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Michelle Talarico
Michelle Talarico
Co-Owner / Director of Sales

Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

37 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is a trio of wedding and event caterers located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and serving the Pikes Peak Region and the Front Range of Colorado. For over 29 years, their various services have been voted some of the best in the state. Whether you are after savory grilled goodness, seasonal selections, or catering with flair, The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is sure to have something to whet your palate.

Services Offered

The Picnic Basket Family of Companies is composed of three unique catering services:

Picnic Basket Catering has been dedicated to serving fresh and delicious food with an emphasis on artistic presentation and ingenuity since 1989. We strive to create memorable events for our clients through outstanding service, effortless planning, and the pure enjoyment of great food: experience creative buffets, plated meals, chef-attended stations, sophisticated cocktail menus, and more. Building trusting relationships with our catering customers is our number one priority. Voted the “Best Catering Company in Colorado Springs” for over 20 years!

Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in Santa Maria-style BBQ - a culinary tradition rooted in the Santa Maria Valley dating back to the mid-19th century. Our award-winning tri-tip, chicken, buffalo flank, and linguiça sausage are seasoned before grilling over red oak on our custom-made “travel-ready” grills. The hired hands at Buffalo Gals will grill and carve in true rancheros style and serve everything you’ll need to host a flavorful and memorable event. For a backyard BBQ, a rustic wedding, or a big to-do for thousands, Buffalo Gals Grilling is more than a feast; it’s a performance.

Cravings 5-star Catering was created to provide a five-star approach to the finest Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Region & Colorado Front Range events, providing a more sophisticated experience for intimate gatherings or large, intricate weddings and galas. “It’s all in the details” sums up our ability to handle event management, including servers, liquor, rentals, tents, flowers, valet parking, and other services, in addition to excellent food from our inspired kitchen staff. We truly have a passion for catering and always strive to exceed our clients’ expectations. New and exciting flavors and techniques are blended with creativity and a modern twist. Featuring upscale urban menus, tapas, stations, elegant plated meals, and trendy mixology!

Cuisine

With three different services to choose from, the Picnic Basket Family of Companies is ready to serve almost any cuisine you can think of, from Mexican to Thai or classic American BBQ, we will create a menu perfect for you and yours on your special day.

Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering is a wedding catering company based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$45

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering

T
Torrie Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and wonderful service!!

The entire staff was perfect!! They were extremely nice to all of our guest at the wedding and the food was great!! We got the taco bar and the steak was cooked perfectly, they grilled at the venue and it made the whole venue smell wonderful!!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Value + quality!

First of all, our tasting blew us away. Such a lovely team to work with, super responsive to all our questions, and amazing quality. They went above and beyond with table decor and helping us customize passed vs self-serve apps. Guests raved about the food and we could not have been happier!
Amy
Amy S. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, great people

Buffalo Gals catered our rehearsal 'picnic' and they were the perfect fit! Kathy and Michelle are such kind souls, and were wonderful to work with. They grilled out at the park where we hosted our party, and everything was delicious. We had a couple of dietary restrictions in our group, and they made sure to include them with no problem. Their staff members were so accommodating as well, and had everything set up on time. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing great food and service for their next event!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and super easy to work with!

Buffalo Gals are absolutely amazing! The food at my wedding was delicious, and we were able to fully customize the menu to have what we wanted. We are still getting compliments about the food! They were super easy to work with and did a great job setting up/taking down at the end of the night. I highly recommend them!
J
Janet Sent on 08/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and Professional

We used Buffalo Gals for our son’s rehearsal brunch, and the bride also used them for the wedding the next day. Both meals were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and the staff was friendly and professional. Highly recommend!
Jourdan
Jourdan Sent on 12/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Jourdan walker

Great vendor very prompt and timely with responses and the food was amazing, fresh and filling but light on the stomach. Made for a great dinner and plenty of energy to dance the night away after.
H
Hannah Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Buffalo Gals is the way to go!

We used Buffalo Gals catering for our wedding in Denver. We were able to travel down to Colorado Springs for a tasting prior to our wedding. The food was great and the team was super responsive and helpful in the planning process. I would definitely recommend using this amazing team to cater your next event!
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 12/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food!

We got married at Spruce Mountain and we had Buffalo Gals cater our reception of about 110 people. The food was delicious, and we got several compliments on it, especially on the tri-tip! The servers were also very professional and kind. I would definitely use Buffalo Gals Catering again!
K
Kathryn Sent on 07/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We love Buffalo Gals! We knew several people who had Buffalo Gals cater their weddings in the last year or so, and they all gave rave reviews, so we knew we had to have them for our wedding, too. My husband and I don’t live in Colorado anymore, so we didn’t have the opportunity to taste the food before the wedding day, but it was awesome! The food was so delicious, and we were so pleasantly surprised. The staff is great, too. They know exactly how weddings work and they have all the little details figured out so that the dinner runs smoothly. (We also had them make our cupcakes and cake for dessert. They were also SO delicious and they dessert table set up was beautiful… made for great cake cutting photos ☺ )
K
Katrina Sent on 07/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren was so helpful through the whole experience, even through some confusion with the venue and everyone loved the food!
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Team

Michelle Talarico
Michelle Talarico
Co-Owner / Director of Sales
Paul Wilde
Paul Wilde
Senior Event Manager
Kathy J Dreiling
Kathy J Dreiling
Co-Owner
Chef Michael Learned
Chef Michael Learned
Executive chef
Leanne Kemper
Leanne Kemper
General Manager
Merle Taylor
Merle Taylor
HR & Finance
Sam Talarico
Sam Talarico
Organizational Strategist

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Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering frequently asked questions

At Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.4 in value and 4.2 in average response time.
Buffalo Gals Grilling + Catering currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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