With lockdown restrictions easing, our outdoor spaces are set to become the backdrop to some epic gatherings, so we asked the experts at Macknade to share their top tips for al fresco entertaining.
Terrific Tables
Make your outdoor table a work of art! For an Easter theme, hand decorate eggs as a centre piece, or as a cute alternative to name cards. Seasonal bouquets from Macknade’s florist will add pretty touches to your table and are now available to order online for local delivery!.
Beautiful BBQs
Gone are the days when burnt burgers and undercooked chicken were the typical British BBQ fayre. The Big Green Egg has hatched! So much more than the average BBQ and available from Macknade in a variety of sizes, they’ll revolutionise the way you cook outdoors.
Fabulous Feasts
Huzzah for the Macknade Easter Recipe Box! Designed to feed six, each dish can either be cooked outside or prepared in advance with minimal fuss, so you can spend more time with your loved ones. Each recipe box comes with a choice of main course, featuring either aubergine and Kentish potato moussaka, butterflied leg of lamb with a salsa verde, or char siu marinaded pork rib eye. There’s also a variety of extras available, including a selection of wines to pair with your dishes, seasonal vegetables, a scrumptious lemon posset with rhubarb compote and a cheese board.
Perfect Picnics
Not all of us have gardens, so find a perfect spot in the park with your loved ones to enjoy eating al fresco. Pick up some delicious cheeses from Macknade’s Delicatessen counter, order a deli box online, or opt for a Colomba cake to share, plus a bottle or two of wine and you’re all set for the perfect celebration.
To order online or to visit Macknade in Faversham or Ashford, head to macknade.com.
