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Indianapolis, IN Event Dinner Catering

Elevate your evening events with a touch of gourmet delight from MCL Restaurant & Bakery’s expert catering team, MCL Catering.

Our scratch kitchen dishes create sumptuous feasts suitable for any evening affair, from cozy family reunions to formal corporate gatherings. Our blend of rapid service and irresistible Midwestern flavors ensures your dinner event dining goes off without a hitch.

Book top-notch, budget-friendly event dinner catering in Indianapolis, IN, with MCL Catering today.

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Dinner Done Right with a Scratch Kitchen Dinner Catering Menu

Overflowing with delicious food that’s sure to enchant every palate, MCL Catering's dinner catering packages aim to please. From sumptuous sides to hearty entrees and heavenly desserts, our menu options are crafted in our renowned scratch kitchens using family recipes perfected across generations.

Try our crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, or get a bite of fresh vegetables on the side. With every bite, you'll be reminded of the power of a home-cooked Midwestern meal, while also enjoying the elegance of catering carried out by local professionals.

Always made with the freshest ingredients, check out our dinnertime catering menu for private events in the Indianapolis area below.

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#1 Selling All-Inclusive Package

$15 per person

8 guests minimum

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

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

Your choice of homemade comfort food, such as fried chicken dinner catering, is 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

Choose from one of our incredible grilled chicken dinner catering entrees, including Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Kebab Sauce Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Bruschetta, and Simple Herb Grilled Chicken Breast. 

Then get your choice of bread and pick two mouth-watering 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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Carved Roasted Turkey or Baked Ham Package

$10.99 per person

12 guests minimum

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


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Italian Package

$10.99 per person

8 guests minimum

Your choice of a warm pasta entree with a Caesar or cafe salad, a side of fresh green beans, and a warm, baked rosemary garlic roll. You can also 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 Cheeses

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Fish Entree Package

$13.95 per person

8 guests minimum

Our fish dinner catering package consists of a fish entree served alongside your choice of two of our classic sides and bread. Our fish entree options include:


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

Smoked pulled pork fresh from the grill? We're in! Each BBQ dinner catering meal also includes baked-from-scratch slider rolls, macaroni & cheese, and creamy coleslaw. Add baked beans for $1.75 per person.


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Premium BBQ Package

$15.95 per person

8 guests minimum

With our upgraded package, enjoy pulled smoked BBQ pork with baked-from-scratch slider rolls, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, and creamy coleslaw. Don't forget 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

For a healthier option get 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 the grazer in all of us, choose the finger foods package for an assortment of 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.

Quality Food. Professional Service. Every Kind of Event.

At MCL Catering, the fusion of scrumptious food and stellar service will captivate your guests, no matter the occasion.

We take punctuality and quality seriously with every party we cater to. While our warm, yummy dishes are a highlight, our caterer's ability to serve any special day with the same consistent service is key. With a mere 4-hour notice required in most scenarios, we offer our sought-after local menu selections and catering expertise for a variety of dinner events, including:

  • Corporate event catering
  • Wedding catering
  • Catering for birthday parties
  • Holiday caterers for Easter catering, Thanksgiving catering, and Christmas catering
  • And so much more!

Contact MCL Catering or order your next event dinner catering in Indianapolis, IN, online today.


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Event Planning Blues? Talk to a Local Caterer at MCL

For dinner catering that transcends mere food delivery, MCL Catering is your perfect partner.

Our committed Indianapolis catering crew stands ready to orchestrate the ultimate dinner experience. With deep roots in the local catering industry, we anticipate your needs, crafting memorable events with ease.

Reach out to our catering specialists from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for assistance with:

  • Dinners with 100+ guests
  • Comprehensive catering solutions that go above food delivery
  • Custom pricing for 500+ guests
  • Recurring event catering needs
  • Dinner catering services for weddings
  • Personalized event planning support from a friendly, helpful human being!

Dial 866-805-1832 to connect with MCL Catering today for all your Indianapolis dinner event catering requirements.


Host in Style with Our Banquet Room Rentals

Besides our amazing food services, MCL Catering has featured venues available for your next event.

Secure a complimentary venue for your dinner gathering with a qualifying food and beverage order from MCL Catering. We'll work hard to transform your evening affair into an extraordinary night. Each of our event venues can be tailored to your event's specific theme or requirements.

Call MCL to check our Indianapolis banquet room availability today!

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Indianapolis Event Dinner Catering Locations

MCL Arlington

6010 East 10th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46219

At the intersection of 10th St. and N. Arlington Ave. next to Central Ace Hardware and The Allie Spa.

317-356-1587

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.


MCL Avon

121 Avon Village Parkway

Avon, IN 46123

Just off Rockville Road near Walmart Supercenter, Hobby Lobby, and across the street from the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Avon Indianapolis.

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

Near the Castleton Square Pavilion, across the parking lot from One World Market of Indiana at the corner of 86th St. and Allisonville Road.

317-845-5717

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.


MCL Southside

3630 South East Street

Indianapolis, IN 46227

In the same strip as Sabores La Michoacana Ice Cream and T-Mobile, across from Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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

Next to Harbor Freight Tools, Mattress Firm Clearance Center Speedway, and across Parkwood Drive from Great Clips.

317-241-9497

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MCL Township Line

2370 West 86th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46260

Next to North Willow Mall and BMO Bank N.A Branches off the corner of 86th St. and Township Line Road.

317-334-1875

Monday-Sunday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.


Event Dinner Catering Simplified with MCL Catering

From corporate events to your wedding day, get your event catered by pro. At MCL Catering, excellence in food and service isn’t just promised; it’s delivered. If ever we fall short, we pledge to set things right.

Enjoy our delectable entrees, sips on our refreshing beverages, and indulge in homemade desserts, at your venue or one of our unique banquet room locations. With a full-service catering package that takes the details seriously, we're equipped to address your every need.

Contact MCL Restaurant & Bakery or place your Indianapolis event dinner catering request online now.