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The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is a trio of wedding and event caterers located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and serving the Pikes Peak Region and the Front Range of Colorado. For over 29 years, their various services have been voted some of the best in the state. Whether you are after savory grilled goodness, seasonal selections, or catering with flair, The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is sure to have something to whet your palette.

Services Offered
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is comprised of three unique catering services:

Picnic Basket Catering has been dedicated to serving fresh and delicious food with an emphasis on artistic presentation and ingenuity since 1989. We strive to create memorable events for our clients through outstanding service, effortless planning and the pure enjoyment of great food. Experience creative buffets, plated meals, chef attended stations, sophisticated cocktail menus and more. Building trusting relationships with our catering customers is our number one priority. Voted the “Best Catering Company in Colorado Springs” for over 20 years!

Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in Santa Maria Style BBQ - a culinary tradition rooted in the Santa Maria Valley dating back to the mid-19th century. Our award-winning tri-tip, chicken, buffalo flank, and linguiça sausage are seasoned before grilling over red oak on our custom-made "travel-ready" grills. The hired hands at Buffalo Gals will grill and carve in true rancheros-style, and serve everything you’ll need to host a flavorful and memorable event. For a backyard BBQ, rustic wedding, or for a big to-do for thousands, Buffalo Gals Grilling is more than a feast, it’s a performance.

Cravings 5-star Catering was created to provide a five-star approach to the finest Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Region & Colorado Front Range events, providing a more sophisticated experience for intimate gatherings or large, intricate weddings and galas. "It's all in the details" sums up our ability to handle event management, including servers, liquor, rentals, tents, flowers, valet parking and other services in addition to excellent food from our inspired kitchen staff. We truly have a passion for catering, and always strive to exceed our clients' expectations. New and exciting flavors and techniques are blended with creativity and a modern twist. Featuring upscale urban menus, tapas, stations, elegant plated meals, and trendy mixology!

Cuisine
With three different services to choose from, the Picnic Basket Family of Companies is ready to serve almost any cuisine you can think of, from Mexican to Thai or classic American BBQ, we will create a menu perfect for you and yours on your special day.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$45

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of The Picnic Basket Family of Companies

4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4 out of 5 rating
61 Reviews
88% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
Katie
Katie J. Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Value + quality!

First of all, our tasting blew us away. Such a lovely team to work with, super responsive to all our questions, and amazing quality. They went above and beyond with table decor and helping us customize passed vs self-serve apps. Guests raved about the food and we could not have been happier!
Amy
Amy S. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, great people

Buffalo Gals catered our rehearsal 'picnic' and they were the perfect fit! Kathy and Michelle are such kind souls, and were wonderful to work with. They grilled out at the park where we hosted our party, and everything was delicious. We had a couple of dietary restrictions in our group, and they made sure to include them with no problem. Their staff members were so accommodating as well, and had everything set up on time. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing great food and service for their next event!
Samantha
Samantha S. Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and super easy to work with!

Buffalo Gals are absolutely amazing! The food at my wedding was delicious, and we were able to fully customize the menu to have what we wanted. We are still getting compliments about the food! They were super easy to work with and did a great job setting up/taking down at the end of the night. I highly recommend them!
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Team

Sondra Casey
Sondra Casey
Event Manager

Sondra has been an events specialists for Picnic Basket Catering Collective for 3 years. Sondra is no stranger to the Food and Beverage industry, with over 25 years’ of experience and she brings her expertise to each and every event! On her free time, she enjoys traveling and adventuring with her husband and 3 boys.

Audrey Brewster
Audrey Brewster
Event Manager

Audrey is a Colorado native with a passion for helping couples achieve their dream wedding! Audrey’s event experience began as a corporate event planner, from there she branched off to start her own wedding planning business. With 4 years in the industry, she is ready to help you put together the beautiful wedding you’ve always dreamt of. When not planning weddings and events, Audrey enjoys spending time outdoors exploring Colorado with her Queensland Heller, Sebastian!

Michelle Talarico
Michelle Talarico
Director of Sales

Michelle has been in the hospitality business since she was 15 and has been assisting in planning the perfect wedding day for over 30 years. Extremely kind and funny, she will make every meeting spectacular as she gets to know each couple on a personal level. Michelle loves sleep, country music, and chocolate.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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The Picnic Basket Family of Companies frequently asked questions

At The Picnic Basket Family of Companies, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at The Picnic Basket Family of Companies includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At The Picnic Basket Family of Companies, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Picnic Basket Family of Companies, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Picnic Basket Family of Companies offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.4 in value and 4.2 in average response time.
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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