Save or Splurge? Our top two picks of the picnic baskets

Dine outdoors in style with traditional-style picnic baskets that come compete with all the necessary crockery and cutlery

Marly blue gingham picnic basket, left, from Les Jardins de la Comtesse, and right, Montaigne picnic basket from Meadows and Byrne.

It's summer which means it's picnic time on the beach, at the park and in the woods — so a traditional basket with all the necessary crockery and cutlery is a must.

SAVE 

The Marly blue gingham version has an insulated compartment for keeping snacks and drinks cool or warm, four goblets, four plates, a set of cutlery and salt and pepper shakers, from Lesjardinsdelacomtesse, €119.

SPLURGE 

Meadows & Byrne’s Montaigne basket caters for four with ceramic plates, wine glasses, a chopping board, corkscrew and salt and pepper shakers, €149 Meadowsandbyrne.