
How to make a grazing board
Senior Food Editor
Heather Taylor
Picky tea ideas
At M&S, we're proud to be the home of picky bits. After declaring the first official National Picky Bits Day, we're keeping the summer of grazing going with a spread of delicious new Hot Picky Bits and antipasti platters landing in the Foodhall.
Try these ideas:
A Spanish tapas night feast, featuring 'Nduja King Prawn Skewers, new Salsa Verde Chickpeas, and Collection Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps topped with Ibérico ham.
Mezze picky bits, with a spread of Grilled Turkish Domat Olives, sweet Sunburst Peppers and Mozzarella with Calabrian Chilli.
Italian picky bits
The Home of Hot Picky Bits
From sizzling Spanish-inspired tapas to Greek-style sharing feasts, we've made our iconic picky bits range even more iconic with some must-try new additions to our Foodhall. Discover them all and get set to graze...



How to make a grazing board
When it comes to assembling your perfect picky tea, there are no rules – except that you should choose foods you love which deliver on flavour without the fuss! Think buttery sausage rolls and cocktail sausages; creamy dips with crunchy crisps for dunking and vibrant salads. Lean into Mediterranean flavours with some antipasti (hello, Flame-seared Red and Yellow Peppers, cured meats, Roasted Red Pepper Tortilla and Serrano Ham Tapas Bites) or go traditional with a pork pie (don't miss our new mini Coronation Chicken Pies in store this summer) or a Ploughman's Pot with a crusty baguette. Go as complicated or as simple as you like – this is about taking the stress out of dinner. And don't forget the cocktail cans.
Must-try picky bits


What are picky bits?
Whether you call it girl dinner, picky tea, party tea, or picky bits, we're talking about a delicious combination of easy-to-prepare ingredients you can put together easily. At M&S, we're the only destination for flavour-packed picky bits you won't find anywhere else. Pop to the Foodhall to grab your faves, pile everything onto a board, or roll out the picnic rug and head to the park.

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Published 6.18.2025