Menomonee Falls’ parks and open green spaces make it a natural fit for one of the most anticipated events on a company’s calendar: the summer picnic. Whether you’re planning an employee appreciation day, a family-friendly picnic, or a more low-key team cookout, company picnic catering in Menomonee Falls has its own set of considerations that indoor corporate events simply don’t have.
Building the right picnic menu
The best company picnics lean into the season rather than fighting it. Classic grilling stations — burgers, brats (a Wisconsin essential), and grilled chicken — paired with fresh salads, corn on the cob, and a build-your-own dessert bar tend to be crowd favorites across age groups, which matters if the event includes employees’ families. For a more elevated option, a few catered stations (think a taco bar or a build-your-own sandwich station) can add variety without complicating service.
Why outdoor corporate catering needs a different plan
Outdoor corporate event catering comes with logistics that don’t apply to an office happy hour or a banquet hall wedding. Weather is the obvious one — a caterer experienced with outdoor events will have a backup plan for heat, rain, or wind built into the proposal, not figured out the morning of. Food safety is another: holding temperatures, proper transport, and serving equipment all matter more when there’s no commercial kitchen nearby.
A few things worth confirming with any caterer before your Menomonee Falls picnic:
- Do they bring their own grilling and serving equipment, or does the park/venue need to provide it?
- How do they handle hot and cold holding for several hours outdoors?
- Can they accommodate a headcount that includes employees’ families, not just staff?
- What’s their rain plan?
How Davians supports company picnics
As an extension of our corporate catering services, Davians handles outdoor events with the same full-service approach we bring to weddings and office events — staffing, equipment, setup, and breakdown included. We work with HR teams and office managers across the Milwaukee area, including Menomonee Falls and the surrounding suburbs, to build a picnic menu that fits the size and tone of the event, whether that’s 30 people or 300.
Planning a picnic this summer?
If your company is planning a picnic in Menomonee Falls, reach out to Davians‘ event sales team to talk through your headcount, venue, and menu preferences — we’ll put together a custom quote that takes the planning stress off your plate.