It’s almost time to kick off the summer season. Warm weather is just around the corner, and that means Canadians everywhere are getting ready to fire up the grill and enjoy the sunshine. From picnics to barbecues, that also means another thing: flavourful eats.


If you want to spice up your picnic basket with local morsels or want your barbecue to stand out, Meinhardt Fine Foods is at the ready with delectable selections that you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re in Vancouver, head on over to Pacific Center or South Granville and pick up goodies for any occasion. Here are some of our favourites:

Pack the Perfect Picnic Basket

Are you taking a special someone on a picnic? Planning an outing for the whole family? We have some great ideas that are sure to please any foodies in your life. Pair these selections with the Great Outdoors for a fun afternoon this upcoming long weekend:

For an Afternoon Date:

Pack the following for an unforgettable romantic outing:
 

• Pair Meinhardt Fine Foods Sour Cherry Jam with the bread of your choice
• Pack a sweet treat like Meinhardt’s signature chocolate bars or Cocoa Dusted Truffles

For a Family Fun Day:

Here are some goodies to keep the whole family smiling:
 

• Efferve Sparkling Lemonade
• Meinhardt Fine Foods Tortilla Chips with an assortment of salsas
• Made-in-house S'mores. These include homemade graham cracker, homemade marshmallow, and Meinhardt chocolate. These aren’t just plain s’mores though. They’re available in a variety of flavours including traditional (vanilla marshmallow, dark chocolate), and salted caramel (salted caramel marshmallow, caramel milk chocolate).

 

Picnicking With Friends:

Picnics aren’t just for dates and family days. Gather a few friends and head down to the park for a delicious bonding experience. Your foodie friends are sure to be dazzled with our wide selection of delicious sandwiches and salads, made in-house by our talented team of chefs. Perfect for a picnic!  

Plan an Unforgettable BBQ

If a BBQ is in the cards, don’t settle for the same old offerings this year. Host a fabulous cookout with these mouth-watering eats:

Marinades and main dishes: Try our organic, locally-sourced meat with an in-store marinade, or marinade your meat in our selections of beers and juices for a unique twist. You can also try some of our pre-prepared meats and eats, made by our in-house talented chefs.

Side dishes: Don’t just settle for the same old potato chips. Spice it up with some delectable options that your guests will be raving about long after the party’s over. Here are a few selections:

• Meinhardt Fine Foods Vegetable Antipasto
• West Coast Select Crab Paté
• Cucina & Amore Artichoke Bruschetta

Desserts: Put out a few sweet treats that won’t melt in the sun, like Hamlet Chocola’s Thin Crisps. Or have some Made-in-house S'mores made ahead of time. They come in a variety of flavours and put a delicious twist on the campfire favourite.

All year long, you can enjoy Meinhardt’s finest treats and delicacies, or ship them anywhere in Western Canada. Check out what we have to offer in our gift boxes.

If you want a full selection of local goodies for a BBQ or picnic, stop by our locations in South Granville or Downtown Pacific Center and indulge in all of our options.