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
- 2 cold appetizers, 1 hot appetizer
- 1 salad, 1 main protein
- Basmati rice, pita and sauces
- Best for up to 50 guests
Family Package
- More appetizers and 2 salads
- 2 main proteins, 2 rice dishes
- 1 vegetable, pita and sauces
- Best for mid-size events
Celebration Package
- 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.
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.
Real Events
Catering We Have Done
Weddings, iftars, office lunches, baby showers, and graduation parties across Tampa. This is what your table can look like.
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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.
Two Tampa Kitchens
Petra Kennedy Blvd
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.