It’s officially picnic season. Pack your trusty wicker basket with a bottle of wine and nibbles, and head out to a park or beauty spot – with spring and summer stretching optimistically ahead of us, there has never been a better time to upgrade your picnic toolkit.
We have scoured our favourite retailers, from John Lewis and Lakeland to Garden Trading to find the best picnic sets and accessories, from clever coolers to canvas parasols, and even a portable pizza oven.
Read on for 23 stylish essentials to make your picnic picture perfect.
4 Person Picnic Basket
A traditional wicker picnic basket with sweet striped lining. Inside you’ll find a cooler bag, crockery, cups and cutlery for 4, and a handy corkscrew. A quintessentially English accessory.
John Lewis Portable Charcoal BBQ
This portable charcoal BBQ from John Lewis is the perfect solution for outdoor grilling at the beach, park, or on your patio. It is lightweight with an ash collector for easy cleaning.
Bamboo Cutlery Set in Cotton Pouch
No need for plastic cutlery, this bamboo picnic set is reusable and fully biodegradable. In the handy cotton pouch, you’ll find a knife and fork, spoon, chopsticks, a bamboo straw and cleaning brush.
Set of 4 Summer Brights Picnic Tumblers
Convenience is key for a fuss-free picnic. This set of plastic tumblers with fruity print are lightweight, durable and most importantly reusable.
Kimmeridge Folding Lunch Bag
For the stylish picnic host. This folding lunch bag is fully cooler lined to keep food fresh – the perfect holdall for an intimate picnic for two.
Habitat Stripe Outdoor Rug
This wipe clean outdoor rug from Habitat withstands water and dirt, for a sturdier alternative to a picnic blanket.
Lobster Melamine Dinner Plate
A charming and durable melamine dinner plate, for when paper plates just won’t cut it. Matching side plates, bowls and beakers are also available.
The Premium Beach Tent
For the consummate picnic host. This UV-protected and water-resistant picnic tent is perfect for shading guests whilst they feast. It also comes with a matching carrier.
$249.00 at businessandpleasureco.com
Ooni Koda Gas Fuel Portable Pizza Oven
The Ooni Koda portable pizza oven at John Lewis has a bit of a cult following, and for good reason. Compact and lightweight, it can produce Neapolitan-style pizzas in 60 seconds flat.
Khmer Fan
Take a hopeful punt on hot weather and pack this Toast Khmer fan. Made by artisans in Cambodia using the leaf and trunk of the palm plant, its compact shape fits neatly in your bag or pocket.
Similar Stainless Steel Bottle And Tumbler Set
This handy set includes a stainless steel thermos bottle and two matching tumblers. The thermos keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours.
£24.00 at notonthehighstreet.com
Set of 2 Pure Cotton Outdoor Cushions
These washable outdoor cushions are perfect for scattering over your picnic blanket as extra comfy seating.
Large Pop-up Food Cover
These clever mesh food covers can fit the largest cakes, salads or other serving bowls to keep insects away from your food. And they fold flat to save on space in your picnic basket.
Acacia & Gingham Canvas Deck Chair
A practical fold-away deck chair to encourage relaxation post-picnic. Made from FSC-certified acacia and cotton canvas.
Check Picnic Mat
Backed with a durable, water-resistant PVC, this foldable picnic mat is hardy and easy to keep clean.
£9.99 at mountainwarehouse.com
Mobile Dog Gear Unisex Week Away Bag
We couldn’t forget about our four-legged friends. This pet travel bag contains collapsible silicone bowls and placemats, space for water bottles, and lined carriers that can be used for food or treats.
Hand Woven Stripe Summer Mattress
This stylish summer mattress from Toast is made from hand-woven stripe cotton with hand-knotted quilting and cotton tassels. For elevated lounging.
Woven Cooler Tote Bag
A cooler bag that doubles as a stylish tote. This John Lewis number has insulation to keep your food fresh, with a secure zip closure and a wipe-clean, food-safe lining for easy care.
Kilner Glass Breakfast Jar Set
Just the ticket for transporting oats or muesli to your picnic. Kilner’s super smart Breakfast Jar Set comes complete with a stainless steel spoon stored in the silicone cuff around its top.
Garden Parasol Beige and White
Create a shaded retreat for cool picnics on a hot summers day. This retro parasol is designed with a birch wood pole and polyester canopy.
Heating & Plumbing London Ultimate Picnic Toolkit
A playful, rainbow-coloured picnic set for an instant picnic set up. Contains a pure new wool picnic blanket, four outdoor cushions, and a portable champagne bucket with a matching leather strap.
The Beach Cart
The perfect partner for seaside picnics. Compact yet durable, this stylish fold down beach cart has able storage space, specialised sand wheels and a mesh flooring to sift out unwanted sand.
$249.00 at businessandpleasureco.com
Elephant Thermal Water Bottle
Made from stainless steel, this khaki green thermal water bottle is great for taking tea or coffee on your picnic. And the leak-proof lid means you don’t have to worry about spillages.
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