10 Of The Best Luxury Picnic Hampers In London
London has the most green spaces of any capital city in Europe, so finding a spot shouldn’t be a problem, but where do you source the picnic? We’ve rounded up some of the best hampers you can get, from a wicker basket filled with Italian treats to a hotel afternoon tea complete with champagne.
Swap a supermarket meal deal for something a little more regal with The Rubens at the Palace’s luxury picnic hampers. Available from April to September, guests can choose between a Picnic Canapés in the Park, a Royal Hamper in the Park (available in both standard and vegan versions) or a Royal Afternoon Tea in the Park, all designed to be enjoyed in nearby St James’s Park or Green Park. Beautifully presented and available by pre-order only, it’s one of the most luxurious ways to picnic in central London.
If you’re planning to host rather than picnic, Daylesford’s Pea Pod Garden Party Hamper has everything you need. Inspired by the produce grown in the estate’s Cotswolds market garden, it includes serving pieces, linen napkins, a pea and basil dressing, a salad bowl and servers, plus a choice of Château Léoube rosé or alcohol-free sparkling wine from Provence. Thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented, it’s the sort of hamper that turns a simple gathering into a special occasion.
If you’re building your own picnic, Rossella’s Antipasti Gourmet Hamper makes an excellent starting point. The Italian-inspired selection includes artisan salumi, Parmigiano Reggiano, Provolone, Gorgonzola Piccante, rosemary flatbreads, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and a fig mustard preserve, creating a spread that’s perfect for sharing in the park with a bottle of wine.
Panzer’s has done the hard work so you don’t have to. Its Deluxe Picnic for Two is packed with a carefully curated selection of gourmet treats, from savoury bites to seasonal fruit, all designed to elevate an afternoon in the park. Everything comes neatly packed inside a signature Panzer’s Hessian bag, and you can add a bottle of red or white wine to complete one of the easiest — and tastiest — picnic set-ups in London.
Honey & Co has bottled everything people love about its Middle Eastern cooking into a picnic. Available in chicken, salmon and vegan versions, each feast includes colourful salads, hummus, crispy pita, sweet treats and the bakery’s much-loved pistachio and halva brownies. You can even add wine or canned cocktails before heading to nearby Regent’s Park or Russell Square.
Fortnum & Mason has taken inspiration from long, leisurely evenings on the Mediterranean with this generously filled hamper designed for sharing. Inside you’ll find a bottle of Sicilian Perricone red wine alongside British charcuterie, Manchego, quince cheese, chorizo, spiced loin, mixed olives, sourdough crackers, crisps and Fortnum’s signature chocolate Napolitains. Beautifully handwoven and filled with everything you need for an effortless al fresco feast, it’s the sort of hamper that encourages you to stay in the park just a little longer.
Forget the traditional wicker basket—Daylesford’s Picnic Cool Bag is made for effortless summer days on the move. Packed inside the insulated navy cool bag you’ll find smoked salmon, pork pie, mature cheddar, rose harissa olives and a lemon drizzle cake, creating an easy, ready-to-go feast for park picnics, festivals or afternoons spent watching the cricket. Once you’ve polished it off, the cool bag is yours to reuse all summer long.
Soutine’s seasonal picnic hamper is one of the chicest grab-and-go options in London. Just a short walk from Regent’s Park, the £50 picnic comes packed inside a collectible Amuse La Bouche tote bag and filled with French favourites, including a fresh baguette, salted butter, artisan cheeses, fig jam, thyme honey and Perello olives. It’s simple, elegant and practically made for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine.
If you’re looking to impress, the Banquet Hamper from Artisan Deli Market certainly lives up to its name. Beautifully presented in a traditional wicker basket, it combines two bottles of fine wine with a carefully curated selection of gourmet delicacies and artisan accompaniments, making it an effortless choice for everything from a special picnic to an outdoor celebration. Equal parts elegant and indulgent, it’s made for long afternoons spent grazing in the sunshine.
John Lewis swaps traditional wicker for a lighter water hyacinth weave, creating a picnic basket that’s as stylish as it is practical. Designed for two people, it comes complete with ceramic plates, plastic wine glasses, stainless steel sporks and a corkscrew, while leaving plenty of room inside for sandwiches, salads and a bottle of something cold. The adjustable shoulder strap also makes it one of the easiest baskets to carry.
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