Ready to Share Picnic Basket

Ready to Share Picnic Basket: For the Two of You and a Long, Slow Afternoon

There is a version of a Saturday afternoon that does not happen often enough. The blanket on the lawn, or the cushion on the apartment balcony. A board between you. A bottle on the side. Hands in the same bowl of crisps. This basket is built for that afternoon. Four hand-selected mini cheese wheels in different flavours, a packet of Karoo crackers, a bag of Rootstock Rosemary and Rocksalt hand-cut potato chips, a jar of Green Fig Preserve for the sweet edge, a rustic picnic board to lay it all out on, and a cheese knife because cheese deserves the right tool. Everything you need for the picnic, minus the wine and the company.

Hand-packed in our Claremont studio since 1999. Rated 5-star across 5,800+ verified customer reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Loox. Same-day delivery in Cape Town if you order before 12pm. Nationwide courier in 2 to 4 business days.

What is in the Basket

• Mini Black Pepper Cheese Wheel, sharp and peppery, the bolder cheese on the board.
• Mini Cajun Cheese Wheel, smoky, warm, with a slight kick. The one that earns "wait, what is this?" within five minutes.
• Mini Italian Spice Cheese Wheel, herbed and aromatic, the Mediterranean note on the board.
• Mini Camembert Cheese Wheel, creamy, classic, the soft-and-mild centrepiece that makes everything else taste better.
• Karoo Crackers, the savoury, properly crisp South African cracker. Built to hold a generous slice without breaking.
• Rootstock Rosemary and Rocksalt Hand-Cut Crisps, the Cape Town artisan chip that bridges the gap between cheese and biltong. Herb-forward, properly thick.
• Green Fig Preserve, the sweet-savoury counterweight that lifts the entire board. A spoonful on the camembert is the moment of the afternoon.
• Rustic Picnic Board, the wooden serving board to lay it all on. Keepable, reusable, properly built.
• Cheese Knife, because the right knife makes the right cut.

Everything hand-packed in our signature gift basket, ready to give.

Who This One Is For

The couple celebrating their first anniversary together. The friend who just moved in with a partner and needs the prompt to slow down. The wedding gift for the newly-engaged. The housewarming for the friend who now has a balcony. The "let's start dating each other again" Sunday afternoon. The new neighbours you want to welcome properly. The romantic Valentine's gift that comes with a built-in date plan. The Mother's Day gift for the mom who loves a quiet board of cheese.

This is one of our most-loved anniversary gifts for him when the relationship is the gift, a strong pick for birthday gifts for boyfriend when the recipient is the kind of man who would rather have an afternoon than a watch, and a favourite Mother's Day hampers pick for the mom whose perfect day is an unhurried lunch.

For Father's Day, see our best Father's Day gifts, easy Father's Day gifts, and Father's Day gifts edits — especially for the dad whose perfect afternoon involves a board, a quiet hour, and no agenda. For the gentleman who has every gadget already, our what to get a dad who has everything read covers exactly this angle: stop adding objects, start sending afternoons.

For card-line inspiration, our anniversary messages for wife post is the long-marriage primer, and top gifts for her from her covers the women-to-women angle. For a wedding flowers symbolism angle if this is going to a newly-wed couple, that read is worth two minutes.

How to Lay It Out

Slide the cheese wheels out of the box and onto the rustic board. Cut three or four slices off each, leaving the rest in the centre as a hub. Tip the crackers and crisps onto a small board next to it. Spoon the green fig preserve into a tiny ramekin. Set the cheese knife at the side. Open a bottle of something good (red, white or sparkling, all work). Sit somewhere with a view, or on the lounge floor with the cushions pulled around. The board lasts ninety minutes if you stretch it. The afternoon lasts longer.

Pairs Beautifully With

If you want to send flowers alongside the basket, the Rose Olivia soft pink silk arrangement brings romantic colour. The Wild Honey silk bouquet sits in warmer tones for an autumn or spring picnic. The Ivory Edit silk bouquet is the timeless neutral.

For fresh-flower energy, our peonies collection is the most romantic pairing, and orchids is the elegant alternative. For a bottle of bubbly to add at checkout, our non-alcoholic champagne edit is the alcohol-free pairing.

