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Perfect Picnics
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Light bites, picky bits and cool, cool drinks are perfect for summer heatwaves; here's our guide to packing the perfect picnic.
Soutine's Picnic Hampers
This summer, Soutine's much-loved picnic hampers return, offering one of London's most charming ways to dine al fresco. Each picnic comes in a collectible tote bag and is filled with French picnic essentials, including freshly baked baguettes, salted butter, artisanal cheeses, fig jam, thyme honey and Perello olives. Just a short stroll from Regent's Park, they offer an effortlessly chic way to spend an afternoon, bringing a little Parisian joie de vivre to one of London's favourite summer rituals.
RRP: £50.00
Boundless Picky Bits Survival Kit
Boundless uses a process called activation across their snacking range, soaking their nuts, seeds & grains to sprout them before baking, making them easier to digest and increasing nutrient availability. The result is a range of bold, crunchy snacks designed to be gut-friendly without compromising on flavour.
The Picky Bits Survival Kit includes:
Boundless High Fibre Chips and Nuts & Seeds BoostsÂ
A Boundless SnackboxÂ
Snacking ChopsticksÂ
A Snack FunnelÂ
Hip Pop Sunshine Soda
A Boundless Good Mood Food capÂ
A Boundless FanÂ
Post-Picky Bits MintsÂ
WipesÂ
Bag ClipsÂ
RRP: £14.99
Delivery to your Home or Office
No time to plan a picnic? No problem; simply select your ideal spread from an online delivery service like Amazon Fresh and have it sent straight to your home or office, ready to go. Browse their 'Quicknics' selection for the most popular options; selected London postcodes can even get their picnic delivered within the hour for spontaneous park dates.
RRP:Â Various
Tuk-In Foods
Take the flavours of your favourite takeaway outdoors with these portable spicy sandwich alternatives. Perfect for picnics, the range offers a more exciting alternative to traditional egg sandwiches. Think soft naan generously filled with slow-cooked butter chicken curry curry, crisp vegetable and chicken samosas that are just as delicious eaten cold, and Bombay Mix packed with flavour, protein and fibre for easy grazing throughout the afternoon.
RRP: from £1.50
PROPER Edible Hot Sauce Candle
The House Hot Sauce that was originally developed as the flavour foundation for PROPER's new House Hot Sauce Lentil Chips is being released in bottled form — alongside a first of its kind, ultra-limited House Hot Sauce edible candle for the ultimate spicy snacking experience. Light it, let it melt, and dip your House Hot Sauce Lentil Chips into the warm, spicy sauce for a perfect sunset picnic snack.
RRP: £30.00,
Available here from July 6th
Citizens of Soil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Citizens of Soil works directly with small-scale, regenerative producers across the Mediterranean and beyond, sourcing exceptional oils that are crafted for both taste and nutrition and building a movement rooted in quality, fairness and connection, from grove to table. Handily they have also designed the UK's first refillable extra virgin olive oil pouch, designed to slip safely into picnic baskets. Don't just save it for the salads; olive oil this good is delicious drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
RRP: from £32.00
Maldon Salt Pinch Tin Set
This summer’s must-have picnic accessory for foodies is the Maldon Salt Pinch Tin Set. Compact and stylish, these reusable tins are perfect for filling with Maldon’s signature pyramid flakes, offering a convenient way to carry seasoning wherever you go. We don't leave home without them.
RRP: from £5.85 (salt not included)
Rhythm 108 Biscuits
These indulgent buttery sablé biscuits filled with pistachio cream are handcrafted by expert Swiss pâtissiers; made with the best quality ingredients, they are organic, vegan and gluten-free. Also available in Salted Caramel, and Hazelnut Chocolate Praline. If you're looking for more free-from snacks, the Discovery Box available on their website brings together 10 of thebrand’s most popular treats, including filled biscuit share bags, chocolate tablets, cookies and snack bars.
