| To have a successful outdoor dinner party please | | | | sets that can sit anywhere from 2 - 12 people |
| read my top tips below. If you are planning an | | | | around. For larger parties you may want to rent |
| intimate outdoor dinner for a few people or | | | | further seating or ask close friends and family to |
| alternatively a big informal get together for lots of | | | | bring their own where possible. A garden arbour can |
| friends and family outdoors. Read my top tips on | | | | offer a special secluded seating area for private |
| how to make it a success. | | | | conversations after dinner. |
| Shelter - This is a must have especially in the UK! Rain | | | | Food - A successful dinner party doesn't require |
| can ruin an outdoor party, taking simple precautionary | | | | fancy food but it does need good food! Make sure |
| steps means that should the heavens open a down | | | | you provide quality food that can be shared and |
| poor will not dampen the spirits of your guests. | | | | enjoyed by all. A BBQ can help you to produce really |
| Depending on your budget and size of garden there | | | | tasty food at relative ease. Try to plan and prepare |
| are a range of products available to shelter your | | | | as much in advance so you can enjoy the time with |
| guests from the weather. Permanent garden gazebos | | | | your guests and not spend most of the evening |
| are at the most expensive end of the scale whilst | | | | hidden in the kitchen. |
| sails and parasols are far cheaper. A gazebo not only | | | | Cushions and Table Cloths - Brightly coloured cushions |
| offers shelter from the weather but also provides a | | | | and table cloths can transform drag and old furniture |
| stunning focal point in your garden; parasols on the | | | | sets. |
| other hand are far cheaper and can be moved to | | | | Plates and Crockery - Use plastic cups, plates, knives |
| different locations in your garden. Garden Sails are far | | | | and forks to reduce the chance of breakages. There |
| more contemporary and will add a modern twist to | | | | are some really funky crockery sets not available |
| your garden whilst still keeping costs down. | | | | that will look beautiful on your table outdoors. |
| Decking Area - Decking can create an outdoor dining | | | | Centrepiece - Create a stunning table centre piece |
| room. You can choose some decking kits with shelter | | | | simply with a glass bowl filled with water and fresh |
| included or without depending on your preferences | | | | flower heads floating on the top. |
| and budget. Decking not only protects your lawn but | | | | Lighting - Lighting adds atmosphere. Use fairy lights or |
| also offers a relaxed sophisticated space in your | | | | lanterns to add a truly magical feel to your garden. |
| garden for you and your friends to sit and chill out. | | | | Music - Is a must to get you in the party mood. |
| Seating - When planning an outdoor party you must | | | | Heat - Patio heaters or fire pits are great heat |
| always ensure you have enough seating. At Jacks | | | | providers which allow you to stay outdoors for |
| Garden Store you will find a wide range of furniture | | | | longer. |