Outdoors
Outdoor and Picnic Table Setting
A practical, spill-resistant arrangement that is easy to carry for garden, balcony, picnic, and barbecue meals.
Set This Table Step by Step
Get your table ready in 6 steps with visual diagrams and practical tips.
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Durability and practicality come first at an outdoor table. Unbreakable melamine or enamel plates, heavy glasses that will not blow away in the wind, and a washable tablecloth create the basis for a relaxed meal outdoors. Secure the tablecloth at the edges with clips or weights to prevent the wind’s first surprise.
Carry food in lidded containers to keep it fresh and protect it from insects; keep drinks in a cooler or insulated bag on hot days. Preparing wet wipes, a trash bag, and extra napkins ahead of time makes cleanup at an outdoor meal easier.
Tips
Small touches that make a difference
Choose unbreakable plates and cups (melamine or enamel); do not use glass outdoors.
Secure the tablecloth with clips or weights; the wind will lift it first.
Carry food in lidded containers to keep it fresh and keep insects out.
Keep drinks cool in an insulated bag or with an ice pack.
Pack wet wipes, a trash bag, and extra napkins in your bag ahead of time.