Having friends and family round to your home is a wonderful thing and increasingly people are choosing to celebrate occasions, or just have general gatherings, at their homes instead of going out.

Entertaining outdoors is becoming even more popular, as it not only adds another dimension to the day or evening, but it also has endless benefits for both guests and the host.

Space is an obvious benefit. If you are entertaining a large group of people then putting them outdoors gives you much more freedom in terms of numbers. Wooden garden furniture such as picnic benches and dining tables come in various shapes and sizes and can accommodate a large number of people.

Entertaining outdoors also takes the pressure off your home and interior. Wooden garden furniture is a lot stronger and hardwearing, and teak garden furniture in particular is known for its durability and stability. Teak garden furniture suppliers like us at Chic Teak use top grade wood that is ideal for this purpose.

A garden is also a place where children will love to play and adults can sit and relax whilst keeping an eye on them. Strategically placed teak garden furniture will mean that children are always visible whilst they will feel free to run around at their will.

There is no mistaking that being outdoors always makes people feel better. It lightens the mood and creates an atmosphere of its own. From Al fresco dining to a fully fledged garden party, entertaining outdoors is bound to be a crowd pleaser.