Summer has a wonderful habit of slowing life down.
It might be an impromptu picnic on the beach after work, a family day exploring the South Downs during the school holidays, a barbecue that carries on long after the sun has gone down, or friends gathered around the table sharing good food and great conversation.
The best summer memories are often the simplest ones. And more often than not, they begin with food.
At Mamoosh, we've always believed that food is made for sharing. Our freshly baked white pittas, wholemeal pittas and Petit Pittas are the perfect starting point for everything from quick family lunches to colourful mezze feasts. Easy to prepare, delicious to eat and wonderfully versatile, they're ready to go wherever summer takes you.
Pitta bread for beach picnics
Few things beat opening a cool bag beside the sea and enjoying fresh food with family and friends.
Pitta bread is perfect for picnics because it stays soft, travels well and can be filled with almost anything. Prepare your pittas before you leave home or pack a selection of fillings and let everyone build their own.
Some of our favourite summer combinations include:
- Falafel, hummus and crunchy salad
- Grilled chicken with avocado and ezme
- Halloumi, roasted peppers and rocket
- Smoked salmon with cream cheese and cucumber
- Roast vegetables with hummus
- Chicken shawarma with fresh salad and schoug
- Grilled feta, tomato black olive tapenade and Greek basil
- Egg mayonnaise with fresh chives
Add some fresh fruit, olives and homemade lemonade and lunch is ready. Whether you're heading to the beach, the park or your favourite picnic spot, Mamoosh pitta bread makes eating outdoors easy.
School holiday adventures made simple
If there's one question every family hears during the holidays, it's "What's for lunch?"
The answer doesn't have to involve hours in the kitchen.
A pack of Mamoosh pittas in the freezer means you're always prepared for those last-minute adventures. Simply warm a few pittas, add your favourite fillings and you're ready for a day out.
Whether you're exploring a country park, visiting grandparents, taking the children to the zoo or spending the afternoon by the coast, pitta bread is a simple, satisfying lunch that's easy to carry and even easier to enjoy.
Fire up the barbecue
Every barbecue has its stars, but great side dishes make the whole meal memorable.
Warm Mamoosh pitta bread is the perfect partner for grilled chicken, kebabs, burgers, lamb, halloumi or chargrilled vegetables. Tear, wrap or dip – however you enjoy it, fresh pitta bread brings everyone back to the table for just one more bite.
If you're visiting Mamoosh Riverside in Newhaven, why not complete your barbecue with one of our freshly made handmade Middle eastern dips? From creamy hummus and smokey baba ganoush to vibrant schoug and labneh, they're a delicious accompaniment to warm pitta bread and grilled food.
Mezze – the joy of sharing
Some meals are less about courses and more about conversation.
A mezze table invites everyone to slow down, help themselves and try a little of everything. Warm pitta bread piled high in a basket, colourful salads, olives, falafel, grilled vegetables, cheeses and delicious dips scattered across the table create the kind of meal people naturally gather around.
If you're a Sussex local, our handmade dips from our Riverside Café and Deli, are the perfect finishing touch. Choose from favourites including hummus, baba ganoush, labneh, zaalouk, green tahini, muhammara, and schoug to create an authentic Middle Eastern feast at home. Order for Click & Collect.
You can discover more about each of our handmade dips in our article 'Mamoosh It Up with Mamoosh Dips'.
Petit Pittas for little hands
Summer also brings birthday parties, family celebrations and children running around the garden until the sun begins to set.
Our Petit Pittas are a perfect healthy option. Why not order them online?
Just the right size for smaller appetites, they're easy for little hands to hold and simple to fill with favourites like chicken, cheese, ham, hummus or crunchy salad. Lay out a selection of fillings and let children create their own lunch or party snack.
They're fun, less messy than traditional sandwiches and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Petit Pittas also make a colourful addition to buffet tables, family gatherings and summer parties where everyone can help themselves.
What can you fill a pitta with?
One of the reasons we love pitta bread is its versatility.
Whether you're making lunch for one or catering for a crowd, there are endless ways to enjoy it.
Try filling your Mamoosh pittas with:
- Falafel and hummus & pickles
- Chicken shawarma
- Grilled halloumi
- Roast Mediterranean vegetables
- Tuna and sweetcorn
- Egg mayonnaise
- Smoked salmon with labneh and spring onion
- Roast beef with horseradish mayo, tomato and lambs lettuce
- Feta, olives, tomato and rocket
- BBQ pulled pork with red coleslaw
- Chicken with avocado and sun-blushed tomatoes
- Fish fingers, chips and iceberg lettuce
Simple ingredients, fresh flavours and good company are often all you need.
Wherever summer takes you…
Some of the moments we remember most aren't the ones we plan.
They're the spontaneous picnic after a morning at the beach. The barbecue that turns into an evening with neighbours. The family gathering where everyone keeps reaching for another warm pitta. The children sitting on a picnic blanket with Petit Pittas in their hands, too busy eating to notice the time passing.
Those are the moments that matter.
Order Mamoosh white pittas, wholemeal pittas and Petit Pittas online for nationwide delivery, so they're ready whenever the next sunny day arrives.
And if you're passing through Mamoosh Riverside in Newhaven, pop in and discover our range of freshly made handmade dips – the perfect partner for warm pitta bread, summer barbecues and relaxed mezze with family and friends.
If you live in Sussex you can pick up our pittas and Middle Eastern dips at Farmers Markets in Lewes, Shoreham, Arundel, Eastbourne and Wallington Surrey. Plus we have stockists across the county – find our more here.