The best picnic recipes
Celebrate the warmer weather with our favourite picnic recipes.
If you're looking for picnic ideas to celebrate the warmer weather then look no further!
We have lots of wonderful picnic ideas so that you can celebrate in style. From an array of tasty salads to gourmet sandwiches, we have all tastes covered.
If you're hosting an afternoon tea, then check out our Afternoon Tea recipes for inspiration.
Pimm’s Scones
Inspired by a favourite summer cocktail, these decadent scones up the ante of any afternoon tea.
Recipe: Pimm’s Scones
Coronation Chicken Pies
Guests will love these individual pies with a mellow curried filling. Be as creative as you like with the decoration, we’ve gone with pastry crowns, or keep them plain, if pushed for time.
Recipe: Coronation Chicken Pies
Lox Brioche Rolls
A speedy pickled cucumber adds freshness to this classic combination. Use sliced white bread, if you prefer.
Recipe: Lox Brioche Rolls
‘Chuna’ Mayo Sandwiches
A vegan version of the ever-popular tuna sandwich. Remember to check your bread choice is suitable too.
Recipe: ‘Chuna’ Mayo Sandwiches
Pastrami Bagel Quarters
Quick to assemble and packed with flavour. If you don’t like Jarlsberg, you can use any sliced hard cheese.
Recipe: Pastrami Bagel Quarters
Sticky Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Simple ingredients combine to make a moreish barbecue classic. These sticky drummers can also be cooked in the oven.
Recipe: Sticky Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Mixed Bean Falafel and Sweet Potato Hummus
The falafel and hummus can easily be doubled for a tasty lunchbox treat.
Quinoa and Chimichurri Steak Salad
Toasting the quinoa first gives it a nutty taste and slight crunch in this steak salad recipe
Chicken and Pineapple Satay Skewers with Rainbow Salad
Nutty, sweet and oh-so good, we’ve paired these moreish skewers with a refreshing, crunchy salad.
Recipe: Chicken and Pineapple Satay Skewers with Rainbow Salad
Pesto Potato Salad
Super simple and packed with flavour: you’ll never buy potato salad again!
Recipe: Pesto Potato Salad
Mini Watercress and Salmon Pies
These little pies are perfect for a garden party celebration this Jubilee season. If you don’t like watercress, try baby spinach instead.
Recipe: Mini Watercress and Salmon Pies
Ploughman’s Scones
We’ve taken this traditional lunch and turned it into an easy and delicious scone recipe.
Recipe: Ploughman’s Scones
Asparagus and Hollandaise Tart
This tart recipe is so easy – just use a jar of hollandaise and ready made puff pastry.
Recipe: Asparagus and Hollandaise Tart
Ultimate Fish Finger Sandwich
You cant be a fish finger sarnie and this one is a winner.
Recipe: Ultimate Fish Finger Sandwich
Griddled Nectarine and Feta Salad
Sweet and salty, this simple salad will complement any main.
Garlic and Herb Mushroom Skewers
These skewers require a bit of extra prep but they cook quickly and are a great addition to a spread.
Recipe: Garlic and Herb Mushroom Skewers
Strawberry Fluff Brownies
Freeze-dried strawberries add a real punch of flavour to the squidgy homemade marshmallow fluff layer in these amazing brownies.
Recipe: Strawberry Fluff Brownies
Crab Roll
We used a mixture of tinned and fresh crab for added flavour in this simple recipe, while keeping costs low.
Recipe: Crab Roll
Summer Rolls with Satay Dip
Add prawns or shredded cooked chicken to the roll, if you like, and whatever crunchy vegetables you have to hand
Recipe: Summer Rolls with Satay Dip
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