With the arrival of spring and summer comes cookouts in the yard, lunches by the pool, or delicious cookouts on camping trips. And while the thought of good food and drink with friends and family gives us a nice warm fuzzy feeling, we’re a bit less enthusiastic when it comes to dinnerware. Sad to say, most of the plates, bowls and glasses we use for meals inside the house just aren’t built to withstand the outdoors, and paper plates and cups don’t exactly get us in a celebratory spirit, either.
Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice style or durability with your outdoor dinnerware. We’ve found 13 chic bowls, cups, plates and trays that will liven up your next picnic, backyard gathering or outdoor party. And best of all, they’re all made of scratch-, chip- and break-resistant materials that ensure that your post-meal cleanup won’t involve broken plates or glass.
- With a festive blue design, this set of Yinshine dinner plates and bowls for four is great for everyday as well as outdoor use, and because it’s made of melamine, it’s resistant to chips and cracks.
- If you’re serious about camping, go with these Hydro Flask stainless steel plates, which are BPA-free and have double-wall insulation so your fingers stay cool even if your food is hot.
- Free yourself from worrying about kids and dinnerware with this set of colorful plates (now available at a generous 36% discount), which are constructed of wheat-straw fibers and are truly unbreakable!
- This set of eight acrylic cups is made of shatterproof plastic and adds style to any outdoor gathering with their textured surfaces and varied colors.
- Keep fruits and veggies cool and crisp with this handy ice-chilled party platter, which features an ice tray underneath as well as tongs and sporks.
- These large outdoor serving trays (a four-pack now on sale for under $20) have nice, high edges to keep food from sliding off, and are perfect for serving party platters.
- With an easy-pour spout and a tight lid, this BPA-free, dishwasher-safe 2-quart pitcher is built to go on the move, whether you’re off to a picnic or a camping trip.
- Take a step up from disposable paper plates with this set of reusable bamboo plates, which have a more elegant appearance, are stain- and odor-resistant and are easy to clean.
- At almost 50% off, this Talavera Melamine 12-Piece Dinnerware Set ranks among the best deals on our list, with a Mediterranean-style design that’s both chic and fun.
- This clay dinnerware set brings an earthy touch to any outdoor gathering with its glazed finish and can be used for fancy dinners as well as casual get-togethers.
- Instead of toting around fragile wine glasses, go with these stainless steel glasses that have a wider base for better stability and are classy enough for wine, cocktails or soft beverages.
- These multicolored microwave- and dishwasher-safe bowls are made of wheat straw fibers, making them nontoxic and BPA-free, and their 26-ounce capacity makes them perfect for soups, salads and cereals.
- Enjoying a solo lunch outside? This melamine salad bowl comes with a bamboo lid and two serving utensils that fit right into the lid for easy transport.
