Summer is finally upon us and although we may not always have the weather for it, a picnic is a great excuse to get outdoors. Here are our top picnic pics that are easy to prepare, travel well and are wallet-friendly. We've made the shopping list so you can spend more time eating!

Food:

• Chorizo. The perfect alternative to other sandwich meats, a ring of chorizo gives you a lot for your money

• Strawberries and blueberries

• Crusty bread. Easy for taring, sharing and adding what you like to!

• Olives

• Hummus and Coleslaw

• Roasted veg. Roast some veggies the night before to take with you as a healthy addition. Add some feta if you're a cheese lover!

• Kettle chips

• Salad, add some fresh mango to your usual green salad for a sweet kick!

• Scotch eggs

• Pork pies

• Cous cous (premade). Cous cous takes minutes to prepare and you can add what you like to it. Try tuna, cucumber and a dash of lemon juice!

• Cocktail sausages

• Pringles

• Chocolate fingers

• Merengue nests (add the blueberries and strawbs!