From beer to baguettes, here are the top picnic hampers in London.
Picture this — the sun’s blazing, Hyde Park is in full bloom, and you’re stretched out on the grass with a lavish picnic hamper by your side. No prep, no fuss, just pure indulgence and, perhaps, even a butler. From chilled Champagne to charcuterie and caviar, you can enjoy the ultimate alfresco affair. Here are FACT’s top picks for luxury picnic hampers in London.
Brindisa
If you’re unable to escape to Spain this summer, a close second is buying Brindisa’s celebration hamper and enjoying it in one of London’s many parks. Indulge in a curated selection of cheeses, Iberico ham, crackers, spicy pitted olives, chocolate-covered figs, an assortment of nuts, honey and refreshing Spanish wines. Visit the shop in Borough Market, and then head to one of the green squares.
Where: Brindisa, The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, Borough Market, London, SE1 9AF
Contact: https://brindisa.com
Fortnum & Mason
The mother of all hampers – Fortnum & Mason have all your picnic hamper needs met with one of their top-of-the-line selections. Choose from a variety of categories, ranging from Cheese & Wine to Cream Tea – whatever your desire, they’ve got you covered for the perfect summer’s evening. For the ultimate pick, opt for The Fortnum’s Foodhall Hamper, featuring a selection of wine, pickles, olives, crackers, smoked salmon, cheeses, and a mini marmalade-glazed ham.
Where: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
Contact: www.fortnumandmason.com
Harrods
Whether you’re prepping for date night or a day out, Harrods has the luxury picnic hamper in London for you. Why not dive into the Beer and Snack Hamper – stuffed with premium lager, crisps, Moroccan spiced almonds, Harrods stilton and walnut biscuits, and more. Or switch to sweet with their Get Together Hamper, stocked with tea, shortbread, lemon curd biscuits, truffle crisps, chocolate and raspberry bars, rose fondant discs, and salted caramel truffles.
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL
Contact: www.harrods.com
Meliá White House
Meliá White House is located moments away from Regent’s Park. This summer, the hotel is offering a luxury picnic hamper experience. The picnic combines British favourites with a Mediterranean twist. Curated by the in-house chefs, the hamper includes finger sandwiches, charcuterie, cheeses, scones and desserts ranging from macarons to lemon tart. Priced at £95 for two and £160 for a family of four, it also includes a bottle of Cava.
Where: Meliá White House, Albany Street, London, NW1 3UP
Contact: www.melia.com
Soutine
Soutine adds a touch of French class to the picnic hampers in London. The popular picnic has returned – pick it up and stroll to the nearby Regent’s Park. Priced at £50, each picnic comes housed in a collectible Amuse La Bouche tote bag and is filled with French picnic essentials, including freshly baked baguettes, salted butter, artisanal cheeses, fig jam, thyme honey and Perello olives.
Where: Soutine, 60 St John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7SH
Contact: www.soutine.co.uk
Selfridges
The iconic Selfridges have your picnic needs met with its Picnic Hamper. It leaves no treat left untouched, including Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence rosé, Malbec sparkling rosé wine, Torres black truffle crisps, mature cheddar cheese straws, rosemary and sea salt crackers, several types of chutney, and more. If that isn’t what you’re looking for, fear not – they have five other options for your perusal.
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
Contact: www.selfridges.com