities and communicate your goals to our operations team. Together, we will execute all services to your delight and satisfaction.

Exclusivity

Centerplate maintains the exclusive right to provide all food and beverage in the Miami Beach Convention Center. All food and beverage, including water, must be purchased from Centerplate.

Food and Beverage Pricing

All good faith estimate of Food and Beverage prices will be provided six (6) months in advance of the Event’s start date and will be confirmed at the signing of the contract. Due to fluctuating market prices, however, we reserve the right to make product substitutions based on specific commodity increases.

Service Charges and Tax

A 21% service charge will apply to all food and beverage. Current state and local sales taxes apply to all food, beverage, labor charges, equipment rentals and service charges and are subject to applicable tax laws and regulations. If the Customer is an entity claiming exemption from taxation in the State where the Facility is located, the Customer must deliver to Centerplate satisfactory evidence of such exemption thirty (30) days prior to the Event in order to be relieved of its obligation to pay state and local sales taxes.

Payment Policy A 90% deposit and signed Food and Beverage contract is due 30 days prior to your Event, or upon receipt of the preliminary invoice. The balance and any additional charges incurred during the Event, (the adjusted remaining balance) is required within 15 days following receipt of the Final Invoice. Centerplate will begin to accrue 1.5% interest from the date of the invoice if not paid within 15 days. Additionally, any costs of collection and enforcement of the contracted services will be the responsibility of the Customer. The remaining balance will be due five (5) business days prior to the start of your event. For Social Events (non-convention related), a 25% deposit is required upon signing the contract. An additional deposit of 50% of the total estimated food and beverage is required 45 days in advance of he Event. The remaining balance of payment is required 72 business hours prior to the Event by either Cashier’s Check or Credit Card. Any additional charges incurred during the function will be due upon completion of the Event.

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China Service

Guarantees

All food and beverage events located in the Exhibit Halls or Meeting Halls with the exception of plated meals, are accompanied by high-grade and/or compostable disposable ware. If china is preferred, the following fees will apply:

There may be applicable charges for events with minimal attendance.

In all carpeted Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms, china service will automatically be used for all meal services, unless our high-grade and/or compostable disposable ware is requested.

• Breakfast, Lunch Receptions and Dinners: $2.00 per person, per meal period. • Refreshment or Coffee Breaks: $2.00 per person, per break.

Linen Service

Centerplate provides its in-house complimentary linen for all meal functions. Additional linen fees will apply for specialty linens or linens required for meeting functions. Your Catering Sales Professional will be happy to offer suggestions for your consideration and quote corresponding linen fees.

Holiday Service

There will be an automatic additional labor fee for food and beverage service or preparatory days on the following Federal holidays: New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. At the time of booking the Event(s), Centerplate will notify the Customer of estimated labor fees based on the information supplied by the Customer.

Delayed or Extended Service

On the day of your event, if the agreed upon beginning or ending service time of your meal changes by 30 minutes or more, an additional labor charge will apply. Should your event require extended pre- or post service or stand time, often necessitated by high functions, an additional labor charge will apply.

Concession Service

Appropriate operation of Concession Outlets will occur during all show hours, starting ½ hour before doors open to the Event. Centerplate reserves the right to determine which Carts/Outlets are open for business and hours of operation pending the flow of business. For additional Concession Carts/Fixed Outlets, a minimum guarantee in sales is required per Cart/Outlet or Customer will be responsible for the difference in sales per Cart/Outlet.

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The Customer shall notify Centerplate, not less than five (5) business days (excluding holidays and weekends) prior to the Event, the minimum number of persons the Customer guarantees will attend the Event (the “Guaranteed Attendance”). If Customer fails to notify Centerplate of the Guaranteed Attendance within the time required, (a) Centerplate shall prepare for and provide services to persons attending the Event on the basis of the estimated attendance specified in the BEO’s, and (b) such estimated attendance shall be deemed to be the Guaranteed Attendance. Centerplate will be prepared to serve five (5%) above the Guaranteed Attendance, up to maximum of 30 meals (the Overage). • If this Overage is used, the Customer will pay for each additional person at the same prices per person/per item, plus applicable service charges and sales tax. • Should additional persons attend the event in excess of the total of the Guaranteed Attendance plus the Overage, Centerplate will make every attempt to accommodate such additional persons subject to product and staff availability. Customer will pay for such additional persons and /or a la carte items at the same price per person or per item plus the service charge and local taxes. • Should the Guaranteed Attendance increase or decrease by 33% or more from the original contracted number of guests, an additional charge of 20% per guaranteed guest may apply. Meal functions of 1,000 and above are considered “Specialty Events” and may require customized menus. Your Catering Sales Professional and our Executive Chef will design menus that are logistically and creatively appropriate for large numbers. In certain cases, additional labor and equipment fees may be applied to successfully orchestrate these Events. The Guaranteed Attendance shall not exceed the maximum capacity of the areas within the Facility in which the event will be held.

Security

At the discretion of the Miami Beach Convention Center, in order to maintain adequate security measures, the Customer may be required to provide security for certain functions. Security personnel will be at the Customer’s sole expense. Please consult your Event Manager for details.

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The Centerplate Way Centerplate is a leading global event hospitality company, serving fans and guests at more than 250 North American sports, entertainment and convention venues. Much of our success comes from our attention to the details that create truly welcoming experiences. From fresh, locally-sourced, and quality ingredients, to simple and clean preparations that let the food speak clearly, to crisp, sincere, and attentive service, our guiding philosophy is more “restaurant” than “caterer.” So welcome to our place! We’ll do everything we can to help you have a fantastic time.

Centerplate Stir™ is our new strategic design initiative, formed to imagine and create custom hospitality solutions as uniquely compelling as the events and venues and teams they support.


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