Outdoor Dining

Create The Ultimate Outdoor Dining Experience With Spotlight

The chance to dine outside on a sunny day is one of the best parts of summer, and at Spotlight you can find everything you need to create the perfect alfresco dining experience. Whether it's a simple family meal in the backyard or a large picnic gathering with friends, we have all the outdoor dinnerware, tableware and outdoor dining accessories you need! Spotlight has a great range of melamine plates and glasses, picnicware, cooler boxes & bags and insulated food flasks ideal for any outdoor dining occasion.

Why Use Outdoor Dinnerware?

For many people, outdoor dining involves nothing more than carrying their normal dinner plates and glassware outside and bringing them back in again after the meal. But if you are dining outside regularly, it is definitely worth investing in some special outdoor dining items to save your best china. Dinnerware and serving ware that's specifically designed for outdoor use is typically made from durable, lightweight materials such as melamine or BPA-free Tritan plastic. This makes it easy to pack and transport if you're heading out of the house for a picnic as well.

Outdoor Dining FAQs

How to keep food warm for a picnic

Insulated flasks are ideal for keeping beverages like tea and coffee piping hot, and they can also be used to keep soups, curries and stews at their optimal eating temperature. If you're not heading far away from home, you can keep food like rotisserie chickens or pies nice and warm using a cooler box. Just make sure you consume the food shortly after arrival, as you don't want any of the risks associated with eating food that has been incorrectly stored. Alternatively, if your outdoor venue has cooking facilities, consider making your hot meals on location - nothing is more Aussie than a sausage or prawn on the barbie!

What other outdoor dining essentials do I need?

Once you have your plates and drinkware sorted, make sure you're fully equipped with utensils like BBQ tongs, food covers to keep the bugs away, and of course, sunscreen!

Can I use my outdoor dining ware for other occasions?

Outdoor tableware and dining ware like plastic glasses and melamine plates have plenty of uses - even if you're not taking them on a picnic. Melamine cups and plates are perfect for young kids as they're strong and durable. You can also use them when enjoying snacks while curled up on the sofa and are ideal for parties if you're keen to avoid using disposable partyware.

Shop Outdoor Dining & Picnicware At Spotlight

Whether you're planning a party, picnic or an alfresco dining experience in your backyard, Spotlight has all your outdoor dining needs covered! Shop the range online and choose the convenience of home delivery for your order. Alternatively, make your purchases in person at your local Spotlight store, where our friendly team can help you find all your outdoor dining essentials. For more inspiration, our picnics & outdoor dining buying guide has some fabulous tips and tricks for planning your next outdoor dining occasion. Spotlight VIPs enjoy access to membership prices and early sales alerts, so make sure you sign up today!