We’ve all been there. You lay the picnic rug down and set out your gourmet spread only to realise you’ve forgotten the all-important bottle opener or cheese knife. Not this summer. Whether it’s a day at the races or a weekend in the country, we’ll make alfresco lunching a piece of cake.
The Cooler Bag
No sun-soaked soirée is complete without a refreshingly chilled beverage. Keep your all-important tipples ice-cold in this 10-litre capacity (that equates to two wine bottles and two beer cans) cooler box from Fieldbar.
The Glassware
Raise a toast with these travel-proof Dolce Vita Champagne Flutes from Mario Luca Giusti. Made from durable synthetic crystal, they look sublime – plus, you’ll save on singleuse plastic or breaking your best glassware. It’s a win-win.
The Basket
Surely the chicest way to transport your strawberries and cream. Spacious and insulated, this Sunnylife Round Cooler Basket will facilitate a whole host of alfresco jaunts, from beach outings to romantic dates in the park.
The Blanket
Bring style points to your movable feasts with this exclusive herringbone blanket from Heating & Plumbing. Stitched with a waterproof backing, the soft wool blanket is ready to be spread out on dewcovered grass, while leather straps make it easy to roll up and carry.
The Portable BBQ
Never miss an opportunity to grill in the
sunshine with Weber’s Pulse 2000 Electric
BBQ. Thanks to an integrated app-connected
thermometer notifying you when your food is
ready, you’ll be cooking up a gourmet feast
wherever you please, whenever you please.
The Corkscrew
Avoid resorting to desperate measures to open your favourite bottle with this handy Alessi corkscrew. Hand-painted with a summery rainbow pattern, everyone will enjoy using the parrot’s ‘beak’ to crack open a cold beverage.
The Napkins
Ditch the kitchen roll for these all together more luxurious napkins from LaDoubleJ. Reflecting the Milanese designer’s love of bright, maximalist design, they’ll add a pop of colour to alfresco tea parties.
The Games
Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Work up an appetite with picnic games from Sunnylife like this table tennis set and other outdoor toys that’ll keep the kids entertained all summer long.
The All-In-One Picnic Set
Instantly signal your picnic prowess by arriving with a quintessentially British wicker basket filled with four plates, bowls, glasses and a 16-piece cutlery set from Alessi. Designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, the stylish set will make you the envy of the park.
The Throw
It wouldn’t be the great British summer without an unpredictable cloudy spell. Keep the chill at bay and the alfresco fun flowing well into the evening with a generously sized Merino wool and cashmere throw from Harrods of London. Your guests will thank you.
Source: harrods.com
