The season of never-ending al fresco terrace dinners and chilled glasses is coming. Whether you’re planning a picnic in the park or hosting friends in the garden, these food and drink ideas will help you make the most of longer, brighter days.
Discover the real Czech lager that’s alcohol-free
The trouble with zero alcohol beers is that they sometimes don’t taste much like beer. But Budvar’s 0.0 per cent Alcohol-Free Czech Lager is brewed exactly like the original Czech lager, using the finest Czech ingredients and the same time-honoured brewing process.
The beer is matured for months in cold cellars to develop its full depth of character. It’s not until the very end that the alcohol is gently removed using cold membrane filtration, preserving the rich, satisfying and distinctively Czech taste. That’s what sets Budvar 0.0 per cent apart. It isn’t made differently, it’s made properly. It’s a real Czech lager, just alcohol-free. The perfect refreshing drink to enjoy on a crisp spring day with friends.
Find out more at Budweiserbudvar.com
Make a start in your blossoming food career
The Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy offers industry-led professional cookery courses designed for those ready to create a career in food and hospitality. Based in Edinburgh, the Academy combines hands-on kitchen training with business knowledge, kitchen management skills and an understanding of inclusive diets and modern food systems. Students not only learn how to cook to a high standard, but also how to operate commercially in a competitive industry.
The course is suitable for those looking to change careers, school leavers and aspiring chefs seeking accredited qualifications. From bespoke events to recreational classes, the academy also creates unforgettable food and drink experiences to empower and inspire your learning.
Explore professional courses and upcoming open days at Efda.co.uk
Spread a little joy with a low-fat larder staple
If you love peanut butter and want to eat more protein, but worry about the fat content, PBfit Peanut Butter Powder is a clever alternative. It has a third of the calories and 87 per cent less fat than peanut butter, with no compromise on flavour. Use it for delicious baked goods, blend into smoothies and shakes, stir into porridge or simply mix with a little water to make an irresistible spread.
It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free and delivers 8g of plant-based protein per serving as well as 3g of fibre. Loved by cooks keen on full flavours as well as athletes looking for a healthy boost to their routines, this peanut butter powder is as versatile as it is delicious.
Find yours on Amazon.co.uk
Sip speciality coffee from a sustainable roastery
Originally founded in 1837 as The Grasshopper Tea Warehouse, Atkinsons is a family-run speciality tea and coffee roaster offering sustainable, seasonal brews, and is the last remaining of Lancaster’s seven historic tea merchants. Today, the company’s passion lies more in sourcing, roasting and serving delicious coffee – but there are still a few teas available for those who partake. Once a coffee is at the roastery, Atkinstons aims to balance sweetness and complexity, roasting in a way that finds the best expression of each coffee.
Now a certified B Corp, it’s committed to working in a way that benefits people and the planet. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, roasting on a low-emission Loring roaster, promoting regenerative farming and working to improve the wellbeing of those in the local and global community.
Get 10 per cent off when you sign up to the newsletter at Atkinsons.com
Blend classic Italian flavour with good nutrition
A hearty bowl of pasta needn’t be a cheat meal. Pasta Garofalo’s high-protein pasta is made from premium durum wheat and is rich in high-quality plant proteins and essential minerals such as zinc, iron and magnesium. Its ‘flour of the future’ is made in a circular milling process to preserve the natural benefits of the wheat germ and lower its glycaemic index, maintaining 19g of protein and 12g of fibre per 100g portion.
Unlike many pastas on the market, Pasta Garofalo contains no legumes or additives, focusing on a clean ingredient list to ensure that unmistakably Italian taste. Choose your favourite pasta shape from the range of 500g packets, including penne rigate, fusilli, mezze maniche rigate and spaghetti to enjoy versatile and varied dinners.
Visit Highproteingarofalo.com or shop the range at Ocado and Amazon
Settle down with a dram of Indian single malt whisky
India’s whisky scene is rapidly evolving, and Indri is emerging as a notable name in single malts, not only in its home country, but overseas, too. The brand – whose distillery is located in the village of Indri, in Haryana – balances traditional methods of whisky making with a distinctly Indian verve that redefines the global perception of Indian whisky.
