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Passover Catering in Miami: How to Host Without the Stress


  • Writer: Jacob Mizrachi
    Jacob Mizrachi
  • Oct 31
  • 4 min read

What's inside:


  • Why Passover Is the Most Meaningful (and Demanding) Jewish Holiday


  • How to Host a Kosher-for-Passover Dinner Without Pressure


  • Elegant Glatt Kosher Menu Ideas for Seder and Beyond


  • Passover Catering Options for Families, Villas & Communities


  • Common Mistakes That Complicate the Holiday


  • Real Passover Celebrations Across South Florida


  • Where We Cater Across South Florida


  • Final Thoughts & Personal Invitation



Why Passover Is the Most Meaningful (and Demanding) Jewish Holiday

Hi, I’m Jacob Mizrachi, founder of Elegant Kosher Catering end Evants.

I’m Jacob Mizrachi, and I’ve seen hundreds of families across Miami prepare for Passover – the week when every detail matters.




This holiday carries deep symbolism, but it also comes with one of the most complex kosher requirements of the year.

The challenge? Creating a meal that’s both compliant and truly beautiful. Our glatt kosher kitchen specializes in full-service Holiday Catering that removes the chaos and lets hosts focus on the meaning, not the cleanup.


 Elegant kosher-for-Passover Seder setup in a private Miami home – light, tradition, and taste combined.
 Elegant kosher-for-Passover Seder setup in a private Miami home – light, tradition, and taste combined.


How to Host a Kosher-for-Passover Dinner Without Pressure


Passover cooking requires strict separation, special ingredients, and a deep understanding of kashrut. Doing it yourself can be overwhelming — but with a certified glatt kosher team, it becomes calm and precise.

Here’s how we structure a worry-free celebration through Holiday Catering :

  1. Dedicated kosher-for-Passover kitchen, fully supervised.

  2. Customized Seder menus that balance tradition and variety.

  3. Full setup, staffing, and plating in your home or venue.

  4. On-time delivery before Yom Tov and Shabbat.

  5. Elegant presentation that fits both modern and classic tables.


💬 “When the food is right, the Seder flows naturally – everything feels lighter.” – Jacob Mizrachi


Elegant Glatt Kosher Menu Ideas for Seder and Beyond


Passover food should feel celebratory, not restrictive. Our menus keep to tradition while offering refinement and balance.

  1. Starters: Beet salad with horseradish dressing, salmon carpaccio, vegetable soup with herbs.

  2. Mains: Braised brisket with pomegranate glaze, lemon dill fish, roasted chicken with garlic thyme.

  3. Sides: Potato kugel, sautéed asparagus, roasted carrots with honey.

  4. Desserts: Flourless pareve chocolate cake, coconut macaroons, citrus mousse.

  5. Drinks: Grape spritzers, herbal teas, fresh lemonade.


Glatt kosher chef preparing and plating dishes for a Passover event in Miami.
Glatt kosher chef preparing and plating dishes for a Passover event in Miami.


Table: Passover Dinner Structure for 10–30 Guests

Stage

Course

Recommended Dishes

Notes

Seder Opening

Appetizers

Charoset, gefilte fish, beet salad

Symbolic, light

Main Dinner

Entrées & Sides

Brisket, fish, potatoes, vegetables

Keep portions balanced

Dessert

Pareve sweets

Mousse, fruit, macaroons

Serve chilled

Coffee Service

After Seder

Espresso, tea

No dairy additions



Passover Catering Options for Families, Villas & Communities

Every family hosts differently — some intimate, some large. That’s why we offer three glatt kosher models under our Holiday Catering program:


  • Private Home Dinners (8–30 guests): Full Seder table setup, delivery before Yom Tov.

  • Villa & Luxury Rentals: Chef-prepared meals with on-site plating. 

  • Community Events (40–200 guests): Buffet or plated service with coordinated Seder flow.


Family-style glatt kosher Seder dinner setup for 40 guests in Miami Beach villa.
Family-style glatt kosher Seder dinner setup for 40 guests in Miami Beach villa.


Common Mistakes That Complicate the Holiday


  1. Starting preparation too late. Passover catering must be booked weeks in advance.

  2. Using non-certified ingredients. Kosher-for-Passover means more than “kosher.”

  3. Mixing menu styles. Simplicity keeps meals elegant and compliant.

  4. Skipping pareve dessert. It keeps the menu balanced after meat dishes.

  5. Ignoring timing. Once Yom Tov begins, service cannot continue – everything must be ready.

💡 Pro tip: Always plan serving flow based on Seder length – guests need time between courses.


Real Passover Celebrations Across South Florida


Villa Seder in Golden Beach: 18 guests, plated dinner with pareve desserts. 

Synagogue Event in Aventura: 120 guests, glatt kosher buffet under supervision.

Private Home in Coral Gables: 12 guests, pre-delivered full Seder meal. 

Corporate Holiday Dinner: 25 guests, elegant modern Passover menu.

Each event reflected one goal – celebration without stress, made possible by Holiday Catering.



Frequently Asked Questions


Do you provide Seder plates and ceremonial items? 

Yes. We can supply all required items upon request.

Do you deliver before the start of the holiday?

Absolutely – all orders are completed before candle lighting.

Can we customize menus for specific traditions (Ashkenazi, Sephardic)? 

Yes, our chefs design menus according to your family’s customs.

Do you cater during Chol HaMoed?

Yes, full glatt kosher service is available throughout the intermediate days.



Service Philosophy


Passover should feel peaceful. Our approach brings structure, beauty, and meaning to one of the most complex holidays.

Elegant Kosher Catering is known for:

  1. Certified kosher-for-Passover preparation

  2. Timely delivery and full supervision

  3. Personalized menus for families and communities

  4. Refined plating and presentation


Why Families Choose Elegant Kosher


Our clients return every year because we make Passover seamless. From kitchen kashering to final table setup, every detail is handled discreetly. You welcome your guests – we handle the rest.


💬 “For the first time, I actually enjoyed hosting. The table looked perfect, and everything was worry-free.” – Rachel K., Boca Raton


Where We Cater


We proudly serve kosher corporate galas and events across: 

  • Miami Beach

  • Brickell

  • Aventura

  • Fort Lauderdale

  • Boca Raton

  • Palm Beach

  • South Florida



 This Passover, let your focus stay on meaning – not logistics.


 Contact us through Holiday Catering to create a glatt kosher menu that feels calm, elegant, and truly yours.



Jacob Mizrachi, founder of Elegant Kosher Catering and Events


Author: Jacob Mizrachi 

Founder of Elegant Kosher Catering


 18+ years of experience in glatt kosher event planning across South Florida

 Certified glatt kosher kitchen • Weddings • Corporate Events • Private Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs


 
 
 

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