As summer specials fill supermarket shelves, we ask family of four to put picnic food to the taste test

CHEW, what a scorcher! Temperatures are predicted to soar this weekend and there’s no better time to sort out your best bites for the perfect picnic.

So with the supermarket summer specials already on the shelves, we asked the Riddell family from Bagshot, Surrey, to choose their favourite goodies for an al fresco feast.

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Dad Lee, a sales manager, and mum Carlie enjoyed the prosecco and falafels, while Alexa, seven, and five-year-old Eva Rose had their eyes firmly on the cakes and crisps.

Here, they tell COURTNEY BARTLETT their top choices – and we look at hampers for every taste.

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Best crisps

1. Lidl Deluxe Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream, 79p.
   Lee says: “Has a bit of a kick to keep me interested but the sour cream makes them mild enough for the kids too.”
2. Sainsbury’s Maple BBQ Pulled Pork, £1.50.
3. Asda Hand Cooked Thai Green Curry, 95p.

BEST CAKE

1. Morrisons The Best Red Velvet Cake, £2.25.
   Alexa says: “I couldn’t wait to eat this. Crumbly, soft and very yummy! I love the colour, too.”
2. Tesco Finest Lemon Drizzle Cake, £2.65.
3. Waitrose Hand Finished Chocolate Cake, £8.

Best fizzy drink

1. M&S Sparkling Raspberry and Lemon Soda, £2.80.
   Eva Rose says: “Like lemonade but fruitier. It’s bubbly and fizzy but nice and sweet, too.”
2. Morrisons The Best sparkling Sicilian Lemonade, £1.17.
3. Asda Cherry & Cinnamon Presse, 50p.

Best sausage rolls

1. Aldi Specially Selected Pork And Bramley Apple Sausage Rolls, £1.69.
   Carlie says: “The chutney stops them being dry.”
2. Asda Extra Special Smoky Chipotle Chilli Pork, £1.75.
3. Waitrose 1 Dry Cured Bacon & Cheddar, £2.69.

Best pastries

1. M&S Handcrafted Chicken And Chorizo Empanadas, £3.50.
   Carlie says: “More filling than I expected. Soft and light and the meat inside packs a punch.”
2. Sainsbury’s Melton Mowbray Mini Pork Pies, £2.80.
3. Morrisons Cheese & Bacon Parcels, £1.85.

Best cold meat

1. Morrisons Spanish Chorizo, £1.
   Eva says: “Yummy! I thought it was salami but I like this just as much. It’s not too strong for me.”
2. Asda Extra Special Hand Breaded Wiltshire Ham Slices, £2.50.
3. Sainsbury’s Italian Milano Salami Slices, £1.50.

Best Scotch eggs

1. Tesco Finest Scotch Eggs, £2.
   Eva says: “They’re really big and the meat around the outside is tasty. I like to save the egg until last.”
2. Morrisons Mini Scotch Eggs, £1.85.
3. Waitrose 1 Soft Poached Scotch Egg, £2.09.

Best cheese

1. Aldi Specially Selected Brie De Meaux, £1.99.
   Carlie says: “It’s smooth and creamy but not for the faint-hearted.”
2. Morrisons The Best Mature Red Leicester, £2.20.
3. Tesco British Blue Stilton, £1.70

Best sparkling wine

1. Morrisons Grifon Prosecco, £10.
   Carlie says: “Not too dry, fruity and sweet enough for a summer’s day.”
2. Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference Conegliano Prosecco, £10.
3. Asda Extra Special Selection Louise Bernard Brut, £16.

Best hampers

(In no particular order)

• Wilko Picnic Hamper, £22.50: It may be small but it has everything you need to get started – and you can’t argue with the bargain price.

• John Lewis Luxury 2 Person Picnic Hamper, £50: With settings for two, it’s the perfect excuse to get romantic and leave the kids at home.

• Rolls-Royce Luxury Fine Dining Hamper, £22,350: Hand-crafted and features Indian rosewood tables. You’ll need your butler to carry it.

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