Company Holiday Parties and Catering in SoCal | The Picnic Collective
Banquet tables set with a gingerbread house at every seat, red taper candles and lit Christmas trees
Corporate holiday parties · 2026

The holiday party,
handled.

Still need to book this year's company party? We design, cater and run it start to finish. Your team gets a night they'll talk about all year, and you get the credit.

Now booking November and December · Orange County · Los Angeles · San Diego
4,400+Events since 2019
600Events a year
$2MLiability coverage
1 dayProposal turnaround
Free 15-minute call

Rather just talk it through?

Book a free call with Lauren Rivard, our founder and head planner, or someone on our event coordination team. Bring your date and headcount. We'll bring ideas and real numbers.

Trusted by

Brands that trust us with their moments

Activations, launches and celebrations for global brands, studios and local companies. Your holiday party gets the same team.

The work

Polished enough for the C-suite. Fun enough for everyone.

Candlelit holiday dinners, cocktail hours that buzz, and branded moments built for the brands on this page. Designed, built, served and cleaned up by our team.

Some of our year-round installations are shown restyled in holiday colors.

Holiday tables

Red and white holiday tablescape with roses, evergreen and taper candles
Red and white holiday dinner
Place setting with gold charger, crimson napkin and printed menu
Chef-led plated dinner
Holiday picnic on a harbor boat under a red, pink and white balloon garland
Holiday harbor cruise

Cocktail hour

Champagne flutes topped with cotton candy and star picks
Cotton-candy champagne
Guest behind a tower of spritz cocktails
Cranberry spritz tower
S'mores and cocoa station with candles and evergreen
S'mores and cocoa station
Mixologist shaking a cocktail
Our mixologists

Backdrops, carts and branded moments

Three striped-awning market carts styled with holiday treats and evergreen garland
Holiday market carts
Green, ivory and red arched backdrop panels with wrapped gifts in a hotel ballroom
Arched panel backdrop
Evergreen arched panel displaying felt hats under garland
Keepsake hat bar

Team experiences and brand moments

Banquet tables set with a gingerbread house at every seat, red taper candles and lit Christmas trees
Gingerbread team build
Custom ice sculpture
Hosts in Santa hats making mini pancakes at an outdoor holiday station
Mini pancake station, Life Time

Holiday sets and entrances

Custom scalloped welcome sign with a pink bow on a red-and-white striped wall between pink nutcrackers
Welcome sign and nutcracker entrance
Green velvet drape behind three lit Christmas trees with candles and a gold company greeting
Velvet stage with company greeting
Guest standing in an aisle of lit trees hung with pink, red and green velvet ribbons
Ribbon-tree entrance

Dessert moments

Burgundy velvet dessert table with candy jars, a mini tree, florals and a wreath with a velvet bow
Velvet dessert and candy table
Croquembouche and white chocolate madeleine towers tied with satin ribbon
Croquembouche towers
Red velvet holiday set with a green rocking horse, pom-pom garlands and giant ornaments
Velvet rocking-horse set

Corporate and holiday experiences

Branded balloon backdrop with gift boxes in a corporate lobby
Lobby backdrop, Donut Digital
Santa and Mrs. Claus on a styled set with balloon garland
Santa set, Life Time
Holiday bloom bar with red and white stems in a hotel lobby
Bloom bar
Color stories

Pick the look. We build it.

Four holiday palettes for florals, linens, balloons and backdrops. Choose one in the planner, or match your brand colors on your call with Lauren.

Classic Christmas tablescapeClassic Christmas backdropClassic Christmas dessert carts

Classic Christmas

Red, gold and evergreen

Red roses, fresh garland, brass and candlelight. Timeless for any company.

Plan in Classic Christmas
Winter Wonderland tablescapeWinter Wonderland backdropWinter Wonderland dessert carts

Winter Wonderland

Blues, whites and silver

Flocked greenery, white florals and silver and ice-blue balloons. Crisp and elegant.

