Picnic
Hamper-friendly recipes and tips for dining in the great outdoors. Find everything from scotch eggs and pies, to vegetarian feasts and super sandwiches.
Our best-ever picnic recipes
Al fresco food for sunny days.
How to pack the perfect picnic
Plan ahead and ensure a seamless spread of homemade wonder.
Best picnic gadgets
Slick kit and stylish gear to set your picnic apart from the rest.
Vegetarian picnic
Meat-free feasts, from pasties to potato salad.
Kids' picnic recipes
Planning a family day out? With the right recipes, kids can help out with picnic prep.
Top five picnic loaf recipes
Top five picnic loaf recipes
RecipeHot-smoked salmon picnic loaf
RecipeNiçoise stuffed baguette
For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill...
RecipeFig & Serrano ham picnic bread
Enjoy as it is with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dunking, or...
RecipePressed picnic sandwich
A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with...
RecipeLeek, cheddar & bacon loaf sandwich
Do away with pesky slices of bread and bake your cheesy filling into your loaf...
Top five frittata recipes
Top five frittata recipes
RecipeMini prosciutto & asparagus frittatas
RecipeAsparagus & new potato frittata
A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients...
RecipeSquash, pea & feta frittatinis
These mini Italian omelettes, with butternut squash and cheese, are baked in...
RecipePea, feta & summer herb frittata
Use your favourite soft herbs in this thick grilled omelette with peas, cream...
RecipeSmoked salmon & mascarpone tortilla
A simple-to-follow recipe for a deluxe omelette that's the perfect size to share
Keep food at a safe temperature for as long as possible by taking chilled dishes from the fridge and wrapping them in foil, then in bubble wrap, before placing into your cool box.
Picnic puds
Picnic puds
RecipeApricot & crème fraiche Eton mess
Jam jars are perfect for transporting this fruity dessert to your favourite...
RecipeStrawberries & cream cheesecake jars
Make your strawberry ripple cheesecakes portable by packing them into jam jars...
RecipePimm’s jelly jars
Fun and fruity individual desserts with a layer of set cream - use portable jam...
Picnic tips
Picnic tips
GuidePicnic & alfresco dining
All the hints and tips you need to make your picnic a gourmet gathering...
GuideHow to transport food safely
Whether you're camping, heading for a holiday cottage or taking food to a party...
GuideHow to make vinaigrettes and dressings
Discover how to make a variety of salad dressings, from your own garlicky...