8 picnicware pieces you need this summer
With National Picnic Week upon us (15th-21st June), and the weather starting to improve, it’s time to update our picnicware collection.
A picnic doesn’t need to be anywhere special, the local park or even your back garden can be the backdrop to plenty of memory making.
To have a delicious picnic, you need to have the best picnicware to make it extra-special and we have some of the hottest buys on the market now.
Read on for picnicware ideas to suit every budget…
1. Picnic basket
A chic and stylish picnic basket is essential for carrying all your goodies!
This wicker hamper is perfect, easy to carry with a wipe clean basket and ready to store fresh food for longer.
The four person picnic set includes four dinner plates, four cutlery sets, four wine glasses and a waiters friend. All you need to add is the food and drink to compliment the set!
It’s a perfect summer present to yourself and your loved ones.
- Picnic basket oval green, £80 from ProCook – buy here
2. Food container
Take your picnic to the next level by adding leftovers or cooked food from home to your collection of goodies.
It’s a great upgrade on stale sandwiches, and ideal if the UK weather isn’t playing ball and you want something warm to tuck into.
This stylish food jar is premium quality and will last through plenty of picnics this summer, and for many years to come. Definitely a worthy investment for your picnic repertoire!
- Stanley Rose Quartz Legendary Food Jar, £44 from Next – buy here
3. Zesty plates
Strike the perfect balance of casual dining with a stylish bonus with these zesty playful designs from The Range.
It’s a classic and simple design, whilst still retaining summer picnic vibes. Enhancing family dining experiences with a vibrant and playful design that is perfect for the warmer months.
We think they’re a perfect addition to any picnic!
- Pack of 4 Zest and Zing dinner plates, £5.99 from The Range – buy here
4. Tumblers
Cath Kidston’s latest picnic launches for 2026 are something fabulous (and fruity!).
We love these gorgeous tumblers – perfect for enjoying an al fresco beverage in style.
However, if you are particularly a fan of the cute raspberry design, you can also purchase matching plates, bowls, a picnic cool bag and even a blanket to go alongside.
- Raspberry set of 4 melamine tumblers, £15 from Cath Kidston – buy here
- Raspberry side plates, £18 from Cath Kidston – buy here
- Raspberry small cooler bag, £15 from Cath Kidston – buy here
- Raspberry large cooler bag, £30 from Cath Kidston – buy here
5. Tropical twist
Unleash your inner jungle safari queen with this gorgeous picnic collection from Onine Home Shop.
The bright, colourful, tropical vibes are perfect for the summertime, and the affordable collection is perfect for keeping in the back of the car throughout the summer holidays.
The collection has picnic bags, blankets, serving plates, cutlery, cups and more.
6. Cooling stand
Keep your picnic food and drink cool with this portable stand.
It’s ideal for longer trips, or when picnics lead to camping. The convenient cool bag has a PEVA insulation lining and a strong stand with steel frame so you know everything is secure.
It has a large 60L capacity with plenty of space for your summer adventure food essentials.
- Active Sport Cooling Stand, £9.99 from The Range – buy here
7. Sandwich wraps
Trying to make sustainable swaps this summer?
Look no further than these stunning sandwich wraps, instead of single use cling film. They’re perfect size for tucking up your sandwich and keeping them safe. Once you’ve finished they can easily be folded up.
Each design is unique and beautiful, but we’re obsessed with these gorgeous garden birds on a teal background.
Ideal for bird lovers and perfect for those looking to lead a more ethical life.
- Garden birds sandwich wrap, £14 from Poppy Treffry – buy here
8. Picnic blanket
Wherever you’re hosting your picnic, you need a good mat to save your clothes getting covered in grass!
The vibrant pacmats are perfect for families: light, compact and made from recycled materials. It’s also totally waterproof and comes with a bag to stuff it into when you’re done.
It’s perfect size for a family picnic with plenty of space for food. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get the picnic started!
- Pacmat gold family special edition picnic mat, £49.99 – buy here
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