This doesn’t apply if you’re planning to hold your dinner indoors, but if your evening is taking place on a patio or in a garden, checking the weather forecast is a must-do. Have a couple of light blankets or pashminas, in case someone feels cold. If it’s windy, opt for lanterns instead of the classic candleholders. Place a few citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away. Lemongrass, tea tree oil, catnip and pennyroyal essential oils are all natural repellents that can be applied straight to the skin.
Young chef and self-professed lasagna head, Valerio Braschi, harnesses his love of his favourite dish in a lasagna flavoured toothpaste dish at his Roman restaurant. Find out more.
