Picnic

In a move that vaguely reminds us of the time back in lockdown when we all had to get our pints to go, Highbury restaurant Farang is cleverly pivoting for the gorgeous weather we're about to have. This week they're serving up fried chicken and beer to take away and have in a nearby park in the sunshine.

The "Farang In The Park" offering is a portion of the restaurant's signature Gai Prik fried chicken served with burnt chilli sauce and fresh lime, and a cold pint of Singha.

But if you fancy grabbing this to go and sit in Highbury Fields, waiting for Paul Mescal to jog

Save yourself the effort of schlepping round the shops. Here are the best London picnics for you to order and enjoy at your leisure whether you're out in the park or at home in the garden.

There's no getting away from the fact that, so far, it has been a dismal summer. And there's one activity that the poor weather is guaranteed to mess with which is the great British picnic. Luckily for us, the supermarket giant Sainsbury's has come up with a wheeze that for one weekend at least means Londoners will be able to picnic without worrying about rain stopping the fun.

They're putting up a

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If you're planning a festival of alfresco for the month of April, Max's Picnic Book will be a mandatory part of your arsenal. This sandwich recipe is just a taste of the delights inside. 

Fancy having a central London picnic but without the hassle? You could always choose a ready made hamper and pick a favourite spot or alternatively let the Marriott in Grosvenor Square do ALL the work for you. 

The square will be filled with deckchairs and picnic blankets while a converted Citroen camper van will