If the picnic is in Johannesburg, see Sandton flower delivery, Hyde Park flower delivery, Bryanston flower delivery, or Rosebank flower and gift delivery for area-specific add-ons. For corporate or office gifting at scale, our corporate gifting and luxury corporate gifts hubs cover the business side.

For more on the studio behind the basket, see our story or our happy customer reviews page.

Delivery You Can Trust

Same-day delivery on this gift basket is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Everywhere else in South Africa, our nationwide courier service gets this basket to the recipient in 2 to 4 business days, in pristine condition.

We have been doing this since 1999, with 5,800+ verified customer reviews across Google, Trustpilot and Loox combined, and a 5-star rating across all three platforms. Every basket is checked by hand before it goes out, and the cheese is packed carefully for safe transit.

Pay in full at checkout or split it over 2 to 6 interest-free instalments with Stitch BNPL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Ready to Share Picnic Basket?

Nine items: four mini cheese wheels (Black Pepper, Cajun, Italian Spice, and Camembert), a packet of Karoo crackers, a bag of Rootstock Rosemary and Rocksalt hand-cut crisps, a jar of Green Fig Preserve, a rustic wooden picnic board, and a cheese knife. All hand-packed in our signature gift basket, ready to give.

What kind of cheese is included?

Four 100g+ mini cheese wheels in four different flavour profiles: Black Pepper (sharp and peppery), Cajun (smoky with a mild heat), Italian Spice (herb-forward Mediterranean), and Camembert (creamy and soft). Together, they cover the range from bold to mild so every palate at the table has something to land on.

Who is this picnic basket best suited for?

Couples, newlyweds, anniversaries, housewarming gifts, wedding gifts, romantic milestones, "let's date each other again" Sundays, hostess gifts, and Mother's Day or Father's Day for the parent who loves a long, slow board. It is also one of our most-ordered "for the couple" gifts when you do not know which of them to address.

Can the cheese be sent nationwide?

Yes. The mini cheese wheels are sealed and properly packed for nationwide courier transit in 2 to 4 business days. We do not ship anything close to its best-before date. Once the basket arrives, refrigerate the cheese until you are ready to lay it out.

Can I send this gift basket anywhere in South Africa?

Yes. We courier nationwide to all nine provinces in 2 to 4 business days. Same-day delivery on this basket is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday.

Is the cheese board real wood?

Yes. A real wooden serving board, properly built. Keepable, reusable, and finished to last. Most recipients use it as their default cheese board long after the gift.

What are Karoo Crackers?

A South African artisan cracker, properly crisp and savoury, built to hold a generous slice of cheese without breaking. Made for picnic boards and cheese platters.

What is Rootstock?

Rootstock is a Cape Town artisan crisp maker. Hand-cut potato crisps, properly thick, made with real seasoning. The rosemary-and-rocksalt variant in this basket is the herb-forward, savoury choice that bridges the cheese and the chip.

What is the Green Fig Preserve for?

Spoon a small amount onto the Camembert with a cracker. The sweet-and-savoury combination is the moment of the afternoon, and the reason this basket beats a plain cheese board.

Can I add wine, champagne or a bottle alongside?

Yes. Add a non-alcoholic option from our non-alcoholic champagne edit at checkout, or add a note in the order comments if you would like us to suggest a wine pairing.

Can I add a personalised card or message?

Yes. At checkout, you can add a handwritten gift card with your message at no extra charge. We write it out by hand at the studio and tuck it inside before it goes.

Can I send this with flowers?

Yes. Add a hand-tied bouquet at checkout, or pair with one of the long-lasting silk options linked above. We deliver them together, beautifully presented.

How long does the cheese stay fresh?

Sealed and refrigerated, the mini cheese wheels keep for several weeks. Once opened, eat within a week for the best texture. The crackers, crisps and fig preserve all have shelf lives of months sealed.

Is this gift basket suitable for corporate gifting?

Yes. It is one of our most-popular corporate "for the couple" thank-yous and a strong pick for team milestones where a shared picnic-style gift lands better than a personal item. For larger orders, see our corporate gifting and luxury corporate gifts ranges.

Is the basket ready to give or do I need to wrap it?

Ready to give. Signature gift basket, hand-packed, ribbon, optional handwritten card. No additional wrapping required.

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