How to Pack the Perfect Picnic
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How to Pack the Perfect Picnic

 

A considered edit for warmer-weather outdoor hosting

A perfect picnic is equal parts preparation and pleasure: drinks served impeccably chilled, glassware that feels special, and those finishing touches that elevate the moment. Whether you’re bound for the park, the coast or your own garden, Fenwick’s curated choice brings together refined outdoor essentials, designed to travel with ease, serve beautifully, and make the day feel effortlessly well planned. 

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The essentials, curated by Fenwick 

Living & hydration  

Begin with the pieces that set the tone, and keep everything at its best, from the first pour to the last bite. 

  • GALLERY – Deck Chair 
    A simple luxury that changes everything: comfortable, considered seating that makes any spot feel like a destination. 

Compact sound with a refined presence, perfect for a softly played playlist as the light shifts. 

 

Homeware, outdoors  

Picnic fare feels instantly more elevated when it’s served thoughtfully. Choose pieces that are beautiful, tactile, and made for sharing. 

A refined finishing touch for salads and platters - practical, yet quietly statement-making. 

  • MAEGEN – Woven Bowls  
    Perfect for seasonal fruit, snacks and salads, textured, and designed to be passed around. 

 

Drinks & summer snacks  

The most memorable picnics are built around easy favourites, bright flavours, beautifully made, ready to open and enjoy. 

  • PAPA SALT – Gin 
    Clean, contemporary, and made for simple serves, tonic, citrus and plenty of ice. 

 

Fenwick’s three-step picnic formula 

1) Chill, then pack with intention 

Use the Stanley cooler for bottles and larger items, and the YETI tote for picnic-ready essentials. For longer days, add a layer of ice packs and keep often reached-for drinks within easy access. 

2) Set the scene 

A Gallery deck chair instantly makes the setup feel considered. Add the Sony speaker at low volume, enough to set the mood, never to overwhelm it. 

3) Serve beautifully, snack generously 

Pour into Maegen glasses, share from woven bowls, and finish with a few standout bites, Porrello olives and nuts, Pickle Project pickles, and an Ottolenghi touch for effortless flavour. 

 

The finishing touch 

Pack light, host beautifully 

The perfect picnic isn’t about bringing everything; it’s about choosing well. A dependable cooler, a few pieces of beautiful serveware, and a drinks-and-snacks edit that feels fresh and generous will take you from spontaneous plans to a beautifully polished afternoon. 

With Fenwick’s curated essentials, every detail is designed to travel with ease and elevate the moment, so you can settle in, pour something chilled, and enjoy the kind of summer day you’ll want to repeat. 

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