6 essential products for the perfect summer garden party

One of the best things about spring and summer in the UK is the excuse to get together with our loved ones for a beautiful garden party. Whether it is hosting a barbeque or an intimate outdoor dinner, these moments end up becoming our most cherished memories during the colder months when we’re all burrowed inside. However, if you want to really wow your guests, a standard backyard gathering isn’t going to cut it. A truly exceptional summer garden party needs a little thought — and a few themes and decor essentials to make everything sing.

Here, we list some of the most important garden party essentials for your next outdoor gathering.Tread, the portable pizza oven by Gozney

No garden party is complete without pizza, with Tread, Gozney’s portable pizza oven, you can have a pizza party anywhere you go. Hyper-portable, ultra-rugged, lightweight, and designed for adventure, Tread can not only light up any garden parties you host, but also become a culinary companion for any trips you take. Some of the oven’s features include plug and play set up, space-age insulation and rapid heat up and cool down times. And if pizza isn’t what you fancy, don’t worry, because Tread can help you whip up anything your guests desire: steaks, chicken, fish and roasted veggies. A perfect accompaniment to an indulgent garden party or a road trip adventure of your dreams, this is one product you absolutely need to add to your cart.Recycled wooden serving boards by Ben Simpson

Serving boards can make even the messiest dishes look appealing. Ben Simpson Furniture offers a selection of recycled serving boards, which are the perfect solution when entertaining in the garden. Available as a set of two square or round boards, these stunning serving platters are ideal, whether serving pizza fresh from a tabletop pizza oven, curating the perfect charcuterie or for sharing tapas type dishes with friends and family. Crafted from recycled offcuts of sustainably sourced solid ash, they offer an ideal eco-friendly solution.Outdoor rugs by La Manufacture Cogolin

Outdoor rugs are a simple yet impactful way to define spaces, add texture, and enhance comfort. They anchor furniture arrangements, creating a cohesive and inviting setting. La Manufacture Cogolin’s collection reimagines its signature flat-weave patterns in sailing cords, blending timeless craftsmanship with all-weather elegance. Colourful, with sleek lines and a misleadingly soft texture, these rugs are produced using the traditional craft, woven on 19th century Jacquard hand-looms in the south of France. A simple crossing of warp and weft yarns in contrasting colours results elegant textures and geometric labyrinths.Outdoor perfume sticks by Aromaria

Elevating an outdoor space goes beyond furniture — scent plays a crucial role in creating an immersive atmosphere. Aromaria’s outdoor perfume sticks burn for 8 to 10 hours and can be re-lit multiple times, unlike conventional incense. Crafted from natural ingredients like activated charcoal, flowers, and fruit peels, the scent collection, developed and produced in Grasse, France, is designed to fragrance large areas, completing the ultimate alfresco experience.Floral arrangements from Grandirosa

Delivering luxury floral designs and the most beautiful flower bouquets, Grandirosa in Portman Marylebone sources the best seasonal produce from New Covent Garden Market and various British growers to create artistic bouquets for delivery in London. Whether you’re after gorgeous two-tone rose bouquets or full-scale floral arrangements to match your garden party theme, Grandirosa will source gorgeous flowers from Britain’s best producers to elevate your garden to a whole new level. You can also choose to grow some flowers and produce of your own to add that extra oomph to your garden.Sedona teak dining armchair and table by RH

No garden party is complete without a dining table setting. RH’s new Sedona teak dining armchairs and dining table make for an elegant and sophisticated addition to any patio. In a new partnership with furniture maker Arthur Gentil (Milan), Sedona embraces the bold geometric forms of modern architecture, showcasing an elegant juxtaposition of solid and open space. A recessed base allows the ultra-thick, tailored cushions to appear as if floating while maintaining a strong, grounded presence. 

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