If you’re looking for a fun weekend with friends that involves cooking, eating, and laughing, then check out the guide and tips below. You don’t need a huge garden to enjoy the party – grab some blankets, a basket of picnic food and some beakers for an afternoon and you’re ready.
Set the Scene
It’s important to make hosting a garden party as enjoyable as possible.
- Select a comfortable corner in your garden to sit comfortably for at least two hours.
- Next, decorate! Dress up for a garden party and bring out your best wares. You can also use some party decorations if you really want to go to town. Flowers, buntings, balloons, and paper pom poms will get everyone in the mood.
- Use a table that can comfortably seat your family and friends, and easily hold the spread of food.
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It’s a good idea to mix up the snacks with some fun activities if you want your garden party to be memorable. We suggest:
- Games! Garden games like croquet, hoopla or giant Jenga and skittles can be a lot of fun. If your garden is large enough, you can also enjoy the more traditional games of football and bat-and ball.
- Photo Booths are a great addition to any outdoor event. They will make you and your guests remember it for years to come. You only need a photo booth that you can make yourself (cardboard and scissors will do), a smartphone or camera, and some props to get people snapping.
- Pinatas are a great way to add excitement. Who doesn’t like a sprinkle of treats or sweets falling on them? Design your pinata in a creative way.
What’s the menu?
Plan your menu in advance to avoid stress.
You can have even more fun by creating your own makeshift outdoor bar. There are many cocktail recipes for summer. We recommend that you mix cocktails in advance if you’re catering to a large group and don’t want to spend the whole day being the designated cocktail maker. Consider boozy iced peach tea, or negroni punch. The classic Mojito is also a favourite and can be scaled-up.
Canapes
You can choose from crowd-pleasing or ‘fancier’, like crayfish and crab brioche bites will do the trick.
The meat barbecue
If you’re looking for a traditional barbecue favourite, sausages are a must. Whether it’s the classic chorizo sandwich or a hot dog, there is something to suit everyone. There are many chicken wings and hamburgers that you can choose from. You can marinate slow-roasted barbecue ribs and a spatchcocked chilli chicken in advance to create a centrepiece with some wow factor.