MEL’S CATERING
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DON’T LIFT A FINGER
Catering with Mel’s Diner means ordering a local favorite in a tasty package that is personalized for the needs of your event. Browse our catering menu or call today to let us help you pick out a spread that guarantees your guest’s satisfaction!
First time catering with Mel’s? Ask us how we can help accommodate you and your special event!
CATERING A TASTE OF FLORIDA’S FAVORITES
Parties, Events, Special Occasions & More
WE HAVE YOUR EVENT COVERED
Mel’s Diner is happy to cater to you and bring a taste of Southwest Florida to your event. Tell us a little about your event and we can work with you and your price range to deliver an incredible experience to your guests.
- Birthday Parties
- School Celebrations
- Club Meetings
- Anniversaries
- Social Gatherings
- Office Events
- Weddings
- Networking Events
- Corporate Lunches
Would You Like to Know More?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have catered events from 10 people to 450 people and we make sure each one is catered to with the specificity of their occasion. Each of our catering plates serve up to ten people or more! If you have questions regarding customizing this, call (239) 247-3382
People are often surprised to find that we bring everything from cutlery to decorations. If you have questions regarding customizing your event with Mel’s, call (239) 247-3382.
Yes, we’re happy to tailor our food options to meet your event’s needs! If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.
Our orders do have a $50.00 minimum for delivery. However, there is no minimum order for pick-up. If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.
Our catering orders have a delivery fee of $25.00 with the option to tip your driver if you would like. This fee ensures your food will be delivered fresh and promptly. However, there is no fee for pick-up. If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.
MEL’S CATERING MENU
APPETIZERS
Mel’s Famous Chicken Tenders
$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10Served with Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce
CHICKEN WINGS
$120.00
100 wings serves 10 With your choices of sauce, and dressing. Served with celery & carrots.Sauce: Most Popular, Mild Sauce, Medium Sauce, Hot SauceSelect Dressing: Most Popular, Blue Cheese, Ranch
CRAB CAKES
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10Served with Texas petal sauce.
BOOM BOOM SHRIMP
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
$90.00
($9.00 / person), serves 10Vegetarian and Spicy!
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10Served with lemons and cocktail sauce.
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
NAPA VALLEY BRIE & APPLE QUESADILLA
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
BREAKFAST CATERING
QUICK FIX SANDWICHES BREAKFAST PACKAGE
$11.00 / Person
Your choices of sandwiches (on croissants w/ American cheese) & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Sandwiches: Most Popular; Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Kielbasa, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Ham, Turkey, Bacon & Cheese SandwichesSelect Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits All sandwiches served on a croissant and American cheese.
BASIC BREAKFAST PACKAGE
$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10 Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of breakfast meat & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, SausageSelect Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, breakfast Potatoes, Grits
UPTOWN EXPRESS PACKAGE
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10 Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of your choice of breakfast entree & breakfast meat. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, French Toast, PancakesSelect Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage
BURRITO BOX PACKAGE
$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10 Your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, onions, pepper, tomatoes, and Jack & cheddar cheese wrapped in sun-dried tomato tortillas. Served with your choice of side, salsa, and sour cream. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Protein: Most Popular, Chicken, Ground Beef, Shaved Steak, FishSelect Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Cheddar Grits
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SKILLET
$110.00
Scrambled Eggs, Chopped Chicken, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Topped with Salsa & Sour Cream. Jalapeño may be added at request.
PHILLY SKILLET
$100.00
Shaved Steak, Peppers, Onions, Eggs, Potatoes & Provolone.
HOT ROD BREAKFAST PACKAGE
$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10 Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of breakfast entree, breakfast meat & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, Pancakes, Mini Waffles, French Toast, Mini MuffinsSelect Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, SausageSelect Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits
POLISH SKILLET
$100.00
($10.00 / person), Smoked Kielbasa, Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Potatoes & Cheddar Cheese.
LUX, EGG & BAGELS
$13.00 / person
Served with your choice of side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits
MIDWEST SKILLET
$110.00
Scrambled Eggs, Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, Fried Chicken Tenders, Blue Cheese Crumble & Drizzled with Ranch Dressing.
FRESH START BREAKFAST PACKAGE
$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10 Includes your choices of breakfast entree and side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, Veggie Scrambler with Broccoli, Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers & made with Egg Beaters. Egg Whites with Spinach & Topped with Marinara & Mozzarella Cheese. Shaved Steak with Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions & Topped with Salsa.
AVOCADO TOAST
$12.00
Thick sliced whole wheat toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkled with sea salt, black pepper and diced tomatoes. Served with two farm fresh poached eggs and a choice of breakfast potatoes or mixed green salad with balsamic vinegar.
