Its really a very good place for picnic, yesterday I visited with my wife and really it was looking amazing with snow.and views are awesome, I never tried food there so personally suggesting rhat carry your own food and enjoy with family friends and loved one.
I have visited there recently, I found nice place to go out with friends, family and your loved one. If we travel from Chandigarh than his place is just 5 km before from Solan HP. Its very peacefull place and their bamboo based hut structure and scenic views of hills and forest. But I suggest you yo carry food along with you.and spend quality time. Only disappointment is with their washroom facility and food.
First you comes and get experience about this place. AT CHANDIGARH_-TO SHIMLA NH 22 IN green wild you see here bamboo huts. With average facility. It is the best place for your short journey.