There are few traditions we love more than a proper picnic with all the trimmings. Along with afternoon tea and Sunday roasts, a relaxing picnic in the park on a warm summer’s day is one of the best pastimes us Brits have adopted as our own. What's better than shovelling sandwiches and quaffing glasses of fizz in the great outdoors? It doesn’t matter if you’re at the seaside, a park or your best friend's garden - few things compare, we think you’ll agree.
Picnics are typically enjoyed outdoors in the afternoon and have rightfully become a staple of our spring and summer seasons, although there isn’t necessarily a correct way to ‘do’ a picnic. Some are content with grabbing as many items as they can from the ready-to-eat aisle of their local supermarket. Jobs a good ’un. But there’s also something terrifically special about pulling out a picnic basket packed with a range of carefully-selected goodies. Better yet, why not let someone else do the hard work for you and order one of these ready-made feasts from shops and restaurants across London and the UK?
To help you make your posh picnic dreams a reality, we have rounded up the very best picnic food hampers and picnic baskets that the UK has to offer, ranging from delicious feasts that can be collected on your way to the park to picnic hampers delivered straight to your doorstep. So, whether you are in the mood for a traditional offering of sarnies, fizz, Scotch eggs and sweet treats, or you fancy something a little different, our pick of the best picnic food hampers for delivery should have something to tantalise your taste buds.
Check out our selection of picnic hampers below and arrange a date with friends or family in your nearest park - don’t forget the sun cream!
Picnic food hampers that deliver from shops
Step up your picnic game with these fabulous options from both nationwide supermarkets and independent London establishments
Afternoon Tea for Two, Marks & Spencer
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What: The afternoon tea hamper from Marks & Spencer is filled with everything you could need for a relaxing mid-afternoon picnic. Traditional Victoria sponge cake, shortbread squares and an indulgent lemon loaf cake, gold label tea and a a couple of mini Prosecco bottles make up this hamper of sweet treats, all beautifully packaged in a light grey wicker picnic hamper.
How much: £55
Delivery: Yes, nationwide
Collection: No
Order the Afternoon Tea for Two Hamper
The Sparkling Teatime Picnic for Two, Fortnum & Mason
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What: We won’t lie to you – it was the cool bag that caught our attention first, which we think gives the classic Fortnum & Mason wicker basket a run for its money. It’s also made from recycled materials in case you need more convincing. Exterior aside, this beautiful bag is crammed with a bevy of gorgeous treats from the beloved London department store, including a smoked trout, goats cheese and samphire tart, a tomato tart, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a trio of cakes and a bottle of Cremant d'Alsace.
How much: £100
Delivery: Must be within the M25
Collection: Click & Collect is available at Piccadilly, Royal Exchange and St Pancras International stores for free
Order the Sparkling Teatime Picnic for Two
The D'Ambrosi Picnic Bag, D'Ambrosi
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What: Boutique Chelsea delicatessen D'Ambrosi is the place to go if you're planning some al fresco party eating. There's a compact, delicious menu to peruse, which includes some excellent rotisserie chicken as well as salads, sides, and delicious shrimp rolls in toasty brioche buns. Just pick out the dishes that sing to you and order, and it all arrives in a lovely D'Ambrosi tote. You can even pre-order fantastic whole cakes if you're planning a celebration.
How much: Price varies
Delivery: Must be in London
Collection: Yes
Order the D’Ambrosi Picnic Bag
The Best of British Picnic Hamper, Not On The High Street
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What: Everything you would expect from a ‘best of British’ hamper can be found inside this picnic offering. There’s oak-smoked salmon, organic Cheddar, red onion chutney, a raspberry Victoria loaf cake and all the elements you need to make a cream tea – all wrapped up in a rather lovely wicker basket.
How much: £135
Delivery: Yes, nationwide
Collection: No
Order the Best of British Picnic Hamper
Cartwright & Butler Summer Picnic Hamper, John Lewis
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What: You can always count on John Lewis to get it right, and they absolutely have with this tasty snack-filled basket from Cartwright & Butler. A choice of cheesy treats and crackers gets the party going - think Cheddar cheese crumbles, cheese wafers with honey mustard, and Gouda melts - while a shortbread assortment and various chocolate goodies are sure to fire up the tastebuds on the sweet front. What better to wash it all down with than a crisp bottle of Chilean sauvignon blanc?
