Arriving with a hamper will instantly signal your picnic prowess but if it's the complete dining set you need, look no further than Les Jardins de la Comtesse’s wicker basket. Filled with six plates, bowls, wine glasses, an 18-piece cutlery set and more, it’s surely the chicest way to transport your strawberries and cream. 

As fine wine enthusiasts will know, no good tipple should go to waste – and with the Eto portable wine decanter, every last drop of your most precious bottles can be enjoyed for longer. Made with a valve which seals the wine against the oxygen in the air, it keeps liquids fresh for two weeks, facilitating a whole host of alfresco jaunts, from garden get-togethers to romantic dates in the park. 

Offer your finest cashmere picnic blanket the support it deserves with this matte calfskin carrier from Brunello Cucinelli. Complete with a handy detachable strap and made in the Solomeo hamlet in Italy, it will make the walk to your favourite picnic spot a breeze. 

Raise a toast with these travel-proof glasses from Mario Luca Giusti's Dolce Vita collection. Made from durable synthetic crystal, they look sublime – plus, you’ll save on single-use plastic and won't risk breaking your best glassware. It’s a win-win.

No sun-soaked soirée is complete without a refreshingly chilled beverage. Keep your all-important tipples ice-cold in this 10-litre capacity (that equates to two wine bottles and two beer cans) cooler box from Fieldbar.

Avoid resorting to desperate measures to open your favourite bottle with this handy Alessi corkscrew. Hand-painted with a summery rainbow pattern, every vino enthusiast will delight in using the parrot's 'beak' to crack open a picnic-perfect rosé.

Never miss an opportunity to grill in the sunshine with Big Green Egg’s MiniMax barbecue. Thanks to its NASA-grade ceramic for unbeatable heat retention, you'll be cooking up a gourmet feast wherever you please, whenever you please.

Who doesn't love a little friendly competition? Work up an appetite with premium picnic games from Smythson like this portable chess board. Crafted from the brand’s signature Panama cross-grain leather, the stylish set will make you the envy of the park. 

It wouldn’t be the great British summer without an unpredictable cloudy spell or gentle breeze. Keep the chill at bay and the alfresco fun going well into the evening with a stylish merino wool throw from Fornasetti. Your guests will thank you. 

Ditch the kitchen roll for these all together more luxurious napkins from Cabana. Crafted in Tuscany from 100% linen with a delicate floral pattern, they’ll blend seamlessly into any setting and come in a handy matching pouch.