THE PERFECT MOTORING PICNIC

Emily Roux, chef at the Caractere restaurant in London's Notting Hill, has produced some easy-to-follow recipes for ideal snacks to enjoy in your local park or countryside.

Cacio e pepe arancini

Often found on restaurant menus, these filling, bite-size arancini (Italian rice balls stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried) are ideal for hungry picnickers - a sandwich on its own never really satisfies. They pack a punch, meaning no extra seasoning or sauce is needed.

Bagels, cured salmon, wasabi

Spice up the typical sandwich concept by making it with a bagel. Then add some spice with a filling of wasabi on salmon - the combination you never knew you needed, until now.

The perfect pork pie

This sturdy pork pie will definitely make it to the picnic in one piece. It is a little more time-consuming to prepare, but well worth it.

Cinnamon palmiers

Impress your friends with these dainty French patisseries that can be made with minimum effort in the kitchen - they certainly look the part. Their caramelised coating means they are unlikely to break, so they are ideal for transporting.

Dark chocolate cookies

These are no ordinary cookies, and kids and adults alike will love them. They will also help ease the load for the return journey, as they're sure all to be eaten...