The longest day of the year is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a sparkling midsummer festival?

With the sun high in the sky and warm summer nights, it is the ideal opportunity to cook outside and enjoy the festive atmosphere. In this blog, we share great tips and ideas to make your midsummer party with outdoor cooking and full fire unforgettable!

Start by choosing the right venue for your midsummer (night) party.
Do you have a spacious backyard? Then, of course, you can organise it at home.
Of course, you can also choose a park with grill facilities or even a secluded beach are fantastic options.

Zorg ervoor dat de locatie voldoende ruimte biedt voor zowel de buitenkook-zone als het feestgedeelte,
en dat er toestemming is om vuur te maken indien nodig.
You can choose to use the VUUR LAB. BBQ outdoor cooking stove lighting and additionally cooking with a tripod set!
With both options, you can prepare delicious dishes on real fire!

Whatever venue you choose to host the party, good food and drinks are part of it.
Check out our recipe page for inspiration or download the free recipe booklet!

Start making a shopping list and a list to get ready for the midsummer festival!

Outdoor cooking is the highlight of the midsummer festival,
so put together a tasty menu that will delight your guests' taste buds.
Think of classics like juicy burgers, grilled chicken skewers or crispy vegetable skewers and delectable grilled corn cobs. Don't forget to think about vegetarian and vegan options too, such as grilled Greek Style mumps chicken burgers from the Vegetarian Butcher or colourful vegetable dishes and a colourful salad!

Think colourful flowers, summer garlands, light chains and lanterns that reflect the joy of the season.Light up the room with soft lights, such as candles or mood lighting, so that the party can continue even after sunset.
The magic of fire: A midsummer festival is not complete without a warm and crackling fire.
Provide a safe fire pit where your guests can gather to feel the warmth and enjoy the hypnotic dancing of the flames. You can have a nice cool fire bowl put down or a beautiful fireball/

Remember to take safety precautions and have a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby.

Have guests write down wishes or goals on small pieces of paper that are then burned in the fire of the VUUR LAB. outdoor cooking stove as a symbolic act to release the old energy and make room for new possibilities.

Encourage your guests to express their gratitude for the abundance of life and honour the power of the sun during this special time of the year.

Offer a variety of activities to keep your guests entertained. Consider games such as the offline together game!

Enjoy the party, cheers!

Schenk koude drankjes zoals feestelijke mocktails gemaakt met vers fruit en/of de heerlijke biologische siropen van Agroposta.
Je kunt kiezen uit drie heerlijke smaken: