Picnics! It's the season!
In Britain, we long for summer with its long days and blue skies, opportunities for relaxing, holidaying and catching up with friends, just thinking about it makes us shiver with anticipation.
It’s what gets us through our gloomy seasons.
Picnics are fun and when you’ve spent most of the year eating at your desk or in a stuffy office, eating outside feels free. They can be as formal or as casual as you like and they’re great for all ages.
Whether you’re at the beach, in a park, a field or in your back garden, picnics give us together time in a relaxed, uncomplicated way. No distractions, no chores to complete and, very importantly, space for the kids to enjoy.
Being outside is good for us, it connects us to nature and gives us a much-needed sense of calm.
But what’s at the heart of a good picnic? Great food of course!
And how best to serve a picnic? From a picnic hamper, naturally!
What else is needed? Good company and a rug!
If you’d like ideas for summer hampers or ideas for bank holiday food, we can help.
We’ve carefully curated our ready-made picnic hampers (yes, ready-made!) with the most amazing food produced by some of Britain’s best artisan creators, and with wine from world-renowned estates. As Great Taste Producers, we're proud to say that much of our food is Great Taste Award-Winning!
No stressy shopping trips needed. No more dithering about in the shop wondering what you should buy for a memorable picnic. What luxury!
Our picnic hampers are made for sharing. You’ll find something for everyone within them.
They come beautifully presented in either traditional wicker picnic baskets or in robust, reusable picnic hamper gift boxes. Perfect for taking with you to a day at the races, perhaps, or a relaxed day on the beach.
Below we've listed our top picnic hamper choices for this summer. But feel free to browse our full picnic hamper range.
5 best picnic hampers this summer
"The family picnic hamper"
A hamper to bring everyone together!
Presented in a smart wicker hamper it contains everything you need for a tasty, elegant and sociable picnic.
It’s filled with an interesting selection of fine British artisan produce, perfect for sophisticated outdoor dining. You’ll find traditionally smoked salmon, award-winning vintage organic cheddar from Somerset, Great Taste Award-winning Cheddar biscuits baked in Suffolk and much more.
The traditional wicker picnic hamper is reusable, providing you with everlasting happy memories!
Now all you need is a rug and good company.
"The boozy celebration picnic hamper"
A showstopper of a picnic hamper, though we say so ourselves!
Generous, full of flavour and fun, this extravagance picnic basket is perfect for sharing.
Kick-off your picnic with two award-winning wines from Chapel Down, in Kent; a crisp white and a fine sparkling to complement your feast.
Enjoy a full-bodied Cotes du Rhone whilst picnicking on Great Taste Award-winning buttery cheese straws from Scotland, two delicious British cheeses, juicy rosemary and garlic olives, lively jalapeno and lime mixed nuts and other delectable savoury treats.
For the sweet toothed there’s artisan praline truffles hand-crafted in Devon, lemon butter shortbread hand-made in Suffolk and much much more.
With a celebratory feel this hamper is designed for gathering and enjoying together.
"The ultimate showstopper picnic hamper"
For a stylish and memorable British picnic indeed!
Feel excitement as this beautiful wicker picnic hamper is opened to reveal a splendid collection of GReat Taste Award-winning sweet and savoury produce created by Britain’s most talented artisans.
Three wines from Kent’s award-winning Chapel Down sit alongside this absolute feast; an English sparkling, a delicate Rose and a fragrant white, delicious and summery.
Buttery cheddar biscuits handmade in Suffolk, unbelievably moreish sea salt and black pepper corn crunch and other savoury beauties sit alongside hand-baked rich fruitcake and caramel sea salt fudge handmade in Cornwall, and much much more.
This oppulent picnic hamper will become the centrepiece of your occasion!
"The sophisticated picnic hamper"
For cheese lovers, this wonderful wicker picnic basket is filled with two award-winning British cheeses, a vintage cheddar from Somerset and a firm alpine style cheese from our very own county of Lincolnshire. They’re accompanied by a selection of savoury treats such as red onion marmalade, handmade in Essex and hand baked gourmet crisps from Yorkshire, and more.
A fine red wine from Portugal, with its elegant palate, pairs beautifully with the cheeses.
Artisan sea salt caramel chocolates and rich buttery shortbread, for those with a sweet tooth, finish this simple, tasty but classy British picnic.
"The long lunch picnic hamper"
Filled with award-winning British artisan produce, this neat picnic hamper is a savoury delight!
Delicately smoked salmon and sublime Poacher cheese, both from Lincolnshire, and fennel salami handcrafted in Berkshire are enjoyed with succulent olives, cheddar biscuits and more.
Perfect for long leisurely lunches at home, this hamper is presented in a high quality keepsake gift box and hand-tied with ribbon.
What you need to know about picnic hamper delivery
- All our picnic hampers are carefully packed and beautifully presented for safe delivery. We use fast and reliable couriers and offer a tracked service.
- We offer the option to choose your picnic hamper delivery date at no extra cost.
- Our range of gourmet picnic hampers contain a mix of chilled and ambient produce. The chilled food is packed at the top of the picnic hamper within a sealed cool bag, enabling you to refrigerate them until the day of your picnic. So we recommend you ensure your recipient (or yourself!) is at home on the day of picnic hamper delivery.
- Chilled produce inside our picnic baskets have a minimum shelf life of 4 days from picnic hamper delivery. Ambient produce has a minimum shelf life of 28 days.
Picnics offer an enjoyable way of eating, different from our normal routines, free from stress and can be adapted to suit all budgets. That’s why we love them!
There’s no doubt about it, sharing food outdoors turns an ordinary meal into a special occasion.
Check out our full range of gourmet picnic hampers today and make the most of the British Summer!
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