Picnic in the rain - ideas needed

[Zazz101]

We are going to a event tonight, and need to take a picnic. Weather forecast is most definitely rain. Any ideas, firstly for keeping four children dry, and warming picnic food. No BBQ's are allowed.....

[dogdinner]

Soup in a flask

[ThatsWotSheSaid]

Hot chocolate.
Spicy food (samosas etc) if they eat it.
Ginger cake.

[BrieAndChilli]

Hot dogs in a thermos flask.

[teafortoads]

Pop up tent/fishing shelter?

[onemorecupofcoffeefortheroad]

Can you take a gazebo to sit under? Other than that rugs, waterproofs, brollies and food flasks to keep food like stews etc. warm. Visit a camping shop for ideas.

[Zazz101]

This is why I love mumsnet, thank you for the ideas so far !

[Notso]

Are you allowed to put up one of those half tent things for shelter?
Waterproof trousers for the kids.
I'd be tempted to buy food there if that's an option.

[DesperatelySeeking2016]

We're off to a similar thing tonight. Gazebos aren't allowed at ours . I think I am going to take a pizza for the kids but am tempted to get a take away delivered to the main gate for us!

[NothingIsOK]

Mini pasties of some sort. Bake to come. Out of oven just before you leave, wrap in greaseproof and then several layers of tea towel to keep warm.

[Littlepeople12345]

What event is this?

Hope it doesn't rain!!

I'd definitely take hot choc in flasks.

[blueturtle6]

Sausage rolls, baked and wrapped in tin foil, then pop into cooler bag (without ice obvs).
Hot vimto/Ribena.
Change of clothes for journey home

[NK7995a1caX11eb0ed0bae]

Jacket potatoes wrapped in foil and tea towels. You can get butter or garlic butter in little individual serving snap packs to put on them. Beans in a flask too?

If you've got those picnic blankets with the waterproof backing you can huddle together on chairs with it upside down over your knees.