Al Fresco Dining: Table Accessories and Dining Tips
If you are planning on hosting any kind of party this summer, whether it be a drinks night, a barbecue or a more formal outdoor dinner, you’ll want to present a beautiful designer dining table adorned with gorgeous accessories! Al fresco dining is sometimes difficult, but with The Longest Stay’s accessories and tips, you’ll be able to treat your guests to a wonderful time!
Firstly, finding the perfect dining table is key - luckily, at The Longest Stay, we have a fabulous collection of outdoor furniture perfect for gardens, balconies and more! One of our most popular brands, Gloster, have a beautiful selection of outdoor dining table and chair sets, like the one pictured below, for you to choose from. When selecting your table and chair set, it’s important to think about how many people you will usually need to seat as well as what space you have available. Of course, matching it to any existing furniture you have in your garden is a good idea, however, if you want to create a more eclectic area, choosing a contrasting table in terms of style or colour is also an option.
The home accessories, tableware and glassware you choose to decorate your table with will depend on the nature of your soiree. For example, a sit down meal will need set places with items such as the Royal Crown Derby Broadway Coupe Plate for each person. However, at a more casual affair where a barbecue or buffet is being served may mean that your table will need to hold various serving trays, bowls and plates. The Edge Spice Circle is ideal for serving different spices for your guests to add to their own food, but can be used for dips or small snacks too! Another fantastic tableware piece is the Culinary Concepts Chip and Dip Set, which is ideal for informal gatherings such as drinks nights!
Delicate glassware lends itself more to formal dinners, mainly because your guests will be sitting so there is less chance anything will break! Pieces like the Waterford Elegance Tempo Decanter are perfect for a sit down meal - its classy design will air your wine effortlessly, ensuring only the best taste, while it is easy to pass around the table. For more casual events where people might be standing while drinking, or lounging on one of your luxury chairs, the Waterford Elegance Stemless Wine Glasses are ideal! These stemless wine glasses are a stylish and practical choice for busy parties as they are more difficult to knock over that regular wine glasses. Their contemporary style will also add a calm and cool vibe with their laid back aesthetic.
Keeping your drinks chilled outside is sometimes a challenge, but with items like the Culinary Concepts Leather Handled Wine Cooler with 6 Baseless Flutes, you can keep your drinks cool even in the heat of summer! This piece will also make for a fabulous, country-style centrepiece on your table!
For more accessories for your outdoor dining area, take a look at our tableware and glassware pages!
