Fabulous Fall Picnic Ideas

No matter the season, the sandwich is a picnic staple. They range from simple to gourmet, travel well, and don't require any picnic utensils to eat them. The style of sandwich, however, can vary according to the season.

Whether you're a picnic purist, you like some spice or need an elegant vegan take on the picnic sandwich, we have you covered for your next fall picnic.

Here is an array of fall picnic sandwich ideas ranging from dainty finger sandwiches to simple yet sophisticated tartines (open sandwiches) and some very clever wraps for vegans, vegetarians and those who like a little spice.

No matter the season, salad is always an easy and versatile picnic food. Serve it as a main dish or as an accompaniment to sandwiches or a picnic finger food spread.

And while we usually think of summer picnics when we talk about salads, autumn is the season for so many glorious salad ingredients.

Whether you're packing fall-inspired picnic sandwiches for a leaf-peeping picnic in the great outdoors. Or, planning an alfresco holiday get-together with friends and family, these fall salads celebrate the spoils of the harvest and make a healthy addition to any fall picnic.

Some even make great fillings for sandwiches, wraps, or even burger toppings.

From Harvest Salad recipes to fall quinoa salads and healthy vegan slaws, we've rounded up some of the best autumn salads for your next alfresco spread.

While salads have always been an integral part of picnicking, getting your salads to the picnic fresh and salad fabulous isn't always an easy task – or is it?

These simple picnic salad tips will help you navigate a world where salads not only rule the picnic feast, some mature like fine wine, becoming more delicious with time and fall is the season where make-ahead salads really come into their own. Life is too short for soggy picnic salads.

I love picnic finger food. Picnic finger food and appetisers can make a simple, yet abundant autumn picnic feast.

Whether you are planning an entire finger food menu or looking for sides or starters to serve with your fall salads and sandwiches, these fall finger food ideas and autumn-inspired appetisers can help form the foundation for your entire fall picnic menu.

From simple to make mini frittatas to Indian inspired buns and hot lamb rolls, tailgate worthy sausage and apple hand pies, delicious and hearty dips, and even a heartwarming fall soup.

We have a selection of seasonal starters that can work as snacks for a fall hiking picnic, sides and starters, or make an elegant fall spread.

The beauty of an autumn picnic, the cooler weather allows us little indulgences and a little picnic dessert, no matter how small is a wonderful indulgence.

What I like about the picnic dessert is it doesn't have to be a proper dessert dish. In fact, delightfully sweet morsels often work better for a picnic. Think slices of moist cake, sweet mini pies and tarts or even cookies and muffins.

While these fall desserts and sweet treats, tend to err on the healthy side (although not all) they are all still delightfully decadent indulgences of the season.

We've even included a cheeky fall cocktail for those who don't mind a sweet tipple or two.

We look at all the ways to simplify your alfresco pursuits from streamlining your picnic gear to how to make salads and sandwiches that will go the distance without becoming soggy.

No matter the season, these picnic tips will help make your picnics simpler and more enjoyable.

No matter the time of year, there is always a need to keep food cool at a picnic. Whether it be a drink and sandwich in your hiking daypack or a full spread of finger food and salads for a large fall gathering. We've got simple, lightweight solutions to keeping food and drinks cold for both small and large picnics.

Keeping hot picnic food warm is as important as keeping food cold for a picnic. It's not just about ensuring your hot appetisers stay piping hot and crisp, it's also about food safety.

As with cold picnic food, we've found simple, efficient and cost-effective ways to keep your food at its optimum temperature so your picnic food doesn't go bad.

Have both hot and cold food at your picnic? There are lightweight solutions for both.

Finding the right picnic blanket is not as easy as it sounds. When it comes to cool weather picnics, you really want to be prepared.

We've rounded up the best waterproof backed picnic blankets that will keep you dry and cosy on your fall picnics. Each is beautifully designed with practicality at their core. Some even double as all-weather personal blankets, perfect for game day picnics and tailgates.

We're always looking at ways to make picnics simpler. Picnic backpack sets are inexpensive, incredibly convenient, very portable and oh so practical – These picnic backpacks for two will change the way you think about picnics.

For those who like to picnic on the go or love the idea of quick and easy impromptu picnics, picnic backpacks have you covered.

Each of the picnic backpacks in these reviews has been chosen as they are complete with a full picnic set for two, are insulated, lightweight and they look great.

As with our round-up of the best picnic backpacks for two, these picnic backpacks have been chosen for their quality, portability, and practicality. Each of these has a complete picnic set for four people so are perfect for group picnics where you may have to lug some extra gear.

Want a classic picnic hamper but with the convenience of modern design features? We've selected some of the most beautiful and practical picnic baskets with the aesthetic of classic picnic baskets but each has integrated insulation.

You don't have to sacrifice on look or carry additional bags to ensure you have all the key features to keep your food at it's best.