How much: £130
Delivery: Yes, nationwide
Collection: No
Order the Cartwright & Butler Summer Picnic Hamper
Picnic Hamper, Provisions
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What: At £35 (without wine), this picnic hamper is a steal. Included in the price is a darling red gingham tablecloth, cutlery, a sturdy jute bag for transporting all your goodies, as well as a selection of cheeses, dips, crackers, pate, ham and nibbles. You can also choose to add a bottle of organic wine (red, white, sparkling or rose) to make it a boozy afternoon lunch!
How much: £35, or £50 with a bottle of wine
Delivery: Yes, nationwide
Collection: Yes, pick-up in London only during opening hours, or same-day delivery in London within 4 miles of the shop
Order the Provisions Picnic Hamper
Classic Picnic, Panzer's
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What: Panzer’s is an artisan deli and grocery in St John’s Wood, although you don’t have to live in the area to sample some of its delicious products. This Classic Picnic hamper can be delivered to your door (or picked up in store if easier) and features an inviting array of gourmet goodies: challah bread rolls with butter, spinach and ricotta rolls, dill potato salad, chicken drumsticks and chocolate brownies. It’s the sort of picnic food we're always in the mood for.
How much: £69
Delivery: Yes, London only
Collection: Yes, available for in-store collection
Order Panzer’s Classic Picnic
The British Vegetarian Picnic, Melrose & Morgan
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What: With things like sausage rolls and Scotch eggs being much-loved staples in British picnics, finding a really good meat-free offering can be a challenge. Behold! The British Vegetarian Picnic by artisan grocer and kitchen Melrose & Morgan, which you can handily order for two, four or six people. Common theme ingredients in all of them include freshly prepared salads, vegan sausage rolls, vegetarian Scotch eggs, vegetarian savoury tarts, strawberries and chocolate brownies. Plus, biodegradable plates, cutlery and napkins are included.
How much: £55
Delivery: Yes, London only
Collection: Yes
Order The British Vegetarian Picnic
Picnic food hampers from restaurants and hotels
You can always rely on top-drawer restaurants and hotels to add a luxury touch to a picnic in the park, and these venues really deliver. For luxury picnic delivery across London and further-afield, these are the best bet.
Signature Picnic, Sette
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What: Available to both pick up in store or order for delivery, Italian restaurant Sette has put together a signature spread of Italian delicacies, all packed up in a reusable 'La Dolce Vita' tote with biodegradable plates, cutlery, napkins and an organic cotton rug. Start with chargrilled seasonal vegetables and rosemary and parmesan focaccia followed by a range of cured meats with fruit mustard, olives, and tuscan bread, Italian cheeses and a finale of Italian cakes!
How much: From £105
Delivery: Yes
Collection: Yes
Order/Collect your Sette Signature Picnic
Picnic in the Park, Duke’s London
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What: When it comes to posh picnics, it doesn’t get much better than Duke's Hotel. There are multiple picnic bundles to choose from – classic, vegetarian, vegan, kids, afternoon tea and boozy – which can be enjoyed at your chosen spot (Green Park or St James Park). All the finer details are taken care of by Duke’s, from the rug to sit on down to the cutlery you’ll need, and you can expect everything to be prepared to the highest quality. In the classic picnic basket, for example, you’ll receive a pulled pork and cheddar scotch egg with piccalilli, pesto potatoes with marinated artichokes, a selection of cheeses with fig relish, Eton mess, chocolate chip flapjacks and more.
How much: £39.50 per person for the classic hamper
Delivery: No
Collection: Yes
Collect your Duke's Picnic in the Park
Bespoke Picnic Boxes, Le Deli Robuchon
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What: In close proximity to Green Park, St James Park and Hyde Park, Le Deli Robuchon makes for a handy pre-picnic pitstop. The restaurant is now offering bespoke picnic hampers - customers simply call up the restaurant and choose anything they like from the menu (freshly baked pastries, salads, hot and cold sandwiches etc.) before collecting it in-store. There is even the option to add a bottle of wine from Le Deli’s carefully considered selection. Available for takeaway or delivery to your home or office.
How much: Prices vary based on contents
Delivery: Yes, in London only
Collection: Yes
Order/Collect your Bespoke Le Deli Robuchon Picnic
Artisan Selection Box, Brindisa
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What: Ok, so this box by Spanish food specialists Brindisa isn’t picnic specific, but everything inside is cold and ready-to-eat including Iberico Bellota hand-carved jamon, Manchego, piquillo peppers, sardines and mini breadsticks. The perfect spread for snacking in the sunshine!
How much: £100
Delivery: Yes, nationwide
Collection: No
Order the Brindisa Artisan Selection Box
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If you’d rather be waited on instead, check out our pick of the best London restaurants with outdoor space.