Everyone's talking about... Picnics
Hetty says everyone's talking about having a picnic this summer


If you were inspired by National Picnic Week, then why not order a hamper from Dukes St James's and relax in one of the Royal Parks with your personal butler. From £32 per person (020-7491 4840; www.dukeshotel.com)
The Aston Martin hamper
£1,950, Grant Macdonald (020-7803 0464; www.grantmacdonald.com/astonmartin)
Somerset picnic hamper
£9,500, Linley (020-7730 7300; www.davidlinley.com)
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