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Grateful Palate Catering & Events is a wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This venue is located along the Intracoastal Waterway, providing scenic water views for a beautiful, romantic wedding or special event. The expert staff and trained culinary team provide customized, delicious, and innovative food that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Facilities and Capacity
This venue has a truly unique coastal setting. There is 2,500 square feet of indoor event space, suitable for groups of up to 120 people. There is also plenty of elegant decor which lends a classic, sophisticated feel to your event. Grateful Palate Catering & Events is a great location for any and all occasions, including but not limited to wedding ceremonies and receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. The event space opens up into a newly renovated dock, with gorgeous water views that your guests will love.

Services Offered
At Grateful Palate Catering & Events, the expert, attentive staff is ready to coordinate your dream event. They want to help you plan every detail, resulting in an occasion that reflects your personal style and taste in every way possible. They can also provide additional event items to bring together those details, such as barware, flatware, glassware, china, and linens. The professional event staff can also assist with the setup and clean up of your event, and with lighting and sound services that you may need during the event. The venue is liability insured, and there is also great in-house catering options, as the venue is owned by a catering company.

Cuisine
If you choose to use catering services from Grateful Palate Catering & Events, you will not be disappointed. The chefs have years of experience in providing the highest quality meals and menus with fresh, innovative flavors and ideas, and professional, artistic presentation. There are four course menu options, a la carte services, as well as a buffet menu to consider when choosing your wedding menu.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,099

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,025

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

Reviews of Grateful Palate Catering & Events

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Evelyn Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding!!

We had the most amazing wedding! Everything was flawless! The venue is absolutely beautiful, the staff was attentive and kind. We had the ceremony and cocktail hour in the beautiful balcony, the appetizers were very tasty with sophisticated presentation. The waiters kept bringing it out, our guests loved it! We also had an outdoor bar during the cocktail hour which was practical and allowed guests to enjoy their time outdoors without the need to come inside for drinks.
Tatiana was great to work with! She was laid back and never added to the stress we were already in during the planing stages. The entrees were amazing, even better than when we did the tasting! We received a ton of compliments, our guests were blown away!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 08/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue and wonderful to work with

The Grateful Palate was truly our saving grace! Our Wedding was re-scheduled, and then cancelled by our venue at the last minute. Leslie put together our Wedding in 48 hours and it was absolutely INCREDIBLE. The venue is gorgeous, the view is unbelievable, and the food was OUTSTANDING! She helped us with every detail and made sure nothing was left out. We are so thankful they were recommended to us. They truly made our Wedding Day dreams come true!
Diana
Diana Sent on 12/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie is the best!

We booked this venue for our wedding reception on Nov. 24, 2018 – this is not your typical ballroom venue…it has personality and an amazing view, which is why we loved it, plus they are willing to work with your budget.
Our coordinator was Leslie and she is truly amazing and helpful. We had the cocktail hour at the dock and the reception dinner/dancing inside. She worked with my day-of-coordinator and I did not worry about a thing on my wedding day.

The food was aaaaaaaa-amazing!!!!!!! There was not a single guest disappointed in the food. Everyone complimented us. We chose the 4 course dinner because my husband wanted to do a tasting and you are not able to do that if you choose the buffet style dinner – it was definitely worth it!! – Also, I am from Peru and it meant a lot when they agreed to make Pisco Sour as my signature drink. It was delish – true Peruvian Pisco Sour!! - It was the perfect night and we are so happy we chose this venue.

