Preparing a Diamond Jubilee Party

There's a deluge of high profile cultural events happening in Britain this summer, mostly notably the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee. Whatever you think of her madge and the family, you really should use the celebrations as an excuse to host a garden party (unless you didn't need an excuse in the first place, in which case: go right ahead!).

At Alfresia we intend to celebrate with something as close to a party as working hours allow (now if only the management would let us take the barbecue from the showroom and some deck chairs to the roof - THAT would be celebrating...). June 5th is the official date and there's nothing to stop you preparing now!

We're all hoping for a sunny summer, so the ideal place to hold a summer party is the garden. You'll want to cook and entertain in comfort and buy products which you can use again and again (after all, after the Jubilee it is the Olympics!).

When weighing in the pros and cons of one kind of outdoor cooker against another, there will be several boxes which must be ticked for the product to be even considered. You want an attractive, efficient barbecue which can be used again and again; you want a high quality product for a fair price; you want your monies worth. The range of Toledo Cast Iron Chimeneas tick just those boxes. They look good, are cast in the traditional spanish way and are hard wearing. What's more, they double up as a chimenea and barbecue. This means that you can cook on them whilst the sun is out and then gather round them afterwards.

Once you've served up, you'll need somewhere to eat and you'll want to consider this hardwood garden furniture. Its hard wearing, practical and attractive. You can buy dining sets, recliners and chairs. Anything and everything you need to inhabit your garden without straining your legs.

Enjoy!