Perky picnicware
I declare picnic season open. Get ready for a summer of meals on the move with these stylish and practical picnic must-haves.
Call Of The Wild
Ditch the uninspiring tableware and go wild with these cool safari print plates by illustrator Yvonne Ellen. The opportunity to spot the big five, while eating your five a day.
£28
HOP TO IT
Table for six? This super-sized Kissing Rabbits blanket is the perfect impromptu picnic perch – waterproof bottom to prevent damp derrieres and big enough for the whole family plus a couple of strays.
£60
PUT A LID ON IT
It's safe to say, salads, dips and puds don't travel well. Avoid spillages and pretty up your picnic table with this set of three melamine bowls with lids.
£33
RAISE A GLASS
Plastic glassware has come a long way. In fact, this acrylic ribbed range from Zara Home is so good I might avoid breakages and use them at home. Elegant, stylish and your wine, gin, or Pimms will look and taste the business.
£4.99 – £17.99
Keep It Clean
The must-have picnic accessory? Hand sanitiser, of course! Bucks-based brand Purdy & Figg is just the ticket – a 70% alcohol, no-nasties sanitiser with a heavenly blend of sweet orange, pink grapefruit and niaouli essential oils, naturally. Each glass bottle (eco creds? Tick!) delivers over 300 spritzes.
GOOD GRILLING
Now we all work from home, briefcases are redundant. Not this one from Oliver Bonas. Like a James Bond gadget it goes from bag to barbecue. Perfect for grilling on the go.
£25
LEND A CLAW
No need to raid the kitchen for utensils, this handy crab can lend a claw. It comes with mini scissors, bottle opener, can opener, mini knife, and more. Available from The Corner Shop in Woolhampton.
£16.95
KEEP YOUR COOL
Breeze towards your picnic spot with your spread gliding behind you. This brilliant 30L cool bag from John Lewis makes lugging all the kit practically effortless.
£45
Table for four?
Picnicking just got serious – and we're here for it. A foldaway table and benches is the future of al fresco on the go dining. It's not exactly lightweight, but who cares when you don't have to try and drag yourself off the floor.
£47.99
ARE YOUR BEING SERVED?
Serve your sarnies in style on a cool, colourful bamboo tray with graphic lettering. Available from The Corner Shop in Woolhampton choose between Love, Happy, Bonjour, Tea and Cake. Decisions decisions? You could just buy them all.
£19.95
CHILL OUT
There is nothing worse than tepid wine. Before you hunt for the ice packs decant your sauv blanc into a 1.8L Chilly's bottle and your good to go. It keeps liquids cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours
£35
NICE SPREAD
Say goodbye to squashed sarnies and hard-boiled eggs with the mouthwatering recipes in Ali Ray's The Picnic Book. These meals-on-the-move range from simple ideas you can sling in your backpack to a feast for a big gathering plus picnic spot suggestions.
£14.99
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