Perfect for al fresco bites on a Wye Valley walk or a lazy lunch in your shepherd’s hut. These ideas use staple ingredients—cheese, ham, spreads—and pair with local foraged accents. Minimal prep, maximum flavour!

🥖 Classic Sandwiches

• Ham & Wild Mustard Mayo • Bread: Ciabatta or sliced loaf • Fillings: Sliced ham; wild mustard blended into store-bought mayo; crisp lettuce • Walk pairing: Tintern to Devil’s Pulpit • Plant garnish: Wild mustard sprouts

• Cheddar & Apple Chutney • Bread: Wholegrain or sourdough • Fillings: Mature cheddar slices; sweet-tart crab apple chutney; rocket leaves • Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir • Plant garnish: Nasturtium petals

• Chicken Salad & Wood Sorrel • Bread: Focaccia or baguette • Fillings: Shredded roast chicken; mayo mixed with chopped wood sorrel; celery bits • Walk pairing: Tintern to Penterry Church • Plant garnish: Wood sorrel leaves

• Tuna, Caper & Dill • Bread: Rye or seeded loaf • Fillings: Canned tuna; capers; soft cheese or mayo; fresh dill • Walk pairing: Tintern riverside bank • Plant garnish: Field mint sprigs

🥗 Wrapped & Rolled

• Spinach & Goat Cheese Tortilla • Wrap: Flour tortilla • Fillings: Soft goat cheese; baby spinach; honey drizzle; wild thyme • Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir

• Hummus & Veggie Rainbow Wrap • Wrap: Spinach or plain tortilla • Fillings: Hummus; grated carrot, cucumber ribbons, nasturtium petals

• Prosciutto, Fig & Arugula Roll • Wrap: Prosciutto slices • Fillings: Fresh fig slices; peppery arugula; ricotta smear

🥙 Snack Boxes & Extras

• Cheese & Pickle Platter • Cube cheddar or camembert; add pickle chunks; scatter wild garlic pesto dollops

• Charcuterie & Foraged Fruit • Cured meats; cherry tomatoes; blackberries; breadsticks

• Veggie Sticks & Elderflower Dip • Carrot, celery & cucumber sticks; Greek yogurt mixed with elderflower cordial

• Nuts, Seeds & Berry Trail Mix • Roasted hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried blackberries

🌳 Picnic Tips

• Pack in reusable containers or wax paper

• Keep chilled with an ice pack or frozen berry compote

• Bring a small jar of our Reddings Retreat honey for drizzling

• Carry cutlery, napkins, and a folding board