Proudly serving Colorado Springs and the Front Range since 1989.
CASUAL,
CONTEMPORARY CUISINE
Simple, authentic, fresh, and affordable. Featuring classic recipes from our family owned company with new ingredients and creative twists. We provide our customers with traditional American cuisine, prepared with select offerings from local farmers and ranchers and use clean, non-GMO ingredients. From simple breakfasts and lunches for corporate events, to casual social gatherings for family and friends, Picnic Basket has earned its Best Caterer status by delivering excellent food and professional service for over 30 years.
SANTA MARIA STYLE BARBEQUE
RUSTIC ELEGANCE WITH TRUE COLORADO CLASS
Rustic elegance and true Colorado style cuisine. From a fancy venue, to a remote gathering in the beautiful Colorado mountains, Buffalo Gals provides your guests with a unique experience they will always remember. Using our custom-made grills, we prepare at your event and provide the sights, sounds and smells of delicious meats and vegetables sizzling over red oak. From Certified Angus Beef, seasoned all-natural chicken, wild game, and seafood to tasty appetizers, salads and desserts, Buffalo Gals is a favorite for weddings, reunions, and gatherings throughout the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.
CUSTOM,
CHEF-INSPIRED MENUS
Custom, trendy and capable of fulfilling your wildest dreams. From interesting new tastes to presentations that impress, Cravings will provide your guests with a joyful culinary adventure. Custom cocktail menu, multiple courses, unique ideas for décor and entertainment, no event is too large, too small, or too demanding for our team to plan, strategize and build your vision. We specialize in putting all the pieces together and creating the WOW factor for your wedding, open house, gala or small dinner party.
WHY DO WE HAVE THREE DIVISIONS?
Over the years, we have identified many different niches in the catering world. Beginning with The Picnic Basket in 1989, we soon found that there were opportunities available in planning large and more sophisticated events…rentals, service staff, entertainment, venue rental, and bar services. The name “The Picnic Basket” just did not seem to represent that caliber of service, so we asked our clients to help us put a name on that division. Cravings Five Star Events was born and suddenly, we were asked to do large galas, grand openings, and events for a thousand guests or more. Go figure. In 2001, some friends from California introduced us to Santa Maria Barbeque. We fell in love with the simplicity and flavors of this unique Central Coast tradition. We integrated this idea into our Picnic Basket brand. For 3 years – it went nowhere. When we tagged it with the name Buffalo Gals Grilling Co., it assumed a new identity and now reigns as the most popular and lucrative brand of the bunch. You just never know what’s in a name.