The Picnic Basket

The Picnic Basket This page is to promote our cafe and let people know of things we have going on.

01/06/2026

Due to the ongoing issues with the local phone mast we are unable to take card payments out on deliveries.

01/05/2026

We will be closed on Monday 4th May for Bank Holiday.
Back open as usual on Tuesday at 9:00.

Have a great weekend.

Cheesecake Easter eggs 🥚 once they're gone they're gone 😋
14/04/2026

Cheesecake Easter eggs 🥚 once they're gone they're gone 😋

We will be closed for Easter!Thursday 9:00-1:30Friday CLOSEDSaturday CLOSEDSunday CLOSEDMonday CLOSEDTuesday 9:00 - 2:30...
02/04/2026

We will be closed for Easter!

Thursday 9:00-1:30
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 - 2:30

Have a good break and see you all when we return.

31/03/2026

Cheesecake easter eggs 🐣🐰
Filled with vanilla cream cheese 🍫 many toppings available.

Available today only!!!

When they’re gone, they’re gone!

# Picnic Basket

Happy New Year to all our customers.Looking forward to seeing you all again on Monday.
31/12/2025

Happy New Year to all our customers.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Monday.

Christmas Opening TimesMonday 22nd 9:00 - 2:30Tuesday 23rd 9:00 - 2:30Wednesday 24th 9:00 - 1:00 (Drinks only)Thursday ...
22/12/2025

Christmas Opening Times

Monday 22nd 9:00 - 2:30
Tuesday 23rd 9:00 - 2:30
Wednesday 24th 9:00 - 1:00 (Drinks only)
Thursday 25th Closed
Friday 26th Closed
Saturday 27th Closed
Sunday 28th Closed
Monday 29th Closed
Tuesday 30th Closed
Wednesday 31st Closed
Thursday 1st Closed
Friday 2nd Closed
Saturday 3rd Closed
Sunday 4th Closed
Monday 5th 9:00 - 2:30

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our customers.
We look forward to seeing you all again in January.

Christmas Dinners available to preorder (booking essential due to limited numbers) now for the following dates.Monday 15...
09/12/2025

Christmas Dinners available to preorder (booking essential due to limited numbers) now for the following dates.

Monday 15th December
Tuesday 16th December
Monday 22nd December
Tuesday 23rd December

1 course - £11.00
2 course - £13.50
3 course - £16.00

Starters:
Prawn Cocktail
Soup of the day

Mains:
Turkey or Pork or Both
Potatoes - Roast and Mashed
3 veg (change each day but one will always be Brussel Sprouts)
Roast Parsnip
Pig in Blanket
Stuffing
Yorkshire Pudding

Puddings:
Xmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce or Custard
Apple Pie and Custard or Cream

It’s almost that time of year again.Dare we say it? CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!We will be doing the Christmas platters again this ...
07/11/2025

It’s almost that time of year again.

Dare we say it?
CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

We will be doing the Christmas platters again this year.

Festive Sausage Roll Platter
6 x Pork
6 x Pork and Cheese
6 x Pork and Cranberry
6 x Pig in Blanket (Pork wrapped in
Smoked Bacon)
£25

Festive Dessert Platter
8 x Cheesecake
8 x Victoria Sponge
8 x Chocolate Fudge Cake
£20

Now available to order for Christmas, to be collected on 22nd, 23rd or 24th December).

Pre-Order is essential to guarantee you get some and due to a few failed collections last year we do require a £10 deposit to secure.

PM or pop into the shop to order.

Address

51a Forest Road, New Ollerton
Newark
NG229PR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 1:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+441623862244

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