To be perfectly honest, I love a tasty sandwich as part of my picnic basket! But sometimes a special picnic calls for something a little bit different.

Our favourite portable picnic recipes:

That’s my top 11 picnic food ideas! I Also need to do a special callout to some of my other picnic food ideas that didn’t quite make the top 11:

Salted Caramel Millionaires ShortbreadChicken Chorizo Puff Pastry RollsPortable Apple CrumblesTear and Share Sausage RollsPigs in a Blanket RecipeChewy Amaretti CookiesAsian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Do you have any picnic favourites? Let me know in the comments below. What if I want a sandwich recipe? Only for the dessert recipes! Yes, all of these recipes can be made ahead.   Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.

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