What to bring to a picnic.
Whether we are styling it for you or you are doing it yourself, a few small things separate a comfortable afternoon from a slightly awkward one. This is the list we work from.
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Something to sit on that is not just a rug.
A rug alone gets uncomfortable within about twenty minutes. Cushions change the entire experience — people stay longer, sit more comfortably and relax properly. It is the single biggest difference between a picnic that winds up early and one that runs into the evening.
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More water than you planned.
Everyone brings drinks and nobody brings enough water, particularly in warmer months. Bring it chilled, and bring more than seems sensible.
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A light layer for after sunset.
Sydney evenings drop quickly once the sun goes, especially near water. A jumper or throw means you get to enjoy the best part of the evening instead of packing up at the exact moment it becomes beautiful.
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Food that survives being carried.
Anything that needs to stay perfectly upright, perfectly cold or perfectly warm will disappoint you. Grazing-style food — cheeses, cured meats, fruit, breads, nuts — travels well, looks generous and requires no assembly on site.
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Bags for everything to go home in.
The least glamorous item on the list and the one most often forgotten. Bring more than you think, including one for rubbish. Leaving a Sydney park exactly as you found it matters, and increasingly councils are watching.
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What you can leave at home.
Anything glass in a park that prohibits it, disposable plastics that blow away in the harbour breeze, and elaborate décor you will resent carrying back to the car in the dark.
Or skip the list entirely — we bring all of it, style it, and pack it down afterwards. Picnics across Sydney from $250.
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