I'm a big fan of cold fried chicken and Champagne!

crispy spanikopita, slaw and verdejo.

I think the perfect picnic needs to reflect the season. So today is beautiful out. It is still early spring but there are some local choices.
I would make an ice tea from the first of the season mint. Mine is up in my back yard.
I would make sandwiches with local farm eggs, good crusty whole wheat bread, crumbled bacon and chives...fresh spring chive.
I would grill asparagus and spring onions to serve with an onion top sour cream dipping sauce.
Throw in a few extra blankets incase you need to wrap up.

This menu would change each week or so as the spring warms up and new vegetables come available!

It doesn't really matter what kind of charcuterie or cheese is along, but I always start a picnic there - pates, sausages, cheese. Some very fresh bread, fruit, and a spicy, dry rose wine. On a cool day, maybe beaujolais or Oregon pinot noir