Is there anything better than seeing the buds begin to form and flowers starting to bloom, letting us know that Spring is here and warmer weather is just around the corner? What better way to relish the change of season than by getting outside in the clean, crisp air, and enjoying a good old fashioned Canberra picnic full of Gourmet Food & Drink.
To give you a helping hand on what to pack for a stylish picnic, we’ve put together a collection of talented Australian makers, who offer the right combination of things to complete your picnic experience.
Delicious Picnic Foods
Universal Fine Foods have mastered bringing true flavour out of simple, fresh ingredients. This family run business uses recipes passed through the generations, and ensures their salami, chorizos, olives and antipasto are produced with the highest quality ingredients to bring you authentic Mediterranean flavours.
South Coast Blends create a distinctive selection of Australian specialty nuts and gourmet snack blends. With a commitment to sustainability, they strive to minimise their environmental footprint by reducing the distance from their homegrown farms to the consumer’s table.
Long Paddock Cheese is a small-scale artisan organic cow’s milk range of cheeses produced at and sold from their cheesemaking facility based in Castlemaine, Victoria. Long Paddock focuses on making quality cheese with a commitment to traditional cheesemaking practices and contributing to the local environment.
Refreshing Picnic Beverages
Red Elk Beverage Co crafts premium mixing syrups in Victoria, offering a healthier, high-quality alternative to supermarket brands. Made in small batches with Australian ingredients, their syrups are free from gluten and artificial sweeteners. Versatile and delicious, they’re perfect as a cordial, paired with soda, or mixed into cocktails.
Botanikos Syrups is specialise in artisanal botanical syrups designed to elevate beverages. Crafted from high-quality, natural ingredients, each syrup features unique flavor profiles inspired by herbs, fruits, and spices. Perfect for cocktails, mocktails, and culinary creations, Botanikos emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly practices in its production.
SOLBEVI craft Australia’s first limoncello spritz in a can, as well as their own version of limoncello. At SOLBEVI, they take pride in crafting premium beverages that encapsulate the essence of tradition and innovation. Using their family recipes from Italy and modern mixology, they to create a new and enhanced version which they believe is the perfect mix.
Stylish Picnic Wares
Put a lid on it make beautiful and practical large size containers with fitted lids. Made in Australia with with recycled plastic, they make storing, preparing and presenting food easy, without the waste. They can be used at home when preparing the family dinner, and when picnicking with friends in the park.
Gail Clayton Design hand crafts wooden spoons, small bowls, miniature vases, serving boards & other pieces for the home. All created out of recycled timbers obtained from family, friends & other sources. Each piece is individually crafted by Gail in the family shed at Lake Conjola.
Humblee Eco is a small South Australian business, that has been making reusable waxed bags & wraps since 2018. Each item is crafted to reduce waste, using organic beeswax and cotton, ensuring minimal environmental impact while supporting ethical, locally made alternatives to single-use plastics.
Looking for more inspiration on what to pack for a picnic and unable to get to the market? Browse our online directory to find more Australian made items to take on your next Canberra picnic.
