When you want to gather friends and family, or just to take your significant other on an adventure, all you have to do is to organize a picnic.
Picnics are great as you get to move from your home, prepare fresh food, try new recipes, gather people, and enjoy a great new day outdoors.
To have a great picnic you need to know what to pack and how – you cannot forget a corkscrew if you want to enjoy a glass of wine, right?
You must bring the necessities for a good picnic. You should always bring the following items.
Water Comes First
You may think about homemade iced tea, wine, or any other drink to serve, but you should never overlook packing water.
Whenever you are leaving your home, you should take water with you, even if it’s just for an hour.
If you have to choose between bringing water or wine to your picnic table, choose water.
If you are limited with space, and you are not sure how much water to take, know that in general for a period of three to four hours, you can pack a 330 ml water bottle per person: you can always advise people to be careful about their water intake if the day is hot, so you don’t run out of water.
Pro-tip: The best way to pack drinks for a picnic is to pour any beverage, including wine, tea, and even cocktails into insulated bottles.
A Picnic Blanket
You need a blanket if you want to sit on the grass. If your picnic area comes with picnic tables you will be fine without blankets.
Should you buy a picnic blanket? No, any blanket will do, as long as it is large enough, comfortable, and of nice material.
The biggest benefit of picnic blankets is that they come with waterproof linen on one side, making cleaning easier.
Next to a blanket, you will need:
- Plates
- Glasses
- Utensils, and
- Napkins
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Bottle opener
Important: Don’t forget the rubbish bags. If you have a dog with you, think about Fido’s needs and essentials well. Bring your dog’s bags as well.
Plan For The Weather
A successful picnic always includes great and warm weather, but that sometimes is just not the case, as rain might surprise you.
Even if it’s a sunny day, make sure that you have your sunscreen with you (even if it’s gonna rain). Think about sun hast as well, and waterproof jackets. Pack clothes in case it gets cold.
Prep the Food
Make sure that you prep the food that won’t go bad in a short period. If it’s too hot avoid food that is heavy on cheese, mayo, or any other dairy product.
If you want to serve it, make sure that you store it in a portable fridge. Otherwise, pack fresh fruit – you can never go wrong with this. Set portions to meet everyone’s needs and plan it extra, just in case.
Will there be outdoor games? If so, people tend to get hungry more.
What are good foods to bring to a picnic?
Some of the best picks include:
- Sandwiches
- Pies
- Sausage rolls
- Chicken drumsticks
- Cherry
- Mozzarella
- Crackers
- Fresh fruit and vegetable
Don’t forget about salt and pepper, and paper towels – you might need them to clean tables, plates… Or just to use them after a delicious meal.
Do Not Forget About the Atmosphere
Do not forget to bring a great mood while you are packing the picnic essentials. Also, if you want to make a more romantic or comfy atmosphere you might want to bring extra flowers with you, candles, or even a lighter.
A quick tip: Always check for fire restrictions first.
Last but not the least, do not forget to have fun and take a lot of photos. For really great photos, use the golden hour sunset.
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