Plan in Winter Wonderland
Neutral Christmas tablescapeNeutral Christmas backdropNeutral Christmas dessert carts

Neutral Christmas

Warm neutrals, evergreen and white

Oatmeal linen, white roses, dried grasses and pinecones. Quiet luxury.

Plan in Neutral Christmas
Pink gingerbread party table with gingerbread houses, pink tapers and a cocoa cartPink-mas backdropPink glitter nutcracker beside pink and red florals

Pink-mas

Blush, candy pink and berry

Pink flocked trees, candy-cane balloons and pink gingerbread. Playful and very shareable.

Plan in Pink-mas

Some photos show our installations restyled in each palette.

Why companies book us

Everything you'd otherwise have to chase.

You're the one accountable for this party, and you still have a day job. Here's what we take off your plate.

One point of contact

Food, bar, décor, backdrops, activities and entertainment from one team, with one planner who answers fast. Call, text or email, whatever is easiest.

Real numbers, fast

Price your party below in a few clicks, then get an itemized proposal within one business day.

Approval-ready paperwork

Purchase orders and company invoicing welcome. Certificate of insurance and W-9 on request.

Everyone is taken care of

Vegetarian always included. Vegan, gluten-aware and allergy-conscious options with notice, zero-proof cocktails, and something for the kids.

Licensed and insured

$2M general liability. Certified bartenders who check ID at every bar.

Setup to spotless

We arrive early, run the party and leave the space clean. Outdoor events get a covered weather plan.

Collections

Light, mid or luxe. Pick your level.

Every collection includes setup, service and cleanup. Mix levels freely: a light décor with a luxe dinner works beautifully.

Planning, your way

Hand us the whole party, have us run the day, or just book the services. Every option includes setup, service and cleanup by our crew.

Holiday tables set and styled before guests arrive
Light

Day-of Coordination

A lead coordinator runs your timeline, vendors and setup on the day.

  • Up to 10 hours on site
  • Vendor arrivals, timeline and run of show
from $2,995per event
Long styled table on a pier
Mid

Planning and Production

We plan alongside you, then produce and run the event.

  • Planning meetings and venue walkthrough
  • Production schedule and day-of management
from $5,500per event
Red and white holiday tablescape
Luxe

Full-Service Planning and Design

Lauren and our team handle everything. You show up and host.

  • Vision, budget and every vendor
  • Full custom design and production
from $12,500per event

Catering, four ways

Start with holiday bites, then choose how dinner happens.

Passed holiday bites and grazing
Level 1 · Light

Holiday Cocktail Hour

Tray-passed holiday bites while guests mingle.

  • 3 passed appetizers, 2 pieces each
  • Cranberry-brie crostini, fig and prosciutto, warm dates
$36per guest
Buffet salads and sides
Level 2 · Mid

Cocktails + Buffet

Passed bites, then a holiday buffet dinner.

  • Baja Posada, California Holiday or Mele Kalikimaka
  • Attendants, chafing, linen
$159per guest · 50+ guests
Plated holiday dinner on a long table with red roses and candles
Level 3 · Luxe

Cocktails + Plated Dinner

A formal plated dinner with a captain and service team.

  • Plated starter and main
  • Sirloin or fish from $280
from $250per guest · $3,000 minimum
Live paella station
Level 4 · Luxe

Cocktails + Chef Stations

Live stations guests watch being made.

  • Posada tacos, pizza and pasta, paella or all-you-can-eat sushi
  • Each added station +$55 a guest (sushi +$75)
from $195per guest · $3,000 minimum

Décor and tablescapes

A standing cocktail look or a fully seated dinner, with florals and candlelight at every level.

Cocktail tables in red velvet linens with evergreen and red floral centerpieces and votive candles
Light

Cocktail Styling

Styled cocktail tables for a standing reception.

  • Cocktail table and linen
  • Low seasonal florals and candles
  • One table per 8 to 10 guests
$159per styled table
Candlelit seated dinner
Mid

Seated Tablescape

Tables, chairs and a complete styled place setting.

