FOOD EDITION
Celebrate the arrival of summer dining in the great outdoors at this charming village pub. Executive chef David has put together some expertly curated picnic hampers perfect for outdoor eating with zero hassle on your part. Feast on succulent buttermilk chicken, mouth- watering honey-roasted ham, as well as freshly baked sourdough baguettes. No picnic would be complete without warm sultana scones served with Tiptree strawberry jam and luscious Devonshire clotted cream. Indulgence knows no bounds with the selection of mini desserts, too. Choose from tempting delights such as chocolate éclairs, homemade brownies and irresistible doughnuts. And why not elevate your experience by adding a bottle of bubbly or a refreshing jug of Pimm’s? Because what’s a leisurely day outdoors without something cool to sip on? Finally, for your furry friends, don’t forget to ask about the dog-friendly picnic menu, too! Priced at £30 per hamper, bookings are available 48 hours in advance and require a minimum of two people. Gluten-free alternatives are available on request and a £5 deposit is applicable at the time of booking. Where to picnic? Sitting at the highest point in Cambridgeshire, this charming village pub invites you to enjoy countryside hospitality at its finest, looking out across stunning views. With hampers and blankets provided, all you need to do is bring along your loved ones for the perfect Instagrammable picnic experience in the scenic pub gardens. THE PHEASANT, GREAT CHISHILL
Kibou in the park
Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar is launching a brand-new range of sushi picnic bundles for the summer, featuring three different sharing platters for two or four people to click and collect. Picnickers can choose from the Niji platter – a colourful rainbow of vegan sushi; or the Natsu (summer) platter – including Kibou’s signature sushi and sashimi Jo Moriawase, along with a selection of salmon, sea bream and tuna hosomaki. For those looking for something a bit more special, opt for the Saiko platter. This luxury set comes with the showstopping Tokujo Moriawase sushi and sashimi selection, alongside a decadent surf-and-turf nigiri topped with seared salmon and wagyu beef with truffle mayo. All platters also include steamed edamame topped with black lava salt plus a soy- and sesame-dressed cucumber and seaweed salad. Kibou is also offering a selection of takeaway drinks with the picnic bundles – including beer, prosecco, wine and soft drinks. Sharing platters start from £40 for two for the vegan version, increasing to £70 for the signature luxury platter. To find out more, visit kibou.co.uk Where to picnic? Located on Jesus Lane, Kibou sits a stone’s throw from one of the city’s most popular picnic spots – Jesus Green. It’s the ideal place to savour your hamper and induce picnic envy. Fancy taking to the river? Kibou has coupled with Let’s Go Punting to exclusively offer the platters onboard to guests.
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