There’s a real pleasure in hosting a garden brunch in the summertime. A break from the usual rusharound that comes with the season, a brunch out on your patio is a more relaxed gathering, with less of the pressure that comes with an evening meal. Plus, going al fresco is a break from the everyday, as you’re able to enjoy food with loved ones while basking in the morning sun – a recipe for lasting memories to be made.
At Kettler, we’re here to help create those memories for you. From planning the perfect menu to creating a welcome atmosphere with brunch décor ideas, we’ll guide you through every step. We’ll explore ideal brunch timings, how to transform your patio into a stylish dining space and equip you with the perfect outdoor cooking tools, so you can savour delicious food with good company and warm weather in your own home.
What is the Most Common Time for Brunch?
Firstly, what time should you tell your guests to come round? Brunch is typically the time in-between breakfast and lunch, hence the portmanteau in its name. The most common times for hosting a brunch are between 11am and 1pm, but you can also stretch it to a late lunch.
Brunch Décor Ideas for Your Garden
Now we’ve established that brunch is the ideal excuse for a relaxed, sun-soaked get-together, you now need to set the scene, and a beautiful brunch table will do just that.
No brunch is complete without a quality dining set, and at Kettler, we have wood, mesh and synthetic rattan dining sets that channel the outdoors while being strong enough to withstand the outdoors all year round, though we recommend getting a protective cover which is tailor-made to each set.
Available in table designs ranging from aluminium slats to wood effect to glass tops, you can select the perfect style to suit you. Pick between the spaciousness of a square dining or the togetherness of a round dining table. For more advice on which table shape is right for you, consult our guide to choosing the best shape for your outdoor dining set. Whichever shape you choose, matching rattan or wicker serving platters will pair exquisitely with our dining sets and add a touch of natural elegance to your table.
Instead of your patio sticking out from the rest of the garden like a sore thumb, bring the garden to it in subtle ways such as a well-placed potted plant as the centrepiece of your table. With just a simple touch like this, you can make your outdoor space a seamless extension of your garden, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere your guests will love.
How to Cook Brunch Outdoors
To truly unleash your inner culinary wisdom, you need the right equipment for the job. At Kettler, we have numerous ways to solve this issue.
Our Cozze plancha grills are portable powerhouses that let you whip up breakfast, lunch, dinner and small eats in one device. With this lightweight and easy-to-store cast iron grill, you can cook anything from bacon and eggs to sausages, fish, burgers and pancakes outdoors. Plus, its compact design is staunchly modern and is sure to impress at your brunch. It’s a sophisticated way to welcome in the divine smells and succulent flavours of your favourite cuisines one that ensures even heat distribution and a perfect cook every time.
Another alternative is a pizza oven, but not the traditional ovens you may be thinking of. A far cry from the bulky pizza ovens that require a tonne of space to operate in, modern Cozze pizza ovens are sleek and streamlined, sporting a minimalistic design that fits into any décor with poise. But it’s not form over function; with our pizza ovens, you can stone bake perfect restaurant-style pizzas at home in as little as two minutes once preheated. This is ideal for brunches with multiple guests and taste preferences, as you can rustle up different pizzas with different sauces and toppings in a matter of moments at your guests’ request.
You may think it’s a lot of equipment to create one dish, but our pizza ovens are more versatile than you think – you can use them to bake bread, and flame-cook vegetables and steaks for alternative brunch meals. You can easily bake pizza in your electric pizza oven all year round, but there is nothing like cosying up on the terrace after a hot summer’s day with a little slice of heaven cooked in the outdoor pizza oven.
What’s on a Typical Brunch Menu?
Now you have the tools to create a midday feast in your outdoor space, the next item on the agenda is what to cook for your guests. Brunch can range from a meaty fry-up to pastries to sized-down versions of what could be served at dinnertime. Thankfully, the versatility of your plancha and pizza oven allows you to experiment with various ingredients and prepare a plethora of exquisite meals that will delight your guests and your palette.
With the grill plancha, there’s no limit to what you can create. You could assemble the perfect Sunday morning brunch with a bacon and sausage fry-up with some bread rolls to hold it all together, or take your guests to an American diner and fry pancakes with a range of toppings and sauces of their choosing. Finally, the ability to fry eggs cracks open the options greatly. Nothing beats a simple dish of scrambled or poached eggs, or you could put together an omelette or even eggs benedict – you can fry the bacon that goes with it on the same plancha as you prepare a Hollandaise sauce with some melted butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
On the other hand, your pizza oven could be your trusted companion for creating a spread of mini pizzas with all sorts of toppings and flavours, allowing your guests to try as they please and gravitate towards their favourites. Away from pizzas, you could deliver steak and eggs, a real hearty, greasy spoon brunch that is popular in the USA. Or if you’re in the mood for something more refined, a smoked salmon could be just the ticket to a successful brunch, especially with some asparagus and the aforementioned Hollandaise sauce. Whatever you decide, the possibilities ensure that you could have ideas for many more brunches to come.
Transform Your Garden into a Social Sanctuary with Kettler
Turn your outdoor space into a place for the best of the times with Kettler. Our mission to provide garden furniture for those unforgettable moments stretches back to the 1960s, and it’s a flame that shines even brighter today. Our team are more than happy to help you find the perfect garden furniture and brunch cooking equipment for you. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
