How to create a chic summer picnic with FAUCHON
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The essentials
● A successful picnic is structured around 3 tasting stages: aperitif, main course, sweet touch. ● Plan for 4 to 6 savory bites and 2 to 3 sweet treats per person to create a balanced and convivial meal. ● To maintain the cold chain, sensitive foods must be kept at a maximum of 4 °C in a cooler equipped with ice packs.
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When summer arrives, picnicking becomes a true art of living. Far from a simple lunch on the grass, it can transform into a true gastronomic experience for you and your guests. With its expertise in fine foods, FAUCHON brings together all the ingredients to create an elegant, gourmet, and easy-to-share moment.
The essentials for a chic picnic
A refined picnic is primarily based on the balance between flavors, textures, and ease of tasting. The goal is to offer products that are easily transportable while maintaining their quality. The ideal is to compose your basket around three sequences:
● a gourmet aperitif;
● a light main course;
● a sweet touch to finish.
FAUCHON fine food products are perfect for this. The spreads, fish rillettes, and mini toasts allow for preparing a sophisticated aperitif in minutes.
The house also offers a wide selection of terrines, foie gras, biscuits, jams, honeys, condiments, and savory specialties developed with partners selected for their high-quality standards and exclusive recipes.
How to create an elegant menu with FAUCHON products?
Start with a gourmet aperitif
To open the meal, opt for several small sharing bites. Some combinations work particularly well:
● the artichoke and fresh cheese spread;
● the eggplant, ricotta, and mint spread;
● the summer truffle shortbreads;
● the salmon rillettes;
● the fig and almond mini-toasts.
This variety adds depth to the tasting while fostering conviviality.
Opt for a simple yet refined main course
A chic picnic doesn't require complex cooking, but it should feature exceptional products.
A traditional baguette, a few seasonal vegetables, a fresh salad, and a FAUCHON whole duck foie gras accompanied by its compote or a mango confit with Sichuan pepper make for a lunch that is as elegant as it is delicious.
The house's mustards, olive oils, or balsamic vinegars also make it easy to season a summer salad.
Finish on a sweet note
The dessert should be easy to share! You'll find a host of prestigious references among FAUCHON sweet fine food products:
- the chocolate and hazelnut cookies;
- the milk chocolate lace crepes;
- the salted butter caramel popcorn;
- the pure butter madeleines.
Choose refreshing drinks
During the day, iced teas offer an elegant and thirst-quenching alternative to sodas. We invite you to discover the Rooibos pineapple, strawberry, and hibiscus or the Lemon ginger tea, two ideal references to cold brew beforehand.
For a special occasion, a brut or rosé champagne* harmoniously accompanies fine foods such as foie gras, fish rillettes, or truffle specialties.
*WARNING: Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health.
Careful presentation to create a truly exceptional moment
The charm of a chic picnic also lies in its staging! Here are a few accessories to enhance your "table" and make your guests comfortable:
● a linen or cotton tablecloth;
● elegant reusable tableware;
● cloth napkins;
● small tasting knives.
Present the products directly in their containers or on small boards to highlight their colors and textures.
Finally, choose a shaded spot and transport the most fragile products in a cooler. Health recommendations advise keeping refrigerated foods at a temperature of 4 °C or lower until consumption to minimize heat-related risks.
For over a century, FAUCHON has developed a range of fine foods combining French gastronomic heritage, exclusive recipes, and collaborations with producers committed to quality. Discover all our products in-store or on our online shop.
