All great picnics have some form of refreshing beverage. Enjoy this spritzer in the late afternoon before dinner.

This dish is perfect with a little glass of bubbles to start, and is easy to transport.

"I first made this dish with wild mussels that I collected from the Adriatic sea, and I have to say it’s one of the best things I have made in a long time. This fettuccine with mussel ragu recipe is made with pasta, but when it’s cooler, it’s the perfect sauce to have on toast," says chef Matt Wilkinson.

Hate sharing dessert? Whip up these chocolate pots come Valentine's Day. "Nobody wants to share chocolate, so to keep it romantic I’ve made individual pots so there are no arguments involved," says chef Matt Wilkinson.