Hosting a s'mores party around a fire table patio set is the perfect, less messy way to spend a summer evening. What better way to end the perfect summer day than by cuddling up around the fire, a s’more in hand, and making memories with friends and family? Set up your own s'mores bar around a fire table patio set for an easy summer evening that's sure to impress your friends and their taste buds.

Seating Counts

Your family and friends can’t enjoy their delectable treat without a seat. Consider outdoor seating options for your patio space such as an outdoor sofa, patio set or folding chairs. An outdoor sofa or sectional, which will most closely resemble the feel of an indoor sofa, will instantly transform your space. Patio sets are functional, especially for gathering around a meal. Folding or stackable chairs can seat many instantly and can easily be stored away after use, and you can always pull out indoor chairs and barstools for extra outdoor seating in a pinch.

Drape a throw blanket over the back of your sectional or chair and even add a few throw pillows to really help set the “cozy night by the fire” mood.

Fire Table

Warm up your outdoor space with a fire table set. The perfect centerpiece for your outdoor living space, you can enjoy all the ambiance of a traditional fire without having to deal with the mess of ashes. The controls for starting and turning off the fire table are easily accessible on the side, along with the door for replacing the propane tank. Available in a wide range of sizes and shapes from round to rectangular, there’s something out there to fit everyone's interests when it comes to patio furniture—and to fit everyone’s unique outdoor living space too.

S’mores snackin’

S’mores are the ultimate summertime dessert and the perfect way to end a beautiful night on the patio. Take your s'mores to a whole other level by switching up the normal s'mores combo and trying one (or several!) of these variations:

1. Chocolate Chip Cookie S’more: Place your marshmallow and chocolate of choice in-between two delectable chocolate chip cookies.
2. S’more PB&J: A twist on an old classic—place your jam and peanut butter of choice, accompanied by a marshmallow in between cinnamon graham crackers.
3. S’more Banana B__oat: Split a banana down the middle and stuff it with your favorite toppings before roasting it over the fire.
4. Strawberry Shortcake S’more: Cut a buttermilk biscuit down the middle, slice some strawberries, and grab your chocolate of choice. After your mallow is toasted to perfection, assemble your masterpiece in between the biscuit…. YUM.
5. For more simple trade outs, consider switching up the chocolate bar for your candy bar of choice, such as peanut butter cups or chocolate mint patties.
6. Another simple yet healthy(ish) s’more topping alternative is using fresh fruit such as strawberries, peaches or an apple slice with your marshmallow and graham crackers.

Serving Trays

Now that you’ve chosen your s’more of choice, you’ll need a way to display all its ingredients. What better way to do so than with a stylish serving tray? A serving tray allows you to arrange your s’mores ingredients and have them safely transported from the kitchen to fireside. You can take turns passing the tray and assembling your s’mores to perfection or have the tray resting upon an end table next to one of the sectionals, accessible to all when they are ready to construct a s’more!

Cuddle Up

We all know that one hour by the fire quickly turns into three. Set up your space for the coziest of get-togethers by keeping a basket of outdoor blankets and pillows nearby for guests to use as needed. Add some outdoor string lights or lanterns to really set the ambiance. When you want to curl up with a loved one or cozy up by the fire with a good book, you’ll be well prepared!

Patio Heater

While fire tables give off a warm ambiance, they don’t turn up the heat as much as a traditional large fire. If spending lots of time on your patio, you may want to invest in an outdoor patio heater, especially if you plan to party early in the spring, late in the fall, or late into a summer evening. Patio heaters like those used in restaurants and bars are now available for your personal use all year.

Summer flies by in the blink of an eye. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for a summer full of smiles, s’mores and stories with those you love the most!