As we head into July, there's lots to look forward to: the warmer weather, meeting up with friends we haven't seen in a while, and - of course - picnics in the park! That's why July is actually dedicated to them - it's National Picnic Month. So, now's the perfect opportunity to treat your teams to some delicious food and drinks hampers they can tuck into al fresco. From luxury hampers complete with mains, sides, and desserts to simple picnic favourites like cheese and crackers, our corporate picnic delivery service offers mouth-watering options to suit all occasions, budgets, and requirements.
So, whether you want to send tasty treats to your colleagues for them to enjoy in their own time, organise luxury corporate gifts for clients, or you're planning a small socially distanced team meet-up in the park, here are our favourite picnic hampers and ready-made food boxes that everyone is bound to love. Bring a picnic blanket, some napkins, and your favourite wicker basket, and off you go!
Classic finger foods are integral to a good picnic - they're ready to eat and not too messy, either! We offer a range of delicious picnic hampers and food boxes that are packed with tasty savoury and sweet treats to enjoy in the great outdoors.
Country City Catering creates delicious, bespoke corporate hampers that are ideal for virtual work parties or even socially distanced in-person meet-ups during National Picnic Month! The Quintessentially British Picnic box includes a variety of mouth-watering al fresco food items, packaged in recyclable carry cartons for easy transportation. You can even upgrade to a luxury wicker basket for that classic picnic experience too.
Your teams will enjoy:
- rosemary and sea salt focaccia
- sunblushed tomato hummus
- freshly cut crudites
- a selection of cured meats
- a trio of British cheeses
- summer potato salad
- fruit scones with jam and clotted cream
- and more!
Country City Catering can adapt their offerings to suit a wide range of dietary needs, such as creating vegetarian and vegan versions of their hampers too. Even better, each and every one of their hampers can be delivered nationwide!
Le Montmartre's Mediterranean lunch box makes the perfect addition to any picnic. In each box, you'll receive pita breads, hummus, aubergine and tomato tapenade, olives, vine leaves filled with rice, and a bottle of San Pellegrino. Just what you need on a sunny day at the park! Still craving something sweet? Top it off with one of our sweet treat boxes too.
If you're planning a fancier occasion, why not try the classic afternoon tea box? Enjoy scones, jam, clotted cream, chocolate brownies and tea. Delish!
With delicious options for veggies and vegans, as well as those who eat meat, Piglets Pantry's afternoon tea boxes will go down a treat with the whole team (and your corporate clients) this National Picnic Month! Choose between boxes for one, two, or four people - all of which can be delivered to their homes' nationwide.
In the special 'Garden Party Afternoon Tea' boxes, you'll find a range of exquisite afternoon tea items, including:
- Tasty savoury pastries, like sausage rolls, tarts, and Scotch eggs
- Fluffy vanilla scones with jam and clotted cream (or whipped vegan butter)
- Dainty loaf cakes like chocolate and Guiness garden cake
If you don't think you'll get through a whole afternoon tea, there are a variety of English speciality savoury items to choose from too, like the red onion sausage roll and traditional Scotch eggs, which make ideal picnic finger foods.
For those in London, Kid-bay offers wonderful options for a picnic in the park. Take the cheese and charcuterie platter, for example. It's filled with four different cheeses, salami, cured ham, and sausisons, as well as both fresh and dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and caramelised onions. There are even veggie and vegan options available!
If you want a mix of sweet and savoury for your picnic, opt for the afternoon tea platter, which includes sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, sausage rolls, cakes, and cheeses. Simply add on one of our favourite drinks boxes below for the ultimate picnic!
A picnic wouldn't be complete without some fancy drinks - whether they're alcoholic or not! So, take a look at some of our top beverage boxes to take your picnic to the next level. From summery wines to refreshing juices, we've got something for everyone.
A specialist in importing the best Italian wines, you know that you and your colleagues will be in good hands with a bottle (or two!) from Astrum Wines at your next picnic. Choose between summer whites, rosés, and reds - or a mix of all three!
Enjoy the fresh and bright fruit characters of the white wines, the strawberry and citrus notes of Astrum Wines' best-selling Italian rosé, and the light bodied reds that are appropriate for even the warmest of days.
Cocktails are a great addition to your National Picnic Month celebrations, but they're often not very easily transportable and can take a lot of time to prepare. Enter Liberation Cocktails. Convinently canned or bottled so that you and your teams can skip the hard bit and go straight to sipping!
The two-can gift box is perfect for a chilled picnic, while the six-can bundle may be best for more lively occasions! Each mixologist-grade cocktail is made with natural ingredients and overproof craft distillery spirits. Here are just some of the cocktails you can enjoy:
- Espresso Martini
- Pisco Sour
- Gin Garden
- Strawberry Daiquiri
- And more!
Lucky Saint's founder Luke Boase wanted to change how the world thought about alcohol-free beer, so after finding a brewer who shared his values and then a year of development, Lucky Saint was born: a 0.5% ABV pilsner-style lager that's unfiltered for maximum flavour.
With a citrus hop finish, Lucky Saint is the perfect beverage for a relaxed afternoon picnic - without the hangover the next day! It's also completely vegan. Choose between a four-pack or a 12-pack.
For a nutritious picnic pick-me-up, Sejuiced's hand-made juices are perfect. They're bottled in glass for easy carrying to and from the park, and you can recycle them afterwards! In each box, your colleagues will receive five juices, including:
- The Fatigue Fighter (strawberry, apple, and banana)
- Cleanser Blend (kiwi, green tea, spinach, and apple)
- Radiant Roots (beetroot, apple, lemon, and ginger)
- Pineapple Zing (pineapple, lime, and ginger)
- Caffeine Kick (espresso, oak milk, and agave)
Sejuiced also has a craft cocktail and a mocktail box for those who want something a little different!
Always leave room for dessert and be sure to top off your picnic with something sweet from our treat box selection! Brownies, cookies, and macarons galore. And if you're after snacks for a pre or post-picnic nibble, we've got plenty of those too.
After plenty of dainty sandwiches, you'll want to satsify your sweet tooth with these decadent brownies from EK Bakery. Choose between delicious letterbox brownies or blondies, or continue with the dainty theme by opting for a box of brownie bites, which include a variety of tantalising flavours like:
- Triple chocolate
- Peanut butter
- Salted caramel
- Toasted hazelnut
- And more!
There are no-gluten and vegan options too!
Floozie Cookie creates plant-based, stuffed cookies that are bound to take your colleagues' picnics to the next level. Decorated to perfection and filled with dreamy ganaches, caramels, and jams, you can order a box of 6, 12, 18, or 24 cookies depending on the occasion - and how hungry you are!
Nationwide delivery is available.
If it's less treats and more snacks you're after, Healthy Nibbles is just what you need. The individually packaged snacks are perfect for popping in a bag and heading out to the park for a socially distanced gathering. And there are a range of tasty options to choose from including:
- Health boxes
- Protein boxes
- Vegan boxes
- Other dietary-friendly boxes
So, if you and your teams are planning to have a productive picnic to talk business, help keep everyone fuelled throughout with these convenient snacks.
Our final National Picnic Month food box recommendation is Mademoiselle Macaron - because these pastel-coloured French delicacies are the daintiest treat imaginable! With deliciously refreshing flavours like raspberry, lemon, and pistachio they're ideal for a warm spring or summer's day.
If you want to make them extra special, Mademoiselle Macaron can even print your company branding onto the macarons!
If you'd like to hear more about our National Picnic Month offerings or any of the other ways that we can help support your teams in and out of the office, just click the button below to get in touch.