Picnic Baskets

Picnic Baskets, Packed and Ready for a South African Summer

A picnic basket is the easiest way to turn an ordinary afternoon into an occasion. Ours are the filled kind: hand-packed at our Claremont studio with gourmet treats ready to share on a blanket, no shopping list and no fuss. We have been packing gift baskets since 1999, and a picnic spread is our favourite to build, balanced to travel well and look beautiful the moment the lid comes off. Pack the car, find a lawn, and let the basket do the rest.

What Goes Into a Fabulous Flowers Picnic Basket

Every picnic basket is built to share and styled to travel. Our Ready to Share Picnic Basket is the easy all-rounder, while the Luxury Picnic Gift Box lifts the spread with premium treats for a special day out. For a bigger crowd, the Family Picnic Time hamper feeds everyone, and our Cheese and Bread Hamper and Fabulous Premium Platter bring the gourmet grazing. We balance savoury and sweet, keep it packable, and finish every basket with a handwritten card.

Picnic Baskets for Two, or for the Whole Family

Size the basket to the moment. A pared-back spread of Nuts and Nibbles and a tin of Luxury Biscuits suits a quick park date for two, while a generous Wholesome Wishes box keeps a small group grazing all afternoon. For the classic snack-led spread that pleases every age, a boxed selection of savoury and sweet travels beautifully, and a Comfort and Coffee box is lovely for a slow morning outdoors. For a lighter, wholesome spread, our Healthy Collection keeps it nourishing without losing the treat feeling. Our chocolate range adds the sweet finish every picnic deserves.

A Romantic Picnic for Two

Few gestures beat a picnic laid out for someone you love. Pair a basket with a bottle from our champagne and wine gift boxes, add a box from our chocolate and sweets gift boxes, and finish with blooms from our romantic flowers range. For a milestone, our anniversary flowers and seasonal Valentine's Day flowers ranges set the scene beautifully, and a Treat Yo Self box makes the spoil complete. Our notes on planning a good first date, our Valentine's flower guide and our anniversary gifts by year feature are full of ideas.

Picnic Gift Baskets to Send

A picnic basket makes a warm, unexpected gift, an invitation to slow down and enjoy something lovely. Shop by recipient with our gifts for her, gifts for him, gift boxes for women and gift boxes for men ranges, or mark the day with our birthday gifts collection. For a team outing or a client thank-you, our corporate gifting range handles bulk orders and delivery to several addresses. Our finding the perfect gift guide, our round-up of gift basket ideas and our 5 gift rule explainer help if you are stuck.

Pair Your Picnic with Fresh Flowers

A picnic and a bunch of flowers belong together. Add a bright bouquet from our flower bouquets range and, in Cape Town and Johannesburg, both can arrive on the same day. Our guide to building the ultimate gift box and our sustainable gifting notes are worth a browse if you like to send thoughtfully, and our wider gift boxes range has more to layer in.

Same-Day and Nationwide Picnic Basket Delivery

Our picnic baskets are packed with shelf-stable gourmet treats, so they travel well. We ship them across all nine provinces with our nationwide gift delivery, reaching most South African suburbs and cities within 2 to 4 business days. If you would like fresh flowers alongside, those are same-day only in Cape Town and Johannesburg when you order before 12pm, and our same-day flower delivery page explains how it works.

What to Pack, and How to Pack It

A good picnic follows a simple rhythm: something savoury, something fresh, something sweet, and something to drink. Keep dressings in sealed jars, choose sturdy breads that will not go soggy, and pick whole fruit like grapes and apples for guaranteed crunch. Pack heavier items at the base, group anything chilled with an ice pack, and lay soft fruit and sweet treats on top. Our baskets arrive pre-styled and ready, so most of the thinking is already done, and you can simply add a chilled bottle and go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a picnic basket in South Africa?

Order online from Fabulous Flowers and Gifts for delivery across all nine provinces in 2 to 4 business days. Our picnic baskets are the filled, ready-to-enjoy kind, hand-packed with gourmet treats to share, so you skip the shopping and the styling and simply pack the car.

How much does a picnic gift basket cost?

It depends on the size and the treats inside. Our picnic baskets run from an easy shareable spread up to the generous Luxury Picnic Gift Box, so there is an option for a quick park date and one for a special day out. Each product page shows live pricing and exactly what is inside.

What should I put in a picnic basket?

Think balance and packability: wraps or baguette sandwiches, firm cheeses, crackers, a jar dip, crisp veg, easy whole fruit and a sweet finish. Add napkins, a small board and a knife. Our filled baskets are built around exactly this balance, so every one has savoury, fresh and sweet in the right measure.

What picnic food will not get soggy?

Use sturdy breads, keep dressings in sealed jars, and assemble any salads on site. Choose whole fruit like grapes and apples, and dry snacks like nuts, biltong and crackers for guaranteed crunch. Firm cheeses and cured meats travel far better than anything creamy or dressed.

How do I pack a picnic basket for two?

Layer heavy items at the base, group chilled foods with an ice pack, and place fragile fruit on top. For two people, aim for two small mains, one cheese, one dip with crackers, a portion of fruit, a sweet treat and two drinks. Our Ready to Share Picnic Basket is built to this two-person rhythm.

Do you have small and large picnic baskets?

Yes. Our lighter baskets suit a quick date or a park afternoon, while the Family Picnic Time hamper and our premium platters feed a whole group. Pick by how many you are feeding and how long you plan to linger.

Do you deliver picnic baskets nationwide?

Yes. Because our picnic baskets are packed with shelf-stable gourmet treats, we ship them South Africa wide in 2 to 4 business days. Fresh flowers, by contrast, are same-day only in Cape Town and Johannesburg and do not travel nationwide, so add those in the two metros.

Do you have picnic baskets for a romantic date or Valentine's Day?

We do. Pair a picnic basket with chocolates, a bottle from our champagne and wine boxes, and blooms from our romantic or Valentine's Day flowers ranges for an easy, elegant date. Add your handwritten card at checkout and we will tuck it inside.

Can you suggest picnic baskets for families?

Opt for shareable items: mini rolls, cut fruit, veggie sticks, dips and a jar of treats. Our Family Picnic Time hamper is built for exactly this, and adding extra napkins and a soft throw keeps everyone comfortable and the afternoon tidy.