Surely the chicest way to transport your strawberries and cream. This spacious Anya Hindmarch picnic hamper will facilitate a whole host of alfresco jaunts, from beach outings to romantic dates in the park.

Instantly signal your picnic prowess by arriving with a quintessentially British wicker basket filled with four plates, bowls, glasses and a 16-piece cutlery set from Alessi. Designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, the stylish set will make you the envy of the park.

Offer your finest cashmere picnic blanket the support it deserves with this matte calfskin carrier from Brunello Cucinelli. Complete with a handy detachable strap and made in the Solomeo hamlet in Italy, it will make the walk to your favourite picnic spot a breeze. 

Raise a toast with these travel-proof glasses from Mario Luca Giusti's Dolce Vita collection. Made from durable synthetic crystal, they look sublime – plus, you’ll save on single-use plastic and won't risk breaking your best glassware. It’s a win-win.

No sun-soaked soirée is complete without a refreshingly chilled beverage. Keep your all-important tipples ice-cold in this 10-litre capacity (that equates to two wine bottles and two beer cans) cooler box from Fieldbar.

Avoid resorting to desperate measures to open your favourite bottle with this handy Alessi corkscrew. Hand-painted with a summery rainbow pattern, every vino enthusiast will delight in using the parrot's 'beak' to crack open a picnic-perfect rosé.

Never miss an opportunity to grill in the sunshine with Big Green Egg’s MiniMax barbecue. Thanks to its NASA-grade ceramic for unbeatable heat retention, you'll be cooking up a gourmet feast wherever you please, whenever you please.

Ditch the kitchen roll for these all together more luxurious napkins from Les-Ottomans. Reflecting the founders penchant for travel, they’ll add a Sicilian flair to Italian feasts with their zesty lemon embroidery.  

Keep the harsh midday sun rays at bay and the alfresco fun flowing with this vintage-inspired beach umbrella from Business & Pleasure Co. – perfect for seaside picnics. Your guests will thank you.

Who doesn't love a little friendly competition? Work up an appetite with premium picnic games from Jonathan Adler like this backgammon set, while our outdoor toys will keep the kids entertained all summer long.