  • Linen, runner, napkin, charger, plate, flatware, glassware
  • Menu, place card, table number
  • Florals, bud vases and candles
$115per guest · 75+ guests
Custom red and white holiday long table
Luxe

Custom Design

A one-of-a-kind tablescape built around your brand.

  • Design consultation and custom palette
  • Abundant florals and specialty linens
  • Elevated centerpieces and candlelight
from $149per guest

Custom holiday backdrops

Arched panels, balloon garlands and custom vinyl or florals in your brand colors.

Arched panel backdrop styled in a hotel ballroom
Light

Twinkle

  • 2 arched panels
  • 1 balloon garland
  • Custom vinyl greeting or logo
$950per backdrop, installed
Custom welcome sign on a striped wall with pink nutcrackers
Mid

Glow

  • 3 arched panels
  • 2 balloon garlands
  • Vinyl logo, greeting and holiday props
from $2,250per backdrop
Green velvet stage with lit trees, candles and a company greeting
Luxe

Grand

  • 4 arched panels
  • Full balloon installation
  • Fresh florals, vinyl and a lit tree
from $4,050per backdrop

Holiday dessert bars

Styled, stocked and hosted.

Red-awning hot cocoa cart with cocoa urns, candy canes, marshmallows and whipped cream
Cozy

Hot Chocolate Bar

Rich cocoa with peppermint, marshmallows, whipped cream and candy canes. Add our peddler cart for $315.

from $17per guest
Toasted marshmallows and cocoa
Cozy

S'mores Bar

Gourmet marshmallows, chocolates and grahams, toasted to order.

from $33†per guest
Cookie bar
Classic

Cookies and Milk Bar

Warm cookies, gingerbread and brownies with milk shooters.

from $27per guest
Burgundy velvet holiday dessert table
Classic

Holiday Dessert Station

Peppermint bark, gingerbread, mini pies and holiday minis.

from $42per guest
Holiday market carts styled in a hotel ballroom
Showpiece

Gelato Cart

Two artisan flavors scooped to order with holiday toppings.

from $3,375up to 100 guests
Dessert display
Showpiece

Warm Churros or Beignets

Fried fresh, with chocolate and peppermint dips.

from $3,750per event

Holiday experiences

Hosted by our team with supplies, setup and cleanup included.

Banquet tables set for gingerbread house decorating
Team favorite

Gingerbread House Decorating

Kits, candy buffet and a host. Teams compete, everyone takes one home.

$79per guest · 10+ guests
Holiday cookie and candy table
Team favorite

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Sugar cookies, royal icing, sprinkles and take-home boxes.

$55†per guest
Flower bar with buckets of fresh stems
Signature

Bloom Bar

Guests build a holiday bouquet from seasonal stems, wrapped to go.

from $3,050per station
Santa and Mrs. Claus at a holiday event
Signature

Santa Photos

Santa on a styled holiday set with instant digital photos.

from $2,175plus Santa appearance
Holiday balloon backdrop with flocked tree in a ballroom
Crowd pleaser

Digital Photo Booth

Branded overlay, instant sharing and a holiday props table.

from $2,175per event
Branded hat bar
Signature

Charm, Jewelry or Hat Bar

Permanent jewelry, charms or custom hats, a keepsake guests actually keep.

from $4,200per station

Corporate gifting

Thank your team or clients with a gift designed in your brand. We source, wrap and hand it out at the door, or ship it to remote teams.

White gift boxes tied with red ribbon on a holiday table
Light

Holiday Favor

A thoughtful favor for every guest, wrapped in your colors.

from $42†per guest
Curated gift box in tissue with a wax-sealed card
Mid

Curated Gift Box

A curated box with a personal note, custom packaging and your logo.

from $95†per guest
Styled departure gift table with wrapped gifts and evergreen
Luxe

Signature Gift Experience

A one-of-a-kind keepsake designed around your brand, presented on a styled gift table.

from $185†per guest

Something for the kids

For company family days. Hosted start to finish, 8 kids minimum.

Mini pancake station with hosts in Santa hats
Morning

Pancakes with Santa

Pancake and cocoa bar, a Santa visit, storytime and photos by the tree.

