Picnic perfect essentials: Where to buy the best picnicware?

Get all your picnic-perfect essentials sorted with our pick of the best retailers for picnicware suited to every budget and aesthetic.

Picnicware and blanket set-up on the beach

by Angelica Daujotas |
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Picnics are a British summer staple, we all love them. Much cheaper than dining out and a great way to catch up with friends and family outdoors, dining alfresco has never been more exciting.

With the best picnicware packed and loaded with a trusty picnic blanket to hold your party together, you're guaranteed a good time, even if the British weather betrays us. There's no limit to what the perfect picnic must contain, as long as you can carry it, let it come!

If you're willing to go all out for a special occasion, drinks dispensers and picnic wine glasses are a must, decorated in summery prints and ready to serve you and your guests, these picnic accessories will make picnicking a treat. We're saying goodbye to your average picnic, and hello to a picnic set-up that's ready to be of envy to all park-goers.

To help you out we've gone through our favourite retailers for the best picnicware, available in-store or online. Below you'll find a selection of our favourite picnic accessories ready to pop straight in your basket for your next picnic.

Where to buy the best picnicware?

• Amazon

• Tesco

• John Lewis

• Marks & Spencer’s

• Dunelm

• Asda

• Matalan

• Sainsbury's

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Amazon picnicware

Amazon is a really great shout with prime same-day or next-day delivery, you can have your picnicware with you in no time.

You can shop from a multitude of retailers and quite literally pick up anything you may need, from picnic baskets to picnic-ready snacks. Amazon is your one-stop shop for all things picnic-perfect.

This picnic hamper comes with all your picnicware essentials in one place, perfect for setting up the ultimate picnic anywhere you go. With an insulated lining, all your picnic treats and snacks stay delicious and cool in the warmest of weather.

FOODLE Wheat Straw Dinner Set - (28pcs)
Price: £36.99

Disposable and rubbish paper plates be gone! This eco-friendly set of cutlery and plates is lightweight and unbreakable, so you can help save the planet, as well as never have to deal with a flimsy paper plate again.

This bamboo picnic set is designed to be used on any outdoor occasion, making it perfect for on-the-go meals too. The full picnic set is wrapped in a beautiful cloth bag, each bamboo tableware set contains 1 fork, 1 knife, 1 spoon, 1 pair of chopsticks, 1 straw, 1 brush with 1 cloth carrying/storage bag.

Tried and tested by commercial content writer Angelica, she said: "I'm obsessed with this little set, it has everything you need to enjoy your picnic meal or snacks without any stress of wondering how you're going to eat it. This set came especially handy when we bought a cake but had no idea how we were going to cut it, luckily, I had this set on me. I like to keep this in my bigger everyday bag because you never know when you're going to need it."

Tesco picnicware

Shopping in-store or online for picnic essentials? With Tesco you can do both, Tesco picnicware is both affordable and picture-perfect.

Whether you’re grabbing a few bits of resuable cutlery in your weekly shop or spotting some great Clubcard prices on picnic blankets and cooler bags online, Tesco has got you covered with all things outdoor dining.

Tesco Picnic Rug
Price: £12.00

www.tesco.com

A picnic blanket is a very important essential to any outdoor eating set-up. This grey and white check offering from Tesco is perfect for easy transportation and having a comfortable place to sit wherever your picnic may take you.

This fun fruit drinks dispenser holds your drinks and is easy to carry. Great for drinks outdoors in the summer months, itu2019ll elevate your picnic experience and make you the envy of all picnickers, especially if itu2019s filled with a refreshing summer cocktail.

These beautiful peach napkins will make outdoor picnic dining all the more pleasant. Each pack contains 20 FSC certified paper napkins measuring 33cm x 33cm when opened up.

John Lewis picnicware

John Lewis is the home of luxurious picnic accessories. Look no further if you're after quality tumblers and blankets in beautiful and bright prints.

Decorated in summer prints and built to last, John Lewis picnicware comes incredibly well recommended and reviewed by shoppers nationwide.

Decorated with a summer lemons design, this large cooler bag keeps lunches and picnic food fresh for longer. It has a full zip closure to keep the contents secure and a wipe-clean, food-safe lining. Carry it by the comfortable, adjustable shoulder straps or grab handles.

Four colourful stripe and check-patterned tumblers made from a combination of bamboo fibre, corn powder and resin, lightweight, yet hardwearing and ideal for parties, picnics and outdoor or casual dining. They stack together to save storage space and they're dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

Made of at least 37 per cent recycled plastic and built to stand the test of time, this Sistema Bento Box is perfect for packing multiple snacks and treats, keeping it fresh and cool until you're ready to eat.

