COMPANY PICNIC SPECIALISTS, INC.

What COMPANY PICNIC SPECIALISTS, INC. does

Company Picnic Specialists, Inc. is a privately held, full-service catering and event company based in Orange, California, that plans, caters, and operates company picnics and large group events primarily for corporate clients in Orange County. Founded in 1986 and acquired by co-owners Mike and Tristan in 2017, the company runs a lean operation of 1-10 employees that has served the Southern California market for over 30 years and reports an enterprise customer base that includes UPS, DHL, Boeing, Costco, Home Depot, Mattel, USAA, and Prudential. Its core product is a tiered all-you-can-eat BBQ catering menu — six menus priced at $29, $32, $34, $36, $38, and $39 per person — featuring burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, ribs, pulled pork, carne asada tacos, and beef/chicken kabobs, with all food cooked on-site for freshness and inclusive of setup, staffing, tableware, and cleanup.

Revenue is generated on a per-event, per-guest basis with event sizes ranging from a 75-guest mobile minimum up to 5,000 attendees at Irvine Regional Park, the company's primary venue. Distribution is direct sales-led, driven by phone inquiries to (714) 997-3656 and online quote request forms on its website, complemented by word-of-mouth referrals from past corporate clients. The company bundles venue reservation, permits, parking passes, and directional signage with catering, and offers modular add-ons — moon bounces, dunk tanks, carnival concessions (cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, churros), entertainment (balloon artists, caricature artists, photographers), organized games, team building exercises, and Surrey bike scavenger hunts — that materially increase average revenue per event.

The business operates with no proprietary technology, no AI or software components, and no disclosed revenue or funding; it is an event-driven, labor-intensive service whose competitive position rests on long-standing brand recognition in Orange County, established venue relationships at Irvine Regional Park, and a one-call full-service model that lowers coordination burden on corporate event planners. Geographic reach is concentrated in Orange County with mobile operations extending service across the broader Southern California region.

Name

COMPANY PICNIC SPECIALISTS, INC.

Legal name

Company Picnic Specialists, Inc.

Website

https://companypicnicspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Company Picnic Specialists, Inc. is a privately held Orange County, California catering company that delivers on-site BBQ catering, activities, and entertainment for corporate picnics and large group events of 100 to 5,000 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Mobile Food Services (72233)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Festival, Fair & Event Mobile Concessions (THAFAHAI), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Company picnic catering
• Outdoor event catering
• BBQ catering services
• Corporate event planning
• Team building events

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: One-time event-based catering for company picnics, family parties, birthday parties, reunions, and corporate events. Revenue generated per person based on selected menu package, with additional charges for activities, entertainment, concessions, and equipment rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Company Picnic Specialists provides full-service on-site BBQ catering, activities, concessions, and entertainment for company picnics and group events in Orange County, California. Packages include all-you-can-eat menu options priced per person (Menus 1-6 ranging $29-$39), bundled with venue location services at Irvine Regional Park or mobile on-site operations, plus optional add-ons such as inflatable moon bounces, carnival games, dunk tanks, organized games, team building exercises, balloon artists, caricature artists, and photographers. Pricing includes setup, staffing, on-site cooking, and cleanup.

