Having an outdoor space at home where you’re able to entertain friends and family provides the perfect excuse for all-year round hosting – creating life-long memories and moments you will treasure forever. For example, take the Scandinavian countries; they have extremely cold winters but still manage to enjoy a drink or two outside, so why can’t we?
As a luxury outdoor furniture brand, we are extremely passionate about providing all-year round outdoor living but are constantly faced with the question – how can I enjoy my outdoor living space during winter? In this blog, we answer exactly that and provide you with our top tips, tricks and advice on how al fresco can be enjoyed during the winter season.
Winter al fresco evenings: How can I enjoy my outdoor living space during winter?
Enjoying your outdoor space in winter can sometimes be seen as a difficult task, due to extreme temperature and weather conditions. But what if we were to remove the harsh weather out of the equation and focus on the beauty of England during winter. From a white, crisp winters day to a beautiful starry night, the wintry season is exceptional and should never be overlooked just because the temperature drops.
Exceptional flavours
Winter al fresco evenings call for one thing and one thing only, warm food and drink. Mulled wine is a perfect example of the ideal drink for a cool winters evening, and held in the other hand, a flavourful pork bap smothered in apple sauce and stuffing. By offering warm food and drink throughout the evening, you can be sure your guests remain warm and happy, with a full tummy.
Winter al fresco recipe: Blue Cheese & Apple Burger
Combining winter and flavour, a classic burger with a twist. Cook and eat this burger outdoors on your barbeque releasing exquisite smells and warmth from the flames as your guests lick their lips in anticipation.
Make the most of your winter evenings with this beautiful al fresco recipe.
Recipe link – Blue Cheese Burger | Beef Recipes | Jamie Oliver
Intimate atmosphere
Outdoor entertaining in winter isn’t taken advantage of enough! The colder evenings transform into a real intimate atmosphere between friends and family – cuddling around the fire pit and cradling glasses of mulled wine. An excellent addition to create a real cosy feeling is with a pergola – an outdoor cover protecting you, your luxury outdoor furniture and your guests from unexpected weather. This also allows you to create a key focal point for your guests to gather under and entertain.
Wellbeing boost
Winter is seen as a cold, dark and miserable period heavily avoided. Mental health plummets and seasonal depression kicks in for many, but by introducing regular al fresco evenings, you can overcome your winter blues and boost everyone’s wellbeing. The entire point of al fresco is about enjoying the food consumed and the time spent together outdoors. So, rather than moaning about the cold weather, take advantage of it by wrapping up warm and treasuring these moments with friends and family in the beautiful outdoors and your luxury outdoor furniture.
Enjoy your outdoor space this winter. For more information on our luxury outdoor furniture, visit www.hexliving.co.uk.
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