How To Pack For Your Outdoor Adventures!
The Ultimate Pasty Guide To Fuel Your Springtime Outings!🚴
The sunnier months are finally here, and that means longer days, sunnier skies, and prime pasty-eating conditions in the great outdoors! 🏕️
But did you know that this May's seen the hottest start to the month in recorded history?! This unprecedented weather really only calls for one thing....
Whether you’re hiking up a hill, taking in the sun at the local park, or cycling along a coastal trail, one thing’s for sure - a pasty is the ultimate adventure fuel!!
But how do you pack it up properly for the best experience? Fear not, we’ve got the pasty-packed picnic guide you didn’t know you needed 👇
1️⃣ Pick Your Pasty, Pick Your Adventure!
Not all pasties are built the same, and different adventures call for different delicious fuel sources.
Here’s what we recommend...
🏔️ For a Hike with a View: Steak Pasty 🥩
Packed with protein and hearty enough to keep you going up those inclines - this award winner is ideal for those lengthier treks! 🔥
Pairs well with a can of Ginger Beer for a spicy kick after all that walking!
🚴 For a Cycling Sprint: Chunki Roast Veg Pasty 🥕
Lighter but packed with flavour, so you don’t feel too weighed down while pedalling the day away 🚲 Plus, it's completely vegan, so it's suitable for everyone!
Smash it down with a Cloudy Lemonade for a refreshing citrusy boost.
🌊 For a Chilled Beach Day: Cheddar & Onion Pasty 🏖️🧀
Comforting and cheesy with that salty sea breeze? Yes, please! Plus, its handheld pastry shell makes for easy protection against any incoming sand!
Pairs perfectly with an iced tea or an ice cold cider (depending on your mood, of course)!
🌳 For a Friends 'n' Family Park Picnic: Chicken & Chorizo Pasty 🍗
This one's an absolute crowd-pleaser with a bit of smoky spice! A good kick of protein and flavour, all wrapped up in golden shortcrust pastry 😋
Grab a bottle of sparkling apple juice for that posh picnic feel!
🚶 For a Peaceful Walk Through the Park - Pork & Scrumpy Pasty 🍺
Whether it's a dog walk, a family stroll, or just an excuse to take in some fresh air - this indulgent pasty is a perfect snack for it! Take a seat on a bench, take a moment to look around you, and enjoy 🤤
Match this one with a refreshing swig of cola (or any can at all really, as long as it's nice and chilled)!
2️⃣ Keeping Your Pasty the Perfect Temp
🛠️ Want it Hot?
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Wrap your pasty in foil and stick it in an insulated food flask—it’ll stay warm for hours! Bonus points if you pre-heat the flask with boiling water before packing.
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Alternatively, use a heat pack inside your lunch bag to keep things toasty.
🧊 Prefer it Cold?
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If you’re munching later in the day, pop your pasty in the fridge overnight and wrap it up with a frozen bottle of water or ice pack to keep it cool.
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Some pasties - like the Cheddar & Onion Pasty - taste just as banging cold as they do warm!
3️⃣ Sides & Snacks to Complete Your Feast 🍽️
Because just a pasty is great, but a pasty lunch experience is even better!
🥒 Crunchy Sides: A tub of pickles or gherkins for that tangy bite.
🧀 Cheese & Meat: A mini cheese & salami selection to add to your spread.
🥗 Lighter Bites: A simple side salad with vinaigrette, just shake in a jar before eating.
🍫 Sweet Finish: A flapjack, brownie, millionaire's shortbread, or anything else that satisfies your sweet tooth!
4️⃣ Bonus Tips for the Pro Pasty Packer! 💡
✅ Keep it from getting squished - Pop it in a reusable food container instead of just slinging it in your bag (we’ve all been there… a sad, smushed pasty is no fun).
✅ Don’t forget napkins! Greedy hands + flaky pastry = happy, but messy, eater!!
✅ Bring a spork if you’re feeling posh - also handy for scooping up stray filling if you’re a pasty destroyer.
✅ Pack extra - because someone’s 100% going to eye up your pasty once they smell it!!
🚀 Stock up on pasties for your next outing now!
Go on - Take a Chunk!
