A combination of cooked and smoked salmon, hot-smoked salmon, stuffed eggs and cucumber, yogurt and dill salad makes the ideal al fresco sharer for friends
A versatile and substantial main-meal salad - serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic
Make these pasties as a treat for weekend picnics. They require a bit of time, so plan accordingly, but you could make the chilli and pastry the night before
Hot or cold tortillas make a tasty change from sandwiches, in 25 minutes
Upgrade this picnic family favourite with a tangy chorizo and blanched almond shell, covering perfectly soft-set yolks
Delicious hot or cold and perfect for a picnic, this stuffed chicken will be a real family favourite
These bread-based pies are really portable - ideal for a picnic
Make your own layered pork pie using sausages, fruit, chicken fillets and ham with hot water crust pastry - perfect for parties and picnics
Make the most of peas and beans with this layered quiche combined with lardons and Parmesan cheese
A rustic tart to cut into squares for a picnic, or make individual tarts to serve as a starter with salad
Give the traditional pasty a seasonal makeover by filling it with delicious prawns and smoked salmon – perfect for a summer picnic
A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella
Spice up your sausage rolls with the flavours of harissa, herbs and spices. They're perfect picnic food for summer and a winner when you're feeding a crowd
Thickly slice this meatloaf and serve in rolls as a picnic burger, or on its own as a tasty and economical cold cut
Two picnic favourites in one - try them with piccalilli or brown sauce for an extra kick
Perfect for a posh picnic
Our buffet centrepiece is inspired by a classic Cornish pasty, but served in a new way that's perfect for a party or picnic
Grab the opportunity to have a picnic when the sun comes out with this simple storecupboard idea
Pack a picnic for the family with this healthy wholewheat noodle lunch with chicken, edamame, broccoli and sesame seeds. Make it in just 20 minutes
Try a twist on sausage rolls with our chorizo version. With just four ingredients, they're simple to make, and sure to get rave reviews - ideal for a picnic
Take all the best bits in a ploughman’s lunch and wrap it in golden pastry to make this fabulous pork & cheese picnic pie. One slice just won't be enough...
A perfect sandwich for a summer picnic. Filled with salami, spinach, basil, pesto and mozzarella, it has all the flavours of Italy that kids and grownups will enjoy
Serve these crunchy cutlets at room temperature alongside a dip and encourage everyone to dig in with their hands
Pack these mini quiches with bacon and cheese for a picnic. Great for feeding a hungry crowd, plus you can make them a day ahead and even freeze them