RRP: from £3.00
Available here and in Sainsbury's
Limited Edition Perfect Serve Tennis Hamper
If you're setting up a picnic at an outdoor screening of Wimbledon or hosting a garden party at home, this new gift bag is packed with a delicious selection of Andy-Murray-recommended Walker’s Shortbread favourites. Inspired by the excitement of the grass-court season, this limited edition collection includes all-butter shortbread fingers, indulgent Wee Chunkies, and new Tennis Ball Shortbread Rounds. Just add strawberries.
RRP: £30.00
Nós Somos Wines
No need to scrabble around for the corkscrew; these summery Portuguese wines all have screw tops. Nós Somos means ‘we are’ in Portuguese and each label reflects its region – the greenery of Vinho Verde, the Douro’s river valley and terraced vines, and the undulating planes of the Alentejo. Morrisons have exclusive sale of all four of the Nós Somos range: Vinho Verde, Douro Red, Alentejano Red, Alentejano White.
RRP: £10.00 per bottle
Limited Edition Crossbody Bag
Delta Roam and Della Vite have partnered to create the ultimate accessory for aperitivo season: a limited-edition insulated crossbody bag inspired by sunshine, sundowners and spontaneous summer living. Designed to comfortably hold four canned Della Vite Spritzes, the bag features an insulated lining to help keep drinks cool for up to four hours, space for everyday essentials, and an adjustable cross-body strap. Each bag purchase also includes four Della Vite Spritzes (Aperitivo, Hugo, Sicilian Lemon and Bellini) - each one offering a taste of Italy's most iconic aperitivo cocktails in a super-sippable canned format.Â
RRP: £60.00
Maison Maillet Provence Rosé Wine Box
Keep everybody happy with Maison Maillet, a stunning, super pale, zesty-fresh and citrusy Provence rosé from a charming fourth-generation estate close to famous Bandol, a classic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. You’ll enjoy gentle summer berries, bright citrus freshness in every glass; it’s perfect for summer and sipping with salads, soft cheese or other picnic essentials and comes in at the price equivalent of £9.50 a bottle.Â
RRP: £38.00 for 3 litre box
Whitebox Cocktails
These award-winning, full-strength classic cocktails come ready to drink in perfectly portable 100ml cans, ideal for summer picnics. From Mai Tais and Spicy Mango Margs to Classic Cosmos and Freezer Martinis, you can bring no-compromise bar-quality cocktails to the beach or park.
RRP: from £5.20
Moth Cocktails
Turn your picnic into an afterparty. Pre-mixed, ready to pour and all dressed up in a little black can, MOTH cocktails bring mixologist-level flavour into the park, the garden or wherever the day leads.
RRP: £3.99 for 125ml
Smiling Wolf
Smiling Wolf drinks behave just like the spirits and cocktails everyone knows and loves: complex flavour notes, that unbeatable vibe and a better for you buzz. The difference? Smiling Wolf swaps the alcohol for its Feel-Good Blend of natural nootropics and vitamins. Great for picnics with mates that carry on well into the evening.
RRP: £3.80
MOMO Kombucha
Refreshing, gut-friendly and as summery as it gets, MOMO's latest seasonal kombucha is a perfect picnic choice. They also have a selection designed for warm summer evenings: light and delicate Elderflower Kombucha, zingy Ginger & Lemon and a bold citrussy Blood Orange.
RRP: £26.50 for 6 bottles
YEW Pickle Sparkling Water
Just looking to rehydrate in the sun? Co-founded by chef Jesse Jenkins, Yew spring water contains zero sugar, zero sweeteners, zero calories and nothing artificial, making them perfect for summer picnics and outdoor dining. Current flavours include green apple, pink rhubarb, yuzu grapefruit and, our favourite, new pickle flavour - the UK's first pickle-flavoured sparkling water, designed as a refreshing, slightly savoury sparkling water that pairs brilliantly with food.
RRP: 12 cans for £18.49 (mixed case available)
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