Picnic Blankets, Cool Bags, Flasks and Glassware
The range includes traditional checked picnic blankets in wool and acrylic blends, waterproof-backed blankets that handle damp grass without soaking through, insulated cool bags in matching wicker-effect fabric, vacuum flasks for tea and coffee, melamine plate sets that survive being dropped, and stainless steel cutlery sets in fitted rolls. Most are designed to coordinate with our fitted picnic hampers and unfilled picnic baskets so you can build a complete picnic kit over time.
Why Proper Picnic Accessories Are Worth the Investment
Picnic logistics genuinely benefit from proper kit. A waterproof-backed blanket means you can sit on dewy grass without getting damp. A vacuum flask keeps tea hot for three hours. A proper cool bag keeps wine and salads at temperature even in the summer sun. Melamine plates don't break when dropped or stack awkwardly in a basket. Cutlery rolls keep forks separated from cheese knives. Each piece solves a small but real problem.
For people topping up an existing fitted picnic hamper, individual replacement pieces (chopping boards, cool bags, individual plates and cutlery sets) handle wear and breakage over the years. For people building a kit from scratch, starting with a four-person hamper and adding accessories as needed tends to work better than buying everything at once.
Using Picnic Accessories Beyond the Picnic Basket
Our cool bags use closed-cell foam insulation that holds temperature for several hours, but isn't a substitute for ice packs on hot days. Vacuum flasks need pre-warming with hot water for best performance with hot drinks. Picnic blankets benefit from machine washing once a season, particularly if used on grass.
Beyond picnics, many of these accessories work for everyday use too. Cool bags for grocery shopping, picnic blankets as throws or beach blankets, vacuum flasks for hiking and camping, and melamine plate sets for outdoor entertaining at home. The glassware and serving pieces also work nicely for garden parties and barbecues.
Pair picnic accessories with our fitted picnic hampers for the full traditional setup, or wine and champagne baskets for occasions focused on the bottle.
