Position the barbecue close enough to keep an eye on without abandoning your guests and also downwind so they are not engulfed in smoke. A beautiful meringue, elegantly strewn with edible flowers, will finish the feast with a flourish.
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Artisan dinner plates, £14 each, French Connection.
Mabel S&B x Shrimps linen napkins, £30 each, Summerill & Bishop.
Finish the meal with our delectably crispy and chewy meringue topped with a simple seasonal compote and a light whipped yogurt.ó