Wicker Picnic Baskets
Ah, the classic picnic wicker basket. Nothing quite says British summertime like a generously stocked wicker basket, full of scrumptious snacks and a bottle of something cool. Just add sandwiches and a slice or two of cake for a stylish outdoor excursion fit for any occasion! Explore our range of handmade picnic baskets below - we offer free delivery on every order.
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Classic Picnic Wicker Baskets
Made both in classic styles and with more modern spins, our wonderful picnic wicker hampers and baskets are all handmade by craftspeople using traditional techniques. Each one is unique and makes any picnic feel special. They also match up excellently with our range of wine coolers and picnic accessories if you feel like making a proper afternoon of it!
FAQs
A wicker picnic hamper, or wicker picnic basket, is a basket that is made to hold everything you could need for a picnic! This includes picnic blankets, food, and tableware so that you’re fully prepared once you reach the perfect picnic destination.
To clean a wicker picnic hamper, remove any excess crumbs or dirt, then take a damp cloth (not too damp as moisture can damage the wicker) and wipe down the basket. Then take a dry cloth, wipe down any leftover moisture and leave to air dry. If you would like to find out more about how to clean your wicker basket, why not read one of our recent blog posts?
Cut out your chosen piece of linen fabric and glue it to cover the inside of the hamper to create a lining. At Northern Willow, most of our picnic baskets and hampers come with a lining already built in so you don't have to worry about putting your own in.
Picnic Hampers are a great way to practically and stylishly transport food and drink for an outdoor feast. You can pack a multitude of things in a picnic basket this could include a range of delicious food, forks, napkins and even wine which is made especially easy with a basket such as this stunning boat hamper which has built-in bottle storage.
If you’ve purchased a wicker picnic hamper as a gift, why not fill it with a nice set of tableware so that it’s ready to use. You could even try filling it with some cute treats so that they can use it straight away! We recommend a bottle of wine, fruits, nuts, and some cheese. If you’re around when they open the gift, it’s also a great thing for you and the other guests to share and will go down well with everyone there.