insideKENT Magazine Issue 100 - August 2020 | Page 31

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
The Sundrenched BBQ Picnic Spot
After months of drive-by birthdays, Zoom quizzes
and the collective horror of homeschooling, I think
it’s fair to say that we have all missed the physical
company of our friends outside of the house. Nothing
can replace the excitement of a night at the pub with
your closest mates, or dinner and cocktails at a fancy
restaurant to catch up after a hectic work week.
However, for those who are still not ready to return
to these social hubs, or for those who missed the
boat in terms of queuing and booking in advance,
we present the perfect solution; a beach BBQ picnic.
With enough room to socially distance and still be
a part of the conversation, this is the perfect location
to pack the deck chairs, perch the parasol in the
sand, and catch up with loved ones over a hot dog
and a cold beer.
Head to Joss Bay in Broadstairs: a rare sandy
haven, surrounded by white cliffs, and deep blue
waters that allows BBQs all day long, though be sure
to read the signs. Find the perfect spot for you and
your guests, and get that grill going! For food, we
would only recommend the best for the biggest
reunion picnic of the summer, and for the meat feast
we are all craving that would be the BBQ Box
from Macknades - the iconic Faversham-based
food hall.
The box includes chicken thighs and legs, marinated
beef steak kebabs, lamb and mint burgers, sausages,
and pork loin steaks - so there will be more than
enough to go around! If you have any veggie friends
whose mouths won’t be watering at the sound of all
that meat, grab some veggie burgers and halloumi,
then you are ready to feed your whole family until
they burst! With burger in hand, relax and unwind
in the golden sunshine with a Macknades Wine
Selection Box, chock full of 6 fragrant wines ranging
from fruity beauties to dry and crisp stunners. More
into hoppy beverages? No problem at all, Macknades
also provide a Craft Beer Hamper, that includes
local beers from all over Kent. The perfect beverage
to toast an incredible beach reunion with all your
nearest and dearest.
The Romantic Sunset Picnic
If you are looking for a way to surprise your partner
with an incredible gesture of love to tell them how
much you value anything from their incomparable
washing up skills to the curve of their smile when
they are happy, this experience is the way to do it.
A romantic, sunset picnic on the white cliffs of
Samphire Hoe will put any other date night you
had planned to shame. Enjoy your very own
kaleidoscope in the sky as the incandescent colours
burst onto their canvas, purely for your
entertainment. There is nothing more romantic than
a light show for two, while you lounge on a quilted
picnic blanket, and enjoy the clink of champagne
glasses as you cheers to this one-of-a-kind date.
Before picking a spot to snuggle down in, wind your
way through the peace and quiet of the wildflower
strewn ground, and enjoy the tranquil sight of birds
soaring above your head. Everything about this
location oozes pure happiness and love, trust us,
your other half will not be able to wipe the smile off
their face. Sit on the grassy bank and admire the
incredible view of the sea shore, with the distant
sound of waves crashing onto the beach to serenade
your picnic.
As this is a special occasion, it would be rude not to
go all out on the food and drink, so grab yourself a
picnic with a little more pizazz! From the artisan
drink specialists at Wild Box Events
(www.wildboxevents.co.uk) delight in a
gorgeously packaged, make-it-yourself cocktail kit.
With everything you need to bring out your inner
mixologist and toast your eternal love. If the allure
of a cheeky Pornstar or espresso martini, made with
Lost Sheep Coffee no less, wasn’t enough, you can
also pair your tipple with a glorious graze box from
Plentifull! Sit back and truly indulge in the scene,
the cuisine, and your love for one another.
Whatever the occasion, grab a hamper, a blanket
and anyone up for a good time and make the most
of the last months of summer with an old fashioned,
yet crowd pleasing picnic at one of these incredible
Kentish locations.
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