Catering · Tampa, FL · Since 2004

Halal Catering in Tampa from Petra Mediterranean

Petra caters office lunches, weddings, Eid parties and iftars across Tampa Bay. Order party trays of shawarma, mixed grill and mezze, or book a per-person package from $30 a guest. Everything is certified halal and cooked from scratch the day of your event.

  • Certified halal
  • Cooking in Tampa since 2004
  • Jordanian and Palestinian recipes
  • 4.5 stars from 3,300+ Google reviews

What we cater

Party Trays and Per-Person Catering Packages

Two ways to order. Trays work for office lunches and drop-off parties. Per-person packages work for weddings and big events where you want a full spread planned around your guest count. Every package is served family style with fresh pita and house-made sauces.

Simple Package

$30 per guest
  • 2 cold appetizers, 1 hot appetizer
  • 1 salad, 1 main protein
  • Basmati rice, pita and sauces
  • Best for up to 50 guests
Most popular

Family Package

$40 per guest
  • More appetizers and 2 salads
  • 2 main proteins, 2 rice dishes
  • 1 vegetable, pita and sauces
  • Best for mid-size events

Celebration Package

$50 per guest
  • 4 cold and 2 hot appetizers
  • 2 salads, 3 main proteins
  • 2 rice dishes, 1 vegetable
  • Best for 150+ guests

Add a protein for $10 per guest, or a salad or appetizer for $5 per guest. Delivery is $50 up to 15 miles, then $2 per mile. Service staff and chafing sets are quoted by guest count. Trays are priced by size, so call either location for today’s tray pricing.

What goes on the table

  • Shawarma traysChicken or beef shawarma carved off the spit, with garlic sauce, pickles and pita.
  • Mixed grill traysShish kebab, kofta and chicken tawouk, grilled over open flame and served over rice.
  • Mezze spreadsHummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, tabouleh and Arabic salad, made in-house that morning.
  • Rice plattersLamb mandi, kabsa, and ouzi with rice and toasted nuts. Mansaf for anyone who wants the real Jordanian table.
  • Whole roasted lambOur premium option for weddings and Eid, served over rice.
  • DessertsBaklava, warbat and konafa by the tray.

Ordering an office lunch? Book it online: Kennedy Blvd catering menu or Busch Blvd catering menu.

Full Catering Menu

Every Dish We Cater

Pick your dishes from this list when you book a package or order trays. Everything is halal, cooked from scratch the day of your event, and we adjust every menu to your guest count and preferences.

Booking a wedding? Weddings use their own set packages with courses and pricing. See the Wedding Packages (PDF).

Appetizers

  • Hummus
  • Musabaha
  • Baba Ghanoush
  • Falafel
  • Grape Leaves
  • Labneh

Salads

  • House Salad
  • Tabbouleh
  • Fattoush
  • Arugula & Beet Salad
  • Caprese Salad
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Primavera Pasta Salad
  • Caesar Salad

Chicken

  • Chicken Kebab
  • Creamy Curry Chicken, French Style
  • Baked Chicken Legs
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Baked Quarter Chicken
  • Chicken Tagine with Lemon & Pepper

Beef

  • Beef Shish Kebab
  • Beef Kofta Kebab
  • Beef Filet

Lamb

  • Shish Lamb Kebab
  • Lamb Kofta Kebab
  • Baked Lamb Shanks
  • Roasted Lamb Leg
  • Roasted Whole Lamb
  • Lamb Ouzi, Whole Lamb Stuffed with Rice
  • Whole Lamb, Persian Style
  • Lamb Mansaf with Rice
  • Kofta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  • Lamb Chops

Rice

  • White Jasmine Rice
  • Yellow Basmati Rice
  • Saffron Persian Rice
  • Maklouba Rice with Eggplant & Cauliflower
  • Spicy Kabsa Rice
  • Smoked Mandi Rice
  • Vermicelli Rice
  • Mixed Vegetable Rice
  • Sweet Corn Rice
  • Ground Meat Rice (Ouzi)
  • Egyptian Rice
  • Mujadara Rice

Vegetables & Bread

  • Turkish Eggplant with Tomatoes
  • Baby Baked Potatoes
  • White Kidney Beans
  • Green Beans
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Okra
  • Molokhia
  • Steamed Vegetables
  • Pita Bread
  • Whole Wheat Pita

Sandwich Options

Served with your choice of appetizer and salad.

  • Hummus Sandwich
  • Falafel Sandwich
  • Caprese Sandwich
  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Beef Shawarma
  • Chicken Kebab
  • Kofta Kebab
  • Shish Lamb Kebab
  • Baba Ghanoush Sandwich
  • Batata Sandwich
  • Roasted Vegetable Sandwich

Get a Catering Quote

Who we cater for

Corporate, Wedding, Eid and Iftar Catering

  • Office and corporate lunchesBoardroom meals, team lunches and client meetings. Kennedy Blvd covers downtown, Westshore and South Tampa.
  • USF and campus eventsOur Busch Blvd kitchen is minutes from USF. Student orgs, department lunches and graduation parties are a regular order for us.
  • Weddings and engagementsAny guest count, any venue. Tastings are available for events over 75 guests. Wedding packages (PDF)
  • Eid, Ramadan iftars and aqiqahsWe’ve cooked for Tampa’s Muslim community for over 20 years. Iftar trays go out ready to serve at sunset.
  • Birthdays, graduations and reunionsTell us your crowd and budget, and we’ll build the menu.

Why Tampa Books Petra for Catering

  • The whole kitchen is halalEvery dish is certified halal. There’s no separate halal menu to pick from.
  • Cooked the day of your eventFood is made from scratch that day. Nothing is reheated from a freezer.
  • Family recipes since 2004Jordanian and Palestinian dishes, the same ones we’ve served on Busch Blvd for over 20 years.
  • Two kitchens, hotter foodThe kitchen closer to your venue cooks your order, so it arrives hot.

Get a quote

Get a Catering Quote

We reply within one business day. For an event this week, call us: Kennedy (813) 513-3000, Busch (813) 984-9800.

Got it. Thank you. Our catering team will call you within one business day. Need it sooner? Call Kennedy (813) 513-3000 or Busch (813) 984-9800.

Two Tampa Kitchens

Petra Kennedy Blvd

1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Downtown, South Tampa, Westshore, University of Tampa
(813) 513-3000

Petra Busch Blvd

4812 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
USF, Temple Terrace, North Tampa
(813) 984-9800

Email: info@petratampa.com

Catering Questions, Answered

How much does catering cost per person?

Per-person packages run $30, $40 or $50 a guest depending on how many appetizers, salads and proteins you want. Trays are priced by size. Delivery is $50 up to 15 miles. Call either location or send the form for an exact quote.

Is all of your catering halal?

Yes. Every dish we cater is certified halal, from the grilled kebabs to the whole roasted lamb. We cook with the same halal ingredients we use every day in both Tampa dining rooms.

What areas do you cater?

We cater across Tampa Bay, including Tampa, Temple Terrace, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel and Lutz. If your venue sits outside that range, ask us. We can usually make it work.

Do you offer wedding tastings?

Yes, for weddings and events over 75 guests. Mention it in your quote request and we’ll set one up before you commit to a menu.

How do I order catering for an office lunch?

Office orders go fastest through ezCater, where you pick the dishes and delivery time online. Order from Kennedy Blvd for downtown, South Tampa and Westshore, or from Busch Blvd for USF, Temple Terrace and North Tampa. For larger events, send the quote form or call (813) 513-3000.