Picnic Like a Pro with James Strawbridge

Summer is the season that takes you places—lazy afternoons in the park, spontaneous trips to the coast, music drifting across festival fields, and sports day sidelines dotted with sunhats, the occasional brolly, and folding chairs.

Wherever you’re headed, one thing’s certain: eating outdoors should never feel like a compromise. Every al fresco moment—no matter how casual—deserves a touch of forethought. From what you pack to how you serve it, it’s these finer details that turn a quick bite into something altogether more memorable.

To help you savour summer properly, we’ve teamed up with James Strawbridge, who’s shared his twist on a picnic classic: the ever-reliable Quiche Lorraine. Rich, golden, and packed with flavour, it’s the kind of make-ahead dish that travels well and pleases everyone—no soggy sandwiches in sight.

This one’s just the ticket if you’re looking to bring along something homemade. Scroll on for James’s recipe—your go-to for fuss-free, crowd-pleasing picnic perfection, ideal for spreading out on a blanket.