$98†per child
Kids with their gingerbread houses
Hands-on

Gingerbread Workshop

Kid-sized gingerbread houses, candy buffet, aprons and a take-home box.

$75†per child
Kids with finished gingerbread houses at a holiday family day
Games

Elf Academy

Elf crafts, holiday games, a scavenger hunt and a graduation certificate.

$90†per child
Winter wonderland tea table
Afternoon

Winter Wonderland Tea

Snow-white tables, tea sandwiches, mini sweets and a mocktail bar.

$105†per child
Movie screen framed by a red, green and gold balloon garland with inflatable bean bags
Evening

Polar Express Movie Night

A movie screen framed in a red, green and gold balloon garland, inflatable bean bags, plaid blankets, cocoa and popcorn.

from $5,250package
Kids corner
Add-on

Kids Corner

A teepee, poufs and a craft table so parents can mingle.

$595teepee corner · crafts quoted

Prices before the 22% service and production charge and tax. † Seasonal experiences: pricing confirmed in your proposal.

Plan and price

Build your holiday party.

One choice per screen, with our full à la carte menu built into every step. Pick a level, choose the exact menu, add platters, florals, rentals and extras, or skip anything you don't need. At the end you'll see an all-in estimate and can book a free call with Lauren to review it.

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How booking works

From first click to last guest.

  1. Today

    Build your party

    Use the planner above, or skip it and book a free call.

  2. Free call

    Talk with Lauren

    Fifteen minutes with Lauren or our coordination team to fine-tune picks and budget.

  3. Within 1 business day

    Itemized proposal

    Every line priced, ready to route for approval.

  4. When you're ready

    Hold the date

    A 50% retainer reserves your date and team. Final count 21 days out.

  5. Party day

    You host

    We set up, run the event and leave the space clean.

Questions planners ask

Straight answers.

Is there a minimum?

Drop-off catering starts at a $500 food and beverage subtotal. Buffets start at 50 guests or $5,000. Plated dinners and chef stations start at $3,000 in food. Seated tablescapes are built for 75 or more guests. For a team of 10 to 40, holiday cocktail hour, a mixologist bar, cocktail styling and an activity station work beautifully.

How far ahead should we book?

Prime December Fridays and Saturdays usually book by early November. We send proposals within one business day, so you can move quickly once you have a date.

Can you come to our office or venue?

Yes. We set up in offices, lobbies, restaurants, private homes, clubs, rooftops and outdoor sites across Orange County and Los Angeles, and coordinate load-in, parking and venue rules for you.

How does alcohol work?

You buy the alcohol, we handle everything else. We send a shopping list sized to your guest count, then bring certified mixologists, the bar, mixers, garnish, ice and your signature holiday cocktails. Bartenders check ID, and every bar includes zero-proof drinks.

Can you handle dietary needs?

Vegetarian is always included. Vegan, gluten-aware, dairy-free and allergy-conscious options are available with advance notice, and every bar includes zero-proof drinks.

Do you provide insurance and paperwork?

We carry $2M general liability and provide a certificate of insurance naming your company or venue, a W-9, and company invoicing against your purchase order.

How do deposits and payment work?

A 50% retainer reserves the date. Final headcount and menu are due 21 days before the event and the balance 30 days before.

What is the 22% charge?

It's a service and production charge on catering, bar service, décor, rentals and florals. It covers planning, sourcing, staffing, setup, breakdown and cleanup. It is not a gratuity.

What if plans change?

More than 90 days out, only the retainer is kept. From 31 to 90 days, 75% of the contract is due, and within 30 days, 100%. Custom florals and special orders can't be refunded once ordered.

Can kids come?

Absolutely. Our kids collection covers company family days with Santa, gingerbread, games and a kids corner, all hosted by our team.

Talk to a planner

Prime December dates book by early November.

Book a free call with Lauren Rivard, our founder and head planner, or our event coordination team of planners, event stylists and catering leads. Or reach us directly.

events@thepicniccollective.com
949-782-7468
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