CATERING PLATTERS
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER
$40.00
($4.00 / person), serves 10
SEASONAL VEGGIE PLATTER
$35.00
($3.50/ person), serves 10
ASSORTED CHEESE PLATTER
$40.00
($4.00 / person), serves 10
SEASONAL VEGETABLE PLATTER
$25.00
($2.50 / person), serves 10
ASSORTED MEAT PLATTER
$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10
MEL’S TACO SHOP
CHICKEN
$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10 (3 tacos per person) Three soft shell tacos per person, Shredded letuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli, and mango salsa. Served with rice & black beans. Add Traditional Flan or a Chocolate Flan for an additional $4.00 per person.
HADDOCK
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 (3 tacos per person) Three soft shell tacos per person, Shredded letuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli, and mango salsa. Served with rice & black beans. Add Traditional Flan or a Chocolate Flan for an additional $4.00 per person.
SHRIMP
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 (3 tacos per person) Three soft shell tacos per person, Shredded letuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli, and mango salsa. Served with rice & black beans. Add Traditional Flan or a Chocolate Flan for an additional $4.00 per person.
BOOM BOOM SHRIMP
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 (3 tacos per person) Three soft shell tacos per person, Shredded letuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli, and mango salsa. Served with rice & black beans. Add Traditional Flan or a Chocolate Flan for an additional $4.00 per person.
BEST OCTOBER FEST EVER
FORK TENDER WIENER SCHNITZEL
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 For classic dessert add $4.00 per person Black Forest Cake
BRATWURST WITH POTATO PANCAKES
$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10 Served with sauerkraut. For classic dessert add $4.00 per person Black Forest Cake
BOXED LUNCHES
MEL'S CLUB SANDWICHES BOX
$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10 Fresh Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Smoked Ham, Lettuce and Tomato.Each box includes Mel's club sandwiches (w/ roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw
MEATLOAF ROLL BOX
$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10 Meat loaf served on French Roll.Each box includes meatloaf roll sandwiches (on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
SALADS
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 An assortment of 5 varieties of chopped greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Choose from Salmon, Steak or Chicken Dressing: Italian, French, Honey Mustard, Sanibel, Ranch, Blue Cheese or Balsamic Vinaigrette. Substitute Quinoa for $2 more per person.
LOBSTER ROLL BOX
$250.00
($25.00 / person), serves 10 Fresh Lobster Salad served on French Roll.Each box includes lobster rolls (lobster salad w/ mayo on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES BOX
$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10 Pulled Pork served on French Roll.Each box includes pulled pork sandwiches (on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw
SANDWICHES
SOPRANO'S ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Roast sirloin, lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy horseradish-olive aioli on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
ROASTED TURKEY STACK SANDWICHES
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Slow-roasted turkey, herb pesto aioli, tomatoes, provolone, and lettuce on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
GODFATHER'S CHICKEN SANDWICHES
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Herb-marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, and lemon basil aioli on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
CHICKEN & TURKEY ENTREES
FRIED CHICKEN
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
CREATE YOUR OWN CHICKEN BUFFET
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and starch. Sauces: Marsala Mushroom Demi Glaze, Francaise (Lemon Base with Stock and Cream), Picatta (Capers with Cream and Lemon), Carbonara Egg and Parmigiana, Pomadoro (Tomato and Basil).
ROASTED CHICKEN
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
BBQ ROASTED BONE-IN-CHICKEN
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with corn on the cob and rolls (w/butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks. Add Dessert for $4.00 per person
MUSSAKA
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Our Mediterranean Sauce: Tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and herbs. Choose Classic Greek Salad for $3.00 per person. Add Baklava $4.00 per person.
ROASTED TURKEY & STUFFING
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Cranberry Sauce and your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls ADD RICE PUDDING $4.00 PER PERSON.
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Our Mediterranean Sauce: Tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and herbs. Choose Classic Greek Salad for $3.00 per person. Add Baklava $4.00 per person.
SPANAKOPITA
$70.00
($7.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Our Mediterranean Sauce: Tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and herbs. Choose Classic Greek Salad for $3.00 per person. Add Baklava $4.00 per person.
BEEF & PORK ENTREES
POT ROAST
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
CREATE YOUR OWN PORK LOIN BUFFET
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and starch. Sauces: Marsala Mushroom Demi Glaze, Francaise (Lemon Base with Stock and Cream), Picatta (Capers with Cream and Lemon), Carbonara Egg and Parmigiana, Pomadoro (Tomato and Basil).
