Themes for your Big Picnic

1920s

Reflect the glamour and excitement of the 1920s by donning gangster hats and feather boas.

 

Hawaiian party

Rediscover your favourite tropical shirt or wear a brightly coloured grass skirt. Adorn them with a flower garland as they arrive.

 

Pirates of the Caribbean

Form a band of hearty pirates, complete with cutlasses, eye patches and gold earrings.

 

Just desserts

If you have a sweet tooth, hold a dessert picnic. Ask guests to bring their favourite dishes or whip up a tasty sweet for everyone to enjoy.

 

Go global

Pick a country and cook the food that it's famous for. Paella and sangria anyone?

• Greek favourites

  Baked feta cheese with oregano, Baklava, Stifado, Kokkinisto, Chicken Souvlaki, Taramosalata, Humus, Tzatziki, Saganaki, Dolmades, Greek doughnuts –Keftedes just some of the few dishes you can add to your menu!
  
  

• Transport yourself to the Tuscan hills and recreate an Italian summer

  Slices of pizza, sundried tomatoes, olives, focccia bread, parma ham and red wine.

 

Posh nosh

A jolly good fundraiser. Hold a sophisticated tea party with cucumber or salmon sandwiches; lashings of hot tea and cake; or strawberries and champagne!

 

Wine tasting picnic

Ask your local off-licence for some suggested wines and their descriptions and be the sommelier for a day. Buy some picnic bites to complement your selection.

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