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The Garden Party Ultimate Guide
Written on April 27th, 2026
A sunny garden get together is the perfect way to spend any bank holiday weekend. From seeing your spring seeds starting to sprout to getting the patio furniture out, your garden turns into the best venue for hosting family and friends. Here’s our guide to putting together the ultimate garden party, from how to brighten up the space to recipe inspiration and some of our Buyer’s top picks for easy-to-prep party snacks!
1. Make delicious recipes
Enjoy the best of bright, seasonal produce and fun, fresh recipes that’ll be sure to impress your guests!
Moroccan Carrot, Orange and Pomegranate Salad
If you’re looking for tasty vegetarian recipes, this refreshing salad is ideal for a sunny day. Add some crumbled feta on top for a tangy twist.
Deep Fried Cheese and Pineapple on a Stick
This fun twist on a nostalgic classic is a recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Why not try our other ‘Food on a Stick’ recipes by tapping the links below?
Cheeseburger Balls on a Stick
Stuffed Pizza Dough Balls on a stick
Bacon & Maple and Churro Style Popcorn Toppings
Add something extra to a spring fayre classic with these popcorn toppers. Delicious to eat and super-fun to make with the kids too!
2. Choose a selection of your favourite snacks
Having a great selection of picky bits will help create a fantastic spread for your garden party, here’s our Buyer’s top picks of the season.
Perello Smoked Catalan Almonds
Grown in the Mediterranean, they’re specially selected, fried and oak-smoked for a well-balanced flavour.
Torres Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps
Artisan-made crisps roasted in the finest extra virgin olive oil with an added generous pinch of salt.
The Glorious Mess Fruity Kisses
Bright and bold flavours of passion fruit, raspberry and lemon, they’re light, crisp and delicious.
3. Pick the perfect drink
Whether you go for a delicate fizz, spring-time cocktails or refreshing beer, there’s something for everyone in store. See the top recommendations for a garden party from our Beer, Wines & Spirits Team.
Damm Inedit
A unique blend of traditional malted-barley beer and wheat beer, it’s pale yellow with a somewhat cloudy appearance from the unfiltered wheat proteins.
Downpour Scottish Dry Gin
With a punch of wild Hebridean heather, this gin is bursting with botanicals, creating a bold flavour in every sip.
E.H. Booth & Co. English Sparkling Rosé
Made in the South Downs of England, this English sparkling rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and crisp Chardonnay with luscious red fruit notes.
Booths Operate a Think 25 policy, please drink responsibly.
4. Brighten up the space
Now you’ve got a scrumptious selection of goodies for your guests to enjoy, the last step in our garden party ultimate guide is some tips to brighten up the space. From gorgeous centrepieces to touches of décor, there’s lots of different ways to elevate the space.
Tips:
- Lay out some of your favourite blankets, not only do they help add something bright to the area but they’re ideal for your guests when it gets a little chillier in an evening.
- Create a warm, cosy glow with fairy lights, candles and lanterns.
- Plant wildflowers to add pops of colour to your garden. They look gorgeous and are great for bees and other wildlife!
- Curate a fun playlist to have on in the background to enhance the atmosphere.
- Open up your garden doors or put up a gazebo to create an effortless indoor/outdoor space.
What we’d recommend:
Talking Tables Lemon Paper Napkins
These beautiful napkins are cute and practical, perfect for a pop of colour to elevate your tablescape.
Talking Tables Lemon Paper Plates
For easy hosting, use these lovely paper plates. Plastic free and home recyclable, they’re also eco-friendly!
Annabels Cornish Daffodils
For a pretty spring-time centrepiece, pick up some British daffodils, grown by Annabels.
For each bunch sold, a donation is made to Marie Curie.
To discover more garden party inspiration, pop into your nearest store