RH Events & Catering is the go-to events and catering company for large organizations across Louisiana and surrounding rural and mid-sized cities in the Southeast. From New Orleans riverfront campuses to distribution yards outside Shreveport, we design and deliver seamless company picnic experiences, family-inclusive or employees-only, with proven capacity up to 10,000+ participants. If you’re comparing company picnic planner options that understand enterprise operations, safety, and branding, you’re in the right place.

Our team serves HR leaders, event planners, and operations managers at manufacturers, distribution centers, food processing companies, engineering firms, hospitals, and other large facilities and warehouses. Expect clear timelines, compliant logistics, and food your teams actually want to eat at scale.

What We Cater

Family-Inclusive Company Picnics

Think big, fun, and efficient. We build festive layouts with multiple buffet lines, shade, hydration points, and kid-friendly zones. Menus lean into Louisiana favorites and classic picnic hits that travel well, serve fast, and please multigenerational crowds.

Employees Appreciation Events

Celebrate safety milestones or peak-season wins with efficient, shift-friendly service. We specialize in fast throughput, badge-only access, and grab-and-go options that keep operations running while everyone enjoys great food.

Themed Corporate Gatherings

Engage your employees with an interactive theme. We’ll transform your space into an exciting event site. Plan a holiday themed brunch, or celebrate your employees with a festive dinner. We coordinate with vendors and design teams to bring your vision to life.
Where We Cater in Louisiana

New Orleans

From riverfront warehouses to hospital campuses, New Orleans sites often have unique access points and limited street loading; if you’re planning a New Orleans company picnic, we’ll coordinate smart load-in and load-out, dock security, and layouts that respect historic districts and neighborhood noise guidelines, with staggered serving to match shift changes and visitor traffic.

Baton Rouge

Industrial corridors and engineering firms around the capital benefit from our mobile kitchens and cold storage; for corporate catering in Baton Rouge, we map service to your safety protocols, PPE zones, and muster points so food lines don’t interfere with production or logistics, and we supply COI and site-specific compliance for refinery-adjacent locations.

Shreveport

For distribution centers and food processing companies along the I-20 corridor, we’re experts in large parking-lot conversions, temporary power, and refrigeration staging; when you need a Shreveport company picnic planner, we align meal waves with pick and pack schedules and use spill-resistant setups to keep aisles and egress clear.

Menus Designed for Large Scale Catering

• Southern & Regional Picnic Classics: smoked chicken, brisket, sausage, jambalaya, red beans & rice, corn on the cob, slaw, and crowd-pleasing fixin’s.
• Modern Corporate Fare: grilled chicken bowls, build-your-own salad bars, hearty sandwiches or wraps, and hot sides that hold quality for high-volume service.
• Handheld & Reception Bites (No Chef Stations): mini po’boys, sliders, walking tacos, and savory hand pies that stay delicious and move fast through lines.
• Family-Friendly Add-Ons: mac ’n’ cheese, fruit cups, ice cream novelties, lemonade stations, and festival-style treats.
• Service styles: multi-line buffets, boxed or grab-and-go, and hybrid formats for shift coverage. Dietary labeling (allergens, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-conscious) included at every station, with separate prep/serving protocols to reduce cross-contact risk.

Operations Built for Enterprise Reliability

1. Discovery
   We align on headcount, audience mix (families vs. employees-only), shift schedules, site access, safety rules, and brand priorities. If you’re running multi-site events, we scope standard menus and timing across locations.
2. Plan & Proposal
   You’ll receive a clear, itemized plan: menu sets, service format, rental needs, power and water assumptions, layout notes, and a staffing matrix. We flag optional upgrades and a contingency plan for weather or production constraints.
3. Execution at Scale
   Day-of, our team handles site build, staging, food safety checks, coordinated service waves, and rapid replenishment. We manage throughput to minimize wait times critical for large corporate catering and keep operations compliant and tidy.
4. Wrap & Review
   Post-event, we handle breakdown and site cleanup, then review metrics: actual headcount served, line times, menu performance, and recommendations for your next corporate company picnic.

Why Large Facilities Choose RH Events & Catering

• Proven capacity for large scale catering: reliable service for up to 10,000+ guests.
• Rural-ready logistics: generators, on-site refrigeration, mobile kitchens, water, shade, and sanitation to support remote or spread-out facilities.
• Safety & compliance first: site orientations, COI, food-safety SOPs, and vendor credentialing aligned to your policies.
• Brand-aligned presentation: signage, attire, and station naming that match your culture and event theme.
• Scalable multi-site consistency: standardized menus, recipes, and service playbooks for repeatable results across Louisiana and the Southeast.

Sample Company Picnic Packages

Family Day Festival

• Two to three buffet lines with Louisiana picnic classics
• Kid zone add-ons (face painting, lawn games)
• Lemonade & iced tea beverage stations + hydration coolers
• Branded signage package and labeled allergen cards
• Optional sweets: ice cream novelties or funnel fries

Shift-Friendly Appreciation

• Staggered meal waves mapped to shift changes
• Dual-format service: hot buffet + grab-and-go coolers
• Compact footprint for dock and yard service areas
• Disposable eco-friendly wares and quick cleanup crew
• Supervisor meal vouchers & late-shift holding plan

Executive Reception (Casual, Not Plated)

• Elevated handhelds and sliders (no plated or chef stations)
• Premium beverage service (non-alcoholic) and coffee bar
• Branded backdrops and simple décor for on-site recognition
• Quiet corner lounge set (where space permits)

All packages are customizable to your headcount, site, and compliance requirements.

Pricing & Timelines

Most Louisiana company picnic events fall into tiered per-person pricing with a base production minimum. After discovery, we’ll provide a clear, itemized proposal so you can compare options and lock in approvals.

Timelines: For peak spring and fall dates, we recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Large or multi-site programs should plan 8 to 12+ weeks out to secure rentals, permits, and vendor credentials. Rush requests are considered case-by-case based on capacity and safety.

FAQs

Do you plan full conferences?
No. We focus on high-capacity company picnics and workplace hospitality (breakfasts, coffee breaks, boxed lunches for trainings). We do not produce full conferences or plated dinners.

Can you support remote facilities?
Yes. Our rural-ready model includes generators, mobile refrigeration, water solutions, and waste management, ideal for warehouses, yards, and plants outside city centers.

Family-inclusive vs. employees-only, what’s the difference?
Family days add kid-friendly menus, activities, and larger footprints. Employees-only events prioritize fast throughput and shift-friendly service windows.

How do you handle dietary restrictions at scale?
We provide clear allergen labels and offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-conscious options. Separate prep tools, serving utensils, and line signage help reduce cross-contact.

Can you meet our safety and insurance requirements?
Absolutely. We supply COI, complete site orientations, and follow your security, PPE, and access rules.

Ready to Plan Your Louisiana Company Picnic?

Let’s create a smooth, on-brand experience your team will remember. Request a Proposal and we’ll build a right-sized plan for your site, schedule, and budget.