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{{Infobox company
|name = Upicnic
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|type = Private
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|industry =Online food ordering
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|homepage = {{URL|https://www.upicnic.com/}}
|foundation = 2015
|location = New York City
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Upicnic is an online food-ordering service founded in 2015 and located in New York City. It offers “picnic experiences,” in which customers can buy food and drinks, picnic essentials such as sunscreen and Bluetooth speakers, and can rent games and sports gear.{{cite web |title=Spring Events In NYC: Best Things To Do, From Flower Shows To Food Festivals And More |url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/03/22/spring-events-nyc-2017/ |accessdate=17 June 2018 |language=en |date=22 March 2017}} They offer service across the five boroughs.{{cite web |title=This on-demand picnic service delivers to any NYC park |url=https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/blog/this-on-demand-picnic-service-delivers-to-any-nyc-park-063016 |website=Time Out New York Kids |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en}}
Overview
It was started on February 1, 2015, by Alp Behar, who has a background in international business, and Marta Antonelli, who has a background in public relations and is the company’s in-house chef.
Customers can log into the Upicnic website and fill a virtual basket with food that is organic and made with locally procured ingredients.{{cite web |title=How to Throw the Ultimate New York City Picnic |url=https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/how-throw-ultimate-new-york-city-picnic |website=The Daily Meal |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=Awards |first1=Muse Creative |title=Muse Creative Awards {{!}} uPicnic Web Site |url=https://museaward.com/winners/4/213/736 |website=museaward.com |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en}} They then choose any extras such as lawn games, gear or live violin and cello performances. Lastly, they select a place, the number of people in attendance and time for the event, requiring at least 2 days’ notice to prepare everything.{{cite web |title=One-stop shop for NYC picnics takes the stress out of outdoor getaways |url=https://www.metro.us/new-york/startup-plans-to-take-away-the-stress-from-planning-picnics-so-new-yorkers-can-relax-outdoors/zsJpfa---O5SoNxVEyCxBA |website=Metro US |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en |date=2 June 2016}}{{cite web |title=Spring Events In NYC: Best Things To Do, From Flower Shows To Food Festivals And More |url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/03/22/spring-events-nyc-2017/ |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en |date=22 March 2017}}
In 2017, the Upicnic partnered with the Viceroy Central Park New York to offer room and basket packages. Through this partnership, hotel guests can purchase a room and picnic packages for their stay.{{cite web |title=Viceroy Central Park partners with Upicnic on custom picnic baskets: Travel Weekly |url=http://www.travelweekly.com/For-Travel-Agents/Travel-Product-News/Viceroy-Central-Park-partners-with-Upicnic-custom-picnic-baskets |website=www.travelweekly.com |accessdate=8 June 2018 |language=en}}