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Indianapolis, IN Christmas Dinner Catering

Experience the magic of Christmas with none of the hassle by letting MCL Restaurant & Bakery cater your festive dinner. Our catering team, MCL Catering, is here to streamline your holiday preparations and take care of the cleanup, ensuring a truly stress-free Christmas. 

Feast on everything from a shimmering ham centerpiece to the scrumptious sides that your family dreams about all year. And the grand finale? Our desserts—so delightful that they'll have everyone begging for a piece of the pie.

Order your Christmas dinner catering in Indianapolis, IN, today.

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Visions of Scratch Kitchen Cooking Dance in Your Head

With MCL Catering, fresh, homemade meals conveniently delivered to your event aren’t a Christmas Eve dream – it’s an affordable reality!

Whipped up in our local scratch kitchens, our holiday catering menu is full of delicious food and Midwestern classics that will feed your entire crew, from picky family members to diverse employee dietary preferences. Our catering packages include savory entrees and festive sides that will have you saying “Yum!” after every bite.

For a Christmas dinner catering menu that will steal the show, contact MCL Catering or place an order online. View our holiday offerings below now.

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#1 Selling All-Inclusive Package

$15 per person

8 guests minimum

Our most popular package includes chicken breast stuffed with savory cornbread dressing and homemade gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, homestyle green beans with bacon, assorted cloverleaf farm dinner rolls, our famous huge “biscuity” chocolate chip cookies, and fresh-brewed iced tea.

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Continental Breakfast Package

$8.95 per person

12 guests minimum

Assorted homemade baked cinnamon rolls, fruit bread, and pound cake with fresh-cut seasonal fruit and coffee.

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Original Comfort Food Package

$10.75 per person

8 guests minimum

A homemade classic – fried chicken made in our scratch kitchens using recipes perfected on our family farms more than 70 years ago in Sheridan, IN. 

This package includes bread as well as:

1 Entree

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast

  • Fried Chicken

  • Fried Chicken Light Meat (+$0.50)

  • Meatloaf

  • Chicken & Noodles

2 Sides

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Macaroni & Cheese

  • Homestyle Green Beans

  • Fresh Green Beans

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Fresh Steamed Broccoli

  • Sweet Corn

  • Baked Beans

  • Cream Slaw

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Grilled Chicken Package

$11.25 per person

8 guests minimum

Your choice of Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Kebab Sauce Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Bruschetta, or Simple Herb Grilled Chicken Breast served with bread and your choice of two mouth-watering sides, including:

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Macaroni & Cheese

  • Homestyle Green Beans

  • Fresh Green Beans

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Fresh Steamed Broccoli

  • Sweet Corn

  • Baked Beans

  • Cream Slaw

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Carved Roasted Turkey or Baked Ham Package

$10.99 per person

12 guests minimum

Choose between an oven-roasted turkey breast entree topped with homemade gravy or flavorful baked ham with cherry sauce. Each comes with fresh bread and your choice of two of our famous homestyle sides.

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Italian Package

$10.99 per person

8 guests minimum

Start with a Caesar or cafe salad, a side of fresh green beans, and a warm, baked rosemary garlic roll. Then indulge in a pasta entree and add chicken parmesan or herb-grilled chicken breast to your order for only $3 per person.

Our pasta entrees include:

  • Spaghetti with Marinara

  • Bowtie with Marinara

  • Beef Ragu

  • Primavera - Dressed with Garlic and Italian Cheese blend

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Fish Entree Package

$13.95 per person

8 guests minimum

Served alongside two classic sides and bread, our fish dinner catering package includes your choice of fish entree, including:

  • Oven Roasted Atlantic Salmon

  • Baked Crumb & Herb Topped Tilapia

  • Cajun Grilled Tilapia

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Basic BBQ Package

$10.99 per person

8 guests minimum

Each BBQ holiday meal includes baked-from-scratch slider rolls, macaroni & cheese, and creamy coleslaw. The centerpiece is from the grill favorites like smoked pulled pork. Add baked beans for $1.75 per person.

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Premium BBQ Package

$15.95 per person

8 guests minimum

Take a bite of pulled smoked BBQ pork with baked-from-scratch slider rolls, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, and creamy coleslaw. Also, enjoy our famous huge “biscuity” chocolate chip cookies and fresh-brewed iced or sweet tea and lemonade.

