Luxurious Picnic Basket Essentials: 5 Things You Need to Add to Your Picnic Basket This Season

It's officially outdoor dining season! Besides having fun and elegant backyard BBQ's and brunches, this is the time for picnics too. Putting together the perfect picnic basket shouldn't be difficult, even if you're going for a luxurious feel. To ensure you'll have everything you need for your fancy picnic this season (other than blankets, bug repellant and food!), we've made a list of the top five picnic basket essentials you can't leave home without. Read on to learn what they are. 

5 Luxurious Items You Need in Your Picnic Basket

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1. Napkins: Add a luxurious country chic flair to your picnic décor using these napkins by Chamois. We love that it’s machine washable! When you’re done, just throw them into the washing machine.

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2. Plates: While disposable plates are ideal for picnics, there’s nothing more elegant than a set of sophisticated plates. Add a set of earthenware plates by Cote Table to your picnic basket.

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3. Wine Glasses: If you plan to have cheese at your picnic, you definitely cannot serve it without some wine. Make sure you include a set of sophisticated wine glasses like these by Serax.

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4. Corkscrew: Opt for a corkscrew that can also be used a bottle opener. To ensure that you're still sticking to your luxurious picnic theme, consider using an option with a sleek design like this black matte corkscrew by Atelier du Vin.

5. Cutlery: Believe it or not, this is the one category people tend to forget. Spoons, knives and forks are essential! For fancy picnics, it's best to choose flatware that have an elegant look. Consider this classic French design set by Cote Table.

What are you adding to your picnic basket this season? Have an outdoor table to set as well? Here's how you can do it like the French.