Stories

The Big John Table logo: Big John in a cowboy hat behind a table of food and drinks
Meet Big John: How a Grill on the Ground Became The Big John Table
In his own words, John Mancinelli shares how years of family camping, a grill on the ground at a park picnic, and 38 years of catering led to The Big... Read more...
Two Big John Tables clamped to both ends of a campsite picnic table
10 Campsite Setup Ideas That Give You More Table Space
One picnic table never seems like enough at the campsite. Here are 10 simple ways to set up your site so there's room to cook, serve and eat. Read more...
The Big John Table clamped to the end of a park picnic table, giving a wheelchair user room to pull right up
How to Make a Picnic Table Wheelchair Accessible
Most picnic tables leave wheelchair users off to the side. Here's what makes a table accessible, and a simple way to add a spot at the end of almost any... Read more...