Boards & Entertaining
What to serve with Picnic Spread
Picnic food needs to taste great at room temperature and travel without fuss. That means bold flavors, things that keep well, and condiments that do a lot of work in a small jar.
Quick answer
Serve picnic spread with Mamellada Tomato Chutney, Extra virgin olive oil, Tapenade or olive paste, Hard cheese (Parmesan or aged Gouda), Feta in olive oil. For a sweet-savory shortcut, add Tomato Chutney from Mamellada.
From Mamellada
Tomato Chutney
Tangy, sun-ripened flavor that works with bread, cheese, and cold cuts straight from the jar. Perfect picnic condiment.
Explore Tomato ChutneyWhat to add
Bring in bold flavors, acidity, color, things that travel well to round out the plate.
Mamellada Tomato Chutney
Condiments & Sauces
Tangy, sun-ripened flavor that works with bread, cheese, and cold cuts straight from the jar. Perfect picnic condiment.
Extra virgin olive oil
Condiments & Sauces
A good olive oil turns simple bread and tomatoes into something memorable.
Tapenade or olive paste
Condiments & Sauces
Salty, savory, and intensely flavored. A little goes a long way on crusty bread.
Hard cheese (Parmesan or aged Gouda)
Cheeses
Travels well, no fridge needed for a few hours, and has deep, satisfying flavor.
Feta in olive oil
Cheeses
Tangy, crumbly, and Mediterranean. Great with tomato chutney on bread.
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh Additions
Sweet, juicy, and need no preparation. Pop them straight from the container.
Cucumber
Fresh Additions
Cool, crunchy, and refreshing. Balances everything richer on the blanket.
Fresh fruit (grapes, peaches)
Fresh Additions
Natural sweetness and juiciness that feels right outdoors.
Serving ideas
Keep it simple
Pack a baguette, Tomato Chutney, hard cheese, olives, and some fruit. That is a complete picnic.
For a bigger group
Add cured meats, feta, cucumber, and tapenade. Lay everything out on a board or cutting board and let people graze.
What to drink
Cold white wine, lemonade, or sparkling water with cucumber.