
What's Happening on the Water
The Grateful Palate's reputation stretches across South Florida; but there's more to us than exceptional catering and events services. From insider tips to special events and more, read on to learn how to get the most out of Fort Lauderdale's favorite waterfront event center.
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February 18
Get Lucky With Grateful Palate
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! With the help of Grateful Palate, plan the perfect catering for this exciting holiday, known for drinking, eating, and celebrating in the United States and beyond.
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January 27
A Valentine’s Day Wedding to Remember
Did you know Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days to tie the knot? If you’ve always dreamed of marrying your sweetheart during one of the most romantic months of the year, start planning ahead now with the help of Grateful Palate!
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December 14
Ring In 2021 With Us
Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with a special New Year’s Eve dinner event at Shooters Waterfront! Order a drink, have a seat by the Intracoastal, and get ready to welcome the new year in spectacular style with prix-fixe perfection and an exciting array of extras.
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November 09
Your Thanksgiving Catering Made Simple
At Grateful Palate, we offer an outstanding catering service. It’s truly our bread and butter. That’s why for this year’s Thanksgiving season, we are offering a show-stopping take-home menu of traditional Thanksgiving fare, complete with enough food to serve between six and eight loved ones at your table.
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September 24
A Wedding To Remember with Grateful Palate
Our mission is to offer venues and catering services that make the most special day in your life the most memorable one to everyone else. Within our beautifully redesigned venue offering 360-degree views of the Intracoastal Waterfront, recently engaged couples and postponed wedding parties can count on us for the ultimate event.
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August 04
A First Look at Las Olas
Not far from our picturesque venue space is one of the most famous Fort Lauderdale attractions: Las Olas Boulevard. What was once a simple dirt road connecting undeveloped swampland to the beach has grown into a lively destination of dining, shopping, nightlife, and more.
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July 14
A Brief Background of the Intracoastal Waterway
With its location along the Intracoastal, Grateful Palate’s state-of-the-art event space features spectacular waterfront views. The 3,000-mile waterway is an important feature of Florida’s coastal landscape and the country at large. So, what are the origins of the Intracoastal Waterway?
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June 19
A 4th of July Cookout in the Fresh Florida Air
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening BBQ here in South Florida. The special charm of clinking cold beers under the sweet smell of mango trees and watching the sunset behind lush palms is a special perk to living in Fort Lauderdale. Although your celebration might look a bit different this year, why not plan the perfect catered backyard cookout for you and your family this 4th of July?
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June 09
Cater Your At-Home Celebration
At the moment, it’s obviously not recommended to hold any sort of large-scale event with an extensive list of guests. Nonetheless, milestones don’t wait for anyone. With at-home catering from Grateful Palate, grab your family members and have a private party just for you.
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March 02
This Easter, Leave the Cooking to Us
Setting up an egg hunt can be a lot of hard rock. With so many kids coming, you’ll need to make sure you have enough eggs and enough places to hide them. Painting the eggs is going to be an entire afternoon, at best, and you need to run out and get Easter prizes too. While you’re busy creating memories they’ll never forget, leave the cooking to us and worry about one less thing on this special day.
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February 04
Your Own Personal Irish Luck
It’s almost that time of the year when we all whip out any green pieces of clothing stuffed in the back of our closets. That’s alright though because green clothing means scrumptious Irish food and an excuse to party. Grateful Palate wants you to celebrate Irish culture in style and find your luck of the Irish with a unique, specially crafted Irish feast.
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January 06
Celebrate Your Big Day the Right Way
If your new year is bringing big changes and a wedding, you have a lot of think about. On this big day, you’ll have enough on your plate, so let Grateful Palate wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale take care of the prep work.
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December 02
Holiday Feasts Done Right
December is a month of togetherness and nothing brings people together better than delicious food. This holiday season put away the Santa apron and let Grateful Palate take care of the heavy lifting. Our professional staff is dedicated to providing you and your family with that warm feeling that can only come from home-cooked favorites.
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November 04
Have A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Feast
If it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving this year, you have several options for dazzling the entire family. Option one is to begin the prep 24 hours in advance. You will need to set up a brine for the turkey and prep the many side dishes so that on Thanksgiving day, you can play Tetris with your oven as you heat each one to be ready and hot just as everyone is ready to eat.
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October 07
Stay in This Halloween
With Halloween right around the corner, you’re probably already trying to pick between a dozen different things to do or places to be. Instead of spending hours trying to get a bartender's attention and screaming to talk to your friend 2 inches away from you, what if the party came to you? This Halloween, throwing your own unforgettable costume is easier than ever thanks to Grateful Palate Catering & Events!
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September 02
Special Events Done Right
Special events in your life deserve to be properly celebrated. At Grateful Palate, we believe that you should always get to celebrate the way you want and no event is too small for world-class attention to detail. If you have a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or other special events that you want to celebrate, look no further.
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August 05
Remarkable Renovations
For most, June marks the beginning of summer and the transfer over to a beach and sunshine state of mind. Here at Grateful Palate, this past June also brought new beginnings and a brand new look. We wanted our aesthetics to match the diversity and freedom from the norm that our dishes bring, so we chose birds and nature as the central themes to help us achieve this ambiance.
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July 01
One Stop Shop for Corporate Events
A delicious meal paired with the right atmosphere will make any corporate event memorable. However, here at Grateful Palate, memorable is just the start. Our venue amenities are designed to ensure a productive day on top of the happy team.
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June 03
Fourth of July Cookout
There’s nothing quite like hosting a Fourth of July cookout. Friends and family all gather around to laugh and share stories; their attire is so conspicuous that it can probably be seen from an orbiting satellite. Cold beer is flowing and hamburgers are rolling off the grill. The thing is, you have one grill, 30 guests, and only so much patience. This Fourth of July, relax and let Grateful Palate Catering & Events take care of the work so you can properly enjoy the festivities.
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May 06
Create a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend
Many people see Memorial Day weekend as the start of summer. On Monday, May 27, millions of Americans will be observing a national holiday as they honor those who fought and died for our country. They observe this important holiday by spending quality time with friends and family over the three-day weekend. This year, Grateful Palate Catering & Events wants you to have extra time with those friends and family by allowing us to take care of the cooking for you.
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April 01
Easter Joy Brought to Your Front Door
Easter may be a joyous occasion that brings together family and friends but it can also get quite hectic. With Easter egg hunts, candy galore and all-day events, it can be hard to find the time to prepare a feast-worthy meal or gather the troupe to all go out. This Easter, let Grateful Palate Catering & Events worry about the gourmet preparation so you can focus on what really matters: family!
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December 03
Ring in the New Year Here!
What better way to welcome 2019 than with your very own celebration, hosted at our dazzling new facilities? With sweeping views of the Intercoastal Waterway and indoor/outdoor seating, it’s the perfect backdrop to an unforgettable New Years Party.
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