The best picky bits ideas to try

‘Picky bits’ is a catch-all term for a selection of snacks, from antipasti to sausage rolls, dips and delicious deli bites. The idea is that everyone can have a little bit of what they fancy. Whether you’re enjoying a laid-back, no-cook dinner, heading out for a picnic, or serving up an Insta-worthy grazing board, M&S is the home of iconic picky bits. And with our self-proclaimed National Picky Bits Day coming up on 27 June, we’ve got next-level picky bits covered this summer. Read our guide to the best picky bits to try this year and get set for amazing grazing, whatever summer brings.

Serve up an epic picky bits feast and get set for National Picky Bits Day on 27 June with these summer non-negotiables in the Foodhall.

Make a meal out of your picky bits with these hands-off, three-ingredient picky bits dinner ideas from the deli aisle.

• Chorizo and cheese tortilla with patatas bravas and a green salad.

• Greek-style beans with Roasted Caponata Topper and your choice of grilled salmon, tuna or chicken.

• Bagels filled with Dill and Chive Cream Cheese Spread and hot smoked salmon.

• Chicken Kyiv Hot Melting Dip inside a warm ciabatta.

Picky bits are an acceptable wherever, whenever, whether you just don't fancy cooking and need a quick midweek dinner or you're going all-out with a big gathering of friends in the park. Picky bits are great for parties, when you want everyone to have a little bit of what they fancy, or when you're entertaining with an Instagram-worthy grazing board.

While we love a hot picky bit, summer is the time when this style of eating comes into its own, with heartier dishes making way for lighter, nibbly spreads – that's why our expert chefs, nutritionists and product developers have gone all-out with this year's epic picky bits range.

And of course, our self-proclaimed National Picky Bits Day coming up on Saturday, 27 June is the perfect time to embrace all things picky bits.