Picnicware Sets

EKOBO Picnicware Sets are made for park picnics, garden lunches, and relaxed outdoor meals where you want a coordinated table without the fuss. Choose reusable bamboo picnicware in modern colours (Black, Stone, Off White, Smoke, Spice, Persimmon and more) or illustrated designs (Tiger, Leopard, Trees, Sea) — perfect for everyday dining outside.

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About Bamboo Fiber BIOBU® Eco-Composite

Bamboo Fiber BIOBU® is our signature eco-composite blends made from responsibly sourced bamboo waste 50% and a safe, 50% food-grade binder. This combination makes our products strong, long-lasting and completely safe for everyday use - no varnish, no coatings, no fading, and no harmful chemicals.

Unlike many bamboo fibre products on the market, BIOBU® is produced using a strict, high-quality thermopress process, ensuring stability, durability and top safety standards. All products are BPA-free, PVC-free, Phthalate-free, Asbestos-free and fully tested to global food-safety regulations.

We chose bamboo because it is one of the most renewable resources on our planet. It requires no fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide. Our bamboo is collected as sawdust waste from selected bamboo chopstick factories. Our items are reusable, dishwasher-safe, and a sustainable alternative to fragile or disposable plastics.

About Food-Grade Silicone

Silicone is a flexible, durable material made from silica, a natural element derived from sand. EKOBO uses high-quality, food-grade silicone described as safe, non-toxic and suitable for everyday use in baby and family products, as seen in the baby feeding collection.

All silicone items are BPA-free and designed as a long-lasting alternative to disposable plastics, supplying a soft, functional solution for daily meals at home or on the go, as outlined in the EKOBO FAQ. The material is flexible and wear-resistant, making it especially useful for repeated use.

Food-grade silicone is widely recognized as safe for food contact and is approved for use in kitchenware and food applications by organizations such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.

EKOBO STORY

WE DESIGN TO DO BETTER WITH LESS.

Founded in 2003 by Bruno and Boo Louis, EKOBO began as a family-driven project rooted in thoughtful design and daily use. Over more than 20 years, the brand has grown alongside our children, shaping products for meals, travel and developing products together.

From the beginning, our approach was simple: create functional, well-made pieces using carefully selected materials - bamboo, cork, rePET, silicone, and organic cotton - with a focus on durability and reducing unnecessary waste.

Each collection reflects a "less is more" philosophy, where form, function and material are considered equally. Today, EKOBO is an international brand with 500+ designs, present in the United States, Europe, and Asia - made for modern family life.

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Picnicware Sets for Park Picnics & Garden Dining

Picnic days are better with a set that’s ready to go. EKOBO Picnicware Sets are curated for outdoor meals — from quick garden lunches to longer park picnics and weekend gatherings. Build a coordinated table using modern colourways (Black, Stone, Off White, Blue, Smoke, Spice, Persimmon, Coral) or illustrated designs (Tiger, Leopard, Trees, Sea) that make outdoor dining feel easy, organised and intentional.

What’s in this collection?

Everyday Basics sets: practical starter sets (including round options) for repeat-use outdoor dining.
Dining Essentials: larger multi-piece sets designed for hosting, sharing and family-style meals.
Serve & share favourites: salad sets, get-together sets, party sets and pasta-focused sets for outdoor tables.
Kids’ picnicware: illustrated bamboo kid sets for family outings and child-friendly portions.

Why “picnicware sets” instead of single pieces?

Faster set-up: a single set keeps your outdoor table consistent and ready for guests.
Less mismatch: colour stories and coordinated pieces create a cleaner, more “put-together” look outdoors.
Repeat use: reusable sets support simpler routines for garden dining and picnic days.

Bamboo picnicware & everyday materials

This collection is primarily bamboo fibre picnicware, with select silicone pieces and accents where it supports daily usability. If you’d like broader context on bamboo as a renewable material, the FAO provides background reading here: FAO (PDF): Bamboo.

Reuse as an outdoor habit

Picnics and garden meals often create a lot of single-use waste. Choosing reusable picnicware sets helps reduce reliance on disposables. For practical, consumer-focused guidance on reducing plastic waste, see: U.S. EPA: Reduce Plastic Waste and UNEP: Beat Plastic Pollution.

Care notes

Always follow the care notes on each product page for best results.
If BPA is a concern in food-contact materials, the FDA provides consumer information here: FDA: BPA in Food-Contact Applications.

Small replacements

If replacement parts appear in this collection (for example, small rubber feet or straps), consider merchandising them lower on the page or grouping them separately so the primary focus stays on picnicware sets.

Related collections: Outdoor: Picnic & Day-Out Essentials ·

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the disadvantages / limitations of bamboo fiber?

Bamboo fiber must be distinguished from
natural bamboo. Natural bamboo products are often disposable and
moisture-sensitive. Bamboo fiber eco-composites are durable and reusable but
are not designed for cooking, microwaves, or ovens. They have defined heat
limits and are not home-compostable due to the food-safe binder required for
long-term reuse. These are material limitations, not safety defects.

Why can’t you put bamboo plates in the microwave?

Both natural bamboo and bamboo fiber eco-composites are unsuitable for microwaves. Microwaves create uneven internal heat that can exceed the thermal limits of bamboo fiber composites over time. Bamboo plates are designed for serving food, not reheating or cooking, similar to melamine, many plastics, and some ceramics.

Why can’t bamboo go in the dishwasher?

Natural bamboo products generally cannot go in the dishwasher because prolonged heat, moisture, and detergents degrade untreated fibers. Bamboo fiber eco-composites are engineered differently. EKOBO’s bamboo fiber products are dishwasher safe (top rack), which differentiates them from many generic bamboo items.

Is EKOBO safe?

Yes. EKOBO products are made from bamboo fiber eco-composites, not raw natural bamboo. They are BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free, tested for food-contact safety, and designed for hot and cold foods and liquids, though not for cooking.

Is EKOBO dishwasher safe?

Yes. Unlike many natural bamboo products, EKOBO’s bamboo fiber eco-composites are dishwasher safe (top rack) due to their engineered formulation.

Can bamboo plates be reused?

Natural bamboo plates are often single-use. Bamboo fiber plates are specifically designed for repeated reuse, which is their primary environmental benefit.

Are bamboo cups reusable?

Natural bamboo cups are often disposable. Bamboo fiber cups are designed for daily reuse and long-term durability, replacing disposable cups.

Which country is famous for bamboo products?

China is widely known for bamboo products due to centuries of cultivation, craftsmanship, and large-scale processing expertise in both natural bamboo and bamboo fiber materials.

Which country is the largest producer of bamboo?

China is the world’s largest producer of bamboo, supplying the majority of global bamboo used for both natural bamboo goods and bamboo fiber processing.