We Love This – Outdoor feasts in Scandinavian style
By Signe Hansen | Press photos
As soon as the sun appears for more than seven consecutive minutes, Scandinavians start moving meals outside. Picnics, garden parties, barbecues, beach snacks, late-night candles – it all counts. Rain will, of course, turn up uninvited from time to time, but that is no excuse for eating outdoors without style. From serious grills to soft blankets and bottles that keep drinks properly chilled, these summer essentials help turn outdoor eating into an occasion.
Craby cooler backpack – Vanilla Copenhagen
Once upon a time, a Scandinavian beach picnic meant warm cordial, sandy biscuits and at least one disappointed child. Vanilla Copenhagen’s Craby cooler backpack is here to raise standards. The insulated children’s backpack is designed to keep berries, drinks and homemade snacks cool on the way to the beach, park or garden party, while being small enough for children to carry themselves. Made by the Danish children’s brand founded by mother-of-four Susanne Mikkelsen, it’s practical, OEKOTEX® certified and cute enough to make lunch logistics feel almost charming. DKK 239
Drinking bottle, Ash Rose 1000ml – AYA&IDA
Hydration may be sensible, but it need not be dull. AYA&IDA’s reusable one-litre drinking bottle in Ash Rose is made from 18/8 stainless steel with a durable powder-coated finish, keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours or warm for up to 12. Bring it to the beach, the picnic, the barbecue or simply to the garden chair you refuse to leave. As a bonus, every AYA&IDA product sold helps donate 100 litres of water to children in need through UNICEF. DKK 249
Pelagus™ armchairs and table – Fritz Hansen
From Fritz Hansen’s Skagerak Collection, the Pelagus™ armchairs and table bring Scandinavian restraint to the outdoor dining scene. Made from sustainably sourced materials, the design is simple, durable and quietly elegant – exactly the sort of furniture that lets the food, flowers and slightly overambitious summer salads take centre stage. Whether used for long lunches, grilled dinners or coffee that somehow becomes wine, it gives the garden party a polished Nordic frame. Armchair: DKK 6,699. Table: DKK 27,499
KUUTAMO wool blanket – Lapuan Kankurit
A picnic blanket is rarely just a picnic blanket in the Nordics. It’s also a tablecloth, shawl, wind shield, child-wrapper and emergency layer when optimism about the weather proves misplaced. Finnish brand Lapuan Kankurit’s KUUTAMO wool blanket is made from organic cotton and soft merino wool, with a rich pattern and calm Nordic colour palette. Spread it out for a summer picnic, wrap it around your shoulders after dinner, or keep it close for that familiar Scandinavian moment when sunshine turns brisk. EUR 169
Lyric candle holder – Tell Me More
No Scandinavian gathering is complete until someone lights a candle, even if it’s technically still bright outside. Tell Me More’s Lyric candle holders are mouth-blown, coloured by hand and full of subtle shifts in the glass, making each piece unique. Place them on the table as the sun begins to drop and they will carry the garden party gracefully into the evening. With several colours and sizes available, mixing and matching is not only allowed – it’s practically required. From SEK 199
Kamado Sumo Maxi – Kamado Sumo
For those who believe outdoor cooking deserves more than a disposable grill and a packet of sausages, Kamado Sumo’s Maxi is a serious upgrade. The Swedish-designed ceramic grill combines ancient Asian cooking principles with Scandinavian precision, holding steady temperatures whether you are searing, smoking, baking or slow-cooking. It’s built for year-round use too, because in Scandinavia barbecue season is more a mindset than a weather condition. DKK 10,999
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