Urban Picnic bento box including a chicken ’n’ waffles sandwich; a prosciutto, parmesan, and sherried fig jam sandwich; gazpacho in a cucumber bowl served with a pipette of vinaigrette and a dusting of avocado snow; a Caprese potato salad skewer; and a trio of sweet-and-savory suckers, by Truffleberry Market in Chicago
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Whether planners are looking to relax on the grounds or take a trip to one of Los Angeles' beaches, Hotel Bel-Air offers its signature picnic, complete with blanket, pillows, and table trays. The menu includes a la carte options such as grilled cheese, assorted charcuterie and salumi, tuna tartare, house-made soft pretzels, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Approximate pricing for a three-course meal starts at $60 per person, with a set-up fee of $75 for each picnic. The picnics are set for two, but guests may contact the hotel for larger party requests. Call 310.472.1211 for more information.
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Chopped salad with salumi, provolone, fresh oregano, and red wine vinaigrette; tarragon egg salad sandwiches with watercress and radishes;Â and ricotta pound cake with Meyer lemon curd and whipped cream, produced by Dandelion Ranch Events with catering by Cooks County in Los Angeles
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Roar Events' Interactive Margarita Station
Roar Events produced a summertime event at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa in Southern California. The dinner had a modern Mexican theme and featured an interactive margarita station. Guests chose the type and flavor of their tequila, as well as one of many specialty salts.
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Bento boxes including chilled Italian antipasti, served with sangria with blood orange ice cubes, iced tea with lemon zest and mint, and Peroni beer, by Parkland Chef in Boca Raton, Florida
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Guests had to win their dessert—a Sprinkles cupcake—by shooting a toy dart gun into the cupcake cutouts.
Photo: Roderick Peña
Inspired by Tuscan dining, Wells used long family-style dining tables with rustic wooden chairs for the dinner.
Photos: David DePas
Garlands of eucalyptus, lemon leaves, and fresh greens ran the length of the dinner tables with oversize lanterns providing additional intimate lighting.
Photos: David DePas
Adam Lippes for Target
At a preview of Adam Lippes for Target collection in August, David Stark Designs used buffalo plaid blankets, pillows, travel bags, and other items in rooftop picnic at New York’s 620 Loft & Garden. The products were not just for show: Guests used them during the event.
Photo: Courtesy of LaForce & Stevens
