Picnic Vancouver: Food, Spots, Delivery, Catering, Luxury Set Up

Picnic season is in full swing in Vancouver and enjoying delicious food and drinks al-fresco is now even easier. Here is a roundup of picnic Vancouver ideas including food; best spots for a picnic; picnic delivery; picnic catering companies; and luxury picnic set up services.

Picnic Delivery Vancouver

Picnic to Go

Picnic to Go offers park-goers the chance to order tasty sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches and more directly to local-area neighbourhood parks for a no-hassle picnic experience.

Picnic Vancouver: Food, Spots, Delivery, Catering, Luxury Set Up — Credit: Picnic to Go

Orders can be placed by visiting www.picnictogo.ca or using a mobile device to scan the QR codes displayed on sandwich boards and public bulletin boards in select Vancouver-area parks.

Food and drink orders will be prepared on-site at Fable Diner dropped off at the nearby greenspaces with no additional charge for delivery.

Deliveries are currently available at:

Dude Chilling Park
Habitat Island (Beer Island) Park
Jonathan Rogers Park
Mount Pleasant Park
Robson Park

Designed for casual, outdoor dining, the menu includes an array of summertime classics such as sandwiches, burgers, salads, creamy milkshakes, and nostalgic ice cream sandwiches.

Couples and groups can snack on assorted meat and cheeses trays or share curated picnic packages like the Margarita Couples Picnic ($30) featuring two burgers, salad, fries and two frozen margaritas; or the Munchies Picnic ($34.20) that comes with a hot mess burger, fries, chicken Caesar wrap, milkshake and an ice cream sandwich.

Park visitors can level-up their picnic with a variety of non-alcoholic refreshments, beer, wine, or handcrafted cocktails delivered in convenient single-serving bottles.

The lineup of summertime libations from Picnic to Go includes a Kombucha Negroni featuring Beefeater gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and house-made kombucha; a Cosmopolitan-inspired ‘Van City Mopolitan’ with vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry juice; red wine Sangria mixed with orange liqueur, peach schnapps, triple sec and fresh citrus juice); and frozen Margarita to-go bags (lime or strawberry) featuring fresh juice, ice, peeled orange liqueur and Jose Cuervo tequila.

The new Picnic to Go delivery service will be offered seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For full menu details and to place an order, please visit www.picnictogo.ca.

Picnic Boxes Vancouver, To Go & Kits

Edge Catering

Edge Catering is offering gourmet picnic menus. Each order is presented in compostable packaging, packed in a bonus customized Edge Catering insulated cooler bag to use all summer long.

Here are just some of the menus:

Tuscan Garden Party ($60, 2 people): grilled & pickled vegetables, beet hummus, prosciutto & melon, caprese skewers, tapenade puff pastry tarts, calabrese baguette; Tuscan pasta salad; Vanilla panna cotta with fresh berries

Countryside Drive ($60, 2 people): buttermilk pecan crusted chicken quarters; potato green bean salad; fruit salad; and brown butter brownie.

Grazing in the Great Outdoors ($55, 2 people): charcuterie and cheese plate with fruit, pickles, baguette, and house crisps; watermelon, feta, arugula, and mint salad; and peanut butter everything cookie.

Railtown Catering

Railtown Catering is offering the Parisian Picnic, available from $69.00, which serves two to four people. The package can be ordered online here or by calling 604-568-8811.

French Country Pâté
Pickled Cherries, Toasted Pistachios, Red Fruit Jelly, House Made Baguette
Niçoise Salad Mixed
Greens, Seared Albacore Tuna, Green Beans, Tomato, Egg, New Potatoes, Olives, Tarragon Dressing
Selection of French Cheeses & Fresh Fruit
Paris Brest

Add-on options include a pastry box complete with assorted mini pastries and butter croissants, an assortment of quiche and also exotic fruits.

Railtown Catering has also made available a collection of both French and BC wines to complete the experience. A Beaujolais works very well here; the Gamay-based wine is made perfect for casual summer dining. The light-bodied and brightly acidic red balances the rich components of the package perfectly.

Honolulu Coffee

Honolulu Coffee Vancouver is getting summer into full swing and helping people enjoy al-fresco picnic experiences by introducing new Picnic Kits available at its Downtown (888 Nelson Street) and Kerrisdale (2098 W. 41^st Avenue) locations beginning Thursday, June 3.

Available for pre-order with 24 hours notice at Honolulu Coffee Vancouver’s new website, the new ‘Greatest of All Time’ picnic box is the perfect way to gather outdoors with 4-6 friends and enjoy in a park, on a beach blanket or even the deck of a sailboat and includes an ice bag and cups and the following Honolulu Coffee favourites for $79 per kit plus tax:

16 oz bottle of Hawaiian Toddy Latte (choice of milk option);
16 oz bottle of Matcha Latte (choice of milk option);
Acai Bowl Set (16 oz base + choice of dry topping + fruit toppings);
Dessert Box (Guava Bread, Matcha Cookie, Mac Nut, Chocolate Brownie);
Assorted Macaron Box (Guava, Chocolate, Rose Lychee, Yuzu, Tiramisu, Matcha);
Two Caprese Ham Croissant Sandwiches;
Two cans of Hawaiian Sun Tropical Drinks.

A smaller kit perfect for two people that includes 12 oz bottles of Hawaiian Toddy Latte and Matcha Latte, Caprese Ham Croissant Sandwich, Dessert Box (Guava Bread, Matcha Cookie, Mac Nut, Chocolate Brownie) and Assorted Macaron Box (Guava, Chocolate, Rose Lychee, Yuzu, Tiramisu and Matcha) is also available for $50 per kit plus tax.

The Dirty Apron

The Dirty Apron offers a Picnic for Two ($50) includes two sandwiches, 2 salads, 2 cookies and 2 beverages – all packed up alongside biodegradable plates, napkins and cutlery, in our stylish and reusable Dirty Apron Canvas Handlebag.

Up the ante and upgrade to a Gourmet Picnic ($80) to receive all of the above, plus charcuterie, local cheese, house made dips, crackers, fruit and snacks.

Optional add-ons include locally made chocolate, jerky and wine/beer, and more.

Luxury Picnic Vancouver Setup Companies

Picnic Thyme Co.

Picnic Thyme Co. is a luxury picnic planning service where you pick the date and location.

Luxury picnic inspiration — Credit: Picnic Thyme Co.

They will set up and take down your picnic which could items like a SPF 50+ beach umbrella, waterproof tarp and picnic mats, cushions and throw blankets, custom-made picnic table, table runner, placemats, 3-piece plate sets, napkins and napkin rings, cutlery sets, drinking glasses, candles, artificial flower arrangements, customized message board, waste basket, hand sanitizer, and two bottles of complimentary water.

They offer a few different packages: The Minimalist ($175); Seas the Day ($225); Date for 2 ($300); and Afternoon Delight ($450).

PIC your NIC

PIC your NIC is another Vancouver popup picnic company. They work with local restaurants and food/drink vendors to get your favourite eats and drinks delivered right to your picnic or you can bring your own food/drinks as well.