The sun will come out eventually – and when it does, we’re going to be ready for it! We’ve tracked down some bright, gorgeous picnicware to add a splash of colour to any alfresco meal – no matter what the weather’s doing. Here’s what we’ve found.
1. Set of four mess plates, Pretty Tiffin
This beautiful hand painted set of four mess trays are perfect for alfresco dining, camping and picnics with no compromises on style. A highly practical reusable steel mess plate that will last forever and ensure you always picnic in sustainable fashion. Generous in size, it can easily accommodate a meal of four parts for example BBQ meat/veg, green salad, dips and a dessert. £64.99 for four, available from Pretty Tiffin.
2. Animals of the Savannah melamine dinner plate, Sophie Allport
This lovely 100% melamine dinner plate features illustrations of giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, zebra, and flamingos on a duck egg ground. Sales from this collection help to support the work of the ZSL (Zoological Society of London), a charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation of animals. £9.50 for a dinner plate (other items available) from Sophie Allport.
3. Enamel floral plate, Enamelhappy
This colourful enamel plate comes in an eye catching ocean teal blue colour with a retro-inspired border of flowers. Practical as well as pretty, these plates are durable and robust. £13 each, available from Enamelhappy.
4. Plant fibre plate, Pangaea Home
The eco-friendly Plant Fibre collection consists of mugs, bowls, plates and salad and cutlery sets. Thanks to the vegetable fibres and reusable raw materials it is 100% biodegradable. You can wash it by hand or in the dishwasher at a temperature of up to 100C. Dinner plates were £11 now £8.80, available from Pangaea Home.
5. Rose melamine dinner plate, Sophie Allport
Add a beautiful and classic touch to picnics in the park, beach trips, BBQs, and alfresco dining amongst friends with this quintessentially British roses design. This 100% melamine dinner plate (above and main image) features delicate illustrations of crisp white roses on a sage green background. £9.50 for a dinner plate (other items available) from Sophie Allport.
6. Strawberries mini bowl, Gisela Graham
This cute little bowl is perfect for holding sugar or sauces. It measures just 8cm by 8cm by 3cm and is made from sturdy stoneware. £4.49, available from Gisela Graham.
7. Forget-me-not and primrose rice husk plate, Emma Bridgewater
These pretty plates are made from a sustainable alternative to plastic made from the outer shell of a grain of rice. BPA and toxin-free, they contain no plastics. Handwash only, not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use. £8, available from Emma Bridgewater.
8. Ocean print picnic plate, B&M
Enjoy some coastal charm with these bargain picnic plates, available in a fish or coral design. Just £2 each, visit the B&M website for your nearest store.
9. Mediterranean picnic plates, Next
Bring a touch of Mediterranean style to your outdoor dining with this set of four melamine side plates. Featuring a mix of four different geo patterns, these plates will elevate outdoor dining and are made from a practical shatterproof material. £18 for a set of four, available from Next.
10. Lemon fresh dinner plates, Brambly Cottage
This Lemon Fresh collection mimics the aesthetic of ceramic whilst being vibrant, fresh, shatterproof, dishwasher safe, and completely durable which makes them ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. £51.72, available from Wayfair.
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