| |  | | | |  | | Sunshine Is Coming... | | Six Tips for the Perfect Picnic! | With spring in full bloom and sunshine on our mind, we’ve dusted off our favourite picnic blankets in preparation for a spot of blue sky dining. However, Blighty’s changeable skies - and by changeable, we mean unpredictably rainy - can sometimes put a bit of a dampener on plans. But why should a little thing like the weather spoil a perfectly good picnic?
We’ve brought together some of our top picnicking tips to help you prepare for whatever the forecast may throw at you, whether that’s sunny skies or a bit of British mizzle. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Come Grey Skies or Glorious Sun | | Grey clouds looming over your picnic plans? Don’t let a bit of drizzle dissuade you - our top tips will help you take on the elements and lead you to picnic success. | | | | | | | | | |  | | 1. Pick Your Picnic Spot Carefully | | It all begins with the ideal location. Whether it’s a city park or an oasis in the countryside, here are some glorious patches of green for you to discover. | | | | | |  | | 2. Choose Your Food Accordingly | | Pick your food with the coming clouds in mind and plump for hearty and hand-held food, such as our famous Scotch Eggs, our cheeses and more. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | 3. Be Prepared, Pack Properly | | Whatever you’re hungry for, it pays to pack your chosen grub inside something sturdy and adventure-ready - and our hampers and bags are perfect. | | | | | |  | | 4. Champagne is Essential | | Why? For the simple reason that any weather is bearable when you have a glass in hand. Discover celebrated bottles as well as alcohol-free tipples. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | 5. Always Bring Tea | | A picnic isn’t complete without a flask of some freshly brewed tea, whether it’s a classic blend or something with a fruitier, sunnier taste. Start sipping! | | | | | |  | | 6. Attitude is Everything | | With a little help from our glorious picnicware range (umbrellas included), the best thing you can bring to your picnic is a positive spin on proceedings. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Bring The Outside In | | If Blighty’s mizzle does get the better of you, there’s still no need to abandon your plans entirely. Here are some ways you can bring the springtime sunshine to you, whether it’s with a bottle of bubbles or some fresh food. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Springtime Bottles | | Clink to the sunny skies - or at least, the next best thing - with a bottle of the finest from Fortnum’s. And what’s more, you can enjoy 10% off when you buy six bottles. | | | | | |  | | Expertly Created Picnics | | Pre-packed and set for al fresco adventures, our Fresh Food Picnics are bursting with moreish nibbles, dips and crudités, seasonal salads and all manner of picnic essentials. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Serve Up Your Battenberg Cake | | Until recently, our recipe for this divine cake was a closely-guarded secret. Now proudly published within the pages of The Fortnum's Cook Book, it is available for all to enjoy. Happy baking, eating, and if you can manage it, sharing. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |   |
