Spring Picnic Guide
Spring is the perfect excuse to take lunch outdoors. With warmer afternoons ahead, a few fresh ingredients and some simple picnic essentials can turn an ordinary day into an easy catch-up with friends or family.
At Chester Square Shopping Centre, you can pick up everything from freshly made bánh mì and seasonal fruit to snacks, drinks and the practical extras that make a picnic feel effortless.
1. Pack the Perfect Picnic Spread
Fresh, easy and ready to go
The best picnic food is delicious without demanding too much preparation. Start with a freshly made bánh mì from Friand Bakery, with freshly baked bread, quality fillings and plenty of fresh ingredients, then build out the spread with seasonal fruit and easy-to-pack favourites.
Make it stand out
Make freshly baked bánh mì from Friand Bakery the hero of your picnic, with options including a classic pork roll.
Add colour and freshness with seasonal fruit from Fresh4Less such as strawberries and apples.
Pick up easy extras, including dips, crackers, snacks, cold drinks and sweet treats from Woolworths.
2. Pack the Picnic Essentials
The little things make outdoor dining easier
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Once the food is sorted, it’s the practical details that bring the picnic together. A comfortable blanket, reusable tableware and containers for keeping everything organised can make packing, serving and cleaning up much simpler.
3. Pick a Spot & Make an Afternoon of It
Find some sunshine and settle in
When the sun is out, all you need is a good spot, something delicious to share and a few hours to slow down. Pack your picnic and head to Lake Gillawarna, a peaceful lakeside spot in Mirambeena Regional Park, then settle in for an easy afternoon with family or friends.
Best of all, you can pick up everything you need locally at Chester Square — from fresh bánh mì and seasonal fruit to snacks, drinks and picnic essentials.