35 picnic food ideas for the perfect spread

It’s summer and the sun is shining, so what better excuse than to have a picnic? You may know the perfect picnic spot, but if you’re feeling a little stuck on what to pack in your bag or basket, then look no further. From savoury snacks to delicious desserts, we’ve rounded up 35 picnic food ideas, so you can tuck into a tasty spread like no other.

One thing we would advise is to pack your picnic in plenty of time. While you don’t need anything fancy, as the simplest picnics are usually the best, you may find you don’t have all these items lying around in your fridge or cupboards. So, make sure you plan and prep in plenty of time or take a quick trip to the shops beforehand.

Savoury picnic food ideas

• Sandwiches

• Crisps

• Dips

• Scotch eggs

• Cocktail sausages

• Sausage rolls

• Chicken drumsticks

• Pork pies

• Hard boiled eggs

• Quiche

• French stick

• Antipasti

• Pasta salad

• Potato salad plus any other fresh summer salads

• Cheese and crackers

• Breadsticks

• Cheese straws

• Olives

Sweet picnic food ideas

• Strawberries

• Grapes

• Fruit salad

• Scones

• Cake

• Muffins

• Flapjack

• Rice crispy cakes

• Brownie

Drinks

• Fresh lemonade

• Pimms

• Sparkling wine

• Water

• Iced tea

• Cordial

• Shloer

• Juices

Best picnic food buys

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