London's best posh picnics

The ultimate Ascot poshnic. Options including the Traditional (scotch eggs, finger sandwiches and scones), the Classic (breadsticks, dips, pasta salads, cheesecake and cheeses) or the sensational Seafood (salmon tartare, seafood platter, gravlax and king prawns).

(Per person) £39.50/Traditional, £49.50/Classic, £65/Seafood (0844 346 3622, picnicinabox@ascot.co.uk)

Smoked salmon, duck terrine and Morecambe Bay potted shrimps from Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan. Also includes homemade bread, half a bottle of champagne, water and cutlery.

£45/one person, £75/two people (020 7499 9943, reservations@corrigansmayfair.com)

Savoury tartines, scones, chocolate brownies, Victoria sponge cake, homemade iced tea and champagne and a Hyde Park riding lesson.

£39.50/person plus additional £75 per person for a one-hour riding lesson, two people minimum (020 7589 5895, stay@ampersandhotel.com).

Includes focaccia, olives, artichoke hearts, goat’s cheese tarts, and various seasonal salads. Veggie option also available.

£45/two people (wine not included), Carluccio’s branches across London (carluccios.com)

The new La Dolce Vita picnic menu includes bicycle hire and blankets as well as three starters, mains and puds.

£58/person (bulgarihotels.com)