# Picnic Basket Deliveries Merienda Picnic is an On-Demand Service Perfect for Summer Weekends By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merienda-picnic References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/07/merienda-picnic-will-deliver-a-fully-stocked-picnic-in-under-an-hour/) & [meriendapicnic](http://meriendapicnic.com/) Packing the perfect picnic can be a chore not many people are up for, yet Merienda Picnic takes the work out of it in order for a truly enjoyable and relaxing time. Merienda Picnic is an on-demand service that delivers full stocked baskets in under an hour. Although launched in New Orleans, it's a service that many cities will want to benefit from, especially as summer gets into full swing. With baskets ranging from $45 to $1000, Merienda Picnic works with [local cheese, charcuterie and wine shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-gourmet-food-wines) to provide high-quality goods for the baskets. Founded by Andrea Hernandez, the baskets can be custom built to match the theme of events such as a surprise engagement, brunch or a girls day out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **On-demand Picnic Services:** Creating on-demand services that deliver fully stocked picnic baskets in under an hour can disrupt the traditional picnic planning experience. - **Customizable Picnic Experiences:** Offering customizable picnic baskets that can match the theme of events like surprise engagements or girls' day out can provide a unique and personalized experience for customers. - **Collaboration with Local Shops:** Partnering with local cheese, charcuterie, and wine shops to curate high-quality goods for picnic baskets can boost local businesses and create a mutually beneficial relationship. ### Where This Applies - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can explore the concept of providing fully stocked picnic baskets in addition to their regular restaurant offerings, providing customers with a convenient outdoor dining option. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can incorporate on-demand picnic services as part of their offerings, providing clients with unique and hassle-free picnic experiences for various occasions. - **Local Specialty Stores:** Local specialty stores, such as cheese, charcuterie, and wine shops, can explore partnerships with on-demand picnic services to expand their customer base and showcase their products in curated picnic baskets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Based Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-brunch.md) - [Premium QSR Picnic Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veg-out-picnic.md) - [Curated Woman-Forward Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-here-market.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [Private Parisian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-parisian-residences.md) - [Cake-Centric Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic.md) - [Opulent Automotive Picnic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home-hyde.md) - [Fine Dining Meal Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-meal-kit-delivery-service.md) - [Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series.md)