Picnic Catering
in Bellevue

Picnic Catering for Every Occasion in Bellevue

Great outdoor gatherings start with great food, and nothing brings people together quite like a well-catered picnic. Arista Catering brings professionally prepared picnic menus to parks, backyards, corporate campuses, and waterfront venues across the Eastside. Whether your team is celebrating at Bellevue Downtown Park or your family is gathering at Mercer Slough, we’ll handle the food so you can relax and enjoy the day.

We offer timed delivery for clients who prefer a drop-off setup as well as full-service staffing for events that need on-site coordination. Every dish is prepared fresh on the day of your event using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Annual company picnics, team appreciation days, and department outings are some of our most requested events on the Eastside. We work with HR coordinators and office managers to plan menus that feed anywhere from 20 to 2,000 employees. Our team handles setup, service, and cleanup so your staff can focus on the event itself.

Choose from our American Classics BBQ package, our NW BBQ spread featuring grilled salmon and top sirloin, or our international-themed options, including luau and seafood menus. Every package includes sides, condiments, and beverages. Add a cotton candy machine or snow cone station to make it an event your team talks about long after.

Family reunions, birthday celebrations, neighborhood block parties, graduation cookouts, and church gatherings are all events we cater regularly throughout the Eastside. We bring the same level of care and preparation to a 30-person backyard party as we do to a 500-person corporate outing. Our BBQ catering menus pair naturally with outdoor settings. For our full Seattle-area picnic options, visit our Seattle picnic catering page.

Picnic Catering Menus

Build Your Own
American Classics Barbecue

Choose up to 2 Mains

Southern Fried Chicken

Barbecued Chicken

Grilled Bratwurst served with sauerkraut and grilled onions

Grilled Kielbasa Polish Sausage

¼ Lb. All-Beef Cheeseburgers

Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches

All-Beef Hot Dogs

Baby Back Ribs

BBQ Beef Brisket

Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Turkey Burgers

Veggie Burgers

Choose up to 3 Sides

Baked Beans

Caesar Salad

Cole Slaw

Corn on the cob

Fresh Fruit Salad

Garden Tossed Salad

German Potato Salad

Gouda Mac and Cheese

Greek Pasta Salad with Feta

Potato Chips

Potato Salad

Watermelon Slices

Grilled Pineapple Wedges

Add a
Cotton Candy Machine
to your event!

Cotton Candy Machine

Snow cone Machine

Generator Extra

Call For Pricing

Picnic Catering

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness

NW BBQ

American Sides(Choose 2)

Potato Salad,
Southern Cole Slaw,
Green Beans Vinaigrette,
Mozzarella and Tomato with Pesto,
Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes,
Caesar Salad
Cucumber and Dill Salad

From the BBQ (choose 2)

Black Angus Burgers,
Top Sirloin Steaks,
Salmon Fillet,
Breast of Chicken

Served with

Corn on the Cobb,
Baked Beans
Garlic Bread
condiments, lettuces, tomatoes, onions

Desserts (choose 1)

Strawberry Shortcake
Apple tarts,
Brownies & Lemon Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Seafood BBQ

Build-Your-Own Nine Lettuce Salad

Broccoli Buds
Baby Corn
Sliced Mushrooms
Grated Carrots
Hearts of Palm
Green Pepper Rings
Sprouts
Sunflower Seeds
Western Ranch
Fresh Herb Dressings
Three Pea Salad
Couscous Salad with Fresh Mint Radish and Walnuts
Penette Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto

Grill to order stations:

(Select Two)

Swordfish Steaks
Chunky Mango-Basil Salsa
New York Strip Steaks
Lamb Chops
Thick-Cut Pork Chops
Lemon and Lime Chutney Chicken Breasts

From Buffet: (Select Two)

Marinated Sea Bass Fillets
Baby Back Ribs BBQ Sauce
Honey-Basil Chicken Game Hens
Alaska Salmon lemon butter sauce

Accompanied by

Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Roasted Ears of Sweet Corn – Drawn Butter
Baked Potatoes – Crumbled Bacon, Sour Cream, Chives, Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Jalapeno Cheese Biscuits
Baguettes

Desserts

Shortcake Station
Shortcakes, Lemon Zest Pound Cake with Vanilla Peaches, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cherries, and Bananas,
Fresh-Cut Finger Fruits
Dark Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Freshly-Brewed Coffee/Decaf Coffee Hot Teas
Iced Tea

