The Ultimate Picnic Packing List for the Perfect Day Out

1. Food and drinks

The easiest way to ensure the good times keep rolling is by ensuring you have a decent amount of food and drinks. Consider foods that are easy to prepare and share like a beautifully curated cheeseboard. Find a few of our favorite easy entertaining recipes you can bring along with you, here.

3. Picnic blanket

A true essential for any good picnic, a blanket will protect you from dirt and sand and offer a more comfortable place to sit and kneel. Our beautiful linen throws make for the perfect picnic blankets and are available in a wide range of shades to suit any style or picnic theme you choose. "If the ground is damp, it’s worth popping a plastic liner or tarp underneath," suggests Jackie. "Style with cushions for the ultimate lounging experience."

5. Plates, glasses, and utensils

Make sure you have enough cutlery for every guest and stick to non-disposable plates, cups, utensils, and paper napkins – there's no need to create extra waste! "Think about the serveware the same way you would if you were hosting a dinner party at home," says Jackie. For those who want to create the ultimate picnic display, consider using Bed Threads Ceramic Dinner Plates and Bittossi plates for serving food. "Bring bowls and vessels and platters in different shapes and sizes to add interest to the picnic tablescape."

If you aren't using a table consider wine glass holders that can be stuck into the ground. A blanket on grass or sand doesn’t typically provide the best surface for cutting foods like bread, so it’s a good idea to have a chopping block on hand – it can also double up as an extra serving platter. And don't forget a bottle opener!

7. Flowers

If you want to create a stand-out display, Jackie suggests adding some flowers to your set-up. "Don’t go too high with your florals, keep them loose and low-lying so you can all still talk over the table."

9. Sun protection

As nice as it is to spend hours basking in the glorious sunshine, we can’t deny the fact that harsh sun is terrible for your skin. Bring some sunscreen and a hat with you and if you're feeling extra cautious, a beach umbrella.