Now is the time to stock up for summer picnics. Photograph: iStock Tue May 26 2026 - 10:08Forest Walk picnic basket set, Hampers and Co, €95 (sale). The basket has three bottle compartments, an insulated cool box insert, cutlery, glasswear and plates Folding chair – Hay Outdoor Market by Jasper Morrison Shop in black with beige stripes, Industry and Co, €229. Comes with matching fabric bag The Way by Ferm Living handwoven cushion in off white/blue, Industry and Co, €119. Uses upcycled post-consumer plastic Rex of London portable suitcase barbecue in khaki green, Hampers and Co, €48 Foxford leather throw carrier (modelled with Michael Collins throw, not included but priced separately at €179), Foxford, €30 Beige with blue stripe cooler bag (€65) and beige with red stripe bottle bag (€39), both part of the Hay Outdoor Market collection by Jasper Morrison Shop, available at Industry and Co Beige with red stripe bottle bag (€39), part of the Hay Outdoor Market collection by Jasper Morrison Shop, available at Industry and Co 100% Irish lamb's wool blankets, The Sweater Shop, €89.90 each 1.5l pink lemonade jug, April and the Bear, €99 Brunch cocktail napkins – set of four, April and the Bear, €30. These 100% linen embroidered napkins include Bloody Mary, egg, strawberry and bagel designs Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to dateGet the Food & Drink Club newsletter for the tastiest recipes, reviews and offersIN THIS SECTIONLATEST STORIESFood & Drink ClubExclusive competitions and restaurant offers, plus reviews, the latest food and drink news, recipes and lots more
Picnics: From blankets to barbecues, these additions will style up your outdoor dining
Classic hampers, swish portable barbecues and napkins set the tone for outdoor eating











