Has the heatwave got you dreaming of all things outdoor dining? Are you wanting to try the recent trend of matching your dress to your décor? Has lockdown given you a taste for outside socialising? The Nomad team has got you covered with these picnic tips, from what to eat, drink and do right through to the best picnic spots in London.
Has the heatwave got you dreaming of all things outdoor dining? Are you wanting to try the recent trend of matching your dress to your décor? Has lockdown given you a taste for outside socialising? The Nomad team has got you covered with these picnic tips, from what to eat, drink and do right through to the best picnic spots in London.
With your location selected, you’re going to be in need of a drink after your journey.
For vino, we like Drop Wines, an on-demand virtual wine cellar which will deliver to you within the hour, ideal for that one friend who promised they were doing Dry July but has subsequently changed their mind. We also like White Box Drinks, who offer ready-to-drink canned cocktails and a Pick’N’Mix selection, so no one misses out.
If you’re looking for non-alcoholic options, we’ve got a list of our favourites here.
M&S sandwich, be gone. If you’re looking to make your own to impress your friends, swapping the bread for rice paper rolls is an instant way to elevate your lunch and make you look incredibly professional.
If that sounds like too much effort, get it all sent to you directly with On The Table's summer deli box, full of delicious cheeses, olives, charcuterie and more, from the best independent producers in London and beyond!
With the sandwich sorted, step the picnic game up further with salads from De Beauvoir Deli. Add in a selection of veggie bites and hummus from ChicP, and you’re laughing. (ChickP also offer hummus in a kilo tub, so you can cater for everyone you’ve ever met to your heart’s content and have some left over).
For dessert, we love Islands Chocolate, who grow their cocoa on their own farms in St Vincent, offering you artisanal chocolate without any humanitarian compromise. For a particularly special occasion, turn to Cutter & Squidge, who will rustle you up a celebration cake no problem.
Alternatively, if the idea of sourcing all of this is sounding more like a picnic nightmare than a dream, our team of Nomads would love to help you out with their dreamy picnic spreads.
Here’s a sample menu from our Nomad Jessica but all the Nomads will be happy to bespoke the menu for you to ensure you have the picnic basket of your dreams.
For more ways to make sure your summer picnic is a knock out (think decor and music), read our piece on how to create the ultimate summer garden party!
