A massive 1,200 metre long dinner table has been erected in Brussels, prompting one of the world's biggest picnics.

Organisers say the table - which seated around 4,800 people - was put in place over the weekend to celebrate the food and drink of Belgium.

The 'Table for the people of Brussels' ran from the cities Midi train station to the area around the Grand'Place and people were encouraged to bring food with them from home or local food stalls.

A spokesperson said: "The focus was on slow food, simple and tasty things, a spirit of friendship and the pleasure of sharing with others."

But one diner added: "I just wish it hadn't taken 45 minutes to pass the salt back and forth."