



Barbecues, beach picnics, garden parties and backyard gatherings seem to be the cornerstone of warm weather entertaining. To be sure that you’re prepared for whatever outdoor event you’ve got planned this season, we called upon hospitality professionals to find out the product essentials that they recommend to pull it all off, without a hitch.
Peruse the upcoming selection of expert-recommended coolers to transport and serve all your essential beverages, clever items that keep flying critters away from your food and gorgeous enamel serving trays. We even added some picks of our own.
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"Fill it up with water bottles, Italian sodas, and bottled tea for a refreshing station guests can help themselves to," Pausmith said.
You can find the Permasteel cooler in nine retro-inspired colors.
This Yeti Hopper is a wearable soft-sided cooler that's completely leak-resistant and made of a high-density fabric that's resistant to punctures, UV damage and mildew. The pop-open top also stays open if desired, making it easy for you and others to grab beverages and bites as they need. The Hopper is available in two sizes and seven colors.
She's a fan of these colorful and dishwasher-safe enamelware pieces by Crow Canyon, which she said can also be used as "a serving platter for large salads, crudités assembled in a beautiful way or even used as a base for crushed ice and oysters, chilled shrimp and other chilled foods."