PS: make sure to hire Brittany from Florida Beach Wedding Inc- She knows the venue very well!
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Suzanne Sent on 07/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We live in Fort Lauderdale but most of our family and guests were coming from all over the country for an intimate wedding. We wanted to give them a uniquely Florida experience and the Grateful Palate was the perfect venue. Situated on the inter coastal waterway provides a spectacular view of yachts going by and the setting sun. The interior of the venue is sophisticated and understated (no screaming carpet pattern or wallpaper) so your own wedding theme is not competing for attention. It was just the right size for the ceremony, dinner/dancing reception for 50 guests indoors and cocktails/appetizers on the dock. If it had rained- no problem, we'd have the cocktails inside; we also didn't have worry about the July heat which can be overwhelming for an outdoor setting.
The staff is top notch talent and service minded. Leslie, our event manager, was patient, responsive to every request, fun to work with and a consummate professional. She anticipated and solved any problem quickly; worked with our other vendors seamlessly; communicated and followed through promptly at all times. She made it easy! Bryan, the head chef, prepared distinctive hors d'oeuvres, a beautiful and delicious meal; Monica, the pastry chef, fulfilled a last minute request for a wedding cake (since our original plans fell through) which our guests loved ; Kevin, the staff manager, Lori, the bartender, and the wait staff were extremely attentive to all our guests. In short, everyone felt well cared for.
Having everything in one place simplified the planning and the quality of the Grateful Palate could not be matched by other venues- and we considered many. This is a truly a gem of a place for any special occasion.
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Monica Sent on 11/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Could not ask for a better wedding venue! Events by Grateful Palate was the perfect spot to have our ceremony, reception and our photos. We had a beautiful sunset ceremony on their dock overlooking the intracoastal. Leslie and Tim were fantastic with planning and the whole day went off without a hitch. We got lots of great feedback about the venue and particularly the food and service. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. Everyone went above and beyond their role. The staff was just amazing. It was picture perfect!! I couldn't rave higher about them. If you’re looking for a venue in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, this is it!
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Karen Sent on 05/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about this venue. For our wedding it was perfect
The ceremony was held on the dock and then we did a cocktail hour and sit-down plated dinner.
The food was amazing not the standard wedding fare you get at traditional venues.
Leslie was responsive to every question a bride could have, making recommendations and helping find other vendors. Ours was a destination wedding and the coordination with Leslie was key to the success of our wedding and she was a pro and always ready to help.
The day of the wedding Tim and the rest of the staff was amazing and receptive to our every need. No one wanted for anything .

Thank you Grateful Palate for making my day memorable and perfect in every way

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User2303460 Sent on 07/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much for wonderful and memorable evening. The venue was a perfect venue for our families rehearsal dinner. With so many out of town guests, the intracoastal views had the perfect Florida feel. The menu variety and flexibility made selections to serve easy. The dinners were delicious and the service was great. Working with Leslie to plan an event is always easy. Her genuine warmth, is complimented with her creativity and extensive experience. Tim, the co-ordinator for the evening, clearly loves what he does, and his enthusiasm and professionalism made for a flawless execution of the party.
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Tracie Sent on 06/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We decided to have our wedding reception at Events by Grateful Palate next to Shooters and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue! Leslie was amazing to work with and since this was a destination wedding for us we really relied on her to work with us and answer the many questions we had leading up to the event. We went over every detail: decorations, food, music, drinks, etc. and she went above and beyond to ensure that everything was planned perfectly. We also worked with Tim the day of the event and he was absolutely amazing! We wanted for nothing that day and we have both Leslie and Tim to thank. Events by Grateful Palate is the perfect venue for your wedding. And Shooters is right next door...you can't go wrong! Food was incredible and you can't beat the view! Being from Maryland we are VERY picky about our crabcakes and I can tell you...theirs really lived up to our standards!
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Jessica Sent on 05/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was flawless. Leslie is amazing. The food was just outstanding and our guests were so impressed with the menu. We had a wonderful time and didn't have to worry about a thing! So happy we chose this vendor!
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Tina Sent on 05/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Tatiana, i just want to thank you and your Team for everything that you did to make our day so special. The food, Venue and service were amazing, and exceeded our every expectation. Tim was a dream, his execution and timing was perfect. The staff was professional and friendly. Thank you for all that you did!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Grateful Palate Catering & Events frequently asked questions

Grateful Palate Catering & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Grateful Palate Catering & Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
The space offered by Grateful Palate Catering & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Waterfront
Grateful Palate Catering & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Grateful Palate Catering & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Grateful Palate Catering & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
Grateful Palate Catering & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Grateful Palate Catering & Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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