Outdoor Dining Ideas This Spring

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Tregothnan Estate cream tea by post

It's Monday morning and as with each time I sit to write our monthly update, everything has changed again! From today in England we can meet in groups of six or two households outside. Such a welcome development as we move into Spring. My mind turns to alfresco dining, open fires and the good old barbecue. So I have taken a look around at some great Cornish inspired ways to commune outdoors this Spring.

The Cornish Fish Monger bbq box

I've not yet had my first barbecue of the year yet, an oversight I am sure! Cornwall is positively bursting with brilliant suppliers, from The Cornish Food Box Company who have a fine selection of meats for all budgets to lovely local butcher James Kittows showcasing a truly carnivorous box packed to the brim. Fresh fish from The Cornish Fish Monger looks particularly good.

This bank holiday weekend have a bbq

For those who prefer something a little more elegant, how about an afternoon tea? We are spoilt for choice  in the county with our favourite venues diversifying brilliantly and sending delicious treats to our doors. The Cornish Hamper Company have all the local favourites, proper clotted cream, scones, shortbread and saffron cake! 

Cream teas by post Padstow

Looking for a taste of Padstow? Chough Bakery can help, delicious scones, Cornish butter and jams and mouthwatering tray-bakes. If you like your tea elegantly Cornish then this luxury offering from the Tregothnan Estate is a real treat. 

Restormel Kitchen afternoon tea box

In my local town of Lostwithiel we have gourmet treats prepared by Restormel Kitchen which look amazing, plus a new business that has diversified during lockdown offering mouthwatering cake selection boxes, Foodies Cafe. They create a box each week with the likes of millionaire shortbread muffins, white biscoff rocky road and s'more cookie dough bites! 

Outdoor seating in Cornwall

When it comes to our outdoor spaces we have been spending more time than ever in our own backyard. If you are wanting spruce up your space you could check out the Cornwall Garden Shop for lovely solid wooden furniture, patio heaters and sun loungers (a bit optimistic I know!) Sustainable Furniture near St Austell has a great range of pieces ideal if you want to know more about origin and eco credentials. 

I am ignoring the fact that today is overcast and grey and am instead hopeful for a heatwave and some fabulous outdoor dining with much missed friends and family! 


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