Get to Know - Picnic Grazing Co
By: Amanda Huntsman
Orange County's premier grazing company, Picnic Grazing Co., offers picnic boxes, platters, boards, and grazing tables packed full of everyone's favorites- cured meats, cheeses, house-made jams and spreads, and all of the other traditional charcuterie accompaniments. They also offer brunch-themed options (please provide details) and a subscription service (please provide details).
Loryn has a real passion for designing Grazing Tables for her clients. It's the creative aspect of making something that complements an event or gathering in a fun and fabulous way. Seeing the clients' and guests' in awe and smiling from ear to ear when they first see their Grazing Table makes her heart very happy.
The philosophy of the business is to make every occasion a celebration! So whether it's a birthday, baby shower, wedding, Duffy ride, or celebrating with your fellow moms that the kids are back in school- Picnic Grazing Co. has you covered! No matter the size, Picnic Grazing Co. caters to any occasion and has options to meet all of your grazing needs. In addition, they will collaborate with you to make your event, large or small, extremely special.
Loryn enjoys nothing more than seeing pictures and videos of her happy customers on Instagram, knowing she played a part in their celebration!
Picnic Grazing Co. also offers workshops in Newport Beach at places such as Pelican Hill Resort and Pelican Courtyard. These are perfect for team building, unique date nights, bridal showers, girls' nights, and for individuals who want to learn how to make the perfect charcuterie board.
From Georgia to California, From Private Chef to Charcuterie Aficionado
Loryn Purvis grew up in Georgia and married B.J., her high school sweetheart. After graduating college, the couple moved to Orange County, and Loryn began her culinary journey by commuting to the San Diego Culinary Institute and ultimately graduating in 2011. She then apprenticed at the Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach before becoming a private chef and cooking instructor. Along the way, she dreamed of starting a charcuterie business.
Loryn often created charcuterie boxes for her and B.J. to take down to the beach to watch the sunset, all while thinking everyone else needed this too. Then, when the 2020 Covid-19 shutdowns happened, her charcuterie dream was born out of passion and necessity. Loryn couldn’t work as a cooking instructor, and her husband, B.J.'s business was shuttered, so that same year, the couple decided to take a leap of faith, and the Picnic Grazing Co. was created. It quickly became one of the first brands to inspire the worldwide "graze craze." Since starting the business two years ago, Picnic Grazing Co. has brought Loryn so much happiness, and it excites her every day to know her creations are responsible for brightening someone's day.
The next time you have a special gathering or event, Picnic Grazing Co. would love to help you execute your vision. The busy holiday season is approaching, so be sure to get in touch with Loryn and her team soon!
For more information about Picnic Grazing Co., visit www.picnicgrazingco.com, and you can view their gallery of hundreds of photos on Instagram @picnicgrazingco