Hot Lunch & Dinner

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When your team needs more than just a quick bite, Metro Catering delivers with delicious, chef-prepared hot lunch and dinner catering options. Our hearty, made-from-scratch meals are perfect for corporate meetings, evening events, staff appreciation days, and client dinners across NYC.

Entrées & Packages

Chicken Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden SaladServed hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Chicken Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Beef Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden Salad Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Beef Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Filet Mignon Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden SaladServed hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Filet Mignon Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Salmon Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden SaladServed hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Salmon Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Specialty Seafood Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden Salad

Specialty Seafood Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Pork Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden Salad

Vegetarian Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden Salad

Vegetarian Entrées A La Carte

Served hot in disposable aluminum pans, with wire racks

Vegan Entrée Packages

Served with 2 sides and a Garden Salad

Buffets

Chicken & Beef Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Chicken & Salmon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Chicken & Shrimp Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Chicken & Filet Mignon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Chicken & Specialty Seafood Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Chicken & Vegetarian / Vegan Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Beef & Salmon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Beef & Shrimp Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Beef & Specialty Seafood Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Beef & Vegetarian / Vegan Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Filet Mignon & Salmon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Filet Mignon & Specialty Seafood Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Vegetarian / Vegan & Salmon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Vegetarian / Vegan & Shrimp Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Vegetarian / Vegan & Filet Mignon Buffet

Choose 2 Proteins & 2 sides served with a Garden Salad

Themed Buffets

Greek

Beef Souvlaki, Chicken Souvlaki, Oven Roasted Lemon Potatoes, Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice), Tzatziki, Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad), Pita Bread, Baklava Mousse Shooters

Korean

Beef Bulgogi, Gochujang Spiced Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice, Sweet-Soy Roasted Potatoes, Kimchi Salad, Grilled Bao Buns, Korean Honey Cookies

Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma, Beef Kofta, Almond & Date Basmati Rice, Stewed Eggplant & Tomatoes, Malouf Salad, Warm Seasoned Flatbread, Baba Ghanoush, Citrus Honey Cake

Mulberry Street

Nonna’s Meatballs, Sunday Sauce Chicken Parm, Mozzarella Cheese, Spicy Rigatoni, Tomato Cream Sauce, Sautéed Broccolini, Garlic & Oil, Traditional Caesar Salad, Focaccia Bread Sticks, Butter Cookies & Biscotti

Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala, Spicy Shrimp Thokku, Chana Masala, Chickpeas, Aloo Gobi, Potato & Cauliflower, Kachumber Salad, Warm Naan Bread, Nankhatai Cookies

Southern BBQ

Southern Fried Boneless Chicken, BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Collards Greens Sauté, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Cornbread Salad, Buttermilk Biscuits, Sheet Pan Peach Cobbler

Chinese

Cashew Chicken, Szechuan Shrimp, Vegetable Fried Rice, Stir Fried Vegetables, Shanghai Salad, Fried Wonton Crisps, Hong Kong Egg Tart

Cubano

Ropa Vieja, Shredded Beef, Mojo Shrimp, Crema de Yuca, Pickled Red Onions, Garlic White Rice, Seasoned Black Beans, Cuban Salad, Fried Plantain Chips, Caramel Flan

Italian

Chicken Marsala, Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce, Sole Piccata, Capers, Lemon-Wine Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Artichokes, Baked 5 Cheese Cavatappi Bianca, Paesana Salad, Focaccia Bread Sticks, Artisanal Italian Pastries

French

Beef Bourguignon, Sole Meuniere, Lemon Caper-Butter, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Haricots Verts Amandine, Niçoise Salad, Baguette Dinner Rolls, Lemon-Lime Madeline Cookies

South of the Border

Slow Cooked Cilantro Chicken Thighs, Guajillo Spiced Steak, Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Enchiladas, Tomato Rice, Refried Black Beans, Mexican Caesar Salad, Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips, Galletas de Nuez

Soup's On!