Indri Trini is the brand’s first triple cask single malt, matured in ex-bourbon, French wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, resulting in a layered profile with notes of vanilla, dried fruit and gentle spice. Alongside it, Indri Agneya offers the depth and intensity of peat and a subtle smokiness with signature fruit and spice notes. Together, these expressions offer a distinctive take on single malt shaped by the climate and conditions of Northern India.
Select your dram at Indri.in
Unwind with good company and great wine
Little Owl Wines brings the spirit of Greece to the dinner table, from a legacy of ancient symposiums to today’s lively tavernas. Its Assyrtiko is a dry white with floral notes and a balanced finish, made for seafood and sharing with friends. The Agiorgitiko is a medium-bodied, fruity red with cherry notes and a light aftertaste, ideal with roasted meats and everyday meals.
For those who want the full Greek wine experience, pick up a mixed case, featuring three bottles of each, and share it with friends for evenings of good food, great company and even better wine.
Individual bottles are £15. Follow @littleowlwine and get 10 per cent off any six bottles when you sign up to the mailing list at littleowlwine.com
Be enchanted by an English rosé
You don’t need to travel to Provence for a taste of perfect rosé. Cobham House in Kent is England’s first dedicated rosé house, devoted to crafting the country’s most luxurious pink wines. Made from 100 per cent Gamay grapes, a rarity in England, their signature rosé bursts with flavours of bright red fruits and a vibrant, crisp acidity, shaped by the chalky terroir of the North Kent Downs.
Cobham House’s 2024 debut was crowned England’s Best Rosé by Wine GB and sold out within months. And, with 2025 hailed as one of England’s finest harvests, this year’s release promises to be truly exceptional.
Shop the award-winning wine at Cobhamhouse.co.uk
Get your juice fix in the form of fruity jellies
Juggle is the creator of super jelly sweets that are so packed with juice, there’s up to 10 times more real fruit juice than other sweet brands. The brand’s ‘juice not junk’ philosophy means that its jellies are made with just a few simple yet flavour-packed ingredients and plant-powered recipes.
The jellies are a source of fibre and vitamin C, they’re suitable for vegans and people who have coeliac disease, and they’re free from artificial flavours, colours, preservatives and palm oil. Pick up a 115g pack of Juggle in three delicious flavours – Berry Blast, Tropical Burst and Citrus Kick, and enjoy as a refreshing snack at home or on the go.
Find them at Amazon, WHSmith travel stores and Hellojuggle.com
Refresh with a can of calorie-conscious Thai fizz
Most people know Singha for its beers, but the brand also offers a fruity, fizzy thirst quencher. Singha Lemon Soda brings the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia to the UK, and with summer coming soon, these sodas might just bring a welcome and flavourful addition to long days lounging in the sun or picnicking in the park.
The cans come in five distinct flavours – Original Lemon is the zesty classic; Yuzu Lemon is delightfully sweet and sour; Ume Lemon balances sweetness with a slightly salty edge; Red Lemon is juicy and aromatic; and Pink Lemon is light with hints of sour mixed fruits. They also contain no alcohol, zero sugar and very low calories.
Discover now at Singkeefoods.co.uk
Discover award-winning Staffordshire beers with summer appeal
Brewed in Stoke-on-Trent, Titanic Brewery has spent more than four decades crafting its range. With the warmer months on the horizon, its Nitro Box offers an easy and shareable option, featuring the brand’s well-known and silky smooth Plum Porter along with its original True Stout. Both are nitrogen-infused to create a creamy head and smooth taste, bringing a pub-style serve into the home. The Plum Porter balances roasted notes with subtle fruit sweetness, whereas the stout has distinct coffee and chocolate notes.
Aside from ales, the brewery’s Plum Gin is inspired by its flagship porter and offers a fruity and aromatic spirit that can be enjoyed over ice, with slices of plum and a simple tonic. Those interested in the brewery’s variety of serves can pick up bottles, cans, mixed cases of beer and a variety of gin flavours.
Explore the range at Titanicbrewery.co.uk
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