Who’s the author? Marina Filippelli is an Italo-Brazilian food stylist, writer and editor based in London. Over the course of her career she has written cookbooks, served as food editor of Waitrose Food (formerly Waitrose Kitchen), and worked exclusively as food editor to the late Bill Granger, helping to shape his editorial projects.

Marina has food styled cookbooks for chefs and authors including Marcus Wareing, Lorraine Pascale and Elly Pear, and her work regularly appears in newspaper supplements as well as publications including Waitrose Food and Homes & Gardens. She also creates food styling for leading food and lifestyle brands, bringing her expert eye for practical, beautiful food to every recipe she develops.

What’s it about? Whether you’re planning a family day at the park, a beach picnic or an al fresco feast with friends, Foolproof Picnic takes the stress out of packing the perfect spread. Inside you’ll find 60 simple recipes that are easy to prepare, easy to transport and made for sharing, with many designed to be enjoyed at room temperature or even improve as the flavours mingle.

The recipes span everything you need for a memorable picnic, from snacks and dips to sandwiches, breads, salads, tarts, pies, frittatas, sweet treats and drinks. There are even no-cook recipes for days when you want to keep things as effortless as possible, and every recipe uses supermarket-friendly ingredients that are easy to find.

With reliable recipes and plenty of ideas for mixing and matching your menu, Foolproof Picnic makes it easy to create delicious homemade food for every outdoor occasion.

Perfect for: Anyone looking for reliable, easy-to-pack recipes for picnics, garden gatherings and summer days spent outdoors.