Morrisons has expanded its premium The Best range for summer with new picnic and ‘picky bits’ lines for 2026, spanning hot tapas, Mediterranean-inspired sides and classic British picnic staples.
New additions include mini paella, nacho cheese croquettes and hot honey halloumi rolls as Morrisons looks to tap into demand for tapas-style sharing dishes and al fresco hosting.
“We’re helping our customers make the most of the warmer weather by getting together with family and friends over a delicious spread of picky bits that are bound to impress,” says Morrisons own brand manager Megan Moore. “Alongside returning picnic favourites, we’ve introduced new and innovative products inspired by Mediterranean flavours including moreish hot tapas.”
The Best picnic range includes dips, olives, salads and charcuterie, with products included in Morrisons’ summer 3 for 2 offer from April to September.
Dips
High-end, textured dips have become a central component of picky plates. Retailers like M&S and Waitrose reported volume growth of 15% to 21% in 2026 for premium dips, according to this year’s Focus On: Deli. Popular varieties include Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours like Baba Ganoush and Whipped Parmesan, as well as “topped” dips used as sandwich fillers.
Chicken Caesar Dip
£3/170g
Roasted Garlic Aioli & Hot Honey Dip
£3
Extra Mature Cheddar Dip
£3/170g
Olives
Cornichon Stuffed Halkidiki Olives
£3
Pickles and fermented foods are currently seeing a massive surge, partly driven by TikTok trends and a focus on gut health. This mixing of cornichons with premium olives are a great example of brands and retailers moving beyond standard jars to offer “punchy and premium” artisanal options, such as kimchi and sweet dill pickle chips.
Kalamata Olives
£3
Atlas Halidiki Olives
£3
Veggie
Hot Honey Halloumi Rolls
£3.50/180g
As of 2026, the traditional “picky tea” has transitioned into the lunchtime occasion, driven by hybrid workers seeking excitement beyond standard sandwiches. As Andrew Elder, brand director at The Compleat Food Group, noted in our category report, “it’s about flavour and excitement and getting away from what’s traditionally expected at a lunchtime”.
Dinky Nacho Cheese Croquettes
£3.50
Chipotle Marinated Feta
£3.50
Patatas Bravas
£3.50/300g
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
£3.50/180g
Spiced Honey Cheese Pearls & Roquito Pepper Drops
£3
Meat & fish
Salami Napoli & Pesto Verde Rollitos
£3.50
Dinky Cheese & Chorizo Muffins
£3.50
Meatballs in Tomato & Red Pepper Sauce
£4/195g
Mini Chicken & Chorizo Paella
£4/250g
Dinky Red Pepper & Maple Syrup Pork Pies
£3.50
Salads
Giant Cous Cous & Feta Salad
£3/220g
Red Pesto Pasta Salad
£3
Sriracha Coleslaw
£3/250g
Drinks
Raspberry Lemonade
£3.50/1l
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