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Ideas for your picnic

How did the idea of the picnic come about?

The history of the picnic dates back to the 17th century. In those days, people would meet up outdoors and everyone would bring along their own favourite recipe. The word originates from French and consists of “piquer” (to pick or take) and “nique” (a little thing).

 

The concept of the picnic, eating together in a park or garden, therefore has deep roots in different cultures. Today, we enjoy picnicking in scenic locations with family, friends or on a romantic date.

What picnic crockery should you bring?

A holiday feeling on the picnic blanket

Different picnic scenarios call for different picnic ideas. The perfect crockery needs to meet two criteria: it has to be both robust and beautiful. The Lave collection goes a step further with beautiful earthenware pieces that bring happy holiday feelings. Take a trip to Tuscany on your picnic blanket.

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Practical high-quality porcelain in a compact design

From breakfast bowls to dinner plates and mugs: the space-saving design of a stackable picnic crockery set, such as the Villeroy & Boch Perlemor collection, is ideal for a picnic basket. Finished with a special reactive glaze, the crockery pieces convey a pleasantly calming, clear and fresh feeling.

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Picnic idea: To Go collection

A harmonious fusion of functionality and design is beautiful to behold. Villeroy & Boch’s collections are perfect illustrations. For example, the practical like. by Villeroy and Boch To Go lunch boxes: the strong tape and silicone seal ensure safe transportation and make it the perfect crockery to go.

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The ‘Lave’ place mat from Villeroy & Boch with blue plates, glasses, and cutlery looks out over a turquoise-coloured pool, while plant shadows create patterns on the surface.
En dukning med rosa och vita tallrikar från kollektionen Perlemor från Villeroy & Boch.
A ToGo & ToStay lunchbox filled with berries next to a closed stainless steel bottle on a dark grey table.


Perfect picnic equipment: to be prepared at all times

However creative, quirky and personal your picnic ideas may be, without the right foundations, the experience can take a turn for the worse just as quickly as the weather. So find inspiration with great ideas for outdoor dining, from picnic crockery to cutlery.

 

Do you have everything you need for your special picnic? To make sure you’re prepared for every eventuality, we have put together a practical checklist for you:

 

Top product categories

  • Table cutlery
  • Decanter
  • Wall-mounted washbasins
  • Rimless toilets

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