Just the word picnic is enough to conjure up images of rolling green hills and checkered red rugs. With a hamper of delights to spill across the ground, there will be smiling faces all afternoon long.

Forget dull fillings and squashed bread, picnics are all about simple, fresh food that involves little preparation and plenty of fresh air.

Fresh Fruit

Stick to fresh fruit that can be considered self-sufficient. As such it will not require too much preparation or packaging. For example, apples, grapes, blueberries and bananas are ideal.