Recipe: Picnic Checklist [edit]

Step 1

Icebox for cold food and ice bricks

Step 2

Tablecloth and serviettes

Step 3

Unbreakable plates

Step 4

Cutlery

Step 5

Glasses for wine

Step 6

Mugs for tea and coffee

Step 7

Corkscrew and bottle opener

Step 8

Salt shaker, pepper mill

Step 9

Large serrated knife for bread

Step 10

Large sharp knife for cutting meats

Step 11

Small sharp knife for cutting vegetables

Step 12

Cutting board- label one side sweet items, the other for savoury

Step 13

Tongs for handling food

Step 14

Non-breakable serving platters

Step 15

Paper towels and a roll of plastic wrap

Step 16

Thermos for ice cold drinks

Step 17

Thermos for hot water for coffee or tea

Step 18

Milk and sugar

Step 19

Matches

Step 20

Garbage bags

Step 21

Moist towelettes and tissues

Step 22

Weatherproof ground sheet

Step 23

Leak-proof containers for leftovers

Step 24

Insect repellent, suntan cream

Step 25

Selection of hats

Step 26

Small first aid kit

Step 27

NOTE: A good quality, non-breakable vacuum flask is a sound investment for keeping foods hot or cold on picnics throughout the year.

Step 28

If you picnic often enough, its wise to have a wide-necked thermos on hand for chunky soups or thick meat mixtures, such as corn con carne. An alternative is to take along a small, compact camping stove and these are available at all good camping goods stores.