Best Picnic Baskets In 2022

Summer is in-coming, and this year you plan to do it in style! No more plastic cups and plates and a cooler bag that’s seen better days. You’re going old school and have decided to invest in a premium wicket picnic basket, complete with napkins no less. With the Natures Gear Wicker Hamper, four of you can join the high society picnic scene with this sensational insulated hamper. Even if you are headed to the park and not to a regatta, why compromise on quality and style? With this cool, retro designed wicker hamper, you will certainly look the part.

Featuring a double latch, it safely secures that chilled bottle of Pinot Blush during transit as well as keeping the dinnerware and wine glasses equally secure within the basket’s internal compartments. Nothing is going to shift while you’re driving or walking to that perfect romantic picnic spot. Internally, this picnic basket set is fully insulated, so hot foods stay hot, and your chilled goods stay cold. It’s an elegant but also durable picnic basket, constructed from strong and flexible stained wicker which also looks sophisticated. Included with your purchase are plates, wine glasses, flatware and napkins for four guests along with a bottle opener.

When you close your eyes and imagine a picnic basket, you’re probably imagining something like the California Picnic Basket Natural Woven Woodchip. Sure, it’s slightly smaller than you might expect (12.8” x 7.8” x 6.5”) but there’s still plenty of space for lunch for two people. It’s made from eco-friendly woodchip, making it tough and waterproof. That means if the ground is wet, it won’t seep through to your food. It also has a red/white gingham liner, giving it that traditional picnic basket look. Overall, if you’re looking for the perfect basket for a romantic picnic, this is the one for you. 

For those of you that really like the traditionally styled picnic baskets of days gone by, then you will love this Country picnic basket from Picnic Time. It’s bound to make you feel nostalgia and have you channeling your very own Dorothy from Wizard of Oz! The picnic basket features a removable, machine washable,  red and white gingham lining and has split access, dual entry-lid design which itself can be used as a dining surface. A sturdy grab and go handle completes this iconic looking old school picnic hamper.

Another excellent option from Picnic Time, specially created for those of you out there who love their cheese and wine! This beautifully crafted, insulated wicker basket would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift for a special couple who enjoy the finer things in life. Picnic Time Verona Insulated Wine and Cheese Basket is fully lined and has a practical as well as elegant dual-lid design so that you can very easily access the contents of your wine basket. It’s sturdily constructed from robust and hard willow and has been designed and built to last.

With leatherette accents, it certainly does look the par from the outside, but inside is no less of a disappointment. It includes two each of wine glass and cotton napkins along with a bottle stopper, corkscrew, cheese board, and cheese knife. You can safely stow and secure two of your favorite bottles of wine inside this Picnic Time Verona hamper, and it features a set of sturdy canvas carry handles. Our handy guide to the best beach blankets features more great products like this. 

Another fabulous picnic basket from Picnic Time who has specialized for nearly 40 years in creating a wide choice of traditional and contemporary styled picnic sets. This Piccadilly hamper from their range has been designed with two people in mind and is in an attractive and retro-inspired red and white plaid design. It’s sturdily constructed and features premium leatherette accents which securely hold all your items in place.

With its easy access double-lid design it’s both stylish and practical, and it comes with all the tableware and cutlery that two people will need for a top-notch al fresco dining experience. There are two shatterproof glasses included along with a stainless steel waiters corkscrew and two sets of stainless steel flatware. The integrated handle adds to the vintage appeal of this Piccadilly picnic basket.

California Picnic makes some of the best picnic baskets on the market. We’ve already featured one of their empty baskets but here’s one that’s stacked with extras. This California Picnic Basket Set measures 15” x 7.8” x 10.5”, is made from natural brown wicker, and has faux leather handles. It feels super high-quality and looks great. However, it’s what’s inside that makes this basket stand out. It’s designed for two people and comes with ceramic plates, stainless steel cutlery, and plastic wine glasses. On top of that, you get two cotton napkins, salt and pepper shakers, and a bottle opener. As if that isn’t enough, it comes with a waterproof oversize blanket (57” x 57”) that matches the napkins and lining of the basket. 

Okay, so this might not technically be a ‘basket’. It’s not made from interwoven strips of wood, which means it doesn’t have that classic picnic basket aesthetic. However, we thought this Folding Picnic Basket Cooler deserved a place on this list. The reason? It’s probably the perfect way to transport food and drinks to your picnic blanket. Made from rugged polyester and featuring a tough aluminum frame, the basket can easily accommodate enough food for a small family (and a feast for a couple). It’s fully insulated and has a leak-proof lining, so your food will stay at the right temperature and won’t leak out if something spills. Plus, it comes with a lifetime warranty, which means you can really trust the quality. 

The HulaFish Foldable Insulated Picnic Basket isn’t a traditional wicker picnic basket but it’s a great way to transport food and drink to your favorite picnic spot. It’s made from sturdy oxford fabric and has an insulated lining, so it will keep the contents at the perfect temperature. It kind of fits into the middle ground between a cooler and a picnic basket. Measuring 16.5” x 10.6” x 11”, it has a total interior space of 8.5 gallons. That’s plenty of space for a picnic for two people. You could probably fit a family picnic inside, but it would be a stretch. Other features include a collapsible design, a soft-grip handle, and a zippered pocket on the outside.