Deal: Maison Blanc ‘Regatta Lunch’ Picnic Hamper or ‘Royal Picnic’ Hamper for Two People
Deal Provider: Livingsocial
Price: £17 (51% savings off RRP)
Deal expires: Monday, 25th June 2012
Deal Link: Click here to go to the deal page on Livingsocial

DESCRIPTION:
Away with your reconstituted ham-style substances, and lay your blanket instead at the feet of Maison Blanc: pack up £17 with us for a choice of two deluxe picnic hampers for two people (a £35 value).

We’ve teamed up to bring you a ‘Regatta Lunch’ spread with a medley of cold cut charcuterie, a selection of cheeses, a portion of fresh strawberries with clotted cream, a mixed salad for two, a fresh baguette, and the pièce de résistance — a mix of four mini pâtisseries.

Or, opt for the ‘Royal Picnic’, with a Toulouse sausage wrap, delectable vegetarian quiche, mixed salad for two, the cold meats and cheese selections, a fresh baguette, and two strawberry tarts… now that’s a picnic.

OUR VERDICT/REVIEW:
This deal has many things going for it – first and foremost that Maison Blanc is pretty good for pastries and cakes, and so therefore I have confidence that they can do a picnic hamper well. The second thing is that Maison Blanc has many branches throughout London (6 stores). The third is the choice – there are two different hampers, depending on whether you want more of an afternoon tea style picnic (Regatta Lunch hamper), or more of a carnivore and savoury picnic (Royal Picnic hamper).

You won’t be getting any beluga caviar or luxurious smoked salmon in your hampers, but for £17, its a pretty decent value. Plus, its a no hassle way to have a picnic. And with the weather getting good recently, this deal is perfect for a pinic out in Hyde Park.