can you give me a list of what to buy for a picnic?

Question

Im in the food category so im talking about food!

Answer 1

Well, first of all let's define "picnic". Picnic to me must satisfy a number of conditions/prerequisites:

1- It must have a romantic or at the very least a nostalgic element associated with it.

2- It is an experience to be had in good weather conditions and while enjoying nature, specifically what I call Groomed Nature, such as a lakeside, a beautiful park, a nearby nature reserve, etc. We are NOT talking wild, middle of nowhere forest/jungle type setting here BTW (that would be camping).

3- It is an experience best tailor-made for two people, or perhaps two couples or at most a family (anymore than that and you are talking a cookout gathering and not a picnic).

4- It is not an all day event (half a day is more than adequate).

5- It is NOT an event for stuffing one's face or drinking till you pass out sort of deal. Even food/drink-wise it is a more wholesome and natural type of occasion.

6- It is a rare opportunity to enjoy the company of special people and engage in "delicious" conversation while taking in the natural beauty of the surroundings. In other words, the emphasis should NOT be on the food or drinks (as in a BBQ cookout for instance) but instead on the human and nature interaction.

7- It is an event best enjoyed on the ground, so make sure to take along a big and comfortable picnic blanket.

8- All you would need MUST fit in an old-fashioned Picnic Basket (excluding the blanket, of course)

9- A boom box is not recommended as it might interfere with the conversation and the sounds of nature. Part of the idea of a picnic is to get away from all the pollutions (noise included) of a concrete jungle - so please don't take your disco along.

10- It should not require a great deal of preparations and should be easy to serve and enjoy on the spot, while being memorable.


Okay, now that you have my ten commandments for a picnic (lol) let's see what you should take along in your picnic basket in terms of food/drink items:

1- Quality Bottled Water (natural spring water w/ or w/o gas) - This is a MUST -make sure to take plenty of it in smaller bottle packages.

2- You may use disposable plates, cops and utensils, as long as they are high quality stuff. Also take along quality paper napkins but also a few quality tablecloths.

3- A great bottle of wine and some quality crystal glasses are a MUST (they would add a touch of class to your experience).

4- Some packed fruit juice and soft drinks may also be a great idea

5- Healthy munchies like nuts, pistachios, etc., are always good options as well

6- I personally like a quality cheese or two or three, all cut up in bite size pieces to be served together with quality black olives sprinkled with oregano (they good great with the wine). Use toothpicks for serving.

7- As for main course use stuff that is easy to eat and does NOT require extensive hand washing afterwards, as you may not have access to a washing facility. Sandwiches are always a great option (use your imagination), well prepared and easy to eat (i.e. not messy) finger food is also good.

8- For dessert go with fresh fruits or fruit salads. An apple pie is also a good option.


In all, remember the main idea of a Picnic is to share the human warmth and experience in a relaxing, romantic/nostalgic, natural setting. The emphasis should be on high quality, easy to serve and eat/drink foods & drinks, and NOT necessarily quantity or having to waste time on onsite preparation efforts. Good luck and Have Fun!

Answer 2

Well, it depends on what you like to eat! A picnic is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to all your favourite food...almost anything can be included!

It also depends on your age, and whether you eat meat, etc.

Is it a romantic picnic for two, or a fun picnic for several people?

Here is my list:

Romantic Picnic

Smoked salmon
Strawberries
cream
A bottle of chilled Chardonnay

Or, Fun picnic for four

Cold cooked sausages
"picnic eggs" - or "scotch" eggs
A salad, washed and prepared, with little baby tomotoes, lettuce leaves, cucumber
French bread - "bagette"
Pate
Strawberries
Cream

A large bottle of chilled lemonade and cups to drink out of
You might want to add some little pieces of lemon peel to look pretty.

Some ice, if it is a hot day and you can take an ice pack to keep it cool.

A parasol (or large umbrella) a little first aid kit, some sun tan lotion.....anything else that might be useful...

If you haven't got a picnic basket, you can buy a "cool bag" to put everything in, not too expensive, from a supermarket.

Remember to pack enough plastic knives, forks and spoons, paper or plastic plates and dessert bowls, and some serviettes.

A Tablecloth

Something to sit on

I hope you have a lovely time!!

Answer 3

Food

Answer 4

Picnic basket, cloth, ant repellent, wasp repellent, first aid kit, food that is easy to prepare and doesn't leave a mess, nothing too sticky... Plastic utensils, plates, cups... Cold compartment for drinks and cold food...

And maybe some games to play afterwards, and a camera to remember it all...

You learn from your first about what you should and shouldn't do the next time... ;)

Answer 5

You can take the obvious - sandwiches, chicken pieces, cake, sausage rolls, wine, or coke/lemonade etc, but what I like to do is buy one of those portable BBQ's, they are really cheap, you can get them from a petrol garage, and I like to take sausages, kebabs, chicken etc and BBQ it, with potato salad, rice, pasta, fresh salad with some beer and wine and soft drinks for the kids - it makes it more exciting when you are cooking the food outdoors and it makes a nice change from turned up old sandwiches

Answer 6

what I would pack:

I would make croissaint sandwiches with turkey breast slices and white American cheese or Swiss with little bit of honey mustard. I'd pack some lettuce and tomatoes on the side.

Spinach Salad with Grilled chicken. Provide 2 types of salad dressing on the side.

Shrimp cocktail.

Bottle of champagne or if you're not of age ummm... 7UP or Sprite and strawberries. Drop the strawberries in a champagne glass.

Finally......chocolate pudding in a cute dessert dish.

It wouldn't be expensive because you would just pack a little of everything and sample it all.

Answer 7

on my picnics depending on how many are going i take sausage rolls pork pies sandwiches crisps mixture of fruit all in a cooler box then a second cooler box with drinks including a bottle of wine and or cans of lager put ice in the box and you have ice for the wine and to cool you down don't forget a blanket parasol and sun lotion

Answer 8

BreAd Butter Popcorns sAlads Wafers, Dry Snacks as per ur choice, iNSTANT Juice Packs, Coldrinks Tins, Chocolates, Pancakes. pAper plates, Glasses for one use..

Answer 9

First,always carry a variety of foods and some soft drinks would be very great.also,some snacks do also work very well and some sweets too and don't forget carry some toy....

Answer 10

1) chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasi
2) potatoe salad, macaroni salad, pasta(they have these easy ones from betty crocker now),
3) potatoe chip, pretzels, grapes, oranges(cut up), apples(cut up), fruit salad.
4) fruits are good(anything to eat with fingers)
5) any juices, pop(no alcohol)
enjoy your picnic.