Max's Picnic Book by Max Halley & Ben Benton - Cookery & Outdoor Dining - Hardback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781784884215. Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK). Overview. Max's Picnic Book is the riotous follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller Max's Sandwich Book, written by Max Halley and Ben Benton of the celebrated London sandwich shop Max's Sandwich Shop. This hardback celebrates the art of eating outdoors, combining picnic history, playful storytelling and 24 themed menus. Packed with practical hacks, inventive recipes and a healthy dose of irreverence, it's the perfect companion for anyone who takes their al fresco dining seriously — or not seriously at all.. About the Book. Drawing inspiration from everyone from Mary Berry to Snoop Dogg, Max Halley and Ben Benton turn their attention from sandwiches to the great British picnic, tracing its quirky history before diving into 24 themed menus designed to take the stress out of planning an outdoor feast. Whether you're hosting a boozy birthday picnic in the park, a romantic sunset spread, or a laid-back family day out, there's a menu built to match the occasion. Expect the same eccentric, food-obsessed energy that made Max's Sandwich Book a bestseller: clever transport tips, flavour-boosting hacks, and recipes that balance real culinary technique with playful invention. This is a book for people who love food and don't take themselves too seriously — a joyful, occasionally chaotic celebration of moveable feasts that manages to be both genuinely useful and laugh-out-loud funny. The hardback format and sturdy binding make it a keepsake worth returning to season after season, whether you're flicking through for inspiration before a weekend trip or reading it cover to cover for the sheer entertainment value of Max and Ben's voice.. 24 themed menus: Ready-made picnic plans that remove the guesswork, from family days out to romantic dates.. Practical hacks: Genuinely useful tips on transporting, storing and presenting outdoor food.. Bold, characterful recipes: Inventive twists o