In many parts of the world, August is a great time to get out of the house and into the outdoors. If you're able to prepare some food while you're at it, all the better!
Gardens, parks and beaches offer a great variety of suitable backdrops for a meal outside, but to fully enjoy food and drink in the great outdoors there are always a few things to keep in mind. Here are our tips for enjoying stylish outdoor dining.
Make Sure the BBQ Equipment is Up to Date
The barbecue is many people's key summer outdoors meal, and in order to enjoy it properly, it's a good idea to ensure that you all the necessary elements in place. As well as the food and the BBQ itself, you'll want to have the right accessories and equipment in place to cook and serve.
The above BBQ Fork by Kuhn Rikon is a valuable tool for cooking on the fire in style. With an extra-long handle for convenient holding and keeping a safe distance away from the heat of the BBQ, the stainless steel fork offers a graceful and easy way to turn foodstuffs on the BBQ. Also great for positioning meat for carving, and placing pieces on tables and plates, the fork can soon become an invaluable addition to the outdoor dining experience. Easy to store away with its convenient hanging hooks, the BBQ fork makes the whole process much easier.
Also taking its place in the list of BBQ tools to keep handy is Kuhn Rikon's BBQ Turner. The flat head of the turner has indentures making it suitable for turning and positioning patties and slices with aplomb. Also featuring a long handle for safe cooking, its another fine example of Kuhn Rikon's take on the expert BBQ technique.
Serving the Salad
Every good outdoor meal should have some salad nearby. For that reason alone, a quality salad serving bowl is certainly a must-have.
The Rosti Mepal Cirqula Serving Bowl, Set of 4 Deep Black, is a fantastic collection of bowls perfect for keeping food fresh while to and from a dinner location. A 100% air-proof and leak-proof lid make travelling with food packed away inside perfectly safe, while the bowls double as stylish serving containers. Great for dining outdoors in style, the bowls range in capacity from 500 - 3000 ml, so you'll always know which one is required for each occasion. A lovely way to serve up the salad, this is another practical and stylish way to enjoy summer foods!