If you are planning the perfect romantic picnic for you and your mate, then its important to not overlook one of the most important aspects: the food! Fortunately we have some very romantic picnic food ideas to inspire you for packing your basket for a day of romance.

When considering what types of things to bring to eat, you’ll want to make sure that they are foods that your partner likes – if it is one of their favorites they’ll likely be much happier with that than a bunch of exotic foods they won’t eat!

Here are some of our favorite picnic foods:

Fresh Strawberries: Strawberries are naturally romantic, being the color red and full of sweetness. You’ll likely get bonus points if they are chocolate covered!

Cheese and Crackers: For something that is easy to serve and to give your time together a bit of sophistication, cheese and crackers are a great way to go.

A Bottle of Wine: Make sure that the place you are going does not have any alcohol restrictions (such as a national or state park) – but in most cases packing along your favorite drink with a few wine glasses is a great way to add a little more romance – just don’t forget the wine opener! If wine is not your thing, it’s perfectly okay to bring one of your favorite beers or even a gallon of ice cold lemonade or iced tea.

Grilled Goodies: If you’re going someplace that has grills available and you’re a master of the barbecue, consider grilling up some classics like steaks or hamburgers if you both need a full meal.

Sandwiches: Lightweight, easy to make, and easy to clean up. Whether it’s peanut butter and jelly or a turkey sandwich is up to you.

Chocolate: Chocolate has always been a romantic food that can please just about anyone. A tip if you plan on packing chocolates for a picnic on a hot summer day is to freeze them ahead of time to make sure they don’t melt before you eat them!

Fresh Veggies: Not only do these make for great portable snacks, but they are healthy for you too! Pepper slices, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and celery are all good places to start.

Other Fresh Fruits: Beyond strawberries, you might want to include peaches, watermelon, grapes, apple slices, blueberries, or any others that are favorites.

Dessert: A good picnic always needs some dessert. Whether it’s a slice of cheesecake for you to share or a piece of pie, it’s a great way to end the meal on a sweet note.

Do you have any ideas for romantic picnic foods? Share them in the comments section below!

Planning a romantic picnic with these romantic picnic ideas can be a great way to spend some time with person you love. The beginning of fall is one of my favorite seasons for a picnic, so I decided today I’d share with you a few romantic picnic ideas. You can have a romantic picnic just about anytime of the year – even in the middle of the winter if you have one indoors, or just make sure you wear some warm clothes! I like the fall the best for romantic picnic ideas though, since that’s when where I live the weather’s “just right” – not too hot, and not too cold.

Before you read my romantic picnic ideas, you should probably make sure you have all the basics for a picnic – a nice blanket to sit on (one with a plastic/waterproof liner like this one is a bonus) and a nice picnic basket. There’s TONS of picnic basket options – you can check out all the different styles and sizes available here. You’ll also need some tasty treats (I’m a cheese and crackers fan, but you can pack pretty much anything you and your partner both enjoy) and drinks and of course serving utensils such as cups and silverware.

Now We’ve Got The Basics Covered, Here are a few Romantic Picnic Ideas:

Starry Starry Night: How about a romantic night picnic where you can watch the stars together? Find a place where you can see the stars the best at night. In addition to picnic baskets essentials listed above, you’ll also want to have a flash light and maybe even a few candles to add to the ambiance. We have an awesome flashlight that doesn’t use batteries – you crank the handle instead, so no worries about leaving it on or batteries dying. If it’s chilly, you might want to remember to bring a sweatshirt and/or a blanket to snuggle under.

Waterfront Picnic Idea: There’s nothing more romantic than having a picnic by a lake, river, waterfall, pond or ocean. For this romantic picnic idea you may want to bring your bathing suits if it is the right weather for splashing around. Kick back and relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery together.

Picnic in the Park: This is probably the most convenient of picnic ideas, since just about everyone lives near a park. Find a spot that’s not too crowded and offers a little bit of privacy for some great conversation and picnic bonding.

A Night of Music Picnic: There are plenty of lawn concerts in most places – but if you can’t find live music to picnic to, why not bring your guitar or a portable radio and play some light music for a little added romance. Need some ideas for love songs? You might like my previous posts 100 Classic Rock Love Songs, Odd Collection of Unpopular Love Songs, and 100 More Alternative Love Songs.

City Sights Romantic Picnic: A romantic picnic doesn’t always have to be in a scenic nature setting, you can choose to have one in your favorite city location also. Have one on the steps of your favorite skyscraper, in a recreation area, or even on the roof top of a favorite building you have access to.

There’s so many great places to plan a romantic picnic. Have a romantic picnic idea you’d like to share? Feel free to leave it in a comment below.