Nothing says summer like laid-back al fresco dining, be it under a parasol or a star-studded sky, at a picnic or a seated gathering. To ensure each al fresco setting is a masterpiece, we’ve curated a collection of essentials that exemplify elegance, functionality, and flavour. From premium olive oils to artisanal vases, here’s a selection of culinary gifts to delight any gourmand.
Terre Paisible Olive Oil
Award-winning Terre Paisible Extra Virgin Olive Oil features Délicate Huile d’Olive, Modérée Huile d’Olive, and Aromatique Huile d’Olive (Gold winner at the 2023 SAOLIVE Awards). This premium olive oil is of the finest quality with no additives and preservatives. The olive oil flavours are versatile and range from a mild pepperiness to a full-bodied oil, with a distinctive layered taste. This olive oil will enhance any dish but is also delightful as a dip for warm, crusty bread on summery evenings.
Available from the Terre Paisible website at R175.00 each, https://terrepaisible.com/
Wooden serving tray
A versatile, solid oak tray to display food, from a bread and olive oil tasting to the finest of cheeses. This wooden tray combines simplicity with functionality.
Pedersen + Lennard, Strata Round Wooden Tray R695.00
Tablecloth
This tablecloth is 100% cotton and its checked green palette evokes summer picnics, lunch outdoors, perfect for an alfresco evening. Soft and light with a hemmed finish, this is an elevated summer must-have.
Mungo, The Caribbean Check Tablecloth R1,290 – R3,270. Available in 4-16-seater sizes.
Shopping bag
An everyday versatile bag to carry all the essentials for summer. Made from 100% cotton rope sewn using a coiling technique. The cotton is grown locally in South Africa by farmers who are members of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI).
Mia Mélange, Shopper Bag Green with Ivory Stripes R1,485.00
Beaded flower vase
Ananta is a multi-disciplinary design studio founded by sisters Viveka and Rucita Vassen. The Blossom Forest Green Purna Vase is handmade and beaded by talented artists from their homes in Khayelitsha. The U-shaped beaded flower vase celebrates colour, celebration, community and summer.
The Blossom Forest Green Purna Vase is available at @always_welcome_store and @merchantsonlong
Louis Vuitton twist glasses
Raise your glass in style, with a twist. Louis Vuitton’s Twist Glasses will undoubtedly elevate summery tablescapes. Available in a series of hues – Crystal Clear, Sapphire Blue, Amber, Emerald, and Venetian Ruby, the glasses add a spiral of colour for the summer season.
The Louis Vuitton tableware collection is available on louisvuitton.com
