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Indianapolis, IN Event Lunch Catering

Bring indulgence back to your lunchtime meals with MCl Restaurant & Bakery’s catering team, MCL Catering, your go-to for event lunch catering in Indianapolis, IN.

Our scratch-kitchen cooking is a feast fit for any type of event, whether it’s an informal midday family gathering or an official corporate event. Our speed and efficiency are outshined only by the taste of our mouth-watering Midwestern cuisine.

Schedule professional, affordable catering for your Indianapolis event with MCL Catering today!

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Scratch Kitchen Lunch Event Catering Menu

Take a bite of deliciousness with our mouth-watering event lunch catering menu. From hearty sides to savory entrees and sickeningly sweet desserts, our homemade catering meals are crafted in the same scratch kitchens as our dine-in menu items.

Over several generations, we’ve perfected family recipes, such as hand-breaded fried chicken, first cooked on our family farm in Sheridan, IN. Now, these delectable dishes bring comfort food flavor and fresh ingredients to Indianapolis lunch events of all types and sizes.

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#1 Selling All-Inclusive Package

$15 per person

8 guests minimum

Get the event lunch catering you’ve been craving. This 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 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 lunch 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 lunch 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

Guests can feast on either our 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

Enjoy your favorite pasta lunch catering option with a healthy portion of 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

From the sea to the rivers, get a taste of fresh, delectable fish. Our fish lunch catering package is 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

Bring the backyard barbecue to your next event. Get a hot plate overflowing with from-the-grill favorites like pulled smoked pork. Each BBQ lunch catering meal 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

Take BBQ to another level with our premium package. Each guest gets 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

Enjoy the health-conscious decadence of our simple Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, 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 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.

Event Lunch Catering for All Occasions

When it comes to lunchtime events in Indianapolis, the food and service from MCL Catering will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

We understand the urgency of lunchtime affairs – the timely delivery and presentation of your food can make or break the day. Our hot, delicious dishes will take center stage and ensure your catered lunch event is a success.

With just a minimum 4-hour notice in most cases, we provide our in-demand hometown menu items and catering services for a diverse range of lunchtime events, including:

  • Corporate Event Lunch Catering
  • Wedding Event Lunch Catering
  • Holiday Event Lunch Catering including Thanksgiving lunch catering, Easter lunch catering, and Christmas lunch catering.

Impeccable service and food that will have your guests saying, “Yum!” with each bite – call MCL Catering or place your event lunch catering order online today.

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Lunch Catering Professionals To Meet Your Every Need

For event catering services that go beyond the simple act of dropping off food, turn to MCL Catering.

Our dedicated Indianapolis catering team is ready to help you plan the ultimate lunchtime event meal experience for your guests. We have years of expertise and our pulse on the local catering scene so we know what you need sometimes even before you know it yourself!

From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday you can call our catering specialists for help with:

  • Events with more than 100 guests
  • Catering support beyond food delivery
  • Custom pricing for events with 500+ guests
  • Recurring event catering
  • Wedding reception catering services
  • Event planning services and advice from a real, living, friendly human!

Call MCL Catering today at 866-805-1832 for all your event lunch catering needs in Indianapolis. Together we can make your event unforgettable!

Bang for Your Buck: Complimentary Catering Rooms

At MCL Catering, we want everyone in our neighborhood to have access to quality catering and safe, clean event spaces. With a minimum food and beverage purchase from MCL Catering, you can enjoy the free rental of one of our featured venues.

Elevate your lunchtime event with a pristine banquet room that you can tailor to your unique event theme or agenda needs. These private spaces are available at select MCL Restaurant & Bakery locations. Contact us today for more information and become the host with the most.

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Indianapolis Christmas Lunch 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 Lunch Catering Made Easy with MCL Catering

Your event is only as successful as your catering service, so why not have your event catered by the best of the best? At MCL Catering, we take this responsibility seriously. We guarantee your satisfaction with our food and service, or we’ll make it right!

From our sweet beverages to our homemade desserts, MCL Catering is sure to bring a smile to your guests’ faces and quiet their rumbling bellies so you can proceed with your lunch event with confidence. Whether you need catering for corporate events, your wedding day, or another special occasion, we've got you covered.

Call MCL Restaurant & Bakery or schedule your Indianapolis event lunch catering order online today.