How to picnic in London: The Arch London’s posh picnic hampers

Is there anything more quintessentially English than a picnic in the park? Probably not. Which is why the The Arch London has done all the thinking for you and is offering the experience up at a park of your choosing – Hyde Park is probably easiest – with their new posh picnic hampers. The Arch’s picnic hampers offer up a nice taste of Hunter 486 restaurant’s critically acclaimed Best of British-inspired menu. Think, a chilled bottle of sparkling wine and gourmet delights including homemade chips with sea salt, lemon and sage; a selection of sandwiches including English cheddar with apple and raisin chutney with sun blushed tomato salad; coronation chicken with baby gem, and coriander cress salad; smoked salmon with lemon butter and cracked black pepper on brown bread; Jersey royal potato salad with apple and mustard dressing; raspberry and pistachio trifle; battenburg; and homemade muffins. If that’s not a spread, what is? Get it for £100 for two from 28 May to 9 September 2019, it’s a posh little hamper that covers all bases for a chill Sunday afternoon, a romantic proposal or any celebration that requires major cuteness. Get them from The Arch London, 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD. To book, head to thearchlondon.com