Gourmet Picnic at the Bent

Enjoy the beauty of fall with a personal picnic! You are invited to the Bent of the River Audubon Center for a gourmet picnic, catered by Aquarian Caterers. Your meal will be made using fresh and local ingredients and packaged in an Audubon Gardening Bag. You may stay and enjoy your picnic at the Bent sanctuary (open until sunset) or take it with you.

Please make sure each member of your party brings and wears a mask, and practices social distancing while at the Bent. Restrooms at the Barn will be open for picnic participants. Orders due by Monday, October 5.

Adult Options – $35 each
Option 1

Thai Peanut Noodles with Julienne Cucumbers and Scallions
Roasted Shortt’s Farm Organic Fall Veggies with Whipped Herbed Farm Cheese and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crunchy Baguette with Local Roasted Shallot Butter
Organic Fruit Crisp or Toffee Coconut Brownie

Option 2

Thai Peanut Noodles With Julienne Cucumbers and Scallions
Roasted Chicken Waldorf with Blue Jay Orchard Apples, Toasted Pecans, and Yellow Raisins
Crunchy Baguette with Local Roasted Shallot Butter
Organic Fruit Crisp or Toffee Coconut Brownie

Kids Option – $15 each
Shell Pasta with Cubed Mozzarella, Salami and Organic Cherry Tomatoes Or Nutella Panini with Banana
Platter of Organic Veggies with House-made Ranch Dip
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Come any time for pickup between 12 noon and 4 p.m. Pick up to take home, eat it here, or reserve a table at some of our best locations! BYOB welcomed. Beverage add-ons are also available.

Beverage Options

Add Wine $30
Add Bottled Water $1
Reserve a table at a Premiere Location for an Additional Cost: (Maximum # of people per table is 6)

The Birding Balcony – $50
North Site by the River at the Boardwalk – $20
Ripley’s Riffle by the River at the Sycamore Grove – $20
The Herb Garden – $10
The Garden Amphitheater by the side of the Clark House – $10
Memorial Hill – $10
Under Harold, the Oak Tree by the barn – $10
The Picnic Table by the lower side of the Barn – $10
*Please note on the day of the picnic that the tables are reservation only. Table reservations are for Noon until no later than 6 p.m. on the day of the picnic. If it rains on the day of the picnic all premiere location reservations will be refunded to you. Picnics are non-fundable and must be picked up that day.*