Marks & Spencer picnicware

Who doesn't love a trip to M&S? With an abundance of home accessories, clothes and food to shop in-store, it's the perfect one-stop shop for everything you could ever need for the perfect picnic.

You've got everything you need for the ultimate picnic all in one place. These two cool bags are packed with picnic favourites including the infamous M&S quiche Lorraine, foot-long sausage rolls, delicious salad selections, dips, fresh fruit kebabs and a bottle of Prosecco and Soda.

Enjoy a drop of sunshine in these fun picnic wine glasses. These plastic designs are ideal for outdoor use and feature colourful flamingos, parrots and toucans.

While most picnic jugs are dull and colourless, this one will liven up your spread with all the dazzling colours of the rainbow. Kids will adore the vibrant design, making this picnic jug a perfect way to serve up their favourite lemonade or juice after a long hard day of playing outdoors.

Dunelm picnicware

Outdoor dining is made easier with Dunelm. With a whole section online dedicated to dining outside and picnicware, it's never been easier to find everything you need - and in matching summery prints too!

Madagascar Sloth Insulated Cool Bag
Price: £12.00

www.dunelm.com

This cooler bag is perfect for lunch & summer days out, as the high-density insulated compartment keeps contents chilled for up to four hours, while the heat-sealed lining allows any spillages to be easily cleaned away. For easy carrying this cool bag features an adjustable shoulder strap and double zip pull for easy opening. Other coordinating Madagascar picnic items are available.

Gardenia Waterproof Picnic Blanket
Price: £25.00

www.dunelm.com

The perfect blanket for summer days out such as picnics, festivals, camping, garden parties, barbecues or at the beach. The stripe design rug is made from hardwearing polyester with a waterproof PEVA backing to keep you comfortable on damp grass. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap with two dog clips so it's easy to transport to your picnic spot and rolls up for easy storage.

This pack of 6 eco-friendly bowls are ideal for picnics, birthday parties, or food on the go. Beautifully crafted from fallen leaves of the Areca Palm plant, these bowls are eco-friendly, biodegradable, compostable and no chemicals, bleaching or wax has been used at any stage making them environmentally friendly.

Asda picnicware

Catch a great bargain at Asda this summer, with their amazing range of picnic accessories.

Enjoy fun and flexible sipping with these eco-friendly reusable straws. Cleaning brush included.

Display all your snacks safely and in one place for convenience with this quad server plate.

Keep all your cans, alcoholic and non-alcoholic in one safe and cool place with this cooler. Easy clean with a leak-proof lining and zipperless lid for quick and easy access, it's perfect for ensuring all your picnic guests have a refreshing and cold drink to sip.

Matalan picnicware

Shop budget-friendly and practical picnicware at Matalan, both in-store and online. Catering to every budget big or small, you're sure to find some fun bits to throw in your picnic hamper.

Whether it's a fun watermelon Sippy cup or a super practical chips and dip bowl, Matalan picnicware has you covered.

This two-person picnic backpack comes pre-filled with all of the essentials you need for a fuss-free outdoor dining experience. Perfect for a summer's trip to the park or a cosy afternoon picnic, this bag has you readily prepared with its tableware set for two people, including plastic plates, cutlery, wine glasses, napkins and a handy bottle opener.

Serve up those summer snacks in style with this blue plastic plate. It is ideal for outdoor use, it features space for chips and a dip, together with a crackle-effect finish for a dash of added elegance.

Bring a dash of added fun to al fresco dining and picnics with this watermelon cup, which comes complete with a pink spiral straw.

Sainsbury's picnicware

Shop picnicware and picnic-ready snacks at Sainsbury's this summer, in their section dedicated to great picnics. There's something for everyone at Sainsbury's from essentials like picnic blankets to super handy ice boards.

One in a melon. The Ipanema Round Melon Picnic Rug is a fresh, fruity addition to your beach bag or picnic hamper. Find the perfect sunny spot and spread the circular blanket out. Plenty of space for all the family. Kids will love sitting on the bright red watermelon design so muchu2026 they might even finish their lunch.

Picnic for one? No problem, this small cooler bag is perfect for storing enough snacks for one person. Designed with exotic fruits and plants, this tropical cooler is full of statement style.

These Polar Gear ice boards are perfect for lunches and picnics in the garden. Freeze the two boards overnight, then in the morning, pop them on top of your favourite foods to keep them cool while enjoying the warmer weather outdoors.

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