{"id":108344,"date":"2023-11-10T07:41:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=108344"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:33:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T11:33:36","slug":"summer-picnic-essentials-outdoor-entertaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/summer-picnic-essentials-outdoor-entertaining\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Picnic Essentials for Summer Entertaining"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is all about spontaneous picnics, and whether you\u2019re taking advantage of great weather at the beach with friends or planning a romantic picnic on lush lawns at the gardens, you should have these top picnic essentials.<\/p>\n

Fieldbar Drinks Box<\/h4>\n

\"\"Fieldbar needs no introduction, but this wouldn’t be a picnic essentials list without a mention. They\u2019re the best summer accessory, especially if you love picnicking. Store your favourite gin and cordial in their Drinks Box and enjoy sundowners with a view. They come in trendy colours, and you can customise the strap and have your name embossed.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> it\u2019s stylish and functional
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 2199 | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ngwenya Glass Vulindlela Picnic & Beach Red Wine Glasses<\/h4>\n

\"\"Picnic in style with these chic red wine wine glasses by Ngwenya Glass. They\u2019re ideal for clumsy wine lovers \u2013 the functional design perfectly balances the glass on most surfaces without spilling the contents. The pointed stem allows you to place your glass into sand and grass. Better yet, they\u2019re ethically handmade in Eswatini and produced from 100% recycled glass, hence the slight green tinge.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> easy sipping without glasses falling over
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 329 (set of two) | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Polarbox Marine Blue 20L<\/h4>\n

\"\"Stow away picnic snacks and finger foods in these Polarbox coolers. We adore the retro design and practical leather strap \u2013 drape it over your shoulder or carry it by hand. If you\u2019re hosting an intimate picnic feast, they\u2019re spacious enough to store lunch boxes and more.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> keeps salads crisp and food fresh
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 1189.15 | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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COUNTRY ROAD Lorne Stackables<\/h4>\n

\"\"Indulge in gourmet picnic dishes with these nifty Country Road stackables. The separate compartments mean you can prevent your food from becoming one big mush, and keep sides separate from mains. Made from high-quality melamine, these bento babies will last for some time, plus they\u2019re real pretty\u00a0\u2013 perfect for picnic dates with the gals.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> easy vertical storage
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 599 (set of two) | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Carrol Boyes Bottle Stoppers<\/h4>\n

\"\"If you\u2019re celebrating a special occasion outdoors, or hosting a picnic, Carrol Boyes Bottle Stoppers are an absolute picnic essential. Keep sparkling wines bubbly and wine fresh with these chrome-plated alloy bottle stoppers \u2013 there\u2019s nothing worse than MCC gone flat.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> your bubbly won\u2019t go to waste
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 359 per stopper (Hummingbird Bottle Stopper, pictured left; Carrol Boyes At Rest Bottle Stopper, pictured right) | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bueno Boards<\/h4>\n

\"\"While we love a petrol station snack haul, the grab-and-go food options don\u2019t always look too hot, which is why we love Bueno Boards. Order the snack box of your dreams; whether you want a light crudit\u00e9 platter, charcuterie or cheese board, Bueno Boards will have you sorted in no time. Celebrate birthdays with their brownies or snack on fresh fruits, olives, and delicious dips with baguette \u2013 they\u2019re great for small or large picnics with friends.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> convenient and great for last-minute picnics with large groups
\nPrice:<\/strong> Brownie Bueno Boards from R 75 | Savoury Bueno Boards from R 475 | ORDER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumblers<\/h4>\n

\"\"In case you missed it, water is the new wine. But, if you plan on day drinking over the summer holidays, Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumblers<\/a> are your best friend. They\u2019re stylish, functional, and will keep you hydrated when the sun is beaming. Available in five cool colours, they\u2019re one of this summer’s hottest picnic essentials; the easy-to-carry handle and flip-straw means you can fuel up whenever and wherever you go.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> they\u2019re also car cup holder compatible, so no messy spills.
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 1015 | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Babylonstoren Bitterlekker<\/h4>\n

\"\"Meet your new favourite summer drink \u2013 Babylonstoren Bitterlekker. All we have to say is that the drink lives up to the name. It\u2019s delicious, the perfect thirst quencher, and great for making cocktails and mocktails. Buy it by the case; if you\u2019re smart, you’ll order at least two.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> the aperitif flavour
\nPrice:<\/strong> R 135 (6 x 100 ml) | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Picnic kelim – Picnic rug<\/h4>\n

\"\"Lounge on the lawn with beau; these stylish picnic rugs from Superbalist are ideal for romantic picnics. The underside is waterproof, so you can set up your picnic wherever you like. They\u2019re easy to store, plus there\u2019s nothing that\u2019ll get you snug like a good rug.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> rolls up easily and has a waterproof underside
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 1424 | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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s&p Picnic Wine Tray with Knives<\/h4>\n

\"\"Elevate your picnic with this nifty wine tray; it\u2019s designed to stand upright and keep wine from spilling and glasses from breaking. Munch on your favourite cheeses; simply place them in the centre and snack away. Plus, we love that it comes with cheese knives.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/strong> great for beach trips and will save you from wet grass patches
\nPrice:<\/strong> from R 649 | SHOP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for the perfect picnic spot? Check out these picnic hotspots in Cape Town<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is all about spontaneous picnics, and whether you\u2019re taking advantage of great weather at the beach with friends or planning a romantic picnic on lush lawns at the gardens, you should have these top picnic essentials. Fieldbar Drinks Box Fieldbar needs no introduction, but this wouldn’t be a picnic essentials list without a mention. They\u2019re the best summer accessory, especially if you love picnicking. Store your favourite gin and cordial in their Drinks Box and enjoy sundowners with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108344"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108954,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108344\/revisions\/108954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}