What We Do

Pop-Up Event Services.

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Your caterer prepares the food. We pick it up and bring everything else.

Delivery, setup/takedown, tableware, seating, staffing, and more. Perfect for backyard parties, corporate events, team offsites, and celebrations up to 300 guests.

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Your Catering, Our Logistics

We work with any caterer.

Bring your own caterer — from a neighborhood favorite to a private chef. If they can prep food into our food-safe carriers, we handle everything from the kitchen door forward: transport, setup, service, and breakdown.

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Any kitchen, any cuisine

Restaurants, private chefs, food trucks, bakeries — if they cater, we partner. You pick the food, we handle the rest.

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Seamless pickup

We drop off food-safe carriers to your caterer before the event, pick up the prepared food, and take it from there.

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We handle the event

Delivery, buffet setup, tableware, seating, decor, staff — so your caterer stays in the kitchen where they're best.

Starting at
$500
Every booking has a $500 minimum.

Every booking includes

  • Pickup from your caterer + delivery to your venue
  • Buffet table with 3 chafing dishes (fuel included)
  • Buffet table with serving trays, tongs, bowls & decor
  • Professional setup and breakdown
Aerial view of U-shape banquet setup in tropical garden
Banquet tables with florals framed by tropical greenery
Build Your Event

Add whatever your event needs.

Layer on only what makes sense for your event. Prices here are baseline — your final quote reflects your exact guest count and setup.

Aerial view of banquet seating in tropical garden setting
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Seating
$30 / person
Banquet chairs and/or picnic pillows, dining tables with linens, umbrellas included.
Long banquet table with place settings and florals
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Tableware
From $10 / person
Basic to Luxury tiers. Plates, flatware, glassware, cloth napkins.
Outdoor banquet setup with florals and string lights
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Table Decor
From $5 / person
Runners, votives, centerpieces, faux florals. Simple or elevated styling.
Staff setting up catering service at an event
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Event Staff
From $150 / event
On-site event attendant to keep your event on track.
Plus Add-Ons

The extras that make it special.

From backyard games to live music and custom experiences — we can source it or build it in-house.

Bar & Beverage
Bar setup, bartenders, wine & beer tastings, margarita machine
Lawn Games
Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Spikeball, Bocce
Music & Tech
DJs, live musicians, projectors, Bose speakers, karaoke
Culinary Carts
Pizza, charcuterie, ice cream, acai, barista, donuts, hibachi
Wellness
Yoga, pilates, HIIT sessions, soundbath meditation
Entertainment
Magicians, tarot reading, sip & paint, trivia, bracelet making
Florals & Decor
Fresh bouquets, faux palms, string lights, flameless candles
Coolers & Service
Coolers with ice, carafes, cocktail highboys, Easy Up canopies

Don't see what you need? We'll source it. Mention it in your inquiry.

How It Works

Four simple steps.

From inquiry to event day — start to finish in under two weeks for most bookings.

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Reach out
Submit the form below or call us directly. We respond immediately during business hours.
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Get your quote
Tailored to your event size, venue, and vibe. No pressure, no surprises.
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We coordinate
We confirm pickup details with your caterer and handle all logistics.
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Enjoy the event
We deliver, set up, and break down. You just show up.
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The workflow. Your caterer prepares the food in our food-safe carriers. We pick it up from their kitchen, transport to your venue, and handle setup and breakdown. Your caterer stays in the kitchen where they're best — we handle everything from the kitchen door forward.

Common Questions

Good to know.

How fast do you respond?
Immediately during business hours — typically within the hour. After-hours inquiries are answered first thing the next business morning.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Monica, the beach cities, West LA, and surrounding neighborhoods. The first 5 miles from our HQ are included — beyond that, we add a $2.50/mile surcharge. Contact us if you're unsure whether we cover your area.
Do you work with any caterer?
Yes. We partner with local caterers across Santa Monica and West LA — restaurants, private chefs, food trucks, bakeries. If your caterer can prep food into our food-safe carriers, we can handle everything else. No exclusive partnerships required.
What's your minimum booking?
$500 — every booking has a $500 minimum, which covers delivery, setup, and our two base buffet tables. Everything beyond that (seating, tableware, decor, staff) is optional and scales with your guest count.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally 1–2 weeks out. We accept rush bookings under 7 days with a 17.5% rush surcharge, subject to availability. Peak periods (summer weekends, holidays) book up faster — the earlier, the better.
What if my guest count changes?
No problem. Final guest count is locked 72 hours before your event. We'll adjust seating, tableware, and any per-person items accordingly.
Can I rent items individually (no event service)?
Yes — we offer à la carte inventory rentals for DIY events. View our rental inventory →
What about custom-priced experiences (hibachi, yoga, etc.)?
Wellness sessions, specialty entertainment, and culinary experiences (pizza carts, wine tastings, etc.) are priced per event based on vendor availability. Mention your interest in the form and we'll send custom pricing within 24 hours.
Get Started

Tell us about your event.

Fill out the form below — under a minute. We'll send you a tailored quote the same day.

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Immediate response. We reply to every inquiry the same day — often within the hour during business hours.
Prefer to call? (805) 214-8067
Or email info@santamonicapicnicco.com

For more information, please inquire below.

 

Contact Us:

Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions:

(805) 214-8067

info@santamonicapicnicco.com

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