PICNIC ESSENTIALS TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD
Picnicking well is an art form. Outdoor dining should be given as much thought as any formal lunch or supper party. And while you don’t need to haul five courses of cutlery and candelabra to your chosen spot, there are some lightweight essentials that’ll make your picnic feel like an occasion – without weighing down the hamper.
CUTLERY FOR COUNTRY LIFE
At home, cutlery sets the tone. Decorative or pared-back, mirror-polished or matte, everyone has their favourite style.
Outdoors, it’s all about ease. If you love the mirror-polished finish of Radford or Radford Air Bright in the dining room, ring the changes with a vintage set styled for relaxed, alfresco feasting.
We love the subtle, easy finish and timeless profiles of Quinton Vintage, Baguette Vintage and English Fiddle Vintage. Each is part of Collection 3.5 – perfectly portable for picnics thanks to a more lightweight feel in the hand.
Once you’ve packed your cutlery, don’t forget a pie server for quiches, tarts, and puddings, serving spoons for coleslaw and salads, and pastry forks if your menu is heavy with sweet treats.
Don’t go overboard – one knife, fork and spoon will cover most menus, while our fabulous spork is a great one-size-fits-all solution if you’re short on space.
Many of our ranges – including Baguette Vintage – also have matching children’s cutlery sets.
TURN A HOUSE A HOME
Since 1955, we’ve crafted exquisite stainless-steel pieces for every room in the home.
From cutlery to cookware, kitchen knives to bathroom accessories, our timeless designs bring effortless style to everyday living. Meticulously designed for form and function, you can be sure whatever you choose is both beautiful and useful.
And wherever life takes them, our lifetime guarantee means your housewarming gift is made to move with them, wherever they call home.
CUTLERY FOR COUNTRY LIFE
At home, cutlery sets the tone. Decorative or pared-back, mirror-polished or matte, everyone has their favourite style.
Outdoors, it’s all about ease. If you love the mirror-polished finish of Radford or Radford Air Bright in the dining room, ring the changes with a vintage set styled for relaxed, alfresco feasting.
We love the subtle, easy finish and timeless profiles of Quinton Vintage, Baguette Vintage and English Fiddle Vintage. Each is part of Collection 3.5 – perfectly portable for picnics thanks to a more lightweight feel in the hand.
Once you’ve packed your cutlery, don’t forget a pie server for quiches, tarts, and puddings, serving spoons for coleslaw and salads, and pastry forks if your menu is heavy with sweet treats.
Don’t go overboard – one knife, fork and spoon will cover most menus, while our fabulous spork is a great one-size-fits-all solution if you’re short on space.
Many of our ranges – including Baguette Vintage – also have matching children’s cutlery sets.
PICNIC SEASON
However delicious your dishes are, allowing guests to season to their taste is polite and hospitable. Our small stainless-steel mills are the ultimate picnic accessory.
With the same ceramic CrushGrind® mechanism, and as easy to adjust from fine to coarse as their larger cousins, these mills deliver perfect seasoning, every time.
In three finishes and two designs – Palm and Signature – they’re effortlessly refillable from the top and will happily hunker in your hamper for the whole season.
For picnicking, we love the relaxed finish of Signature Satin Small Salt and Pepper Mills. The subtle sheen is fingerprint-free and pairs beautifully with our vintage cutlery finishes.
SERVE IN STYLE
How you serve your picnic treats is as crucial as the love you’ve lavished on making them.
A Classic or Oak Pebble Chopping Board is a must, along with a small set of cheese knives and a bread knife for loaves or baguettes.
A paring knife, wrapped carefully, will make light work of tomatoes, quiches, and Scotch eggs – remember to sharpen it before you leave with our Hand-held Knife Sharpener.
Arrange antipasti and cheeses on a Charcuterie Serving Set. The combination of textured wood, mirroring the natural world around you, proper knives and delicious nibbles feels elevated and a world away from soggy sandwiches.
ELEGANT TOUCHES
Decant olives and nuts into the Drift Condiment Set or Drift Bowl Minis – small, elegant, and easy to slip into a picnic basket, they’re much smarter than a plastic tub.
Serve salad leaves in a pleasingly portable Drift serving bowl, remembering a set of Radford tongs – they’re light and compact, take up no space in a hamper and instantly elevate your picnic rug.
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS
Our Edit is full of delicious recipes for easy-to-transport picnic dishes. From sweet treats to savoury centrepieces, discover them, along with our guide to hosting the ultimate picnic.
PICNIC SEASON
However delicious your dishes are, allowing guests to season to their taste is polite and hospitable. Our small stainless-steel mills are the ultimate picnic accessory.
With the same ceramic CrushGrind® mechanism, and as easy to adjust from fine to coarse as their larger cousins, these mills deliver perfect seasoning, every time.
In three finishes and two designs – Palm and Signature – they’re effortlessly refillable from the top and will happily hunker in your hamper for the whole season.
For picnicking, we love the relaxed finish of Signature Satin Small Salt and Pepper Mills. The subtle sheen is fingerprint-free and pairs beautifully with our vintage cutlery finishes.
SERVE IN STYLE
How you serve your picnic treats is as crucial as the love you’ve lavished on making them.
A Classic or Oak Pebble Chopping Board is a must, along with a small set of cheese knives and a bread knife for loaves or baguettes.
A paring knife, wrapped carefully, will make light work of tomatoes, quiches, and Scotch eggs – remember to sharpen it before you leave with our Hand-held Knife Sharpener.
Arrange antipasti and cheeses on a Charcuterie Serving Set. The combination of textured wood, mirroring the natural world around you, proper knives and delicious nibbles feels elevated and a world away from soggy sandwiches.
ELEGANT TOUCHES
Decant olives and nuts into the Drift Condiment Set or Drift Bowl Minis – small, elegant, and easy to slip into a picnic basket, they’re much smarter than a plastic tub.
Serve salad leaves in a pleasingly portable Drift serving bowl, remembering a set of Radford tongs – they’re light and compact, take up no space in a hamper and instantly elevate your picnic rug.
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS
Our Edit is full of delicious recipes for easy-to-transport picnic dishes. From sweet treats to savoury centrepieces, discover them, along with our guide to hosting the ultimate picnic.