Easy Summer Picnic Ideas

Turn a simple potato chip bag into a trendy picnic-friendly potato chip charcuterie bag. All you have to do is pack 1 bag of kettle-cooked potato chips, Black Forest ham, dry-cured salami, hot honey ham, cubed Brie cheese and some hot pepper rings. When you arrive at your picnic site, carefully cut open the chip bag and split it down the middle so it opens at the top. Tear the deli meats and place them on top of the chips. Top with Brie cheese and hot pepper rings for an extra kick. It’s crunchy, cheesy, savoury fun, and there’s no board required!

Nothing says summer like a classic picnic with your favourite people! Pack our deli bundle loaded with all the fixings, like Compliments Swiss Cheese, Black Forest Ham, salami and more, for an easy build-your-own sandwich.Tuck everything into our fluffy sourdough buns (choose from three delicious flavours), add a little crunch on the side with pretzel crisps and crackers, and you’ve got the ultimate spread. Don’t want to make your own sandwich? Pick up a Hot Honey Dagwood from our Deli Dept. And don’t forget dessert! Because every great picnic deserves a sweet finale, our Bake Shop Jumbo Cupcakes are available in crave-worthy flavours like lemon and brownie. To sip? Pop open a refreshing Compliments Strawberry Hibiscus Flavour Sparkling Water and toast to sunny days, good food, and even better company.

Turn up the flavour and bring a little fiesta to your picnic this summer with our Al Pastor Ready for You Collection. Choose from Al Pastor Flatbread, Whole-Roasted Chicken, Pulled Pork Loaded Fries or a chicken taco kit–then just heat and eat. Easy as 1,2,3 and totally delicious. Al Pastor brings that irresistible sweet-and-savoury flavour profile, built with achiote, dried chili peppers and garlic. It’s smoky, tangy, and a little sweet, and the earthy depth and bright acidity are great when paired with Compliments Moxii Mocktail Ice Pops, available in flavours like Spicy Peach Margarita, Espresso Martini, and Citrus Mojito. Bold flavours, sunny vibes, and zero fuss? That’s a picnic win!

This isn’t your average salad–it’s a Caesar you can carry! Prepare bread bowls by slicing off the top ¼ of 4 buns and hollowing out the centres. Tear filling into 1 to 2-in. pieces. Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 min., until golden. Meanwhile, toss 3 cups of washed, chopped romaine lettuce with your choice of store-bought or homemade dressing. Add ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Spoon the salad into your bread bowls, top with those crunchy croutons, and get ready to pack and dig in! No plates and no forks required (unless you want one). It’s all about the crunchy, creamy Caesar goodness in every bite.

This one requires a little bit of prep the day before, but trust us, it’s picnic gold! First, grill fresh corn on the cob for about 3 min. per side, or until kernels begin to turn golden brown and look charred. When all sides are browned, transfer to a plate to cool before cutting off the cob). Meanwhile, whisk together ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, ½ tsp ancho chili powder, 2 tsp lime zest and 2 tbsp lime juice. Season the mixture with salt. Set aside. Cook ditali pasta (or the noodle shape of your choice) according to package directions. Toss hot pasta with dressing. Mix in corn, ⅓ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Pop it into an airtight container and let it chill overnight. The next day, just grab it from the fridge, tuck it into your basket, and hit the road. Bold, bright, and totally worth the tiny bit of planning ahead!