Soups

Hearty homemade soups, served by the kettle with crackers and a bread basket

Bowls

Cali Bowl

Roasted Chicken, Herbed Brown Rice, Charred Kale, Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Corn, Grilled Halloumi CheeseHoney Mustard Dressing

Teriyaki Bowl

Teriyaki Bowl - Glazed Chicken Thighs, White Rice, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Grilled Scallions, Sautéed Carrots, Steamed Napa Cabbage

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Blackened Chicken Thighs, Basmati Rice, Charred Kale, Roasted Tomatoes, Stewed Chickpeas, Pickled OnionsBaba Ganoush, Mediterranean White Sauce

Baked Falafel Bowl

Baked Falafel, Quinoa, Charred Kale, Pickled Chilis, Roasted Tomatoes, Crushed Pita Chips, HummusLemon Tahini Dressing

Thai Bowl

Thai Bowl - Sweet & Spicy Shrimp, White Rice, Pickled Red Cabbage, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Toasted Peanuts, Spicy Peanut Thai Dressing

Seoul Bowl

Korean BBQ Steak, Jasmine Rice, Kimchi, Charred Green Beans, Grilled Button Mushrooms, Sesame Togarashi Dressing

Southwestern Bowl

Garlic-Lime Steak, Seasoned Brown Rice, Sautéed Tomatoes, Onions & Green Chiles, Seasoned Black Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Individual Bowls

Individual Cali Bowl

Roasted Chicken, Herbed Brown Rice, Charred Kale, Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Corn, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Mustard Dressing

Individual Teriyaki Bowl

Glazed Chicken Thighs, White Rice, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Grilled Scallions, Sautéed Carrots, Steamed Napa Cabbage, Ginger-Scallion Dressing

Individual Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Blackened Chicken Thighs, Basmati Rice, Charred Kale, Roasted Tomatoes, Stewed Chickpeas, Pickled Onions, Baba Ganoush, Mediterranean White Sauce

Individual Baked Falafel Bowl

Baked Falafel, Quinoa, Charred Kale, Pickled Chilis, Roasted Tomatoes, Hummus, Lemon Tahini Dressing

Individual Thai Bowl

Sweet & Spicy Shrimp, White Rice, Pickled Red Cabbage, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Toasted Peanuts, Spicy Peanut Thai Dressing

Individual Seoul Bowl

Korean BBQ Steak, Jasmine Rice, Kimchi, Charred Green Beans, Grilled Button Mushrooms, Sesame Togarashi Dressing

Individual Southwestern Bowl

Garlic-Lime Steak, Seasoned Brown Rice, Sautéed Tomatoes, Onions & Green Chiles, Seasoned Black Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Pasta Trays

Penne alla Vodka

Caramelized Onions, Sweet Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce

Baked Rigatoni al Forno

Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Pesto Cream Sauce

Gemelli Genovese

Sautéed String Beans, Sliced Potatoes, Hot Sausage, Basil Pesto

Rigatoni Alfredo

Spinach, Mushroom, Grilled Chicken, Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Fusilli Aglio e Olio

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Sausage, Roasted Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Classic Lasagna

Layered Fresh Pasta Sheets, Creamy Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Basil Sauce

Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted Vegetables, Layered Fresh Pasta Sheets, Creamy Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Basil Sauce

Lasagna Bolognese

Seasoned Ground Beef, Layered Fresh Pasta Sheets, Creamy Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Basil Sauce

Individual Hot Pastas

Individual Penne alla Vodka

Caramelized Onions, Sweet Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce

Individual Baked Rigatoni al Forno

Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan

Individual Gemelli Genovese

Sautéed String Beans, Sliced Potatoes, Hot Sausage, Basil Pesto

Individual Rigatoni Alfredo

Spinach, Mushroom, Grilled Chicken, Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Individual Fusilli Aglio e Olio

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Sausage, Roasted Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Individual Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Pesto Cream Sauce

Mac & Cheeses

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Truffle Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Spinach & Artichoke Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Vegan Mac & Cheese

Served with a Garden Salad

Individual Mac & Cheeses

Individual White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses

Individual Truffle Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses

Individual Spinach & Artichoke Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses

Individual Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses

Individual Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses

Individual Vegan Mac & Cheese

Individually packaged versions of our buffet style hot mac & cheeses