After those iconic 1980s sunglasses Don Henley sings about in his 1986 grammy-winning solo hit Boys of Summer. 😎

Just kidding. I am a sucker for classic fashion and while I still own a pair of those *never out of style* sunglasses, the real reason is wayfarer connotes hiking trails, windy mountain roads, gliding along the edge of a quiet lake in a sun-bleached kayak, and sitting around a campfire with your closest friends listening to “remember when” stories – all perfect spots for a picnic.

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First, check out our Market Menu. Our shareables, salads, charcuterie boards, quiche, soups by the quart, and Dinner-to-Go options are available in the cooler Monday through Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturday 8am - 3pm for pick up. To ensure availability, call 24-48 hours in advance.

Small bites, custom charcuterie boards, family size salads & sides, deli trays, baked goods by the dozen, and beverages by the gallon can all be ordered 24-48 hours in advance.

If you are looking for full service catering, give us a call at 318.228.8520 and ask for Laurie. *NOTE: You may have to leave your name, number, date of your event, and party size and I will get back to you within 48 hours. 👩‍🍳

As an upscale deli and market, we get you. While we know you CAN whip up your own batch of killer hummus and homemade chicken salad, you just don’t always have the time or energy and you still want to show up with the best made from scratch foods worthy of a glass of wine and grown up conversation. That’s where we come in. Pop in for party pick up or call in advance for special orders.🍷

It doesn’t matter that we think our food is amazing. Here’s what our customers are saying about us:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Five stars on the pasta salad!” – Marion Salter

🍋 “Best chicken salad I ever had, and the lemon squares and rosemary cajun cashews are to die for!” – Autumn Doss

🍤“Friendly, accommodating folks. Food is excellent, varied, easy to pick up or freeze for a later date.” – Coley Gahagan

🥪 “There are so many wonderful and delicious items. I highly recommend the Chicken Caprese Sandwich for lunch and don't forget to get a Lemon Square for dessert.” – Mary Stokes Teekell

🥐 “I will never eat chicken salad from anywhere else!! The chicken salad (as well as everything else) is amazing!! And the staff are super sweet and helpful.” – Lacy Crow

☕ “I love everything about this place. The salads & sandwiches are fabulous and the olive oil and coffee are just a bonus.” – Gwen Stacy

🥗 “Delish!! I ordered the apple bacon salad and it was Amazing!” – Sarah Elizabeth Benard

🧺 “We were welcomed to this town by a delicious picnic tray with savory cheese, smoked sausage, fruits, crackers…beautiful and delicious!” – Maya Del Campo

🧀 “We got several sandwiches and a charcuterie board and everything was incredible! Highly recommend it! We will be back…often.” – Eddie Harrington

👩‍🍳 “Excellent! Food & Service was Fantastic! Highly recommended!” – Nikki Brewton

🥗 “Everything we had was fabulous and the vinaigrette dressing is the bomb!!!! Highly recommended.” – Shay Ball

We help you make entertaining effortless through high quality, small batch, made from scratch foods. We stand out from other delis and markets because we use premium ingredients (like Boar’s Head meats and cheeses), offer remarkable customer experiences, deliver mini-adventures and meaningful moments, PLUS we truly know and care about our customers. You become our dearest friends and family. 🌅

Natchitoches Picnic Company deli lunches and market items are available through DoorDash, as well as our own in-house delivery for catered lunches of groups of 10 or more. Drop-off catering with a minimum order of $100 within the city limits or $10 fee if under the minimum order. No delivery charge or minimum order for deliveries within the Historic District. 🚚

A delivery fee will apply if outside the city limits or below the minimum order amount. Call for more details. 318.228.8520.

1️⃣ Online ordering through our website! https://natchitoches-picnic-company.square.site/

2️⃣ Call us at318.228.8520 to place your lunch or market order for same day pick up or future pick up.

3️⃣ Pop in to our new location at 524 Front Street Monday through Saturday 8am - 6pm. Coffee and Bakery (breakfast/brunch menu available 8am - 11am, or until sold out); Deli (picnic lunch menu of soup, salad, and sandwich available 11am - 2pm); Market foods, charcuterie boards, gelato, and catering pick up available all day 8am - 6pm.