International Picnic Catering

Build Your Own Luau

SALADS (Choose 2)

Macaroni Salad
Pineapple-Carrot Salad
Ambrosia Salad
Sweet Potato Salad
Tomatoes with Maui Onions
Green Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing, ranch or 1000 isle

COLD PLATTERS (Choose 1)

Ahi Poke
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Poached Salmon with Tropical Fruit Salsa

HOT ITEMS (Choose 2)

Teriyaki Chicken
Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi
Guava Chicken
Chicken Long Rice
Kalua Style Pork
Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Spareribs
Fish and Beef Skewers w/Sauces: Green curry, peanut, teriyaki

SIDES (Choose 2)

Tropical Fried Rice
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Sweet Potatoes
Coconut Rice

SWEETS (Choose 3)

Tropical Fruits
Tropical Chocolate Brownies
Pineapple Upside down Cake
Maui Pineapple Tarts
Macadamia Nut Tarts
Kona Coast Chocolate Mousse
Coconut Cake
Banana bread
carrot cake
Grilled Pineapple wedges
Coconut Pudding – Huapia

Optional Extra Menu Items

Coconut Tilapia
Shrimp Kabobs
Herbed Slow Baked Salmon, or Teriyaki Glazed Salmon or Cedar Planked Salmon
Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Thighs
Polynesian BBQ Chicken
Charbroiled or Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Breasts
Pulled Pork
Hawaiian Fresh Fruit Display
Fresh Fruit Salad
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Taste of Tahiti

Includes:

Tender Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
Polynesian Shrimp Skewers: Shrimp and Cut Vegetable kabobs
Khalua Pork –
Sweet Coconut Rice with Slivered Almonds
Tropical Grilled Vegetables
Lush Island Salad Bar: Myriad of Fresh Vegetables such as: Romaine, Spring Mix Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Red Onions, Corn, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cranberries, Almonds, Jicama and more! With Creamy Ranch and our own Mango Vinaigrette Dressing
Fresh Hawaiian Rolls and Butter
Spectacular Tropical Fruit Display with Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Oranges, Grapes, Strawberries and other Seasonal Fruits
50 person minimum

Optional Extra Menu Items

Coconut Tilapia
Shrimp Kabobs
Herbed Slow Baked Salmon, or Teriyaki Glazed Salmon or Cedar Planked Salmon
Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Thighs
Polynesian BBQ Chicken
Charbroiled or Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Breasts
Pulled Pork
Hawaiian Fresh Fruit Display
Fresh Fruit Salad
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Bahama Wedding Beach Party

Cocktail Hour
Freshly-Shucked Oysters and Clams on the Half Shell, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges,
Grilled and Raw Vegetable Display, with Guacamole, Thousand Island Dip, Mango Chutney, Smoked Island Seafood Display
Ginger-Flavored Peanut Sauce, Warm Blue Crab Dip Lahvosh & Assorted Crackers

Dinner

Cuban Black Bean Soup
Jicama and Pineapple Salad with Fresh Coriander, Beefsteak Tomatoes and Bermuda Onions with Basil Vinaigrette,
Sweet Potato Salad,
Scallop, Bay Shrimp and Queen Conch Ceviche,

Entrees (choose 2)

BBQ Rum-Basted Pork Loin Carved to Order, Mango Chutney,
Jamaican-Jerk Spiced Barbecued Game Hens, Tomato Soy Barbecue Sauce,
Tangerine-Rosemary Glazed Bahamian Coconut Shrimp,
Grilled Key-Lime Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle-Honey Sauce,
Sauteed Red Snapper with Mango-Red Onion Relish,

Sides (choose 3)

Napa Cabbage, Snow Pea, and Carrot Saute,
Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Ginger,
Saffron Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Toasted Cashews,
Platters of Banana Bread, Corn Bread and Whole Grain Rolls,
Tropical Fruit Display to Feature Mangoes, Papayas, Pineapple, Bananas, Kiwi and Oranges with Pina Colada Dip in Coconut Halves,

Dessert (choose 3)

