BYO

• For an incredibly easy picnic, have everyone bring their own food and drink to the gathering. This releases you from responsibility of slaving away to feed a crowd, which in turn will allow you to focus your energy on enjoying your friends, family members or associates. People commonly share food at BYO picnics, which increases the range of unique food items you can sample between everyone gathered.
  
  

Classic

• The Betty Crocker website suggests serving up classic picnic fare with burgers, sliders, hot dogs and brats. All of these food items are easy to throw on the grill and simple to serve. Make sure to supply plenty of buns, paper plates, canned or bottled drinks and an assortment of condiments. This will keep your picnic guests happy, while at the same time minimizing the amount of cleanup required on your part.
  
  

Luau

• Make your next picnic exotic by giving it a luau theme. You can host this type of picnic at a local beach, a park or even your own backyard. Roast a whole pig, or opt instead for Hawaiian kebabs or grilled fish. Set out platters of pineapples, and drill holes in coconuts to serve them with straws as refreshing drinks. Ask your luau picnic attendees to come dressed in grass skirts or in island prints for added authenticity. Decorate with tiki lamps if you plan on your picnic stretching out into the evening hours.
  
  

Catered

• If you are interested in a high end picnic with absolutely no hassle, it may be a good idea to have your picnic catered. A host of catering companies offer picnic menus for any size gathering. You can either foot the bill yourself or charge an entrance fee for the picnic party. For an additional fee, your catering company will supply all of the eating utensils, linens and serving dishes. In addition, most catering companies are ready to handle all of the setup and tear down responsibilities upon request.