The Picnic Basket

The Picnic Basket Oldest Independent Sandwich Bar in Durham | since 1991 | Award Winning Caterers | Best Sandwiches | Corporate Lunches | Everything Homemade

We are very proud to be celebrating our 30th birthday this year! We are currently holding the award for the Best North East Sandwich Shop. Our food is freshly prepared every morning, on the premises, with daily deliveries of market-fresh fruit & vegetables, continental meats & cheeses and speciality breads. Our sandwiches are made in front of you, the way you like it, without any obscure chemicals

and preservatives. Our imaginative buffet menus are also bursting with choice. So whether you need a sandwich for one or platters for an entire boardroom, we are are always flexible to your needs and will guarantee the freshest ingredients, friendly service and affordable prices every time. To give you an idea of our dedication to perfection, the shop and kitchens have achieved a five Star award for excellence following a routine inspection by the environmental health team.

It’s Friday so why not treat yourself to all the treats at The Picnic Basket 👌🏼 We have returning sweet treats favourite...
29/05/2026

It’s Friday so why not treat yourself to all the treats at The Picnic Basket 👌🏼

We have returning sweet treats favourites
Queen Vic
Lemon & pistachio blondie
Billionaire cookie
Salted caramel brownie (to die for 🤤)

And fully stocked The Yolker soft boiled scotch eggs including…
The Big Lebhaji - Soft boiled egg and onion bhaji - veggie friendly
The Yolks Who Stare at Goats - Soft boiled egg, beetroot, goats cheese and chives - veggie friendly
Or the more traditional A-Pork-Alypse Now - soft boiled egg and pork
or if you’re feeling adventurous the new Pig Trouble in Little China - soft boiled egg, Chinese 5 spice and hoisin

Available while stocks last!

Have you tried our salad bowls yet? Layered with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, sweetcorn, carrot, homemade pesto pasta, hom...
28/05/2026

Have you tried our salad bowls yet?
Layered with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, sweetcorn, carrot, homemade pesto pasta, homemade peri peri rice, homemade coleslaw & beetroot as standard for just £5.90 👌🏼

Available all day every day!

Roll up, roll up, it’s dice day!Purchase any sandwich, breakfast box, salad box, burger or hot dog and get a roll of the...
27/05/2026

Roll up, roll up, it’s dice day!

Purchase any sandwich, breakfast box, salad box, burger or hot dog and get a roll of the dice.

Whatever it lands on is what you’ll receive in loyalty card stamps, it’s your chance to turn your usual one stamp into six and you’re one step closer to a free breakfast or lunch 🎲

We have a new addition to the coop 🥚 The Yolker “Pig trouble in Little China” Pork, soft boiled egg, Chinese 5 spice and...
26/05/2026

We have a new addition to the coop 🥚

The Yolker “Pig trouble in Little China”
Pork, soft boiled egg, Chinese 5 spice and hoisin sauce 🐷

Available alongside all your Yolker favourites while stocks last 👌🏼

The sun is shining, it’s a bank holiday, there’s a young traders market taking place in the marketplace and the iced lat...
25/05/2026

The sun is shining, it’s a bank holiday, there’s a young traders market taking place in the marketplace and the iced lattes are flowing at the Picnic Basket!

We’re open till 4pm serving up your favourite gourmet sandwiches, hot dogs, handcrafted iced coffees and more 🌞

Roll up, roll up, it’s dice day!Purchase any sandwich, breakfast box, burger or hot dog and get a roll of the dice. What...
20/05/2026

Roll up, roll up, it’s dice day!

Purchase any sandwich, breakfast box, burger or hot dog and get a roll of the dice.
Whatever it lands on is what you’ll receive in loyalty card stamps, it’s your chance to turn your usual one stamp into six 🎲

The sweetest sweet treats are here 👌🏼 Returning favourites…Sicilian lemon meringue came Billionaire shortbread Double ch...
19/05/2026

The sweetest sweet treats are here 👌🏼

Returning favourites…
Sicilian lemon meringue came
Billionaire shortbread
Double chocolate cookie

The new and utterly moreish…
Salted caramel brownie
Jaffa cake

Perfectly combined with a handcrafted coffee 👌🏼

Freshness in Every Bite! 🥗Looking for a lunch that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? Meet your new favorite: The Signatur...
18/05/2026

Freshness in Every Bite! 🥗

Looking for a lunch that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? Meet your new favorite: The Signature Salad Bowl!

From just £5.80 we pack your bowl with a powerhouse of fresh ingredients and homemade specialties 👌🏼

* The Classics: Crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato’s, refreshing cucumber, sweetcorn, and crunchy carrots.
* The Homemade Touch: Our signature coleslaw, zesty beetroot,, creamy pesto pasta, and spicy Peri Peri rice.

Want to level up?

* Add the following for £1.30: Creamy Hummus, Cheese, Savory Ham, Roasted Chicken, or Flaky Tuna.
* Go Premium for £1.50: Our famous Chicken Mixes or Tuna Mix.
*
Healthy, filling, and made fresh every day. Stop by and grab yours today!

📍 Visit us in-store | 🏃‍♂️ Perfect for on-the-go

The Yolker is back…and there’s two veggie friendly newbies joining the coop…🥚 The yolks who stare at goats - beetroot, g...
01/05/2026

The Yolker is back…and there’s two veggie friendly newbies joining the coop…

🥚 The yolks who stare at goats - beetroot, goats cheese & chives
🥚 The Big Lebhaji - Soft boiled egg & onion bhaji

Available while stocks last!

The sun is shining and the iced drinks are flowing at our Prince Bishops kiosk 🌞 Alongside our iced americanos and latte...
01/05/2026

The sun is shining and the iced drinks are flowing at our Prince Bishops kiosk 🌞

Alongside our iced americanos and lattes we have a variety of coolers including a pink or cloudy lemonade and a refreshing peach iced tea 🧊 🍋 🍑

Grab yours today!

Address

7 New Elvet
Durham
DH13AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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