Benicia Magazine May 2022 Issue

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Mother’s Day Picnic Supper’s On creates picture-worthy picnics that can take place on beaches, at parks, and in backyards. Michelle Heberling

And so 9 years ago, Heberling began Supper’s On as a specialized meal delivery service. She was able to use local, sustainable, and seasonal foods to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. By seeking out ingredients meeting this criteria via farmers’ markets and homesteading, Heberling was able to “cut out the middleman” and provide her customers with high quality and delicious foods. In addition to meal delivery services, she catered events from big to small—some as intimate as two and some as large as 300. While the larger scale events had their perks, Heberling preferred the intimacy of smaller events. The parameters put in place by Covid allowed her to truly master the art of intimate, small gatherings that she n Bitsy Hall, M.Ed. was already drawn to. and owner of Learning Circles In 2020, the loss of indoor dining Photos by Luke George during lockdown in no way erased the In order for businesses to survive the desire to leave the house for dining out. unpredictability of Covid, a high level of Heberling understood this need and adaptability and ingenuity is essential. was able to provide Covid-safe events Luckily for Michelle Heberling, owner outside at varying locations downtown of Supper’s On, revitalization and for “Enchanted Dinners on First Street.” flexibility is an intrinsic part of her Paired with the success of Enchanted nature. Prior to her former job as an Dinners and the CDC recommendations IT project manager, she did events for for outdoor socializing, Heberling began large corporations. When she made a new side of her business: intimate the switch to IT, she was able to travel picnics. Ever since, she has created around the world. This international beautiful, artistic, and personalized exploration fostered her love for picnics all over the Bay Area. Her global cuisine. When she was laid off picture-worthy picnics take place on from her IT position, she decided to beaches, at parks, and in backyards. pursue her other passion in lieu of Heberling’s picnics and services are continuing on the IT path. After this job an excellent choice for a Mother’s Day loss, Heberling tapped into the food celebration. If you’re looking to have a industry through self-employment. Mother’s Day picnic put on by Supper’s Before fully committing to Supper’s On, you can arrange for a deeply On, Heberling had experience with personalized and unique picnic made event planning and catering on the to suit the mother you are celebrating. side. She was encouraged by friends If you’d rather do some of the prep and family to use this talent and skill yourself, you can rent supplies on her for a full time job. website and do the setup on your own.

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For those of you who want to try your own hand at throwing a Michelle Heberling inspired picnic for Mother’s Day, she has plenty of suggestions: 1. Check the weather. This was her #1 suggestion before anything else. The weather can completely derail your picnic plans if you are not prepared. 2. Decide on the feeling you want your picnic to have. Do you want your picnic to feel warm? Happy? Celebratory? Romantic? Pick the feeling and let it guide the rest. 3. Find the location. 4. Scout out your location. Never assume that it will be available without staking your claim. 5. Make a list of everything you want to bring. Here are some of her supply recommendations: Table Cloth or Blanket Pillows to sit on Place settings Any decor to beautify your setup Bag for garbage 6. Clean up after you finish! Never leave garbage behind. 7. Make it look better than when you arrived. A Supper’s On picnic is an experience to enjoy local scenery, good company, and high quality food. You can enter for a chance to win a free picnic by Supper’s On for a party of two! Follow Supper’s On on Instagram (@supperson_events) for instructions on how to enter. The package is sponsored by SupperOn and Photography by Luke George. B


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