10 Best Picnic Baskets UK 2024

Love the idea of a wicker basket but don't want to sacrifice modern practicalities? With this hamper you can! It's as quaint as they come, but it also includes an insulated compartment and bottle holder, and even a stainless steel flask for serving up a round of tea.

With most of the tableware stored in the lid and a removable additional basket with steel mugs, it's also very versatile – remove the extras and pack it with food for a bigger feast, or put them to good use when the occasion arises. This is a top-quality basket to keep and use for many a picnic. 

Whether you're after a basket for big family lunches or planning an outdoor party with friends, this basket should provide all the space you need. It's foil-insulated and comes with a couple of free ice packs too, so it should keep your grapes crisp and your wine chilled even on hotter days. 

Build-wise, it's sturdy and durable, with an aluminium frame, a waterproof fabric outer, and a padded inner to keep delicate food from becoming squashed. It can also double up as a drinks cooler, or even a shopping basket for fridge and freezer produce. 

If traditional charm is what you're after, this robust, hand-woven basket is your pick. It does still offer some functional features, however, such as the easy-access folding lid, an insulated lunchbox container, and a padded, backed blanket. 

Though the handle may be best suited to shorter trips from transport to field, it'll all be worth it when you get there and enjoy a first-class picnic with real linens, crockery and glassware! 

Whoever you're looking to impress, why not wine and dine them in style with this fully-filled hamper set? As well as a real crockery, stainless steel cutlery and wine glasses for two, it also features a fold-out bamboo table with cup holders to ensure no awkward spillages ruin the mood. 

There are also some other thoughtful and practical touches worth mentioning, such as the additional waterproof-backed blanket, the inner foam padding to protect food and drink items, and the real leather straps which keep everything in place.

Essentially a hamper on wheels, this truly brings the classic wicker picnic basket right up to date! The back wheels and telescopic handle are just like those on a trolley suitcase, so you can cart it from car to idyllic spot without breaking a sweat. 

Inside, there's dinnerware for four (made from real ceramic and glass), as well as a 5-piece barbecue serving set, rather uniquely. Though adequately kitsch, the lining is made from cotton linen, so you'll have to take care with cooked foods or leaky containers. 

Designed for the adventurous picnicker, this backpack and its large, comfortable straps will grant you and up to three others the freedom to to take your dinner party wherever you like. 

The tableware is all made from plastic and steel and the bag itself is waterproof, so it'd be a welcome addition to a camping trip too, particularly if you're heading off the beaten track. Just bear in mind that the only insulation is a detachable bottle holder. 

Compact and cute, this is a must-have basket for special occasions, or just to have on hand for impromptu posh picnics. The fabric-lined compartment is spacious enough for sandwiches or nibbles, and there's upright storage for two bottles of whatever you fancy. A fleece blanket is also included.

It is a tad on the pricey side for a smaller basket with limited functionality, but if you're treating a loved one or would like to invest in quality, you may not mind the extra splurge.

Amazon's own-brand picnic basket offers an affordable, modern alternative to a wicker design, and favours simplicity in both looks and features. It's fully insulated and can be used with or without ice packs, and its heat-sealed, leakproof lining allows for easy cleaning. 

Though completely foldable and weighing just 700 g, it can still withstand a mighty 30 kg of food and drink. With only one outer pocket and a fairly small capacity, it is best for smaller, casual picnics as you'll have to squeeze in your own plates or carry them separately.

If practicality takes priority and you've got a larger get together planned, how about this Marry Poppins-esque picnic holdall? Cleverly, the pockets containing plastic servingware for six are on the outside, which means more space in the fully-insulated main compartment for food and drink. 

It's fashioned from a lightweight polyester, and includes both canvas handles and a carrying strap for easy transportation. The fact that it's more of bag than a basket means you'll have to be careful not to overload it, however, and there's not as much protection for fragile food items.  

This cool bag-style basket is about as pared back as it gets, and very affordable as a result. Add this to the fact that it's fully foldable, and you've got a great pack-away picnic holder to stash in the car for holidays or day trips. 

Whilst the capacity is measured in litres rather than how many guests it's suitable for, it's pretty roomy, and can fit the equivalent of 30 drinks cans. For occasional use that doesn't warrant a big spend, it'll certainly do the job.