The Best Picnicware For Outdoor Entertaining

Comfort is key, so protect yourself from the bindis and the bull ants, or sand if you're at the beach, with a quality picnic rug. Invest in something soft and cosy like Rhythm's cotton terry Waves Beach Rug, a throw that works just as well as a beach towel as it does for your picnic set. Or embrace a festive flair with The Somewhere Co, who have a wide range of colourful and easy to carry picnic rugs that are water-resistant on one side (handy).

Put a stop to single-use plastic cutlery and plates – these days any picnic (or barbecue) requires an army of stylish reusable dinnerware to accompany. Platters, plates, containers and wine coolers – you name it and you’ll be able to find a mass of portable, reusable and Instagram-worthy options to host all your future outdoor affairs.

An outdoor dining table or even a park bench can be instantly elevated to an Instagram-worthy meal backdrop with a few colourful hits of linen napkins by Maison Balzac. Light up the night with some pillar candles by Black Blaze or serve in style with classic entertaining boards by Saarde and serving spoons by Kip & Co.

Post-lunch calls for a game or two, like Sunnylife's Lucite Jumbling Tower, or if you want to burn off some energy challenge your mates to a friendly badminton match. Set the mood with some music – courtesy of a portable speaker like those by aCube or Crosley's Voyager Portable Turntable. Having a pool party? Try an inflatable game! Discover endless fun for young and young at heart wth our kids outdoor toys edit.