As an employer, showing appreciation for your employees’ hard work and dedication is essential for creating a positive and productive work environment. While there are many ways to show your appreciation, one memorable option is to treat your employees to a small company picnic. And what better time than the spring, when we’re treated to days of blue skies and sunshine? Keep reading for small company picnic ideas that will ensure employee retention. Plus, see how Yours Truly, Decor makes hosting a unique corporate event a breeze.

Find a Comfortable Location

The foundation of a good picnic is the setting. For some companies, finding a nice patch of grass may be as easy as stepping right outside the office or business doors. Others may need to purchase a permit for a local park or rent an indoor event space. If you do host outdoors, we recommend looking for an area with ample shade to ensure the comfort of your employees. However, we are also happy to create a unique indoor setup that would be just as impressive as any outdoor space.

Styling a Corporate Picnic Party

If you’re looking for a unique corporate event theme a luxury picnic party is the way to go. A company picnic requires very little planning because it doesn’t require a theme. To top it all off, Yours Truly, Decor will take the majority of the hard work off your hands. Our team will take care of set up and tear down, as well as the event design and styling. From the tables to linens, serving ware, and seating, we’ve got you covered. We can even create fresh floral centerpieces, should you want an extra lush-looking table to complement the outdoor foliage.

Plan for Food & Drinks

An employee appreciation picnic requires fresh food and cold drinks. While you can always go the classic route, with barbeque and beer, consider hosting an elevated company picnic. Starting with a fully stocked bar or large batch cocktails. If you’re having a brunch picnic, consider a build-your-own mimosa bar. For food, you can’t go wrong with a grazing table. Used as a centerpiece, it will be a great conversation starter! If you’re looking to support another local business, you could also invest in a mobile food or bar cart. Such as a taco truck or Frosé cart.

Family-Friendly Activities

In the event that you extend the invitation to the family of your employees,  you will need to provide entertainment. A foolproof route is the classics, including Cornhole and horseshoe. Depending on where you set up, you might also consider a temporary volleyball net. Even better, set up where some of these activities are already present, like a local park with a playground. If you really want to wow the kids, we recommend a bounce house or inflatable Gaga Ball Pit. Having a range of entertainment on-hand will give their parents a much-needed break and allow them to enjoy the event. 

Providing professional picnic planning to New Jersey and beyond, Yours Truly, Decor, is ready to help you host an unforgettable corporate event. Reach out today to start planning, or visit our website to learn more about our services, including event design and floral services. We can’t wait to work with you!