StrEATs Picnic Basket Program
Picnic with a purpose during StrEATs + Charlotte SHOUT!
Introducing the Charlotte StrEATs Picnic Basket Program!
Our chef-curated picnic baskets are now for sale – giving you two chances to enjoy a picnic at First Ward Park during Charlotte StrEATs + Charlotte SHOUT!
Each basket features an elevated meal for two created by Charlotte’s top caterers. Proceeds support the new Charlotte StrEATs Foundation — allowing you to picnic with purpose.
How it works:
Choose the date you want to pick up, review the menu options, and place your order. Your basket will be ready for pick up during your selected date and time frame. Baskets are available by pre-order only.
Pick-up dates & times at First Ward Park:
• Saturday, April 11 | 5–8 p.m.
• Sunday, April 12 | 12–3 p.m.
Meet the Chefs!
Hannah Riley
Gather Dinners
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(serves 2)
* Green Gazpacho with spring vegetables, fresh herbs
* Sweet Potato Salad with lardons, red onion, parsley, and vinaigrette
* Mushroom Phyllo Quiche, with thyme, caramelized shallot, gruyere
* Blueberry Scones, lemon glaze
All items are gf and vegetarian
Reyaña Radcliff
Your Braisen Chef
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(serves 2) Saturday Only
* Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwiches on brioche with gochujang slaw
* Shaved Carrot Salad
* Chocolate Tortes
Tiore McFarland
Chef Tiore
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(serves 2)
* Sweet Pea & Asparagus Salad w/Herb Vinaigrette
* Pissaladière (Traditional Nice-style “pizza” topped with caramelized onions, black olives, and anchovies)
* Palmiers (French pastries)
* Lavender Lemonade Spritzer
On Sales Soon!
Edwin Cruz
Edwin’s Organix
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(serves 2) Sunday Only
* Italia Cold Sandwiches with pesto, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, stracciatella cheese spread, mortadella, salami, and prosciutto
* Chips
* San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks
* Homemade ricotta, lemon, and white chocolate cookie by Cherry Berry
The Charlotte StrEATs Foundation
The Charlotte StrEATs Foundation will celebrate and uplift Charlotte’s diverse culinary community by raising funds and awareness to support local nonprofit organizations in the areas of food equity, culinary education, and industry access.
Meet this year’s nonprofit partners!
