| |  | | | |  | | Planning for the Long Weekend | | Time For A Street Party! | Here at Fortnum’s, we’re never ones to turn down the opportunity for a celebration. So with Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee just around the corner - and with it, an extra-long weekend - we can’t think of a better excuse to throw a party than this.
But with a party comes planning, and over the years we’ve picked up a few pointers here and there on how to make the most of one. From what to eat and what to drink, to where to go, what to pack, and even who to invite, every delicious detail you need is waiting at Fortnum’s. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | It’s Always Time For Tea | | Come rain or shine, it’s not a real party without tea. Our advice? Pick something bold, subtly sweet and refreshing, or an Iced Tea is always a welcome arrival when the weather really heats up. | | | | | | | | | |  | | The Royal Teatime Gift Box | | The Royal Teatime Gift Box includes a caddy of our specially-created Platinum Jubilee Tea Blend and a keepsake Musical Biscuit Tin, filled with buttery biscuits. | | | | | | | |  | | Loose Leaf Black Tea with Peach | | Sweet, fruity and delicate, this loose leaf blend of extraordinary black tea and real peach fruit pieces is equally delicious served hot as it is over ice. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Bring On The Bubbles | | Fizz plus friends equals Jubilee weekend joy by the glassful. Just remember to hold the cork and twist the bottle, because the other way around is a recipe for a fizzing great mess… | | | | | | | | | | | Keep Everyone Sweet | | You can’t have a street party without a spread of sweet treats, as we’re sure every sweet tooth would attest to. It’s a good job our Platinum Jubilee collection has plenty to choose from. | | | | | | | | | |  | | Platinum Jubilee Biscuit Selection | | Inspired by classic recipes from the four corners of Great Britain, there’s something for every royal reveller in this utterly scrumptious biscuit selection. | | | | | | | |  | | Platinum Jubilee Chocolate Truffles | | These chocolate truffles are the delicious handiwork of our expert confectioners in the South of England. Lift the lid and discover 10 decadent creations. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Pack Those Picnic Icons | | Whether it’s a Scotch Egg or a miniature pork pie, those open-air feasting favourites are perennially popular for good reason, so be certain to stock up before the big weekend. | | | | | | | | | |  | | Fortnum's Picnic Essentials | | An al fresco feast for four and a delicious celebration of our famous Food Hall, this adventure-ready picnic has everything from cheese and chutney to bubbles for toasting. | | | | | | | |  | | Caramelised Onion Scotch Eggs | | These moreish Scotch Eggs contain a free-range egg coated in British outdoor-reared pork, caramelised onion and a generous coating of crisp homemade breadcrumbs. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Don’t Forget The Original Party Essential | | Always filled with sweet, savoury and sippable creations, a Fortnum’s hamper is the ultimate party prep shortcut. Leave the filling of your basket to the experts, and focus instead on exactly how you’re going to eat and drink your way through everything. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Preparation Is (Almost) Everything | | An umbrella to keep a sudden shower at bay, a blanket to stretch out upon, and the right bag to carry everything there and back. Whatever the forecast, coming prepared means feasting happy. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Fortnum's Picnic Cool Bag | | An essential for open-air dining, this cool bag is the perfect size for a big gathering and family-sized picnic. The interior has plenty of space for nibbles and pockets to ensure your tipples stay put. | | | | | |  | | Tweedmill Polo Picnic Blanket | | Crafted in the UK, this luxurious picnic blanket from Tweedmill is composed of pure new wool and includes a polyester nylon backing for a waterproof finish - perfect under Blighty’s unpredictable skies. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |   |
