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A personalized wedding catering company in Portland, Maine, French Picnic is owned and run by veteran chef Edward Bondellio. Before launching his own catering company, Bondellio gained cooking experience from his Italian grandparents and working in top restaurants in Manhattan. One fact that remains constant through his cookery, aside from delicious taste, is understanding the value of quality ingredients. All this knowledge is encompassed when you choose French Picnic to cater your wedding!

Cuisine
French Picnic is a wedding only catering company that specializes in three courses, family-style dinners, and multiple vegetarian side dishes backed up with grilled and roasted meats and seafood. The cuisine is based on the Mediterranean basin but touches on the Middle and the Far East as well. In addition to hors d’oeuvres inspired by Paris or full meals off the coast of Nice, Bondellio also creates Italian, Asian and Thai dishes. He is more than happy to accommodate various kinds of dietary restrictions like lactose-free, gluten-free, vegan and more.

Other Services
With French Picnic, you are guaranteed a delectable meal that your guests will rave about, but you also get excellent service and unmatched professionalism. Some of the additional services that are offered when booking this catering company include:

  • Various serving styles (buffet, station, cake, family style, etc.)
  • Full bar service
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Food and beverage items

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FAQ

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Asian
French
Italian

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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French Picnic received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious, farm-to-table, locally-sourced food. Edward and his team were highly praised for their responsiveness, creativity, and ability to exceed expectations, even in challenging weather conditions. Guests raved about the flavorful dishes, such as the barbecue chicken and Thai Coconut Tofu Curry, and the intimate, family-style catering. Reviewers appreciated Edward's accommodating nature, attention to detail, and personalized approach to menu planning, making French Picnic a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable culinary experience for their wedding day.

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French Picnic received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious, farm-to-table, locally-sourced food. Edward and his team were highly praised for their responsiveness, creativity, and ability to exceed expectations, even in challenging weather conditions. Guests raved about the flavorful dishes, such as the barbecue chicken and Thai Coconut Tofu Curry, and the intimate, family-style catering. Reviewers appreciated Edward's accommodating nature, attention to detail, and personalized approach to menu planning, making French Picnic a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable culinary experience for their wedding day.

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10, book French Picnic NOW!

If we could rate more than 5 stars, we would! Edward and French Picnic blew us away along every step of the process. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to have a tasting with French Picnic ahead of our wedding. We put our trust in the menu, Edward & French Picnic as well as our wedding coordinator who suggested him. Let me tell you: Edward's food was the best wedding food we've ever had (and that's not just because it was our wedding!). We continue to get raving reviews from our family and friends even months later. Every couple getting married in the Portland, ME region should work with French Picnic!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, the Food was Amazing!

We are so happy that we chose French Picnic to cater our wedding! The family-style dishes were exactly what we imagined: Friends and family passing plates and chatting as they enjoyed the meal.

The Thai Coconut Tofu Curry was especially good and we had guests approach us after dinner to say that this was their first time trying tofu, that the dish was absolutely amazing, and that they needed the recipe.

Thanks for making our wedding so special!
Leah
Leah Sent on 07/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best culinary experience for your Wedding Day!

There are not enough words to describe how amazing Edward and The French Picnic team are at their culinary talents!!! We knew Edward because he actually first catered my brother’s wedding back in 2018. It was then that we knew when it was finally our big day, we would hope and pray that he would say yes to catering our wedding in Massachusetts too! By that fact alone, you can just imagine how incredible the food tasted to know that we didn’t even consider another vendor to feed our guests! However, while the food is undoubtedly delicious, fresh, and filling – it was Edward himself that really sold us from the very beginning. My Dad is highly allergic to fish and chicken, which you can imagine is difficult to manage alone never mind when catering to a wedding. His allergies require food to be prepared separately without chicken, fish, or their byproducts cross contaminating other foods. Edward took on the challenge without hesitation and acted with confidence knowing that he could easily work with our needs and requests safely. He not only directly answered our questions at any moment but cooked an entire steak separately for my Dad on a separate grill where the other guests’ meals were not prepared. Besides Edward’s amazing personality and talent, his staff was equally pleasant, friendly, and helped make our day seamless. The food was presented beautifully as promised and there was plenty to go around to our guests. My husband and I sat at a separate sweetheart table where we received the royal treatment with plenty of delicious food and accompaniments to enjoy and fuel up for the rest of the evening. Thank you, Edward, for being such a pleasure and we truly could not recommend your team enough!!!
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French Picnic frequently asked questions

French Picnic offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
At French Picnic, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • Asian
  • French
  • Italian
At French Picnic, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
French Picnic provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
To cater to all tastes, French Picnic offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
French Picnic is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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