Vegan picnic ideas

Savoury vegan picnic ideas

Vegan blt sandwich

For a real crowd-pleaser, look no further than our impressive MBLT vegan sandwich. A super easy alternative to the British BLT, this recipe swaps bacon for shiitake mushroom.

Vegan maki rolls

Inspired by sushi street food company Happy Maki, our Thai-style sweet potato wraps are a fresh, healthy and veg-packed addition to your vegan picnic.

Vegan pizza

Everyone loves pizza, so why not try this vegan recipe with paprika mushrooms for a fool proof option at your picnic? Cut into slices and pack up for a portable treat.

Spiralized summer rolls

Vietnamese-style vegan rolls are a great savoury snack for a posh picnic. They’re super-healthy too, replacing noodles for spiralized veg.

Burritos with black beans, sweetcorn and quinoa

Our vibrant meat-free burrito, rammed with tomatoes, black beans, lime, coriander, avocado and red chilli, is a brilliant and filling option for your vegan picnic.

Syrian falafel

A savoury vegan staple, try this spiced falafel recipe from Imad’s Syrian Kitchen as part of your vegan picnic feast. Serve with a fresh salad and lemony tahini sauce.

Coronation tofu salad

Our easy coronation salad recipe with smoked tofu, fragrant madras curry powder and sweet mango chutney is a classic picnic vegan swap. It’s also a brilliant sandwich filling option.

Tray-roast squash, sweet potato and grain salad

Super delicious, healthy and quick to make, our vegan roasted squash and grain salad is the perfect accompaniment at any picnic. To save time, cook a batch the night before.

Green goddess and red devil dips with homemade breadsticks and veg

If you’re after something a little different, these totally vegan green goddess and red devil dips are a great addition to your next picnic.

Roasted tomato orzo

Roasted vine tomatoes, orzo and a zesty herby salsa combine to make this stand-out pasta dish to serve as a salad at a picnic.

Fattoush with crisp spiced chickpeas

Fattoush, a Levantine salad made from toasted pitta, mixed greens and veg, makes a vibrant, summery addition to your picnic. Here, we mix chickpeas with radishes, tomatoes, sumac with a pomegranate molasses dressing.

Beetroot hummus

This earthy vegan beetroot hummus is ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for a last-minute picnic dip to pair with flatbreads.

Smoked aubergine, pepper and walnut salad with pomegranate

Simple yet packed with flavour, try Sabrina Ghayour’s Middle Eastern-inspired aubergine salad with walnuts and crunchy pomegranates. Serve with flatbreads for a picnic feast.

Sweet vegan picnic ideas

Vegan lemon sheet cake

A vegan spin on a classic lemon cake, have a go at Richard Makin’s dairy-free sheet cake for a much lighter, zesty bake. Find more easy vegan baking recipes here.

Double chocolate chip vegan cookies

Who could say no to gooey double chocolate chip cookies? They are both dairy-free and egg-free, though non-vegan friends won’t notice the difference.

Vegan chocolate cupcakes

Dairy-free chocolate cupcakes, topped with swirls of rich chocolate frosting, marks a delicious way to round off your vegan picnic.

Picnic drink ideas

Iced mint and apple tea

Here’s a refreshing, easy summer cocktail of apple (and brandy) infused iced tea, perfect for sipping at your meat-free picnic.

Homemade lemonade

Nothing beats a cold glass of sweet-sour lemonade on a balmy summer afternoon, so why not make your own for your meat-free feast?