Outside dining: the best for the open air

Eating en plein air is always a delight. Here's what you need to make your open air meal even better

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BORRN Enamelware New Marble Large Plate

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BORRN Enamelware New Marble Large Plate, mint, £25, 0333 323 7728, endclothing.com

apora Multi-coloured Bamboo Food Covers

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Mapora Multi-coloured Bamboo Food Covers, set of 3, £25, 0344 499 4686, habitat.co.uk

Pure New Wool Waterproof Picnic Blanket

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Pure New Wool Waterproof Picnic Blanket, multi-coloured block check, £125, heating-and-plumbing.com

Tiled Margot Monogram Coasters

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Tiled Margot Monogram Coasters, £8 each, 00800 0026 8476, anthropologie.com

Melamine Cup

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Melamine Cup, set of 4, greens/yellow, £9, 07772 324624, pinksandgreen.co.uk

Mon Oncle Movable Charcoal Barbecue

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Mon Oncle Movable Charcoal Barbecue, green, £267, 020 7692 4001, madeindesign.co.uk

The Very Black Oven

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The Very Black Oven, £1,200, 01484 608989, delivita.co.uk

Pure New Wool Waterproof Picnic Blanket