Essex


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saffron-grange-vineyard-slowdown-sundays-little-walden"><a href="https://www.saffrongrange.com/product/slowdown-sundays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saffron Grange Vineyard Slowdown Sundays</a>, Little Walden</h2>



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<p>First up on our Essex outdoor dining experiences? <a href="https://www.saffrongrange.com/product/slowdown-sundays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saffron Grange Vineyard&#8217;s Slowdown Sundays</a>. Available now until the end of Sept on selected dates, head there for the best food truck fodder, grab a drink from the Tasting Room and sit outside, in the marquee – or inside if the weather decides not to play nice. Arrive early as there&#8217;s no table reservations allowed, and you&#8217;ve also got to <a href="https://saffrongrange.hatchesup.app">pre-order your food here</a>. Feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets, too. Sounds like a good one.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-down-hall-hotel-spa-amp-estate-the-garden-gathering-escape-hatfield-heath"><a href="https://www.downhall.co.uk/offers/the-garden-gatherings-escape/51-85/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Down Hall Hotel, Spa &amp; Estate The Garden Gathering Escape</a>, Hatfield Heath</h2>



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<p>Next up is <a href="https://www.downhall.co.uk/offers/the-garden-gatherings-escape/51-85/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Down Hall Hotel, Spa &amp; Estate&#8217;s The Garden Gathering Escape</a>, an outdoor dining experience complete with overnight stay. Their Woodland Table&#8217;s a dining concept&#8217; rooted in&#8217;s all about nature and seasonality – and secrecy. Intrigued? Surrounded by their two-acre kitchen garden, the site says you&#8217;ll &#8216;reconnect with food via a secret menu curated by our head chef, whilst enjoying the soundtrack of our live soulful singer&#8217;. You also get early check-in and a B&amp;B stay in an Estate Patio Room. Plus signature Garden Gin and Raspberry Gin minis, complete with tonic and garnish tray, in your room. The next events are 31 Aug and 21 Sept. Get in there quick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-browning-bros-the-wild-table-colchester"><a href="https://browningbros.co.uk/the-wild-table-event" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Browning Bros The Wild Table</a>, Colchester </h2>



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<p>The spring <a href="https://browningbros.co.uk/the-wild-table-event" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Browning Bros The Wild Table</a> event sold out so fast they&#8217;ve another this 19-21 Sept. That&#8217;s three days of fire-led feasting beneath the Teybrook Orchard trees. Expect flavours that reflect the change in seasons, cooked over open flames and served with wine under candlelight. What to expect? Earthy roots and late summer fruit, built around local producers and shaped by the surroundings. Choose from 19 or 20 Sept for lunch or dinner, or 21 Sept for lunch. Timings? 12pm and 6pm, with service beginning shortly after (no late comers please). Plus, if you book dinner, you can also glamp and enjoy breakfast around the campfire.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-merry-fiddlers-dine-at-dome-experience-epping"><a href="https://dineatdome.com/listings/the-merry-fiddlers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Merry Fiddlers Dine at Dome Experience</a>, Epping</h2>



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<p>Where else on our Essex outdoor dining experiences? <a href="https://dineatdome.com/listings/the-merry-fiddlers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Merry Fiddlers Dine at Dome</a>. Ideal for most weather conditions, it&#8217;s the best way to enjoy their garden and menus. Domes have state-of-the-art air-purifiers with heating and cooling, and Bluetooth speaker for your favourite tunes. Plus subtle lighting and cordless table lamps to enjoy your experience at any time of the day. Food and drink&#8217;s not included in the price, but there&#8217;s a mouth-watering selection. Think Jersey rock oysters, lamb cutlet with butter and parsley, goats&#8217; cheese salad – and that&#8217;s before you&#8217;ve even considered their puds. Dome hire&#8217;s 90 mins for lunch; four hours for dinner.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wivenhoe-hotel-tapas-on-the-terrace-wivenhoe"><a href="https://www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/event/tapas-on-the-terrace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wivenhoe Hotel Tapas on the Terrace</a>, Wivenhoe</h2>



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<p>We also love the look of <a href="https://www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/event/tapas-on-the-terrace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wivenhoe Hotel Tapas on the Terrace</a>, on every Fri night under fully heated pergolas. Plonk your bottoms down in front of a curated selection of Spanish-inspired small plates, perfect for sharing in the hotel&#8217;s intimate outdoor space. What&#8217;s on the menu? Quite a lot – and after reading the menu we want it all. Grilled padron peppers with Maldon sea salt. Roasted chorizo with red wine and hot honey. Steamed mussels with fennel, white wine and garlic. Those classics: patatas bravas and garlic aioli. There&#8217;s a cracking vegan menu, too: we already can&#8217;t stop thinking about the courgette fritters with Romesco sauce.</p>


Look at the stars: 5 Essex outdoor dining experiences

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