Centrally located in St. James's Place, DUKES ST JAMES LONDON is just a short walk or leisurely cycle from major sights including Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, along with world famous shopping areas such as Bond Street and Oxford Street. Experience London's culture before seeking out the perfect picnic spot; whether it be under the shade of a tree in Green Park, on a deck chair in Hyde Park. There are endless picnic locations to enjoy, so relax, and let DUKES ST JAMES LONDON do the rest.

DUKES's traditional British picnic is especially created by Head Chef Nigel Mendham. Guests can have their gourmet hamper delivered to their desired picnic location at a time to suit, with a private butler to send out the picnic. Priced from £32 per person for a minimum of 2 people, DUKES ST JAMES LONDON's exquisite hamper assortments include:

-          Chicken, pepper and chorizo brochette

-          'Pigs in blankets' with honey mustard

-          Poached salmon, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches

-          An assortment of refreshing light and seasonal summer salads created especially by Nigel Mendham

-          A selection of cheeses, chutneys and fruit,

-          Home-made shortbread and strawberries and cream

If resident in the hotel you can maximize this civilized outing and make a day of it; explore the capital on one of DUKES LONDON's fleet of stylish blue bikes before stopping for lunch in one of London's stunning national parks?  

For those who prefer to escape the heat and relax in elegant style indoors, DUKES's stunning PJ' lounge is a fabulous space to enjoy chilled glasses of champagne in the afternoon with a selection of delicious canapés created by Head Chef Nigel Mendham to choose from. The new canapés menu includes the following mouth-watering bites:

-          Smoked salmon, sour cream, caviar

-          Cured ham, courgette, parmesan

-          Goats cheese croquette, Cheltenham beetroot

-          Quail egg, liquid truffle, brioche

-          Pork and apple croquette, pickled onion

-          Dark chocolate truffles

DUKES's Traditional British Picnic is priced from £32 per person for a minimum of 2 people. DUKES's Champagne and Canapés offer includes a glass of bubbly and four pieces of canapés to choose from for £19 per person or six pieces for £21 per person; additional glasses of champagne priced at £15 per glass.

Take advantage of DUKES's Luxury for Less Summer Offer, which includes an overnight in a Junior Suite from £650 or a Deluxe Suite from £975 (including VAT). Rates include a full English breakfast, 2 tickets to visit Buckingham Palace or a DUKES picnic in the park for 2 people from 1st June to 31st August 2014. Subject to availability.

For more information on DUKES, St James, contact 0207 491 4840 or visit www.dukeshotel.com.

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Nightly rates in a Dukes room at DUKES ST JAMES LONDON start from £270 inclusive of VAT. For more information please call 020 7491 4840 or visit www.dukeshotel.com

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