July is National Picnic Month, which seems like a great idea for restaurants to get behind. One of the greatest things about going on a picnic is getting out of a stuffy building and experiencing the warm, fresh air of July. While you may not have a large stockpile of picnic baskets and a team of runners ready to take a feast to people in the park, it is very likely you have some outdoor space that would work perfectly for a picnic vibe.

No matter what your outdoor space looks like it will work great for a picnic, as along as you keep it fun and casual. Have nice outdoor tables with large umbrellas to shade your patrons from the harsh summer sun. Serve ice cold drinks in colorful tumblers with parasols tucked into the drink. You can use a smaller, lighter weight plate than what you would use indoors in a colorful pattern to add some whimsy to your meal. Fill your menu with traditional summer favorites that will sound appealing in massive heat, such as salads. Finally, finish off meals with an ice cold dessert served in a fun piece of fountainware.

With these little steps it will be easy to create a relaxed picnic-like atmosphere that will be sure to bring your guests back and get them to tell their friends all about the incredible meal they had. You Serv-U representative can help you get everything you need to make the perfect outdoor eating area for your restaurant this summer.