When
Summer 2008
Where
London restaurants
It’s time to make the most of the weather with some outdoor eating in London, and a selection of restaurants in the capital are offering special London summer picnics to enjoy in the sun. Grab your shades and head outside with a full picnic hamper and fresh bottle or two.
ImliIndian food fans will not want to miss Imli To Go, a new picnic experience for the summer. A fresh alternative to traditional sandwiches and cold cuts, Imli To Go offers gourmet Indian cuisine ready to eat, featuring a selection of dishes from the innovative Imli menu. Picnickers can tuck into fresh, light Imli cuisine presented in fun summer style, ready to eat on the go.
Carluccio’sThree separate picnics are available at Carluccio’s featuring a range of traditional Italian dishes. Diners can enjoy a taste of Italy, al fresco, with a selection of antipasti salads, mains, puddings and cheeses, accompanied by Arpeggio wine. There are plenty of Italian flavours to sample in Carluccio’s picnic range, including mozzarella salads, fresh breads and marinated skewers. Carluccio’s picnics are available at Carluccio’s restaurants throughout London.
VillandryA mouthwatering array of picnic hampers are available at Villandry, replete with all manner of snacks, treats and desserts to enjoy in the sun. Famous for its extensive range of gourmet foods, Villandry picnics promise something special for the summer, giving Londoners the opportunity to indulge in gourmet dining on the go.
140 Park LanePicnic hampers at 140 Park Lane come in the Mediterranean, North American and Park Lane varieties, each featuring a full range of snacks and platters. Wraps, sandwiches, cold meats, mini pizzas, desserts and more are available, offering plenty of choice for peckish Londoners. Minutes away from Hyde Park, 140 Park Lane is ideally placed for a quick stop off before spending a day lounging.
PaulLondon’s famous bakery is offering a unique picnic solution by way of
Pique Nique de Normandie and
Pique Nique de Provence, filled with everything from sandwiches to quiches to their best selling salads, and of course, a selection of pastries and desserts, promising fun summer eating outdoors, exclusive to Paul.
BrunelloThe Brunello restaurant at Baglioni Hotel is offering you three of the most sumptuous picnics to dine out with over the summer. From the Milanese hamper for two at £40.00 to the Traditional hamper at £65.00, to the Deluxe which costs £90.00 you can tuck into all sorts of delicious goodies, such as grilled summer vegetables, seafod salad, roast beef with beans, freshly baked foccaccia, and a selection of Italian cheeses.
HarrodsLondon’s most famous department will let you create your own picnic hamper from the myriad of delicacies in their enormous Food Halls. They’ll even put your food in a coolbag to keep everything fresh for your picnic.
Fortnum and MasonFortnum and Mason’s summer picnics are perfect for a posh snack in the park. Choose from the Al Fresco Picnic Basket, with sausage rolls, Kendal mint cake, sanwiches, and crisps, The Picnic in the Park, with foie gras, shortbread, ale and chocolate, or the Piccadilly Hamper, with strawberries, cream, scones and cakes, plus a bottle of champagne – great for a date.
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