Easter on the coast often calls for a weekend away or close to the sea – even better self-catering holiday accommodation on the beach (thank you, Ramsgate Cottage!). Easter also often means a big family lunch.
But ‘family’ and ‘big’ don’t have to equal complicated. When it comes to self-catering menus for a large group, simplicity is key, especially if you’re heading beach side. Here are some ideas for a truly easy Easter lunch that you and your family can enjoy without having to leave the sand.
Here are our top 3 inspiration ideas
1. Open-faced sandwiches and salad bowls
Avoid the hassle of a hot meal, too much fussy cutlery, or trying to make a meal on the spot. Rather, prepare some sandwiches beforehand (bacon and egg, anyone?) and whip up some salad bowls with all the ingredients added, ready to eat. Pop them into a cooler bag with some drinks and Easter eggs and you’re good to go.
2. Do a hand-held brunch
Not a full sit-down breakfast, not fully lunch, brunch can be great for the beach as long as you keep the meal all about hand-held (or finger-friendly) food. Forget the cutlery and plates – put together plastic bags of easy peel fruits, muffins, hot cross buns, and wraps. Think foods that won’t spoil in the sun and that are easy to eat with your hands.
3. Snack buffet all the way
No need to plan a full-on meal with so many yummy snacks to choose from – crackers and spreads, chicken pieces, chopped fruit, carrot and cucumber sticks, baby tomatoes, cheeses, trail mix, samoosas, Easter pastries, snack bars... the list goes on and on. Make everyone happy by pulling together all their favourite snacks (with a bit of an Easter theme for good measure), packing them in tupperware, and heading down to the beach. Simply lay the tupperware out on your blanket and let everyone dive straight in.
When it comes to self-catering accommodation on the South Coast, you simply can’t go wrong with the Ramsgate Cottage – it has everything your family needs for a comfortable and scenic break away from it. Plus, its stunning location right on a stretch of beautiful beach means that it’s perfectly situated to give you and yours the chance to relax and explore as well as make special holiday memories.