Fall Picnic Food Ideas

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures and changing colors. One of the best ways to make the most of the season is with a fall picnic. If you’re looking for fall picnic food ideas, here are some great autumn-themed food and drinks for you to try.

• Sandwiches are classic for a reason. When you’re choosing food to make for a picnic, sandwiches are easy to carry and eat on the go. Try some interesting options like Roasted Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Sandwiches, Apple, Brie, and Dijon Baguettes, or these yummy Ham and Cheddar Lunchbox Muffins.

• If you want something hearty, try these picnic main dishes. Nothing warms you up on a chilly fall day like a thermos full of Pumpkin Chili or Vegan Sweet Potato Chowder, and Maple Mustard Pulled Pork is always a hit, served on big, hearty buns.

• Romantic doesn’t have to be complicated, as you can see with this easy picnic for two. Start with some wine and a sampling of cheese, move on to Couscous Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries in mason jars, and sip some comforting Roasted Fall Vegetable Soup from matching thermoses. Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing make a delicious finale!

• Snacks and desserts make your picnic complete. The picnic’s not over until you’ve had a treat! Try autumn picnic recipes for desserts like Apple Yogurt Cake with a Cinnamon Streak or Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies. If you need some picnic finger food ideas, try Peanut Butter Popcorn or this Honey Mustard Snack Mix.

A few extra tips to make your picnic perfect:

• Use what you already have. Carry your picnic in a tote or a basket, bringing a blanket to sit on and extra if you might get chilly. Cutting boards, baking pans, and jars make handy serving surfaces and drinking glasses. Think outside the box to see how your gear can serve your picnic in interesting ways.

• Go with real dishes and utensils. Melamine plates won’t blow away, and real utensils don’t break when you use them. To make grabbing utensils easier, wrap them in napkins and tie with twine before you go. (Bonus points for cloth napkins!)

• Package snacks individually. This keeps people from sticking their hands into communal treats. Bagging chips is smart and salads or snacks in mason jars are a charming and convenient touch.

Whenever you’re planning your perfect fall picnic, you’ll find everything you need at Net Cost Market. For over 20 years, we’ve helped our customers save time and money while offering them the world of food. We’re a local supermarket with a global reach, providing a selection of everyday food products as well as culinary delights from around the world. It’s our goal to provide authentic, high-quality food products from local farmers as well as global suppliers. When you shop with Net Cost Market, you’ll find a gratifying shopping experience that even includes online shopping and home delivery.