It’s nice to eat out in the garden from time to time, but what if you fancy hosting a few more outdoor parties this year? Well, you’ll need a BBQ-friendly garden to host them in. Designing the lawn and yard space available can be a little tricky; it’s hard to make use of natural nooks and crannies when you’ve got anything from a dining set, pergola, and outdoor kitchen to fit in! But if your heart is set on it, let’s get the concept off to a great start with the design tips down below.

Start By Clearing Up

You can’t design an alfresco eating paradise without cleaning off all the debris! If winter has left you with a lot of fallen leaves and twigs, as well as grassy knolls and mud creeping out everywhere, start pruning the plants back and trim as many turf edges as possible. Cut them back until they look neat – they’ll grow back even stronger in the summer, so don’t worry about going too far. 

Place Your BBQ First

You might have your eye on a lovely set of teak garden chairs, but for now, your focus should be BBQ only; save the furniture purchases for later! Whether a small round pot on three legs or a full brick pizza oven, fit it first and then design everything else around it. 

So, pick a spot to put it. It doesn’t have to be the centre of attention, but it does need its own dedicated area. Maybe pushed out of the way, where it can be covered from the elements, yet still easily reached? A BBQ nook is very on trend right now! 

Create a Communal Feeling

A communal feeling is something you want to take part in. For an outdoor space you want to eat and revel in, this means creating a welcoming feel. Plenty of comfortable furniture, something clean (and even warm) to walk over, as well as good lighting and a sense of privacy from the rest of the world. 

You could even make life easier for yourself and hire everything you need for the perfect garden party from Poptop Parties. They offer various services from catering and entertainment to decorations and equipment hire, meaning you can host a memorable party without the stress!

Watch Out for the Weather

A covered BBQ nook is one thing, but try to cover the entire area around it too. You don’t want to be dining out when the rain suddenly comes down, as it’s likely to do in the UK! A simple canvas awning can work here, but you can also set up a full trellis and cover it in plant vines and flowers; they’ll do most of the work catching raindrops. 

If you’re a BBQ lover, make sure your garden space reflects that this year! Design it to fit your needs, handle the weather well, and be as inviting as possible when people first see it.

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