Host an Alfresco Strawberry Party After a Day in the Fields

An outdoor table setting with a green gingham tablecloth and strawberry-themed dishware and table decorations, with an abundant flower arrangement.

After a wonderful day of plucking strawberries from a nearby field, share your vivid bounty in a sprightly alfresco meal.

An alfresco strawberry-themed tablescape, and a vintage picnic basket filled with hydrangea and other flowers near a basket of strawberries.A breezy afternoon picnic on the porch beckons friends to convene around a setting that evokes the sweet delight of gathering the year’s first batch of strawberries. Vintage Madeira place mats and napkins coordinate with the charming dishware, heightened by brilliant red chargers and wicker baskets full of blooms. Gingham details add classic verve and revive happy memories of past days spent amid the berry fields.
 
Strawberry Lemonade in a pitcher and Grilled Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad in a bowl.
Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing beverage perfect for passing around as the party starts. A plate of Grilled Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad makes for a light and flavorful starter.
 
Strawberry, Kiwifruit, and Clementine Finger Sandwiches in a bowl.Strawberry, Kiwifruit, and Clementine Finger Sandwiches are all the more appealing when served on scalloped plates designed with the signature fruit of the day.
 
Grilled Balsamic Strawberry and Chicken Kabobs on a leaf-shaped platter.
Grilled Balsamic Strawberry and Chicken Kabobs on a leaf-shaped platter serve as hearty fare at the height of the gathering.
 

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