What BBQ or Picnic would be complete without Opies, family owned since 1880, Opies produce a fantastic range of products that are the perfect accompaniments. www.opiesfoods.com

Opies: Family owned since 1880, Opies produce a fantastic range of products that are the perfect accompaniments for barbecues and picnics:

Cocktail Gherkins: no burger is complete without a generous topping of gherkins! Opies gherkins are hand-picked and delicately steeped in vinegar to preserve the crunchiness.

Widely available from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. RRP £0.89 227g.

Cocktail Onions are sweet and crunchy and perfect for salads or snacking. Available from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. RRP £0.89 227g.

For summer drinks Cocktail Cherries, and Sliced Lemons are store-cupboard essentials and can transform drinks. Once opened they can be kept in the fridge, meaning that they’re always to hand but have less mess and waste. Cocktail Cherries 225g £1.49 Sliced Lemons 350g RRP £1.49

Opies sweet, succulent Black Cherries with Kirsch make an excellent filling for a roulade, meringue or Black Forest Cheesecake. Available from Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado RRP £3.99 390g