Product overview

Company Picnic Specialists is a full-service catering and event company offering comprehensive company picnic and group event services in Orange County, California. The core offering consists of six all-you-can-eat BBQ catering menus (Menu 1-6 ranging from $29-$39 per person) featuring various protein options from basic burgers to premium kabobs. These catering packages are bundled with venue location services at Irvine Regional Park and other Orange County parks, or mobile on-site operations for a minimum of 75 guests. Add-on modules include entertainment services (balloon artists, face painters, caricature artists, photographers), organized games and team building activities, carnival games, concessions (cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, churros), inflatable activities (moon bounces, obstacle courses), dunk tanks, and surrey bike scavenger hunts. All catering includes on-site food preparation, staffing, setup, and cleanup. The company operates primarily out of Irvine Regional Park but offers mobile operations throughout the greater Orange County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Menu 1 - Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs All-you-can-eat menu featuring cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and all-beef hot dogs with sides including ranch style beans, potato salad, fresh fruit salad, pasta salad, corn-on-the-cob, sliced watermelon, assorted chips and snacks, soft drinks, and ice cream bars priced at $29 per person for company picnics and group events.
• Menu 2 - BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs BBQ chicken option combined with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs priced at $32 per person, includes all-you-can-eat portions and standard side dishes for corporate picnics and events.
• Menu 3 - BBQ Ribs, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs BBQ ribs menu option priced at $36 per person with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs and all-you-can-eat sides, targeting corporate picnic and group event clients.
• Menu 4 - BBQ Pulled Pork, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs BBQ pulled pork sandwiches menu priced at $34 per person with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs and all-inclusive sides for company picnics.
• Menu 5 - Carne Asada, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Carne asada and pollo asado tacos menu priced at $38 per person with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs for corporate picnic events.
• Menu 6 - BBQ Beef & Chicken Kabobs, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Premium BBQ beef and chicken kabobs menu priced at $39 per person with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs for premium company picnic offerings.
• Moon Bounce & Inflatable Activities Inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses for entertainment at company picnics, starting at $595 for moon bounces and $800 for giant 3-in-1 combo with climb wall and slide.
• Dunk Tanks Water-saving Royal Flush dunk tank and traditional dunk tanks where participants get soaked when targets are hit, offered as add-ons for company picnics.
• Carnival Concessions Carnival-style food concessions including cotton candy machines at $480/day with attendant, popcorn machines at $480/day, snow cone machines, and churro machines at $895/day, all with attendants, available as add-ons to company picnic events.
• Entertainment Services Professional entertainers for company picnics including balloon artists ($450 for 2-hour minimum, $175 each additional hour), caricature artists ($750 for 3-hour minimum, $225 each additional hour), photographers ($825 for 3-hour minimum, $195 each additional hour), and iPod music & PA system rental ($450/day).
• Organized Games Over 15 organized picnic games including egg toss, balloon toss, sack race, water bucket relay, and hula hoop relay, priced at $1,250 for 350 people or less, or $1,350 for 351+ people, with approximately 2 hours duration including prizes.
• Team Building Games Team building exercises including Peach Ring Challenge, Balloon Bodybuilding, Caterpillar Shuffle, Streamer Extremer, Impossible Structure Build, and Ostrich Race, priced at $1,400 with professionally staffed games and prizes included.
• Surrey Scavenger Hunt Team-based bike scavenger hunt using single or double Surrey bikes with 1.5-hour time limit, safety instructions, hunt booklets, helmets, and map of Irvine Park included, designed as a team building activity for company picnics.
• Carnival Games Traditional carnival booth games including Milk Can Toss, Hole-in-One Golf, Tin Can Slam, Ring Toss, and Basketball at $550 per day with attendant for up to 200 people.
• Mobile Operations Full-service mobile catering brought to client locations anywhere in greater Orange County area, with minimum 75 guests required, includes chairs, tables, canopies, and portable PA system for rent, plus travel fee for events outside Orange County.
• Venue Location Services at Irvine Regional Park Reserved picnic site bookings at Irvine Regional Park including Group Areas (Squirrel Square, Deer Den, Coyote Corner, Falcon Flats), Party Pavilions, Sycamore Hill, Locomotive Loop, and Miner's Meadow with capacities ranging from 110 to 350 people.
• Picnic Extras Additional food items available as add-ons including bottled water at $20 per case (24 bottles) and veggie burgers at $20 per 10 burgers for company picnic guests.

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Irvine Regional ParkcoreOthersPrimary operational venue for company picnics. Company has access to ideal picnic and private party locations within Irvine Regional Park including Group Areas (Squirrel Square, Deer Den, Coyote Corner, Falcon Flats), Party Pavilions, Sycamore Hill, Locomotive Loop, and Miner's Meadow.
• Irvine Park RailroadminorOthersAdjacent venue partner offering train rides near Party Pavilions. Company facilitates events in proximity to this attraction.
• Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine ParkminorOthersBike and paddle boat rental partner located within Irvine Regional Park. Adjacent to company picnic venues.
• The OC ZoominorOthersZoo attraction within Irvine Regional Park within walking distance of most picnic venues.
• Other Regional Parks (Mile Square Park, Yorba Linda Regional Park, El Dorado Park, Mason Park)minorOthersAlternative venue partners for mobile catering operations across Orange County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food service and facilities giant providing corporate, sports, and event catering at scale. Overlaps in event food service for large enterprise clients but operates a vastly broader set of verticals (sports venues, corrections, education) versus CPS's picnic niche.
• Centerplate: Major concessionaire and event caterer for stadiums, convention centers, and large corporate events. Comparable in large-group event catering but focused on venue contracts and stadium concessions rather than outdoor company picnics.
• Sodexo Live!: Event hospitality and catering arm of Sodexo serving large venues, conventions, and corporate events globally. Comparable in corporate event catering mechanics but at much larger scale and a wider service portfolio.
• Legends Hospitality: Premium hospitality and catering provider for sports and entertainment venues, also serving corporate events. Overlaps in event catering and corporate client service, but primarily venue-anchored versus park-based.

Direct peers

• 24 Carrots Catering & Events: Full-service Southern California event and wedding caterer with a comparable "one-call" full-service model covering food, staffing, and event coordination. Most directly comparable on bundling, on-site service, and SoCal enterprise/wedding customer overlap.
• Eco Caters: California-based corporate catering company focused on office drop-off and event catering for enterprise clients. Comparable in the corporate events vertical, though more weighted toward drop-off than full-service picnic execution.
• Cocktail Cuisine Catering: Orange County-based full-service event caterer offering corporate event, wedding, and on-site catering with bundled event staffing. Directly comparable in OC geography, corporate target segment, and bundled service model.
• Crème de la Crème Catering: Southern California full-service catering and event company serving corporate and private events with on-site cooking and bundled staffing. Comparable in delivery model and SoCal enterprise customer base.

Others

• Hob Nob Party Rentals: Southern California event rental and party supplier offering tents, tables, inflatables, and concessions for outdoor events. Comparable as an ecosystem partner — CPS competes for the same picnic customer wallet on activities/rentals but does not serve as a direct caterer substitute.

Regional players

• Paula LeDuc Fine Catering: Premium full-service corporate and wedding caterer based in Northern California. Comparable in high-touch off-premise catering for corporate and private events, though operating in a different geography (Bay Area vs. Orange County).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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