A bright and breezy collection of temptingly transportable recipes for al fresco eating.

There’s nothing quite like eating outdoors in warm weather. Freedom from your usual dining routines, fresh air and a sense of easy living and relaxation just cannot be beaten. So spread out a blanket on the grass or sand, kick off your shoes and unpack delicious homemade foods to enjoy with family or friends.

Summer is the ultimate season for picniking – whether it's a gathering with friends in the park; a relaxed brunch for two in the garden; a nighttime open air concert or an affordable lunch for a family day out. Picnic foods should of course always be colourful, tempting and delicious, but just as importantly, practical to transport, require minimum effort when unpacked; require as little as possible in the way of utensils and of course packaging waste and plastic use kept to a minimum. The ideas in the book feature recipes for sharing boards, pasta, rice and grain salads just requiring a fork, chilled soups, bite-sized snacks and treats, and refreshing drinks to enjoy in the sunshine.

Whether you are packing a cool box for the car, hopping on your bicycle with a basket, or hitting the beach with a full hamper, you'll find all the recipe inspiration you need in this perfect collection of summer recipes.