Perfect picnic spots

If you prefer a wicker hamper to a carrier bag, china crockery to paper plates, or a salmon and asparagus quiche to a simple sandwich then you're deliciously decadent when it comes to picnics. We've got some amazing recipes to help you create an extravagant picnic full of tasty treats to be enjoyed in the open air. Are you looking for a show-stopping dish to impress your friends? Why not have a go at baking our luxurious picnic pie?

You're a fan of traditional treats and snacks. You fill your hamper with scotch eggs, sausage rolls, a bottle of homemade lemonade and a thermos of hot tea. Do find yourself swooning at the sight of a freshly baked scone with cream and jam? If so, you're going to love this recipe for our world-famous fruit scones – golden brown, crumbly and packed with juicy sultanas, these are delicious regardless of whether it’s cream or jam first.

Are you the sort of person that doesn't let the weather ruin your picnic plans? Are you happy to lay out your blanket on the living room floor if it's tipping down with rain outside? If so, we've got a snack that rivals any of the traditional treats you might take to the part. Our grilled cheese sandwich works at any time of day, and the gooey cheese and buttery bread will leave your family wanting more.

If you don't own a picnic blanket and you don't even know what a spork is, the chances are you're an on the fly picnicker who prefers to take a quick pit stop for a tasty snack while out cycling or walking. You like to fill your backpack with easy-to-eat treats because you never know when hunger will strike. We think you'll love this recipe for energy-boosting flapjacks to which you can add chocolate, seeds and fruit.

Light and tasty, these pea and mint scotch eggs are a vegetarian twist on an old favourite. Serve them hot from the pan or pack into your lunchbox to enjoy cold with a salad.

A lovely light salad for the new season, fresh with peas and cleansing mint seasoned with salty feta cheese.

Add a fruity twist to the classic sponge with this sweet and simple recipe. Deliciously bite-sized, with raspberry glaze and white chocolate drops, they’ll fit perfectly in your picnic hamper.

Designed with an eco-friendly material, these bamboo plates and cutlery sets are the perfect addition to any picnic set. They’re even dishwasher safe, so they’ll be ready for your next alfresco dining experience.

Made from pure new wool this waterproof backed rug is not only comfortable but will protect you from damp grass, so you can even have a picnic between rain showers.

Made from organic cotton and sustainably harvested beeswax, these waxed food wraps are perfect for transporting sandwiches and other snack foods like sausage rolls. They can be re-used again and again too – just wash with soap and cold water and hang to dry.