Outdoor Dining Done Right
When summer rolls around, it's the perfect time to entertain and have meals outdoors. Here are some ideas and tips to have your outdoor space ready to go.
a designated place to sit
shade of some sort
cold drinks
a fun menu
flowers or plants
THE ESSENTIALS
HERE ARE SOME ITEMS TO HELP CREATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Citronella candles are a must to keep bugs away. Also try insect repelling plants like lavender, mint, and marigolds!
Ambient lighting, like bistro lights and lanterns not only set the mood, but are functional too!
Trays to transport food from inside to out are extremely helpful for serving and clean up. Make sure to have food covers as well!
More Outdoor Dining Tips:
Menu Ideas Have a Plan
Keep it simple, one idea is to have fresh fruit and grilled pizzas, add seasonal ingredients like peaches and arugula to your pizzas and have salads made ahead that are chilled and ready to go!