ALL NATURAL HAM
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
BABY BACK RIBS
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with corn on the cob & rolls ( w/ butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks. Add Dessert for $4.00 per person
ROASTED PORK LOIN
$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Apple Stuffing and your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
$135.00
($13.50 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy or baked potato or sweet baked potato or mashed sweet potato or rice, and choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
DRY-RUBBED BBQ PORK LOIN
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Served with corn on the cob and rolls (w/butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks. Add Dessert for $4.00 per person
PRIME RIB
$190.00
($19.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
SEAFOOD ENTREES
KEY WEST-STYLE SHRIMP
$180.00
($18.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choice of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy, baked potato, sweet baked potato, mashed sweet potato or rice, choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
CREATE YOUR OWN SALMON BUFFET
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and choice of starch. Sauces Alfredo Cream Base with grated Romano Cheese, Mediterranean Style (tomato, olives, feta, herbs), Lemon Grass, Key Lime, Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce
CREATE YOUR OWN GROUPER BUFFET
$200.00
($20.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and choice of starch. Sauces Alfredo Cream Base with grated Romano Cheese, Mediterranean Style (tomato, olives, feta, herbs), Lemon Grass, Key Lime, Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce
KEY WEST-STYLE SALMON
$180.00
($18.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choice of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy, baked potato, sweet baked potato, mashed sweet potato or rice, choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
CARROT GINGER MISO-GLAZED GROUPER
$180.00
($18.00 / person), serves 10 Topped with Asian coleslaw. Served with your choice of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy, baked potato, sweet baked potato, mashed sweet potato or rice, choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
MEDITERRANEAN SALMON
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Our Mediterranean Sauce: Tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and herbs. Choose Classic Greek Salad for $3.00 per person Add Baklava $4.00 per person
CREATE YOUR OWN HADDOCK BUFFET
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and choice of starch. Sauces Alfredo Cream Base with grated Romano Cheese, Mediterranean Style (tomato, olives, feta, herbs), Lemon Grass, Key Lime, Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce
CREATE YOUR OWN SHRIMP BUFFET
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with veggies and choice of starch. Sauces Alfredo Cream Base with grated Romano Cheese, Mediterranean Style (tomato, olives, feta, herbs), Lemon Grass, Key Lime, Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce
PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HADDOCK
$160.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choice of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy, baked potato, sweet baked potato, mashed sweet potato or rice, choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GROUPER
$200.00
($20.00 / person), serves 10 Included are: choice of red bliss or mashed potato and gravy, baked potato, sweet baked potato, mashed sweet potato or rice, choice of vegetable and dinner rolls.
FISH SANTORINI
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served withOur Mediterranean Sauce: Tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and herbs. Choose Classic Greek Salad for $3.00 per person. Add Baklava $4.00 per person
TOUR OF ITALY
CHICKEN PARMESAN AND SAUCES
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Add on a Tiramisu Dessert for an additional $4.00 per person.
ITALIAN STYLE BAKED ZITI
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
CHICKEN OR SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI PASTA ALFREDO
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Add on a Tiramisu Dessert for an additional $4.00 per person.
CLASSIC STYLE SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Add on a Tiramisu Dessert for an additional $4.00 per person.
VEGETABLE LASAGNA
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
FAMOUS CLASSIC AMERICAN
FRESH ROASTED SLICE TURKEY, STUFFING & GRAVY
$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Red Bliss or Mashed Potato, Gravy and whatever your favorite Vegetable is fresh from the farm. Comes complete with rolls and butter, Tossed Salad with your choice of dressing. Add on Classic Style New York Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cake, Rice Pudding or Apple Pie for an additional $4.00 per person.
FRESH ROAST LOIN OF PORK, STUFFING & GRAVY
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with Red Bliss or Mashed Potato, Gravy and whatever your favorite Vegetable is fresh from the farm. Comes complete with rolls and butter, Tossed Salad with your choice of dressing. Add on Classic Style New York Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cake, Rice Pudding or Apple Pie for an additional $4.00 per person.
CLASSIC STYLE MEL’S MEATLOAF
$145.00
($14.50 / person), serves 10 Served with Red Bliss or Mashed Potato, Gravy and whatever your favorite Vegetable is fresh from the farm. Comes complete with rolls and butter, Tossed Salad with your choice of dressing. Add on Classic Style New York Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cake, Rice Pudding or Apple Pie for an additional $4.00 per person.
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
STUFFED PEPPERS
$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10 Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
DESSERTS
KEY LIME PIE
$4.00 / person
$4.00 / person
APPLE PIE
$4.00 / person
$4.00 / person
RICE PUDDING
$4.00 / person
$4.00 / person
BEVERAGES
COFFEE
$3.00 / person
Select Coffee Type: Regular of DecafTell Us if You'll Need: Sugar, Diet Sweeteners, Creamer
FRESH-SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
$3.00 / person
$3.00 / person
*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
