Taste The Change
We care deeply about the remarkable people that live in this community. That’s why we
support many organizations locally and regionally.
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Supporting Non-Profits
Each year, we donate 10% of our revenue to community betterment, environmental concerns, and the arts, including: The Colorado Springs Conservatory, The Place, Colorado Open Lands, Goodwill, Casa, Care and Share, Colorado Springs Leadership Institute, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, The Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance, United Way, Colorado Event Alliance, El Paso County Parks, and many more!
Community Involvement
We sit on many boards and volunteer with non-profits and organizations that benefit our community, such as: Visit COS, Care and Share, We Fortify, NAMI, Joint Initiatives Early Childcare Initiatives, The Chancellors Leadership Council at UCCS, The Colorado Springs Conservatory, Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation, The Colorado Springs Women’s Chamber, Pikes Peak Business and Education Association, the Hospitality Sector Partnership, Pikes Peak chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, The Wine Festival Committee, the Colorado Springs Executive Association, and the Colorado Event Alliance.
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Our Story
Picnic Basket Catering Company had its beginning in 1989 when Michelle Talarico and Kathy Dreiling made the decision to pursue the catering business with an investment of $300 each. Over the past 36 years, the company has grown into three distinctly different divisions with over 100 employees. The Picnic Basket Catering Company, Buffalo Gals Grilling Company, and Cravings Catering continue to help families, businesses, and couples celebrate life’s special events.
Our Story
Last year, the company traveled over 30,000 miles along the Front Range and around the Pikes Peak Region to facilitate 1,750 events to feed over 110,500 guests. Weddings, Open houses, large corporate multiple day affairs, fundraisers, holiday parties, company picnics, corporate lunches, concessions, sporting events, movie shoots, family celebrations in beautiful venues, the great outdoors and client’s homes.
Our Future
Our company’s culture continues to be progressive, tolerant and family oriented. We continue to serve our community one event at a time, always looking to our core values of integrity, honesty, positivity, passion, resourcefulness and helping our community thrive…internally and externally.
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Service Styles
Plated Service
Traditional formal (mirrored) service with each course individually plated and served to guests.
Buffet
A fresh and beautiful culinary display, sometimes with a carving station to enhance presentation.
Staffing
We guarantee seamless event staffing and personalized service coordination.
Delivery
Your fresh, complete, and on-time catering is delivered seamlessly.
Stations
Multiple, small plated presentations of a diverse menu, attended by field chef, part of dinner service..
Hors d'Oeuvres
Passed and/or displayed petite items.
Family Style
Platters and bowls placed on tables for guests to pass and share.
Looking for a killer gig?
We are always looking for talented people to join our team! If you are passionate about delivering the best customer service and excellent food, we would love to talk with you about working with us. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, and an atmosphere of inclusion and opportunity for our team members.
We'd Love To Hear From You!
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 6:00 PM
Catering Hours:
Anytime!
