The best picnic accessories for summer 2025

Best picnic accessories and equipment at a glance

Picnic tableware

• John Lewis Dolce Vita picnic dinner plates – set of 4, £18
• Thermos Icon straw cup, £28.95
• Partner in Wine insulated bottle and tumbler, £40
• Le Creuset wine accessories cooler sleeve, £20.25
• ProCook stackable plastic tumblers, £9.80
• John Lewis & Partners ANYDAY picnic pilsner glass, £4.50

Food and drink storage

• Misichao stainless-steel food containers, £22.49
• MijMoj Design personalised portable picnic table wine holder, £29.25
• Pretty Tiffin traditional Indian tiffin box, £39.99
• Sistema To-Go dressing and dips pots, £4.50
• Campos 29-litre cool box, £17.60
• Sistema stackable lunch box, £9.50
• Ninja FrostVault cooler, £199.99

Picnic rugs and backpacks

• John Lewis & Partners ANYDAY picnic rug, £30
• ProCook insulated picnic backpack, £34.30

Best picnic accessories and equipment to buy in 2025

John Lewis Dolce Vita Picnic Dinner Plates – set of 4

Available from John Lewis & Partners (£18)

Add a splash of colour to your picnic spread with this set of four plates from John Lewis & Partners. They're made from lightweight rPET recycled plastic, so they won't weigh down your picnic hamper while you're on the move, and they can be cleaned in the dishwasher, too.

Available from:

• John Lewis & Partners (£18)

Thermos Icon straw cup

Available from Amazon (£28.95)

This insulated model is perfect for iced coffees and smoothies on the go, with a custom stainless-steel reusable straw that's designed to not fall out. The practical non-slip base is a nice safety feature, plus it can be popped in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.

Available from:

• Amazon (£28.95)

Partner in Wine insulated bottle and tumbler

Available from Not on the High Street (£40)

Keep a bottle of wine chilled all afternoon with this sleek insulated bottle from Partner in Wine. With capacity to hold a whole 750ml bottle of wine (or fill with any of your favourite picnic drinks) and keeping drinks cool for 24 hours, you'll still be sipping chilled white or rosé even at the end of the lengthiest picnics this summer. Take your pick from the simple stainless steel, white or pretty pink finishes.

Available from:

• Not on the High Street (£40)

Le Creuset wine accessories cooler sleeve

Available from Harts of Stur (£20.25), Amazon (£20.99), Le Creuset (£27)

Le Creuset is a brand renowned for producing high-quality products that last. Available in black and orange, its fabric-finish cooler sleeve is adjustable to accommodate a range of bottles and will prevent any condensation from seeping into your picnic basket. For the best results, store it in the freezer.

Available from:

• Harts of Stur (£20.25)
• Amazon (£20.99)
• Le Creuset (£27)

ProCook stackable plastic tumblers

Available from ProCook (£9.80)

We love this set of plastic ocean-blue tumblers, which cleverly form a fish shape when stacked together. They vary in capacity (from 400ml to 480ml) and make the perfect vessel for summer cocktails or mocktails – either at a picnic or outdoor dinner party. Just bear in mind that they're handwash only.

Available from:

• ProCook (£9.80)

John Lewis ANYDAY picnic pilsner glass

Available from John Lewis & Partners (£4.50)

These are elegant and look like real glass, but are made from shatterproof acrylic, making them super-lightweight. We opted for the pilsner glass because of its shorter, more stable stem. Avoid cleaning these with a rough sponge to keep the acrylic clear.

Available from:

• John Lewis & Partners (£4.50)

Misichao stainless steel food containers

Available from Amazon (£22.49)

This set of four steel food containers are an excellent alternative to plastic for filling with your picnic goodies. The lids have a silicone seal and clip to lock on four sides for leakproof transporting. The pots all boast dishwasher-safe, oven-safe and freezer-safe credentials (with the lids off).

Available from:

• Amazon (£22.49)

MijMoj Design personalised portable picnic table wine holder

Available from Not on the High Street (£29.25)

We love the idea behind this clever picnic gadget. The light, wooden fold-out table has slots to hold a bottle and four wine glasses securely, so you no longer have to balance them on sand or wobbly terrain. It would also make a brilliant gift for the ultimate fan of summer al fresco feasts, as it can be personalised.

Available from:

• Not on the High Street (£29.25)

Pretty Tiffin traditional Indian tiffin box

Available from Not on the High Street (£39.99)

If you're looking for an alternative to plastic tubs, we love this traditional Indian tiffin box set. Made of stainless steel and hand-painted (with eight different colourways to choose from), the three compartments clip together so you can keep different elements of your picnic separate and easily carry it to your chosen picnic location.

Available from:

• Not on the High Street (£39.99)

Sistema To-Go dressing and dips pots

Available from John Lewis & Partners (£4.50)

No more soggy salads or spilled dressings at the bottom of your picnic bag. This handy set of four dressing pots has secure screw-top lids for transporting dressings, sauces or dips safely until it is time to eat.

Available from:

• John Lewis & Partners (£4.50)

Campos 29-litre cool box

Available from Argos (£17.60)

Rated 4/5 by our appliance testers, this budget cool box is wallet-friendly and does the job well. It’s got a generous 29-litre capacity, but remained lightweight and retained the temperature well with good insulation. Read our full guide for more cool box reviews.

Available from:

• Argos (£17.60)

Sistema stackable lunch box

Available from John Lewis & Partners (£9.50)

Don’t ruin a picnic with soggy sandwiches: this clever lunch box has a divider tray in the lid so you can store sandwiches in the bottom layer, then add fruit, salad or extra snacks to the top without the flavours mixing or anything going soft.

Available from:

• John Lewis & Partners (£9.50)

Ninja FrostVault cooler

Available from Ninja (£199.99)

This extra-large cooler is ideal for hot days or camping trips – just pack it with ice and it will keep food and drink cold for up to five days. It has a 28-litre capacity with space for up to 48 cans, plus a 'dry storage' drawer that will save you rummaging around for items in the ice compartment. It's very heavy when full, but it does have carry handles to make transportation easier.

Available from:

• Ninja (£199.99)

John Lewis & Partners ANYDAY picnic rug

Available from John Lewis & Partners (£30)

A successful picnic starts with a comfy base, and this colourful picnic blanket from John Lewis & Partners is a great option. It has a waterproof underside to protect against light ground moisture, so it's ideal for picnics on grass and sand, and it has a practical carrying handle for easy transport. Plus, it's extra-large size (2m x 1.4m) means you can spread out a little more.

Available from:

• John Lewis & Partners (£30)

ProCook insulated picnic backpack

Available from ProCook (£34.30)

This is a well-designed, no-nonsense picnic backpack that has all the essentials for four people. It comes complete with wine glasses, plates, cutlery, a bottle opener and chopping board, with a separate insulated compartment for carrying food. It is compact and easy to carry, with a nautical design perfect for beach picnics. Read our full review on our best picnic rucksacks.

Available from:

• ProCook (£34.30)

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