Eat Outside Day – 31 August

Eat Outside Day, celebrated each year on 31 August, encourages people to make the most of the summer weather by enjoying a meal outdoors. Whether it's lunch in the office garden, a picnic in the park or simply taking a break away from the desk, eating outside offers a welcome change of scenery and an opportunity to slow down, even if it's just for half an hour.

Spending time outdoors has long been associated with wellbeing, and taking a proper lunch break away from your desk can help people return to work feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the day. The Mental Health Foundation also highlights that spending time in nature can support our mental wellbeing, helping us feel more connected and relaxed. During the warmer months, making the most of outdoor spaces is a simple way to enjoy both good food and good company.

For many businesses, summer provides the perfect opportunity to bring colleagues together outside the usual office environment. Whether it's an informal team lunch, a staff appreciation event or an afternoon meeting in the garden, sharing food outdoors creates a relaxed atmosphere where conversations can flow naturally and teams can reconnect away from their desks.

When it comes to outdoor catering, simplicity often works best. Freshly prepared sandwiches, colourful salads, grazing boxes and sharing platters are easy to enjoy outside and offer something for everyone. Choosing seasonal food that's easy to serve and share allows people to focus less on the catering and more on spending time together.

Our picnic-style lunches, sandwich platters, grazing boxes and sharing menus are perfect for enjoying outdoors, whether you're planning a team lunch, client meeting or end-of-summer celebration. Freshly prepared using quality ingredients and delivered ready to enjoy, they make organising outdoor catering simple and stress-free.

As summer begins to draw to a close, Eat Outside Day is a great reminder to make the most of the longer days while they last. Sometimes, all it takes is good food, fresh air and a change of surroundings to turn an ordinary lunch into something a little more memorable.