Entertaining Seasonal Summer Entertaining Functional and Stylish Covers to Keep Your Food Safe at Your Next Picnic or Cookout Keep bugs, leaves, and more off your feast with our top picks. By Abigail Abesamis Demarest Abigail Abesamis Demarest Abigail is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 29, 2022 01:55AM EDT We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Courtesy of Target This summer, we're looking forward to spending time outside—going on hikes, soaking up some sun at the beach, and eating any meal we can outside. From backyard barbecues to picnics in the park, there's something extra special about gathering with family and friends and sharing a bite to eat in the great outdoors. Summer Picnic Recipes That Aren't Sandwiches What's not so great is bugs, animals, and outdoor debris getting into your feast. Thankfully, there's a simple solution to keeping pests at bay without having to constantly swat them away: food covers. The food covers highlighted here serve a functional purpose while also contributing to the overall aesthetic of your outdoor dining spread. From fancy glass cloches that turn anything you put underneath them into a stunning centerpiece to vintage-inspired mesh domes and lightweight food tents, food covers come in a variety of designs and at a range of price points. Here are our favorite options. The Best Food Covers for 2022 Crate and Barrel Food Tent Dot and Army Outdoor Net Food Cover Baird Covered Server Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Mesh & Wood Food Dome Williams Sonoma Olivewood Board with Cloche Terrain Mesh Food Cover Destination Summer Bamboo Food Tent Best Budget-Friendly Food Cover: Crate and Barrel Food Tent Courtesy of Crate and Barrel $4.99, crateandbarrel.com Simply pull a string to open this nylon mesh tent, which effectively protects a plate of food from bugs that may be walking or flying around your outdoor dining table. Opened, it measures 18 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 14 inches high. When you're finished using it, it collapses for easy storage. Best Food Cover for Picnics: Dot and Army Outdoor Net Food Cover Courtesy of Food52 $28, food52.com A collaboration between Food52 and Dot and Army, a home goods store based in Brunswick, Georgia, these lightweight net food covers are perfect for picnics. They measure 25 x 26 inches and fold up flat like a cloth napkin, which means that they're easy to pack. What's more, the corners are weighted so they won't fly away on a breezy day. And since they come in a variety of colors and patterns, you're sure to find one to match your aesthetic. Best Glass Food Cover: Baird Covered Server Courtesy of Crate & Barrel $79.95, crateandbarrel.com Protect food and let guests sneak a peek at the dessert course or the appetizer selection with this glass food cover that makes for an eye-catching display piece. It comes with a 13-inch stoneware base and a handcrafted glass top that's 12 1/2 inches high and 13 inches in diameter. It's just the thing to show off a beautiful strawberry shortcake, fruit tart or stack of brownies. Best Mesh Food Cover: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Mesh & Wood Food Dome Courtesy of Target $14.99, target.com This vintage-style mesh dome gets the job done and looks great while doing it. It's generously sized, with a 15-inch diameter, and the mesh is fine enough that it keeps flies at bay while also allowing you to also see what's underneath. The wood handle is a nice accent with a functional purpose. Most Colorful Food Cover: Terrain Mesh Food Cover Courtesy of Terrain $27, terrain.com Add a pop of color to your outdoor dining setup with this food cover that comes in orange, green, or yellow. It's made of netting with a rattan frame and is 15 inches high with a diameter of 15 inches. Set it over juicy steak fresh off the grill or over watermelon slices to keep them bug-free. Best Splurgeworthy Food Cover: Olivewood Board with Cloche Courtesy of Williams Sonoma $149.95, williams-sonoma.com Create an Instagram-worthy cheese board with this elegant option from Williams Sonoma. The offset glass cloche keeps cheese, fruit, and desserts fresh, and the Italian olivewood board makes for a stunning background to your delicious spread. The cloche is 81/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches tall, the board is 17 3/4 inches by 10 1/4 inches and can be personalized with a name or monogram for an additional fee. Most Stylish Food Cover: Destination Summer Bamboo Food Tent Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond $6.99, bedbathandbeyond.com If you're looking for something a little different, this food tent with a built-in bamboo base is it. We love that it opens and closes from the side and that it features a latch to secure the net when transporting food. It's a lightweight food cover with a touch of flair, protecting your food while offering a stylish accent to an outdoor dining table. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit