About us
The Luxury Picnic Company is an events, catering and gifting company based in London. Founded by Jane Gillespie, this is a proudly female owned and run business.
Our journey started in 2020 in the height of lockdown during a time when the only way to celebrate a special occasion or to see friends and loved ones was outside, most often having a picnic in the park. We made it our mission to create beautiful and delicious picnic hampers that could be enjoyed by all, turning a modest picnic into something extra special.
After huge success with our picnic hampers, we turned our attention to curating luxury picnic events in London. Although there were a few other companies dipping their toe into the picnic events pond, we were certainly the first to offer a premium picnic events service with incredible catering to accompany the setup. We were also the first company to offer luxury picnics for large groups at short notice.
Our luxury picnic events grew in popularity and remain our core business during the summer months. We are proud to have worked with some of the most well-known brands in the world including Meta, Amazon, Google, Spotify, Universal Music and Disney to name just a few and we have put on picnic events for groups of up to 175 people.
In the cooler months we turned our attention to indoor events, catering, grazing tables and gifting and these remain a core focus for us all year round now.
Whether you are looking for assistance with indoor or outdoor events, a catering company with a focus on seasonal ingredients and sustainability, or you want to curate beautiful picnic or gift hampers – there is no other company quite like The Luxury Picnic Company. Our main focus is always on quality, attention to detail, creating value for our clients and ensuring the end product or service is unlike anything else on the market.
You can find out more about each of our business areas by exploring the rest of our website or feel free to get in touch directly and we can certainly provide more information.
Helen Everett
Helen is the driving force behind our events team, bringing passion, precision, and creativity to every project she touches. With a wealth of experience in the events industry, she is known for her meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every event—whether an intimate gathering or a large-scale production—is executed flawlessly. One of the hardest-working people we know, Helen is always focused on delivering the best possible experience for our clients, going above and beyond to turn their visions into reality.
Her love for events extends beyond logistics and planning; she truly cares about crafting unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a corporate function, a lavish celebration, or a dreamy wedding, Helen infuses each event with her signature flair and dedication. She especially adores curating luxury picnics, with a particular soft spot for proposal setups, as she believes there is nothing more magical than celebrating love.
Outside of work, Helen is a music enthusiast and always has the perfect playlist to set the mood for any occasion. Recently engaged herself, she has seamlessly channeled her exceptional organisational skills into wedding planning—making her the most prepared and detail-oriented bride-to-be! Her warmth, enthusiasm, and fun-loving nature make her not just a fantastic event planner but also a joy to work with.
With Helen at the helm, you can be sure your event is in the best hands—crafted with passion, precision, and a touch of magic.
Jane Gillespie
Jane is the founder of The Luxury Picnic Company and remains deeply involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Proudly South African, she has called the UK home for almost two decades, bringing with her a deep love for hospitality, food, and creating unforgettable experiences.
Passionate about all things food, she thrives on hosting beautifully thought-out dinner parties, gatherings with friends and family, and special celebrations for her children. Her love for entertaining shines through in every event she helps bring to life, ensuring that each one is filled with warmth, elegance, and unique personal touches.
She works closely with clients to turn their event dreams into reality, always striving to exceed expectations and deliver something truly special. Whether it’s a luxury picnic, an intimate celebration, or a large-scale event, she believes that the smallest details make the biggest impact—transforming a gathering into an experience that lingers in the hearts of guests long after the day has passed.
Even as the company has grown, she remains hands-on, leading the team with vision, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With her at the helm, The Luxury Picnic Company continues to craft experiences that are not just beautifully styled but also deeply meaningful and unforgettable.
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We had the luxury picnic experience and I can’t recommend it highly enough! The food was absolutely delicious, we had the Mrs Jones box and loved everything about it (especially the tomato and cheese tart) if you are looking for something a bit different or even just a lovely picnic box you can’t go wrong.
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We had a delicious picnic delivered for Father’s Day. My husband felt thoroughly spoiled and the food was delicious. It was the perfect amount of food for the four of us. Highly recommend.
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Lovely Father’s day picnic! Great variety, generous portions and really nicely put together and packaged. Will definitely be doing this again. Thanks!
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Cheers to Luxury Picnic co. for sorting out some amazing food delivery last minute. Every component was really tasty!
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Amazing picnic delivered this morning after ordering last night. We had a vegetarian High-tea & Mighty, and the Ultimate Ploughman’s picnic boxes. The presentation was stunning and absolutely everything in them was delicious! A real treat, thank you so much!