Key Lime and Banana Cream Pies,
Puerto Rican Caramel Flan,
Coconut Custard
Pineapple Crunch Cobbler Rum Flavored Whipped Cream,
Rum Raisin Rice Pudding Chocolate Truffles with Myer’s Rum
Freshly-Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee Selection of Teas, Island-Spiced Iced Tea
Alcoholic Beverages Priced Separately
Islanders, Cocktails, Rum Runners, Pina Coladas,
Fruit Daiquiris, and Dos Equis From Mexico

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness

Clam Bake Shrimp Boil

Clam Bake

Caesar Salad
Steamed Clams with drawn butter & clam broth
Steamed Mussels in garlic & wine
Sz 1¼ lb. Hot Boiled Lobster & Lobster tails (larger lobsters available)
¼ Rotisserie Chicken
Sweet Corn on the Cob
Fresh Homemade Coleslaw
Strawberry Shortcake
Bottled Water
Lobster

Cape Cod Clam Bake

Apps:

Corn tortilla chips with salsa and guacomole
Clams & Mussels steamed in herbs and white wine
Served with grilled french bread
seared marinated tuna swerved w/ a soy dipping sauce wasabi and pickled ginger

Dinner

1. 1/4 lb steamed lobster w/melted butter
Grilled free range chicken w/bbq glaze
Garlic and basil red potatoes
Corn on the cobb
Dessert Strawberry shortcake

New England Clam Bake

Raw Bar

Chilled Peel and Eat Shrimp
Succulent Native Oysters and
Cherrystone Clams on the Half Shell
Lemon Wedges, Miniature Tabasco, Cocktail Sauce
Miniature Crab Cakes Remoulade, Grilled and Raw Vegetable Display
Cheddar and Caramelized Onion Dips
(One Hour Consumption)

Dinner (Tables Set with Lobster Bibs and Appropriate Seafood Utensils)

White Clam Chowder, Marinated Beefsteak Tomatoes, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette,
Classic Cabbage Slaw, Greek Cucumber Salad,
Green Bean, Yellow Pepper and Bacon Salad, Oregano Vinaigrette

From chafing dishes:

Fresh Maine Lobsters, Steamed Black Mussels and Cherrystone Clams
Mesquite Grilled: Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Breasts, New York Strip Steaks,
Steamed Sugar Snaps with Pearl Onions, Boiled New Potatoes,
Corn on the Cobb with Drawn Butter,
Cornbread,
Watermelon Boats Filled with Fresh Fruits,
Pumpkin-Pecan Bread Pudding,
Apple Pie, Whipped Cream,
Carrot Cake,
Blueberry Cobbler
Moist Towel Service Is Provided Following This Bountiful Feast
Mugs of Steaming Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
Note: A Minimum of 50 Guests Is Required for Buffet Service.
If the Final Guarantee Is Less Than 50, the Price per Guest Will Be Increased by 25%

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness

Plan Your Bellevue Picnic

We’re a full-service catering company proudly serving Bellevue and the surrounding area. Browse our picnic catering menus to find the perfect fit, or submit an online quote request. Our team will follow up within 24 hours to help you plan a memorable, stress-free event. For our full range of options, browse our Bellevue catering services.

Contact Arista Catering Today!

Bellevue Picnic Catering FAQs

How Far in Advance Should I Book Picnic Catering?

We recommend booking at least two to three weeks ahead for standard picnics and four to six weeks ahead for large company events or peak summer weekends. Early booking gives us time to coordinate logistics and source the freshest ingredients.

Do You Deliver to Parks and Outdoor Venues in Bellevue?

Yes. We deliver to parks, private residences, corporate campuses, and outdoor venues throughout Bellevue and the Eastside. Our team arrives with everything needed for setup, including serving equipment and supplies. If your venue requires a catering permit, we recommend confirming that with the venue or park authority before your event.

Can You Handle Large Company Picnics?

We regularly cater company picnics and team events ranging from 20 to over 2,000 guests. Full-service staffing is available for larger events, including dedicated grill operators, servers, and event coordinators.

What Is Included in the Picnic Catering Packages?

Each package includes your selected mains, sides, condiments, beverages, and serving supplies. We also offer add-ons like cotton candy machines, snow cone stations, and bar service. Review our full menu above or contact us for a custom package.

Do You Offer Picnic Catering for Private Events?

Yes. In addition to corporate picnics, we cater family reunions, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, and private outdoor events of all sizes.