Summer picnics

Time to get outside with delicious recipe ideas, outdoor inspiration and drinks to toast the summer.

Healthy picnic ideas

Healthy picnic ideas

Eating outdoors is the perfect 
setting for fresh, nutritious foods

Try our healthy recipes >
Bits on the side

Bits on the side

You don't want to spend all day
cooking and miss the sunshine.
Add some tasty bites to boost
your picnic fare.

 

Shop now >
Pack up your picnic

Top picks to pack up

Make sure your picnic is
perfectly portable with these
great must-haves and accessories

 

Shop now >

Set the scene
Include these little touches to make it memorable

Colourful ice

1. Ahead of time, freeze slices of colourful fruit – watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, pomegranate – in ice cubes, then transport them in a cool bag and serve
with water or lemonade.

Portable puds

2. Portable puds – make dessert in kilner jars. Just take them from the fridge, pack in your cool bag, and enjoy at your picnic destination, with no mess! Try our strawberry cheesecake jars >
Mini speaker

3. Pack a mini blue-tooth speaker and connect to your phone for some summer tunes to set the tone. This Bang&Olufsen PLAY version is splash-resistant and has up to
10 hours play time. 
Available at John Lewis >