“Picnics are always such a fabulous idea, outdoor fun at its best.”
This is a post acknowledging the great work of The Sydney Picnic Co. Simon and Natalie have provided a picnic that was more than expected. Their attention to detail and great passion for the work they do really topped off a great day for both me and Jessica. It was a picnic celebrating her 21st birthday and this picnic was a core to the day’s celebratory activity.
After searching the endless pages of Google for picnic ideas, it was The Sydney Picnic Co that I decided to choose and I’m guessing that I speak for many that have experienced their picnics that it won’t disappoint.
The beautiful handcrafted presentation includes a custom made menu that Jessica loved. The little small touches on each box that held the food was great as well as the organic sour dough baguette which tasted freshly baked. Presentation was impressive to say the least and the effort they have put into organising Jessica’s picnic was on display. Note: This picnic was held at Store Beach which is only accessible from kayak/boat so a big thanks to Manly Kayak Centre for their great services on the day (including picnic umbrella, table and champagne.)
If you are looking through their website and find that you are indecisive about your menu, Simon and Natalie are willing to change them to suit your needs. For example I liked the Father’s Day menu and well it wasn’t Father’s Day. They also delivered it to The Manly Kayak Centre for me although it was out of their area of the CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Lower North Shores, a small fee allowed for delivery. I was not able to return the basket (that it was supposed to come in) to them so they offered me the choice of the disposable boxes that I had no choice but to go with due to the fact that I wouldn’t be able to return their provided accessories. The boxes were actually a really neat alternative, with those facing the same dilemma should not hesitate to opt for this.
The entree were the Australian King Prawns with lime & sichuan, salt & pepper. The King Prawns were really well cooked and the dressing was tangy and gave a lot of flavour to the prawns. For those questioning food out of a box, these tasted like they were fresh out of the kitchen though they are supposed to be served cold.
The Main was Fregola with Free Range Chicken, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Preserved Lemon, Mint and Toasted Pepitas. Such a healthy meal and a serving that was just enough. Tasty and doesn’t fill you up, this was the first time I had Fregola and it was pleasant. Chicken was great and Jessica loves chicken, so bonus points.
Dessert. Dessert. Dessert! Salted Valrhona Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Cream, this was great. The chocolate was rich and with the vanilla cream great. Lovers of chocolate, this is a slice of heaven.
The Sydney Picnic Co provided a great afternoon for us. It made Jessica happy so these guys are the real deal. If you are planning a picnic or haven’t had an idea to celebrate an occasion or a just a day out, The Sydney Picnic Co should be on top of your list.
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