Melamine Picnicware — BPA-Free Plates & Bowls

Australian melamine picnicware

BPA-free melamine picnicware illustrated by Australian artists. Lightweight plates, bowls, cups, and serving platters designed for outdoor dining, camping, beach trips, and caravan use. The wider melamine homeware range covers indoor everyday melamine.

Why melamine for picnics

Melamine doesn't shatter, doesn't get hot in direct sun, and the artwork doesn't fade in sunlight. It's lighter than ceramic, stronger than plastic, and dishwasher-safe when you get home. Picnicware is the original use case for melamine.

What's in the range

Plates (dinner and side), bowls (cereal, salad, serving), cups (350ml tumblers), and serving platters. Sets of four for couples or small families, sets of six for bigger groups. Mix-and-match individual pieces for designs you love.

Pair with picnic accessories

Bundle melamine picnicware with cotton tote bags for transport, Australian tea towels for cleanup, and foldable shopping bags for packing. The Australian homewares hub has the broader homeware range.

Care

Dishwasher-safe on normal hot cycle. Avoid metal cutlery scraping (it can mark melamine over time). Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $60.

FAQs:

Is melamine picnicware safe for outdoor use in summer?

Yes. Melamine doesn't get hot in direct sunlight (unlike metal), doesn't shatter (unlike ceramic), and the artwork doesn't fade in UV light. It's the standard for Australian summer picnics, beach days, and caravan trips.

Can I put hot food on melamine plates?

Melamine is rated for cold and room-temperature food only. It's not microwave-safe and not for oven use. For picnics, this is fine — most picnic food is sandwiches, cold salads, fruit, and room-temperature dishes.

s melamine picnicware kid-friendly?

Yes — kids' picnic and beach plates are one of the most common use cases. Lighter than ceramic, won't shatter when dropped on concrete, dishwasher-safe, and the illustrated designs are appealing to kids.