{
 "path": "/vendors/picnic-depot/",
 "title": "Picnic Depot prices: from $30 per person. Caterer in Northern New Jersey, how to book",
 "updated": "2026-11-13",
 "name": "Picnic Depot",
 "url": "https://index.therunup.ai/vendors/picnic-depot/",
 "website": "https://picnic-depot.com/",
 "category": "caterers",
 "areas": [
  "central-jersey",
  "north-jersey"
 ],
 "price_from_usd": 29.5,
 "score": 37,
 "runs_on_the_runup": false,
 "checked": "2026-11-13",
 "facts": {
  "areas_served": {
   "value": [
    "Northern New Jersey",
    "Essex County",
    "Hudson County",
    "Hunterdon County",
    "Mercer County",
    "Middlesex County",
    "Morris County",
    "Passaic County",
    "Somerset County",
    "Sussex County",
    "Union County",
    "Warren County"
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "We serve all of northern New Jersey, including Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "booking_lead_time": {
   "value": "Book 2-3 months ahead for peak season (May-September), 4-6 months for holiday weekends; off-season often 3-4 weeks.",
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance for peak season (May-September) events. For holiday weekends, 4-6 months is advised. Off-season events can often be accommodated with 3-4 weeks’ notice.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "contact_methods": {
   "value": [
    "phone"
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/menu/",
   "quote": "[phone]",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "cuisines": {
   "value": [
    "BBQ",
    "Mexican-style fiesta BBQ",
    "clam bake seafood",
    "luau",
    "Western BBQ",
    "party platters"
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/menu/",
   "quote": "From Classic BBQ to Coastal Feasts",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "deposit": {
   "value": "Regular events require a $200 deposit to guarantee the date; for larger events and weddings the deposit is set based on details.",
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "Regular events a $200.00 deposit is required to guarantee the date. Larger events and weddings the deposit amount to be determined based on details.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "does_private_events": {
   "value": true,
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "Occasions to keep in mind",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "event_types": {
   "value": [
    "weddings",
    "showers",
    "birthdays",
    "corporate",
    "other-private"
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "Company Picnics and Events",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "minimum_guests": {
   "value": 30,
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "Our packages are designed for events with 30 or more guests.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "packages": {
   "value": [
    {
     "name": "Supreme BBQ",
     "price": 34.5,
     "per": "person",
     "includes": "Per adult ($18.50 per child); buffet style, all you can eat; BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, sides; all paper goods included; plus 7% tax and 18% staffing charge; price for 60 guests"
    }
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/menu/supreme-bbq/",
   "quote": "Per Adult\nPer Child\n$34.50\n$18.50\nPlus 7% tax & 18% staffing charge. Price for 60 guests",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "services": {
   "value": [
    "BBQ and picnic catering",
    "event planning and coordination",
    "setup, service and cleanup",
    "rental arrangements",
    "staffing"
   ],
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/",
   "quote": "Our seasoned team handles everything: event planning, setup, service, and cleanup.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "staff_included": {
   "value": true,
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/about/",
   "quote": "can provide the staffing for all your needs. From servers to bartenders, to extra staff, we are there for you.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "starting_price": {
   "value": {
    "amount": 29.5,
    "per": "person",
    "note": "Traditional BBQ menu, first listed price; page lists $29.50 and $15.50 without labels (Supreme BBQ page labels these columns per adult and per child)"
   },
   "source": "https://picnic-depot.com/menu/traditional-bbq/",
   "quote": "All Paper Goods Included\n$29.50\n$15.50",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  }
 }
}