What could be more evocative of a hot summer's day than relaxing under the branches of a tree in the dappled and cooling shade with a sumptuous spread of cheeses - Roquefort, Stilton, Cheddar, creamy Dolcelatte and Brie, crisp, freshly baked baguettes and a selection of refreshing fruits. The incredibly refreshing watermelon that seems to cool you just by looking at it, an icy lemon sorbet presented in a chilled hollowed out lemon, juicy citrus fruits and of course, the epitome of a hot summer's day - fresh, juicy red strawberries!
Of course, summer wouldn't be summer without the BBQ! The charcoaled (sometimes a pseudonym for "burnt") foods, steaks, sausage, prawns, lamb and more can be accompanied by a mouth-watering selection of side dishes. Stuffed eggs, stuffed peppers and tomatoes, rice salads, hummus, tabouleh, tzatziki - the selection can be endless!