It’s a whole new world…and it’s outdoors! Welcome to the year of Dining Al Fresco!

We have picnic foods that pack a punch, essentials to pack whether you are going to hit the beach, get in a hilltop hike or relax in the back garden.

Nothing worse than a soggy ham sandwich, instead pack some blaas and crackers which can be topped and filled at whatever beautiful setting you have decamped to!

We recommend:

• Mezze Lavosh Flatbreads Za’atar 
• Walsh’s Bakehouse Blaa 6 pack  
• Isle of Crackers Handmade Flaxseed Crackers with Sesame Seeds 

Add lots of flavour! Portable pots and packs of great tasting ingredients to make a glorious spread.

• Duncannon Smokehouse Oak Smoked Salmon 
• Shines Wild Irish Tuna Water
• Goatsbridge Rainbow Trout Farm Trout Pate
• Union Hall Smoked Mackerel Pâté
• The Sea Gardener Mushroom & Olive Caponata with Seaweed
• On the Pig’s Back Chicken Liver Pate with Smoked Bacon & Port
• Ummera Smoked Products Smoked Chicken
• Ummera Smoked Products Silver Hill Duck Breast
• Le Paysan Pork Rillettes
• Le Paysan Chicken Liver Pate
• Le Paysan Smoked Mackerel Pate
• Old Macdonnell’s Farm Natural Greek Style Hummus
• The Happy Pear Sweet Beet Hummus
• Harvest Moon Walnut & Lentil Vegan Pate
• Knockanore Oakwood Smoked Mature Irish Farmhouse Cheddar
• Meadowfield Farm Soft Goat’s Cheese

Then use salad and veg for freshness and crunch:

• Grantstown Suntini Sweet Tomatoes 
• Barefoot Farm Mixed Salad Leaves 
• Mooncoin Homegrown Beetroot 
• Befani’s of Clonmel Sicilian Marinated Olives
• Befani’s of Clonmel Sicilian Pickled Aubergine 

Don't forget the condiments and bump up the flavour further!

• Graham’s Mustard Pot Dijon 
• Joan & Bob’s Spicy Tomato Jam 
• Bláth na Mara Aran Island Seaweed Aioli 
• Eve’s Leaves Piccalilli Relish
• Wild About Classic Italian Salad Dressing
• Ciara’s Pantry Sweet Pickles
• Ciara’s Pantry Wicked Raspberry
• Frothing Ferments Raw Fermented Kimchi

Chill out with some cool summer drinks, we love;

• Ballycross Apple Farm Pink Lemonade
• Naturally Cordial Strawberry Cucumber and Lime 
• Mr Jeffares Irish Blackcurrant Cordial 500ml
• Crinnaghtaun Cox Pure Apple Juice 750ml

Finish off with some freshly baked treats from our kitchen like Rocky Road or Chocolate Brownies. 

What are you waiting for? Grab your blanket, get out in the fresh air, find your perfect spot and connect with friends and family this weekend.