National Picky Bits Day Platter with Raw Mānuka Honey

Celebrate National Picky Bits Day (27th June UK) with a colourful grazing platter that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're planning a relaxed summer lunch, entertaining friends, or putting together an easy weekend snack board, this vibrant picky bits platter is guaranteed to impress.

We've added a drizzle of Steens® UMF™ 15+ Raw Mānuka Honey from our Ritual Collection to bring all the flavours together. Its rich, natural sweetness pairs perfectly with creamy cheeses, smoked salmon, fresh fruit and crunchy nuts, creating the ultimate balance of sweet and savoury.

One of the best things about a picky bits platter is that there are no rules. Mix and match your favourite ingredients, arrange them however you like, and create something that's completely your own.

Why You'll Love This Picky Bits Platter

• Perfect for National Picky Bits Day

• Quick and easy to prepare

• Great for sharing with family and friends

• Naturally sweetened with raw Mānuka honey

• Completely customisable using your favourite ingredients

• Ideal for picnics, brunches, entertaining or light lunches

Ingredients

For our platter we used:

• Blue cheese

• Brie cheese

• Steens® UMF™ 15+ Raw Mānuka Honey

• Smoked salmon

• Rock melon

• Cashew nuts

• Green olives

• Strawberries

• Kiwifruit

• Cucumber

• Salmon dip

• Peach mocktails (to serve alongside)

Optional:

• Honey roasted cashew nuts made using UMF™ 15+ Raw Mānuka Honey

Method

• Create a template from greaseproof paper measuring approximately 2.5cm x 2.5cm. This creates the perfect bite-sized squares for your platter.

• Place the template over each ingredient and carefully cut matching squares where possible.

• Once you've prepared plenty of pieces, begin assembling your platter.

• We arranged six squares across our board to create a neat checkerboard effect, but you can adjust the layout to suit the size and shape of your serving platter.

• Fill any gaps with olives, strawberries, cashew nuts, smoked salmon, fresh herbs or edible flowers for extra colour and texture.

• Drizzle Mānuka Honey over the cheeses just before serving for a naturally sweet finishing touch.

• Alternatively, toss your cashew nuts in a little Mānuka Honey and roast them beforehand for an irresistible crunchy addition.

• Serve with salmon dip, peach mocktails and enjoy immediately.

Why Add Raw Mānuka Honey?

Raw Mānuka honey isn't just delicious—it brings a naturally rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with salty cheeses, smoked salmon and fresh fruit. Our UMF™ 13+ Raw Mānuka Honey has a smooth, full-bodied flavour that's perfect for grazing platters, making it an easy way to elevate simple ingredients.

Drizzle it over creamy brie, blue cheese or smoked salmon, or use it to make honey roasted nuts for an extra layer of flavour your guests will love.

Tips for Building the Perfect Grazing Platter

• Mix sweet, savoury, creamy and crunchy ingredients.

• Include a variety of colours for an eye-catching presentation.

• Prepare ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before serving.

• Don't worry about perfection—small gaps filled with fruit, herbs or nuts make the board feel abundant and inviting.

• Feel free to swap ingredients depending on the season or what you already have at home.

Make It Your Own

The beauty of a picky bits platter is its flexibility. While we've used cheeses, smoked salmon, fresh fruit and vegetables, you can easily customise your board with whatever you enjoy most.

Some delicious additions include:

• Grapes

• Prosciutto

• Crackers or crusty bread

• Cherry tomatoes

• Hummus

• Roasted vegetables

• Boiled eggs

• Fresh figs

• Dried fruit

• Mixed nuts

However you build yours, finishing with a drizzle of Steens® UMF™ 15+ Raw Mānuka Honey adds a naturally sweet touch that complements almost every ingredient on the board.

Celebrate National Picky Bits Day this 27th June by gathering your favourite ingredients, pouring yourself a refreshing peach mocktail, and creating a grazing platter that's made for sharing. It's simple, beautiful and perfect for enjoying long summer afternoons with family and friends.