FIVE CUTLERY DESIGNS PERFECT FOR ALFRESCO DINING
There’s something about sunshine, seasonal produce at its ripe, delicious best, and relaxed company that makes everything taste better outdoors. Whether you’re picnicking at a favourite beauty spot, dining beneath the shade of an old apple tree in the garden, hosting a smart lunch on the patio, or gathering friends for a barbecue, eating alfresco feels joyful. From a picnic rug to a linen tablecloth, the right cutlery helps make every outdoor dining occasion feel that little bit more special.
HIDCOTE BRIGHT
Hidcote Bright makes a graceful choice for summer picnics, with a delicate lightweight feel that is effortless in the hand. Inspired by the unfurling leaves and shoots of Hidcote Manor’s Arts and Crafts gardens in the Cotswolds', its gently tapered handles bring quiet elegance to alfresco dining. The refined pattern of this award-winning design is easy to carry, comfortable to use and beautifully suited to relaxed lunches outdoors, from garden blankets to coastal picnics.
RADFORD BRIGHT
Our award-winning Radford Bright is perfect for alfresco dining – whatever the size of your summer gathering. This classic design features a rounded profile, pleasing weight, and perfect balance in the hand. With more than 70 pieces within this popular range, Radford is designed to grow with your family, offering a range of beautifully crafted individual pieces to collect. From serving spoons to pastry forks, cheese sets to children’s cutlery, add to yours piece by piece and they will elevate every outdoor supper or barbecue.
QUNTON VINTAGE
Pleasingly curvaceous with generous proportions and a subtle point, Quinton Vintage is a pleasure to hold and use. In our lighter 3.5 gauge, its short tines and sturdy heads are made for casual dining while the distinctive semi-matte finish gives each piece its own personality. Bring smart coastal café vibes with the matching fish cutlery or fire up the barbecue for the steak knives alone.
TRATTORIA
Think bougainvillea-covered pergolas, sunny terraces and blue skies overhead… Trattoria – inspired by European bistro dining – is at its relaxed best outside on the terrace when it’s too hot for anything but lunch in the shade. The classic, riveted handles are complemented by mirror-polished bright tines and heads for effortless Italian style on your outdoor table. Pour the rosé and settle in. Wood-fired pizza, anyone?
DETA BRIGHT
From summer picnics in the park to relaxed light suppers in the garden, Deta Bright cutlery brings effortless style to outdoor dining. Its ample proportions and soft, smooth shapes feel comfortable in the hand, making every meal a pleasure to enjoy. The gently curved handles of the spoons and forks create a tactile experience, while the knives feature elegant, curved blades with a distinctive half-crescent tip. Finished with a striking teardrop kick at the base of each handle, Deta Bright makes a confident statement on any table setting, adding a touch of contemporary sophistication to alfresco occasions of every kind.
HIDCOTE BRIGHT
Hidcote Bright makes a graceful choice for summer picnics, with a delicate lightweight feel that is effortless in the hand. Inspired by the unfurling leaves and shoots of Hidcote Manor’s Arts and Crafts gardens in the Cotswolds', its gently tapered handles bring quiet elegance to alfresco dining. The refined pattern of this award-winning design is easy to carry, comfortable to use and beautifully suited to relaxed lunches outdoors, from garden blankets to coastal picnics.
RADFORD BRIGHT
Our award-winning Radford Bright is perfect for alfresco dining – whatever the size of your summer gathering. This classic design features a rounded profile, pleasing weight, and perfect balance in the hand. With more than 70 pieces within this popular range, Radford is designed to grow with your family, offering a range of beautifully crafted individual pieces to collect. From serving spoons to pastry forks, cheese sets to children’s cutlery, add to yours piece by piece and they will elevate every outdoor supper or barbecue.
QUNTON VINTAGE
Pleasingly curvaceous with generous proportions and a subtle point, Quinton Vintage is a pleasure to hold and use. In our lighter 3.5 gauge, its short tines and sturdy heads are made for casual dining while the distinctive semi-matte finish gives each piece its own personality. Bring smart coastal café vibes with the matching fish cutlery or fire up the barbecue for the steak knives alone.
TRATTORIA
Think bougainvillea-covered pergolas, sunny terraces and blue skies overhead… Trattoria – inspired by European bistro dining – is at its relaxed best outside on the terrace when it’s too hot for anything but lunch in the shade. The classic, riveted handles are complemented by mirror-polished bright tines and heads for effortless Italian style on your outdoor table. Pour the rosé and settle in. Wood-fired pizza, anyone?
DETA BRIGHT
From summer picnics in the park to relaxed light suppers in the garden, Deta Bright cutlery brings effortless style to outdoor dining. Its ample proportions and soft, smooth shapes feel comfortable in the hand, making every meal a pleasure to enjoy. The gently curved handles of the spoons and forks create a tactile experience, while the knives feature elegant, curved blades with a distinctive half-crescent tip. Finished with a striking teardrop kick at the base of each handle, Deta Bright makes a confident statement on any table setting, adding a touch of contemporary sophistication to alfresco occasions of every kind.
Try before you buy
Still not sure? Try the handy cutlery comparison tool on our website. Or use our UK Cutlery Sample Service to try the design and finish which best suits your hands, and your table, in your own home. It’s quick and easy, and delivery is free.
Hosting outdoors?
Our Edit is full of expert advice and inspiration for alfresco entertaining. Learn how to pack the perfect picnic, from deliciously summery – and effortlessly transportable – dishes to the best cutlery to take. And if a barbecue is on the agenda, follow our top tips to host the ultimate grill for family and friends.