Springtime Entertaining Ideas

February 2022: With warmer weather on the horizon, it's the perfect time to refresh the home for hosting family and friends. Habitat’s spring summer 2022 offering has all the essentials for at-home entertaining this season, whether it’s an impromptu gathering or formal dinner party. Statement serveware allows guests to dine in style, while garden accessories and furniture sets provide a cosy setting for long evenings spent outdoors. Habitat’s design and product development team share their tips for hosting a successful soiree. 

Statement Serveware

Habitat 16 Piece Gold Stainless Steel Cutlery Set, £28Habitat Citrine Decal 12pc Dinner Set, £30Habitat Citrine Cast Iron Casserole Dish, £37

Habitat Citrine Set of 2 Ramekins, £6.50Habitat Citrine Enamel Brownie Baking Tray, £12.50

“In the age of tablescaping, oven to tableware is no longer just about function, it’s also about bringing colour to the dinner table. To cater to this demand for eye-catching serveware, we’ve launched our Citrine palette of pastel pink and olive green, cast-aluminium cookware with gold handled detail, designed to spark conversational moments with guests.” ​
​Kate Gibson, Kitchenshop Buying Manager

Extra Surfaces

Habitat Zelda Side Table, £65Habitat Cornelia Coffee Table - Oak, £250

Habitat Jessie Oak Folding Table, £220

Habitat Wire Frame Bird Cage Coffee and Side Table, £140

“Avoid an overcrowded table setting by incorporating additional surfaces to accommodate drinks and serving dishes. An extra side table allows for laid-back buffet-style serving or style it as a home bar complete with cocktail essentials.”
​Kate Gibson, Kitchenshop Buying Manager

Al Fresco Entertaining

“Make the most of warmer weather and entertain al fresco. A garden set that extends the interior scheme outdoors will encourage guests to move freely between the two. Featuring a relaxed design and deep fill cushions, our Garden Sofa Set was designed with comfort in mind and can be styled with soft throws and cushions for gatherings which extend into the evening.”
​Andrew Tanner, Design Manager

Wanderlust Tableware

Habitat Global Roaster Medium, £12.50Habitat Global Large Mango & Enamel Serve Bowl, £20

Habitat Global Tagine, £22Habitat Global 4 Piece Stoneware Pasta Bowl, £16

“Evoke a wanderlust mood by whipping up experimental dishes in global-inspired serveware. With its distinctive brush stroke pattern, our Global Tagine is the perfect vessel for cooking a Moroccan feast for friends and family.”
​Kate Gibson, Kitchenshop Buying Manager

Tinted Glass

Habitat Citrine Ribbed Single Stem Glass Vase, £6.50Habitat Multi Coloured Textured Vase, £14

Habitat Hurricane Citrine Pillar Candle Holder, £14

“Create a joyful, springtime aesthetic through tinted glassware in soft pastel hues. A palette of pink and orange brings warmth to table settings, refracting candlelight for a cosy glow ideal for intimate dinners."
​Andrew Tanner, Design Manager