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Lite & Healthy Package

$10.75 per person

8 guests minimum

Order our Herb Grilled Chicken Breast for health-conscious guests, or upgrade to our Oven Roasted Atlantic Salmon for $4 per person. This package also includes tossed, Caesar or cafe salad, and a side of seasonal fruit.

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Finger Foods Package

$8.95 per person

20 guests minimum

For lighter meals, order our Parker House Finger Sandwiches like freshly sliced oven-roasted turkey or baked ham. Each slider consists of homemade farm rolls, swiss cheese, and lettuce with your choice of meat. Then snack on fresh-cut vegetables with basil dill dip and hand-breaded chicken tenders.

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View our entire Indianapolis catering menu online, including a la carte entrees, salads & sides, trays & little bites, desserts, and beverages.

Full-Service Catering from Santa’s Little Helpers

Just like Santa has his elves, you have the MCL Catering team to help you pull off your next Christmas event. With our full-service catering offerings, you can hand over the setup, cooking, service, and cleanup, all while staying on the nice list with your guests.

Our services are customized to align with your schedule, the limitations of your event space, and the unique theme of your holiday celebration. If you require further assistance with event planning or need more details about our catering offerings, contact our team at 866-805-1832.

We’re available to talk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to help with:

  • Events with 100+ guests

  • Services beyond food delivery

  • Events with 500+ guests that require custom pricing

  • And so much more!

Give us a call for full-service Christmas catering in Indianapolis, IN, today!

Banquet Room Rental to Park Your Sleigh This Christmas Dinner

Fed up with the annual debate over whose house will host Christmas dinner? Tired of shuffling between multiple office meeting rooms to celebrate with the whole team? Why not bring everyone together in one beautifully maintained, private setting this season by booking a banquet room at MCL Restaurant & Bakery?

Our holiday event spaces offer a clean, dedicated venue for your Christmas celebrations, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning up your home or office space. Even better, our banquet rooms can be yours at no additional cost when you fulfill the minimum food and beverage order with MCL Catering.

Get in touch with us today to reserve your Christmas dinner space in one of our Indianapolis banquet rooms.

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3 Benefits of Ordering Christmas Catering Near Me

This Christmas, bring holiday cheer to your next event with professional catering from MCL. Here are some merry benefits of ordering from our team:

  • Stress-Free Celebration: Say goodbye to the hustle of holiday cooking and hello to more time mingling with guests. Catering takes the prep, cooking, and cleanup off your plate, letting you focus on the festive fun.

  • Exquisite Menus: Prepared fresh to order by our scratch kitchen chefs, every dish on our catering menu is sure to impress. From savory roasts to sweet treats, our caterers use only high-quality ingredients to create our mouth-watering meals.

  • Customizable Options: Tailor your Christmas Day dinner to perfectly suit your gathering. Whether you're hosting a small family affair or a large corporate event, our Indianapolis catering services include diverse menu options to meet everyone’s dietary needs and palate preferences.

Don't let the holiday season pass without experiencing the joy of holiday catering. Contact MCL Catering today to secure an order for your annual event in Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Holiday Dinner Catering Locations

MCL Arlington

6010 East 10th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46219

317-356-1587

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.


MCL Avon

121 Avon Village Parkway

Avon, IN 46123

317-536-6658

Monday-Saturday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m

MCL Castleton

5520 Castleton Corner Lane

Indianapolis, IN 46250

317-845-5717

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MCL Southside

3630 South East Street

Indianapolis, IN 46227

317-783-2416

Monday-Saturday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m

MCL Speedway

6002 Crawfordsville Road

Indianapolis, IN 46224

317-241-9497

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MCL Township Line

2370 West 86th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-334-1875

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Deck the Halls With Boughs of Yummy With MCL Catering

Make the holidays unforgettable with MCL Catering’s premium Christmas dinner catering services. With years of experience, we help plan and execute your event down to the details, no matter the size or scope of the festivities.

Each dish on our catered holiday menu is carefully curated to enhance your holiday feast. Contact MCL Catering today or visit us online to order your Christmas dinner catering in Indianapolis.