The Cheapest UK Supermarkets for Picnic Shopping – 2025 Price Check

British summertime can be unpredictable. But one thing we can rely on is the great institution of Picky Bits™. A humous dip. A cheesy twist. A scotch egg. Hell, maybe even a crudité.

And don’t get us started on the drinks. A fresh lemonade (or, let’s be honest, a bottle of rosé) is the perfect tipple to cheers in sunnier weather.

But whilst we can all agree on the delights of picnics and al fresco indulgence, we’re pretty divided on which supermarkets win the great picnic showdown of 2025. And, as we come to conclude National Picnic Month (yes, it is a thing!) we have had some time to decide which supermarket is the cheapest and reigns supreme for picnic food. It’s been a gruelling task, testing sausage rolls and cheesy dips. But someone had to do it.

So, read on for picnic food ideas, supermarket prices, and the ultimate checklist to fill your basket with.

Checklist for the perfect picnic (print out for the shops!):

• Babybels
• Scotch eggs
• Falafel bites
• Deli meats
• Sausage rolls
• Crackers
• Breadsticks
• Ciabatta
• Humous
• Guacamole
• Pasta salad
• Cucumber sticks
• Grapes
• Mini brownies
• Strawberries
• Fizzy pop
• Canned cocktails
• Bottle of fizz
• Water
• Picnic blanket
• Wet wipes
• Bin bag
• Cool bags / ice packs

Supermarket showdown: Which supermarket is the cheapest for picnic food

Winners list

Cheapest overall

Aldi! With consistently low prices across all categories, there’s a clear front runner on budget friendly picnic options. Boasting rosé for under £6 and sausage rolls for under a pound, they are a sure bet for cheap picnic items.

Best for variety

Sainsbury’s! With an array of tantalising dips, an assortment of antipasto meats, and all the cheese you can dream of, Sainsbury’s has both budget friendly choices and high end options for the more discerning palette.

Best for quality

M&S! Who can say no to hog roast mini sausage rolls, a sharing tub of Pipers crisps, or bite sized pizza calzones? If you’re after a boujie picnic, look no further. As they say, this isn’t just food. This is Marks and Spencer picnic food.

Best for veggies

Tesco! From Higgidy quiches to Quorn cocktail sausages to Plant Chef vegan coleslaw, you’ll find all your meat-free picnic necessities here.

Best all rounder

Asda! Price meets range at Asda. So you can really get the Asda price feeling.

Bonus tips for a picture perfect picnic

• Go yellow sticker hunting on the day
• Split costs with friends and each bring one category of food
• Take a speaker, card games, bin bags and wipes - for vibes and convenience
• Freeze your water to double up as an ice pack
• Go for own-brand - like we’ve done where possible in our price comparison.
• DIY your picky bits with some home cooking to invest time, not money.

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