In 1952, at the backing of Dorothy Buffum Chandler, picnics in the boxes and bench seat areas went from being “not allowed,” to encouraged, even including contests for best decorated picnic baskets. This decision firmly established the Bowl as a more casual, festive venue. Over the years, picnicking has become an integral part of the Bowl experience. People arrive hours before the concert to relax in the beautiful environs of the Bowl and eat a picnic dinner with their friends and family, and for those who enjoy wine, share a special bottle with their guests and neighboring Bowl concertgoers. Dinners range from McDonald’s hamburgers or Kentucky Fried Chicken to homemade dinners to catered dinners served in your box seat.

For those not purchasing Pool, Garden and Terrace Box Seats, there are fourteen picnic areas in the Bowl environs which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click here to see map. Event volunteers will meet arriving concert-goers and direct those who wish to eat in picnic areas to available spaces.

PATINA CATERING, OFFICIAL CATERER OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

With the purchase of your Pool, Garden and Terrace Box Seats, a catered dinner is provided in your box seat. The Patina Catering Group is the official caterer of the Hollywood Bowl venue.

Based on their shared vision of unique restaurants emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and unparalleled service, Joachim and Christine Splichal opened their flagship restaurant Patina in 1989. Today, the Patina Group has grown to include an array of award-winning restaurants throughout California and venturing into Las Vegas.

Hailed as a “Legendary Chef” by Bon Appetit and named both Bon Appetit/Food Network “Restauranteur of the Year” and among the nation’s Top 50 Culinarians by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2002, Joachim Splichal is widely acknowledged as a major contributing force behind the growth of Los Angeles into one of the world’s premier dining capitals. Splichal’s culinary approach emphasizes a playful yet perfectionist style and his enthusiasm for California’s abundant resources translates into wildly innovative and elegant dishes. Splichal’s surprising and artful use of ingredients has earned him an international reputation as one of the most imaginative and talented chefs on the American culinary scene.

FOOD OPTIONS

Menu Options by seating area are provided through the links below.

Pool Box Seats
Beef
Fish
Vegetarian
Wine is included with the purchase of this seat

Garden and Terrace Box Seats
Beef
Fish
Vegetarian
No wine is provided with this ticket. Please consider bringing a special wine(s) to the event to share with your fellow box patrons.

No food is provided with the purchase of non-box seats. Picnic dinners are available for pre-event purchase from a variety of sources in the House of Friendship and your hotel or your local restaurant.
(Picnic dinners are also available from Patina Catering)