How To Make A Socially-Distant Garden Hangout With Your Friends Extra Special

If there's one thing we're looking forward to doing more regularly this summer, it's spending time with our friends and loved ones. With lockdown measures easing on 4 July and the beautiful summer weather setting in, it's no wonder we're already planning garden gatherings, idyllic picnics and BBQs. That's where Côte at Home come in.

We've all been there, hosting is harder than it looks. Especially when all you really want to be doing is catching up with your friends, not worrying about what's going on in the kitchen. So, to avoid potential culinary disasters and stress (two factors that are never welcomed at a summer soirée) Côte at Home has kindly done all the hard work for you, bringing exquisite French bistro cuisine right to your doorstep.

With over a 100 dishes to choose from, and over 60 wines, beers and soft drinks, there's something for every occasion. All of the produce is fresh from Côte's kitchen, cellar, fromagerie, boulangerie and boucherie. Plus, stock up on chilled bistro meals, perfect for those nights when you’re feeling too tired to cook!

As a selection of high quality meats and dairy are available, deliveries are sent by a refrigerated vehicle or insulated packaging and chilled gel packs, in order to keep your food fresh. And, it might be worth noting that they deliver nationwide!

With that in mind, we've put together some delicious Côte at Home suggestions for your summer plans. From a simple garden catch-up with the girls, to having all the family over for a BBQ – all you have to worry about is serving it.

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If you're planning a garden hangout...

Cheese and wine night with the girls has been sorely missed, so it's only right that they're reintroduced – garden-style. Enjoy a selection of cheeses, a crisp baguette, a bottle of rosé and on top of that, get your chocolate fix with this indulgent, dark chocolate mousse. What more could you ask for?

If you're planning a celebratory picnic...

Picnics seem like the best way to celebrate someones birthday at the moment, in fact any piece of good news. Treat yourself to some Champagne, alongside an array of cold, fresh foods, and swap cake for this light lemon and armagnac posset. Plus, you can send a Côte at Home gift card, if you're too far away to meet.

If you're planning a family BBQ...

This selection of high quality meats is perfect for a family BBQ. Paired with some frites and an ice cold cider, and you can't go wrong. Plus, there are plenty of options for vegetarian and gluten free diets too, like these vegetarian sausages.

£10 off your first order when using the code GRAZIA10

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