The Essential Guide for a Perfect Picnic

A good picnic doesn’t need much, but it does depend on what you bring. Once that’s sorted, everything else tends to fall into place.

Start with the Location

The setting does most of the work. A shaded park, a quiet stretch of beach, or anywhere with enough space to sit comfortably is usually enough.

Access matters more than anything else. If it’s difficult to carry things in, you’ll feel it before you even start.

Keep Equipment Simple

A rug, something to carry food, and a few serving pieces are usually all you need. The items that work best are the ones that don’t require setup, just place them down and use them.

Picnic Pieces That Actually Get Used

Tassie Blackwood Salt & Pepper Mills

Compact enough to pack without thinking, and used every time food needs seasoning.

Australian Mango Wood 30cm Salad Bowl

A 30cm bowl that comfortably serves a small group. It works well for salads, fruit, or anything shared, without being too large to carry.

Raffan Salad Servers

Shaped for lifting and serving salads cleanly, these tend to stay in hand once food is being shared rather than being swapped out for something else.

Red Hardwood Long Wooden Tongs

Long enough to handle bread, fruit, or shared food without needing multiple utensils. These usually end up doing most of the serving.

Red Hardwood Pâté Spreader

Designed for spreading soft cheese, pâté, or butter. It’s small, but ends up being used often when serving bread or shared plates.

Mullumbimby Long Multi-Purpose Board

A long serving board that becomes the centre of the setup. Bread, cheese, and fruit tend to end up here, making it easier to share without multiple plates.

Red Hardwood Rice Spoon

The broad head handles rice, pasta salad or anything heavier without spillage.

Wine Bottle Coaster in Huon Pine

Keeps bottles stable on uneven ground and avoids spills. It’s simple, but usually ends up being useful straight away.

Food That Travels Well

Keep it simple. Food that can sit out without constant attention works best.

Sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit, cheese, and bread usually cover everything. Anything that needs reheating or careful handling tends to complicate things.

Keep It Easy

The best picnics are the ones that don’t feel overplanned. A few good items, simple food, and a place to sit is enough.

Once everything is set down, there shouldn’t be anything left to manage.