Picnics are one of our favourite summer traditions, and August usually brings us a good dose of warm weather and sunshine (we're avidly waiting for it this year), meaning that the season for al fresco dining on the ground might just be upon us!
It’s time to call your friends, throw down some blankets, and let the good times begin – because as Fibre One believes, life is too short to deny yourself the things that make your day brighter and your life a little sweeter!
That’s also why they launched the Fibre One Crave Club – a place with no fixed location and open to everyone, where you can leave any crumbs of guilt at the door as you step into a world of utter indulgence.
With Fibre One bars, you can enjoy what you crave, spending less time worrying about food and more time enjoying it!
This summer, why not indulge your craving with a fun-filled picnic, and while you’re at it, elevate your outdoor soiree into a sophisticated and Instagram-worthy affair?
From practicalities like napkins and bottle openers to indulgent desserts like Fibre One bars and decorative features like flowers, here’s the ultimate picnic checklist for you to enjoy this summer!
Before You Go
Invest in a good cool box
Wicker hampers look the part, but a cool box does the work and keeps your food safe (and edible)
Check that all your Tupperware is shut properly, and nothing is leaking
You won’t ever regret doublechecking that your Caesar sauce hasn’t coated your strawberries
Don’t forget the bottle opener
Your picnic will descend into chaos without one…
You’ll need more hand wipes/antibacterial gel/napkins/waste bags than you think
Trust us
Set the Scene
Choose somewhere scenic to meet with your friends and/or family
Somewhere with lots of sky, grass, flowers, fields, and trees will make your picnic all the more perfect!
Pick a theme
This is a great idea for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, and makes people rise to the occasion too!
Lay down a selection of blankets
One blanket is never enough and complimentary colours are super chic
Cushions will make everything more comfortable
No one wants a numb bum…
A small vase of flowers will make it much prettier
Pick your favourite flowers and make them a centrepiece
Citronella candles help to keep annoying insects away
They’re pretty and they’re protective
The Main Event
SPF SPF SPF
You want to come home with happy memories, not damaged skin…
Serve food in waves
While getting everything out at once might look good, serving food gradually will stop it all getting spoilt in the sun
Finger foods travel well
And who doesn’t love scotch eggs, chicken drumsticks, and sausage rolls?
Finish with an indulgent treat
Everyone can find something that they will love in Fibre One’s 90-calorie range of brownies, cake bars, popcorn bars and protein bars.
Not only are they delicious and come in a huge range of flavours, they’re all also high in fibre, helping you to boost your daily fibre intake.
We’ll be packing plenty of Chocolate Fudge Brownie bars and Red Velvet Cake bars into our picnics this summer, but you can also choose from can’t-pick-a-favourite flavours such as Carrot Cake, Triple Choc Cake, Lemon Drizzle, and Salted Caramel Squares!