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Grab a basket, a blanket and some of our totally delicious picnic food ideas and recipes and head off out for lunch al fresco!
Is there anything better than packing up a picnic lunch and heading off into the outdoors for a little laze in the sunshine with great food and drinks?
We think not – so we’ve put together some amazing picnic food ideas and picnic recipes that’ll make your picnic extra special!
Picnic Recipes – Sandwiches
Put together a selection of picnic sandwiches to enjoy – sandwiches are a great picnic food idea for large groups as it’s just so easy to make loads!
Picnic food ideas – sandwiches
- Vegetarian Wrap with Halloumi & Sweet Potato
- Prawn Sandwich with Lemon Dressing
- Chicken & Tzatziki Wraps
- Tasty Ham & Cheese Sandwich Roll
- Feta & Veggie Wrap with Carrot Slaw
- Tuna Salad Pitta
- Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Cheese, Chutney and Apple Mini Pittas
- Easy Coronation Chicken Sandwich
- Ham, Spinach & Cream Cheese Sandwich
- Ultimate BLT
- Nicest Egg Salad Sandwich
- Italian Deli Style Sandwiches
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Picnic Recipes – Snacks & Picky Bits
It wouldn’t be a proper picnic without snacks and picky bits – try including a selection of easy picnic recipes – from dips and breadsticks to scones, sausage rolls and pasties.
Picnic food ideas – snacks and salad
Here’s what snacks to bring to a picnic
- Ham & Cheese Roll Ups
- Posh Sausage Rolls
- Ham & Cheese Picnic Bread
- Cheese Scones
- Gluten Free Scotch Eggs
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Picnic Recipes – Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are great for picnics – they’re easily transported in food storage boxes and go great with sandwiches and snacks – especially if you’re feeding a crowd.
Picnic food ideas – pasta salad
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Tuna and Avocado Pasta Salad
- Spanish Pasta Salad
- Easy Italian Pasta Salad
- Greek Pasta Salad
Picnic Recipes – Sweet Things
We always take a nice selection of picnic dessert food – fruit salads, chocolate dipped fruit or simple tray bakes all work well.
Picnic food ideas – dessert
- Summer Berry & Melon Salad
- Fruit Kebabs
- Grab & Go Fruit Snack Pots
- Mars Bar Dip
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
- Chocolate Coated Pretzels
- Popcorn Cakes
- Mini Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Icing
- Coconut Chocolate Flapjacks
- Banana Loaf
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Picnic Recipes – Vegetarian
It’s super easy to do vegetarian picnic food – choose from our delicious vegetarian sandwich recipes, snacks and dips below.
Picnic food ideas – vegetarian
- Sweet Potato & Halloumi Wrap
- Easy Focaccia
- Feta & Veggie Wraps
- Cheese, Chutney and Apple Mini Pittas
- Grilled Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Falafel
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Carrot and Quinoa Salad
- Courgette and Radish Salad
- Red Pepper Hummus
- Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
- Vegetable Pasties
Picnic Essentials
If you’re wondering “What should I bring to an outdoor picnic?” then don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! When heading off for a picnic here’s a few essentials to have to hand….
- Picnic hamper or cool bags
- Ice packs
- Picnic plates, bowls and cups
- Paper napkins or kitchen roll
- Cutlery
- Baby wipes
- Rubbish bags
- Drinks
- Picnic blanket
- Ground sheet to go under blanket on wet ground
- Deckchairs
- Wind break
- Fairy lights
How Do You Pack A Perfect Picnic?
Okay so the perfect picnic is going to differ each time, depending on who you are going with and where you’re going. So – before your picnic, take a few minutes to think about what food and equipment you’re going to need. Things to think about….
- If there’s young children going to the picnic – think about making up little packed lunch boxes for them to dip into.
- Think about entertaining the kids – footballs, frisbees, colouring books with crayons.
- Make sure you take enough cups, plates, glasses.
- Pack enough ice-packs to keep the food cool and the drinks chilled.
- Pack salads in air tight boxes so they’re easily portable.
- Sandwiches are fine wrapped in greaseproof paper and then a layer of tin foil – this makes them easier to fit in around the boxes of salads and snacks.
- Make sure you’re comfortable so take everything you’ll need – blankets, groundsheets, windbreak, cushions, deckchairs – maybe a small pop up tent or sun shade to keep young children out of the sun.
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Wondering where to go for your picnic? Well… here’s Britains best picnic spots across the UK countryside and coast.
When is National Picnic Week? This year picnic week is 19th – 27th June 2021
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