With this summer being so warm and dry, it’s time to make the most of the stunning Cotswold sunshine and enjoy some summer socialising. Getting together with family, friends, or coworkers is a beautiful way to welcome the warm weather. So why not go all out and throw a summer party or soiree?
So if you want to throw the soiree of the summer why not follow our helpful suggestions and really make it an event to remember, for both you and your guests.
We think the easiest approach to make the most of your evening is with a private chef from Relish.
Relish can create a one-of-a-kind dining experience for your Cotswolds dinner party. Our Chefs have over 30 years of industry expertise, we can provide you precisely what you’re looking for, from a casual Buffet to a 3-Course Meal or Tasting Menu.
We can meet a wide range of catering requirements, serving worldwide cuisines while sourcing locally sourced foods of the highest quality.
Our Chef will collaborate with you to create a bespoke menu and prepare the event to your exact preferences. We wholeheartedly believe that good cuisine served by outstanding chefs and fantastic people always produces the best party, whether fun and fabulous or sleek and refined.
A summer soiree is more than your typical back garden BBQ. It involves some organisation, whether you’re hosting a fun evening with friends and family or a corporate event. So your guests should get their invitation roughly a month before the event. That allows everyone enough time to pencil you in.
You can liaise with your Relish chef before the event to discuss the food and any dietary requirements you or your guests may have. Unsure of what you’d like on the Menu? Our Chef’s will be more than happy to suggest numerous ideas.
We have a variety of cuisines to choose from based on our expertise and understanding. With an infinite range of possibilities, your private Chef may attend to each individual independently if necessary, ensuring that everyone enjoys their dinner and goes home happy.
When it comes to summer party decorations, simplicity is best. Keeping things natural with seasonal flowers set the summer tone & arranging your guests with a delightfully colourful summer party experience. Set them up on tables and throughout the patio, then finish with hanging cloth or runners. Depending on the occasion, you may add atmosphere by using fairy lights, festoons, or bunting. For a more coherent aesthetic, use a colour palette represented in your flowers, candles, napkins, plates, and overall décor.
Lighting will establish the tone for the evening and is an excellent technique to creatinng an atmosphere. Candlelight, boutique lanterns, or al fresco dining with festoon lamps thread along fence lines or through balustrades are great for creating a cosy environment.
Include citronella candles to keep troublesome mosquitos and bugs away without looking out of place. Solar lights are another option to assist guests in finding their way around by lighting paths. However, ensure your lighting isn’t too bright since this detracts from the ambience.
Rather than squeezing guests around formal table setups, go for open seating with plenty of possibilities to relax or unwind. Comfortable seating, benches, and cushions will encourage people to socialise and meet new friends, rather than being stuck between two strangers with whom they may have nothing in common with!
Consider installing shade sails or erecting gazebos to provide adequate protection from the sun, depending on your site. Remember even during summer, there is always the risk of rain. We’re in the UK so shelter provides protection from the weather and gives a refined touch and a hint of seclusion to your event.
Music is essential to every party, and your summer celebration will be no exception. However, remember that the music should be in the background and not too loud for folks to enjoy a little chit-chat. A live performance is an excellent addition if you genuinely want to create the atmosphere.
Aside from music, games are a great way to keep your visitors entertained. You’re never too elderly for a game of Giant Jenga, Connect 4, or plain old-fashioned croquet!
Once the food has been served, your Relish chef will clean up your kitchen and leave it immaculate, all part of our excellent service! So, you don’t need to worry about the after-dinner clean-up. You can continue enjoying your party, knowing nothing needs to be done.
Whatever the occasion, the presence of our private Chef will add to the evening’s memorability, uniqueness, and specialness. With a private chef on hand, you won’t have to do anything for the duration of the evening. Waiting personnel might also be arranged to ensure that everything works well.
Hiring a private chef with Relish allows you to try delicious new dishes and culinary combinations you may not have tried before. Delightful cuisine, a relaxed time, and the incredible sensation of dining in a high-end restaurant in the comfort of your home.
Starting from approximately £120 per person (plus VAT) based on a party of 6.
For more details, please contact email info@relishmail.co.uk or drop us a line on +44 (0) 1285 658444