Wealden Times | WT263 | April 2024 | Garden Supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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5<br />
Steps to get<br />
garden-dinnerparty-ready<br />
Host your next garden dinner party<br />
with all the elements to impress<br />
The Priceless <strong>Garden</strong>s <strong>Supplement</strong><br />
Madras Pink check throw made<br />
entirely from recycled plastic<br />
bottles £65 Weaver Green<br />
weavergreen.com<br />
Bridgman Mayfair Dining Set<br />
bridgman.co.uk<br />
Step 1: Get it Covered<br />
The British weather always has to be<br />
the first consideration with any outdoor<br />
occasion. You may plan a meal set<br />
beneath a glorious sky and on the day it<br />
just doesn’t turn up, a plan B is essential.<br />
Expert Tip:<br />
“Louvred pergolas not only look fantastic but<br />
they also offer complete protection from the<br />
sun, wind and rain. Plus, with the option<br />
to add LED lighting, infra-red heating and<br />
windproof side screens, there’s no doubt you’ll<br />
be able to enjoy alfresco dining no matter<br />
the weather this spring.”<br />
– Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean<br />
Blinds cbsolarshading.co.uk<br />
Step 2: A Warm Welcome<br />
As well as keeping our guests covered,<br />
it’s also generally best not to leave them<br />
shivering in their seats! Even a warm<br />
summer’s day can rapidly cool as the<br />
evening goes on so get a good garden<br />
heater, fire pit or outdoor fire ready to go!<br />
Step 3: Set the Table<br />
Time to really get creative. A good place<br />
to start is to consider what dinnerware<br />
and serveware will complement your<br />
food. After that you can look for cutlery,<br />
napkins, and decorative accessories to<br />
match your tone and colour scheme.<br />
Step 4: Serve Something Special<br />
There is so much you can do with garden<br />
party dining from the classic BBQ to the<br />
crowd-pleasing pizzas from an outdoor<br />
oven. But if you like to do garden parties<br />
often or are looking to step up your<br />
game, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen<br />
can give you loads of versatility with topnotch<br />
cooking appliances.<br />
Step 5: Take a Seat<br />
All that’s left now is to pull up a chair<br />
and get settled! Ideally you want dining<br />
furniture that both looks great and also<br />
offers the best in comfort, which is<br />
why we’ve chosen the above Bridgman<br />
Mayfair Dining Set. This collection<br />
beautifully blends elegant curves with<br />
an olive-brown rattan weave braiding<br />
to suit any style. The chairs (£249)<br />
ensure support and comfort with cosy<br />
complimentary seat cushions in grey or<br />
their newly-launched beige. The table<br />
(£659) has a strengthened glass top<br />
making it easy-to-clean, and it seats up<br />
to six, allowing for many alfresco dinners<br />
in the evening sun. bridgman.co.uk<br />
Lacroix glass carafe<br />
£30 Maison Cherie<br />
maisoncherie.shop<br />
Green gingham<br />
table runner £45<br />
Sophie Allport<br />
sophieallport.com<br />
Willow gin glasses<br />
in Olive Green<br />
£49 (set of 4)<br />
Where Saints Go<br />
wheresaintsgo.co.uk<br />
Please Leave By Nine napkins<br />
£28 (for a pair) Avalon Home<br />
avalonhome.co.uk<br />
Pompadour faux shagreen<br />
cutlery £195 (24-piece<br />
set) OKA oka.com<br />
Acacia salad<br />
servers £12<br />
ProCook<br />
procook.co.uk<br />
Olivia scalloped platter in<br />
Green Filet £94 Rebecca Udall<br />
rebeccaudall.com<br />
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