Need ideas for picnic at Wolf Trap-what's your go to menu?

[Anonymous]

So, in a moment of weakness I magnanimously offered to provide the picnic for a concert at Wolf Trap this week. It's only me and my best friend from college who happens to be a great cook. She's super busy at work so I wanted to take the food pressure off. So, here I am wondering what the hell to make that's super easy and can be served cold or luke warm. Any ideas from the creative chefs out there?
TIA

[Anonymous]

Deviled eggs
Rice and bean salad
Cantelope with procuitto

Ornice bagette sandwiches and fruit

It's your best friend-- just do something chill and have fun

[Anonymous]

Whole Foods-- grab and go

[Anonymous]

I would bring a lot of little nibbles - no cooking WF is great for this. A bunch of olives and such from the olive bar. Several cheeses and a salami (bring a knife and cutting board). Pre-cut fruit. Couple of yogurts. Little container of chocolates. Box of flavorful crackers. Baguette.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would bring a lot of little nibbles - no cooking WF is great for this. A bunch of olives and such from the olive bar. Several cheeses and a salami (bring a knife and cutting board). Pre-cut fruit. Couple of yogurts. Little container of chocolates. Box of flavorful crackers. Baguette.

This. Get a GOOD baguette. Crackers. 2-3 good cheese. Olives. Some sliced salami or ham if you'd like. Berries. Good dark chocolate. Maybe some fig spread to go with the cheese.

If it were me, I would go to Cheesetique and get their pimento spread. Amazing.

[Anonymous]

Quiche or mini-quiches
grapes
chevre (or if you must, brie), roasted red peppers, and water crackers
Sauvignon blanc or Pinot Blanc
nuts
A little dark chocolate to end with

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't really be fond of the snacks. How about some nice sandwiches and potato salad? You can get those from Whole Foods too.

[Anonymous]

Anyone have any new menu ideas for picnics at Wolf Trap? I'm not a cook/baker but to sure with my personal chef. Going to a concert soon.

[Anonymous]

We just get sub sandwiches and fun snacks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't really be fond of the snacks. How about some nice sandwiches and potato salad? You can get those from Whole Foods too.

Ew not potato salad in the heat!!

[Anonymous]

Fruits
Cracker and cheese
Olives
Prosciutto

Some sort of dessert you can eat with hands. I usually just grab something fun from Trader Joe’s.

[Anonymous]

Homemade chicken tenders then roll them up in foil to keep warm for transport. Take honey mustard for dipping. Make to green salads in portable bowls. Brownies for dessert.

[Anonymous]

Fried chicken

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fried chicken

+1. Or sandwiches. So tired of all these charcuterie board spreads.

[Anonymous]

Muffuletta sandwiches - they actually taste better after they've had a few hours (or a day) to sit.

Sides - potato chips, grapes, sliced veggies, dark chocolate or chocolate covered almonds