Host the Perfect Classy Picnic This Season

Host the Perfect Classy Picnic This Season

When the sun starts to linger longer and the days turn golden, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with an elegant picnic. But forget the checkered blanket and PB&J, this is al fresco dining, Arrivato-style. Whether you're setting up in Central Park, a vineyard in Napa, or along the coastline, here’s how to turn your outdoor gathering into a refined experience worthy of linen napkins and chilled Champagne.

1. Location, Location, Location
Pick a spot that matches your mood, lush grass, soft sand, or vineyard shade. Choose somewhere with a view and, ideally, a touch of privacy. A good picnic isn’t just about what’s in the basket, it’s the setting, the ambiance, and the moment you’re creating.

2. The Gourmet Basket: What to Pack
Leave the standard snacks behind. This is about balance, flavor, and indulgence in motion. We recommend:

  • Arrivato Travel-Size 30g Caviar Tins
    Perfectly portioned and easy to chill in a small cooler, our 30g travel-size tins are picnic essentials and serve 1-2 people. Serve over ice or ice packs with ice-cold vodka or a crisp white wine. 
  • Mini Blinis & Mother of Pearl Spoons
    The ideal vessel for caviar in the wild. Soft, delicate blinis pair beautifully with our caviar, and our custom pearl spoons never interfere with flavor.
  • Fresh Fruit & Cheese
    Choose stone fruits, berries, and a mix of soft and firm cheeses. They’re great for balance and keep well in a cooler.
  • Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
    Bring a bottle of Arrivato’s extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, drizzling over arugula, or tossing with burrata.

3. Drinks That Match the Mood
Keep it light, chilled, and effortlessly elegant:

  • Sparkling rosé
  • Ice-cold vodka in a thermos
  • Lemon or cucumber-infused water
  • Pre-mixed Aperol spritz or gin cocktails

4. Presentation Is Everything
Ditch the plastic. Use a small cutting board for plating, napkins, glassware (or sturdy acrylic), and a real blanket or throw. Flowers from a farmer’s market or your garden go a long way. A picnic like this is a mood, not just a meal.

5. Make It Memorable
Bring a Bluetooth speaker and build a playlist. Add handwritten menus or tasting notes for your oils or caviar. It’s the unexpected touches that turn a picnic into an experience.

6. Shop the Arrivato Picnic Collection
We’ve made it easy to pack like a pro:

Explore the Collection Here and take your outdoor dining to another level.

Spring and summer are made for slow, beautiful moments. So lay out the blanket, pour the wine, and savor the season, with Arrivato at your side.
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