A company event with families - a picnic with a mini zoo and playground
A family fete is the warmest format of company event - provided the employees' children genuinely have something to do, rather than getting bored on a blanket nearby. At Toscania they do: a mini zoo and playground wait right on site, and the garden gives space for zones for everyone. We suggest how to plan a company picnic with families, how to divide the space into zones, how to safeguard against rain and why this format builds exceptional team loyalty.
The picnic scenario and dividing into zones
A successful company picnic with families rests on a good division of space. It is worth laying out the garden in zones: a barbecue and food buffet, an area for team games, a relaxation zone with loungers for adults and a children's zone with the playground, entertainers and walks to the mini zoo with llamas and ponies. Such a division means everyone - from the youngest child to the grandparents - finds something for themselves, and the different activities do not disturb one another. Toscania's space naturally lends itself to this organisation.
The mini zoo and playground - attractions on site
The heart of a family picnic is attractions that engage children all day. A mini zoo with llamas, ponies, rabbits and peacocks and a playground right next to it mean the youngest have something to do without a break, and parents can calmly rest and talk. It is a huge advantage over picnics where children quickly get bored and demand adults' attention. Contact with animals and free play in the fresh air are attractions no rented bouncy castle can replace.
Weather is no threat thanks to the hall option
The greatest worry at an outdoor picnic is the weather - but a well-prepared venue has a ready solution. We activate the backup option in the banquet hall in about an hour: the buffet, entertainers and music move indoors without losing the programme. This way you decide on the formula calmly, and rain does not mean cancelling the event. This flexibility removes the organiser's greatest source of stress and lets you plan a picnic even in capricious seasons.
Food for adults and children
A company picnic is also good food for all generations. A barbecue and buffet with varied dishes satisfy the adults, and a children's menu and ice cream from our own patisserie - the youngest. It is worth taking care of vegetarian and gluten-free variants so nobody is left out, and of plenty of drinks on a hot day. A shared meal in the fresh air, in a relaxed atmosphere, is one of the pillars of family integration. An in-house kitchen serving the event guarantees freshness and a menu matched to the composition of guests.
The effect for the company and team loyalty
A company event with families has the highest “gratitude index” in the whole HR calendar. Employees remember a company that hosted not only them but also their nearest - children, partners, sometimes grandparents. Such a gesture builds loyalty and a sense of belonging more strongly than many a bonus or formal gala. A family picnic shows that the company sees its employees as people, not just performers of tasks. It is an investment in atmosphere and relationships that pays off long after the event itself.
When to plan and book
Family company picnics are best organised in spring and early summer, when the weather favours outdoor activities and children are not yet away on holiday. The most attractive June Saturdays, however, are booked as early as winter, so it is worth deciding well in advance. An early booking gives a choice of date and time to refine the programme and zones. The sooner you report the planned number of guests and the character of the event, the better we will prepare the garden and attractions for your picnic.
Plan a family company picnic for spring - June Saturdays are booked as early as winter. The mini zoo and playground await your employees' children.
Offer for business
