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Indianapolis, IN Thanksgiving Lunch Catering

Gather 'round for a Thanksgiving feast without the fuss! At MCL Catering, part of MCL Restuarant & Bakery, we're here to simplify your Thanksgiving meals. 

Say goodbye to kitchen chaos and hello to a stress-free Thanksgiving with our delightful lunch catering options. Let us handle the cooking while you focus on creating cherished memories with your loved ones. From savory turkey to mouthwatering sides and delectable desserts, we've got everything you need to make this Thanksgiving unforgettable.

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The Benefits of Scheduling a Thanksgiving Lunch Catering Service

Hosting Thanksgiving lunch with MCL Catering isn’t for the birds! We provide our catering services for family and friend holiday lunches with anywhere from eight to 10,000 attendees.

The following are some advantages of scheduling a Thanksgiving catering order in Indianapolis with MCL Catering.

  • Stress-Free Planning: Say goodbye to the stress of grocery shopping, meal prep, and cooking for a crowd. With our catering service, you can relax and enjoy the holiday while we handle the culinary details.
  • Time-Saving Convenience: Spend more quality time with your family and friends by leaving the cooking to us. Our efficient delivery and setup ensure that you have more time to create cherished memories with your loved ones.
  • Variety of Menu Options: From traditional turkey and stuffing to vegetarian alternatives and indulgent desserts, our diverse menu options cater to every palate and dietary preference. There's something delicious for every family member to enjoy.
  • Professional Quality: Impress your guests with professionally prepared dishes crafted with the finest ingredients and culinary expertise. Our experienced chefs ensure that every bite is bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection while still including classic holiday dishes.

Planning a Thanksgiving lunch catering service with MCL Catering simplifies your holiday preparations and guarantees a memorable holiday lunch experience for you and your guests.

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Gobble Up Goodness From Our Homemade Thanksgiving Catering Menu

From our local scratch kitchens to your table, MCL Catering brings fresh, flavorful dishes to your next classic Thanksgiving meal.

With our family recipes passed down and perfected through the generations, you don’t have to sacrifice that home-cooked taste or the heart-warming feeling that comes from Midwest comfort food favorites. Bite after bite your family will keep coming back for more and you’ll win Thanksgiving day!

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#1 Selling All-Inclusive Package

Get the savory traditional Thanksgiving dinner food 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.

Original Comfort Food Package

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

  • Chopped Steak
  • 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

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

Guests can feast on either our carved slow 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

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

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

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

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

Turkey Time – On Time, All the Time

MCL Catering offers full-service catering for Thanksgiving Day lunch. 

From setup to clean up and even serving the food buffet-style in-between, our Indianapolis catering specialists will take care of every detail. We guarantee your satisfaction with our catering service, and if you’re not happy, we’ll go above and beyond to make it right.

Need help planning your Turkey Day? We can take care of that too. Get in touch with our professional catering team at 855-625-3836 anytime from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for help with:

  • Lunches with more than 100 guests
  • Catering service beyond food delivery
  • Custom pricing for more than 500 guests
  • Event planning and advice from a real person!

We can’t wait to serve you!


A Thanksgiving Event Space for The Whole Family

This Thanksgiving lunch, gather your loved ones in a space that’s conveniently located for the whole family at MCL Restaurant & Bakery.

Able to accommodate your festive decor, our private banquet rooms are a warm, welcoming, and clean atmosphere for your holiday gathering. Enjoy your meal without worrying about setting up your own space. And don’t worry about breaking the bank – banquet room rental is complimentary when you place a minimum food and beverage order.

Contact MCL Catering today to check Indianapolis banquet room availability.

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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.


Feast in Style This Thanksgiving with MCL Catering

Make this year’s Thanksgiving dinner or lunch one to remember with MCL Catering’s Thanksgiving lunch catering services. The holidays are about food and family, and we’re experts in both. That’s why our catering menu is perfect for a lunchtime meal with loved ones.

Shake your tail feathers free of holiday meal prep stress this season. Contact MCL Restaurant & Bakery or go online to order your next Indianapolis Thanksgiving lunch catering meal today.