Top tips for hosting alfresco
With the uncertainty of the British summer, you’ve got to make the most of sunny days. Here are some of our top tips for hosting alfresco, because there’s just something special about dining outdoors.
CHOOSE THE PERFECT SPOT
Find a corner in your garden or a spot on your terrace or balcony. Add some comfy seating, cushions, and maybe a parasol for some shade to create the perfect spot to enjoy plenty of good food and drinks with friends.
ELEVATE YOUR TABLE WITH THE RIGHT GLASSWARE
Choosing the right glassware makes all of the difference. Our wine glasses are perfect for serving a chilled bottle of rosé or white wine. Pair them with our tumblers for water, and add our table carafes for easy refills to ensure your guests' glasses are always full.
A pair of wine glasses with spears design, £30.
A set of six tumblers with stars design, £78.
A table carafe with fern design, £38. A table carafe with stars design, £38.
ADD COLOUR TO YOUR TABLE SETTING
Infuse your table with colours. Choose between our rose and smoky shade glasses (we like to mix and match both hues on our table), add a patterned tablecloth, colourful napkins, and complete your table setting with fresh flowers in our small posy vases.
A rose champagne saucer, £17. A smoky champagne saucer, £16.
A rose tumbler with stars design, £16. A smoky tumbler with ovals design, £16.
TREAT YOUR GUESTS TO A COCKTAIL
Nothing says summer like a refreshing cocktail to begin your alfresco gathering. Treat your guests to a classic Aperol Spritz, perfectly served in our bistro glasses.
APEROL SPRITZ
Serves one.
50ml Aperol
Prosecco
Soda water
Orange
- Add ice to your bistro glass and pour in 50ml Aperol.
- Fill the glass with half Prosecco, half soda water, and give it a stir.
- Add a slice of orange.
- Voila! Your Aperol Spritz is ready to be enjoyed (hopefully in the sun).
