Caterer's Alcoholic Beverage License (13CT): Miami restaurant guide
Florida DBPR — Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco
What it is
A state license that lets a DBPR-licensed caterer serve beer, wine and liquor at off-premises catered events where it also provides prepared food. Your restaurant's 2COP or 4COP covers only your licensed premises.
When a restaurant needs it
If you cater events off-site and want to serve alcohol there. You must earn at least 51% of gross food-and-beverage revenue from food and non-alcoholic beverages at each event and keep contracts, customer names, event dates and purchases for 3 years.
How to apply
Apply in DBPR Online Services for license type 13CT with fingerprints and related-party information, plus proof of your DBPR food service license.
Documents you’ll need
- DBPR food service (or caterer) license
- Fingerprints and related party information
- Entity documents
- Event records system (contracts, customers, locations, dates, food purchases and sales)
Good to know
Alcohol may be served only at a catered event with prepared food; AB&T can audit the 51% food rule event by event.
Official source
Section 561.20(2)(a)5, F.S. — caterer license · DBPR AB&T — fee chart (13CT $1,820)
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.