You’ve probably seen in the movies a million times when the lead actress is totally taken surprise when the leading male leads her to an elegant and romantic meal that he has planned. And what is his romantic and tasty meal packed in? A wicker picnic basket of course!
A wicker picnic basket is not only the way to make classy and sophisticated statement but they are so darn convenient. Most wicker picnic baskets feature tie-backs that allow you to strap in your eating utensils such as plates, wine glasses and silverware. This helps keep everything in place and protects your glassware from getting damaged during travel but it also helps with the most important aspect of food travel, it prevents your food from being smashed!
Wicker picnic baskets feature some traditional designs. Most picnic baskets open form the top in one piece. It is usually hinged on the bag of the basket so that as you open the basket, the lid is out of the way and resting behind the basket.
Some picnic baskets have two flaps that meet together in the center. This allows you to open both flaps if you wish, to remove larger pieces out of the basket or just open one of the flaps to reach something that is small in size and helps keep the food and goodies inside out of the sun or out of sight of nosy squirrels and other animals.
Wicker picnic baskets are not just square or rectangular in shape. Some of the latest designs in wicker baskets feature barrel designs. These baskets are round in shape and offer a 2 flap lid. These baskets tend to be longer in length size but narrower in diameter.
Today, many wicker picnic baskets already come with all your utensils and then some. Some baskets may come with linen napkins, plates, forks, knives, spoons, wine bottle opener, a cutting board, a cheese knife and wine glasses.
You can purchase “empty” wicker picnic baskets for around $19.00. To purchase a fully loaded basket the price starts at about $50.00 and upwards.