{"id":3715,"date":"2026-06-25T09:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:39:55","slug":"sustainable-store-cupboard-staples-for-easy-summer-entertaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/food-drink\/sustainable-store-cupboard-staples-for-easy-summer-entertaining\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable store cupboard staples for easy summer entertaining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s summertime, which in the UK usually means it\u2019s blazing hot one minute and hailing the next. That famously changeable British weather means you never quite know what you\u2019re going to get \u2013 blame the jet stream \u2013 so planning a garden party can be tricky. When a sunny day does arrive and you feel like inviting people round, you don\u2019t want the additional work of getting drinks and snacks in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers sustainable store cupboard essentials for easy summer entertaining, so you can create an eco-friendly garden party without last-minute stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-stocked pantry makes it much easier to host at a moment\u2019s notice. Here\u2019s a quick guide to our favourite sustainable store cupboard essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/\">Drinks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/drinks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rocks-summer-fruits-squash.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of Rocks summer fruits squash next to a glass on a drinks tray\" class=\"wp-image-3739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rocks-summer-fruits-squash.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rocks-summer-fruits-squash-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rocks-summer-fruits-squash-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable drinks and alcohol-free options for easy summer entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinks are usually the priority on a sunny day. Get those ice cubes jingling and little umbrellas twirling and the good times can roll. Having a few ready-to-serve options on hand makes entertaining effortless, with options for adults, kids and alcohol-free guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/rocks-summer-fruits-squash---740ml-by-rocks\/\">Rocks Summer Fruits Squash<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/la-gioiosa-0-0--sparkling-rose---750ml-by-la-gioiosa\/\">La Gioiosa 0.0% Sparkling Rose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/belvoir-farm-sparkling-clementine---cranberry---750ml-by-belvoir\/\">Belvoir Farm Sparkling Clementine &amp; Cranberry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/cakes-biscuits-and-snacks\/\">Nibbles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/cakes-biscuits-and-snacks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/love-corn-salt-and-vinegar.jpg\" alt=\"A packet of salt and vinegar love corn against a blue background\" class=\"wp-image-3727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/love-corn-salt-and-vinegar.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/love-corn-salt-and-vinegar-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/love-corn-salt-and-vinegar-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy, eco-friendly snacks that require zero preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who wants to cook when it\u2019s hot? Sometimes you just want to open a packet \u2013 maybe pour it into a bowl if you\u2019re feeling extra fancy. Be ready to go at a moment\u2019s notice with these ready-to-eat snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/mr-organic-hand-rolled-breadsticks-with-olives---130g-by-mr-organic\/\">Mr Organic Hand Rolled Breadsticks with Olives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/eat-real-tomato-basil-hummus-chips---135g-by-eat-real\/\">Eat Real Hummus Chips &#8211; Tomato &amp; Basil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/love-corn-salt---vinegar-corn-snack---115g-by-love-corn\/\">Love Corn Salt &amp; Vinegar Corn Snack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/deli-and-antipasti\/pate-and-dips\/\">Dips &amp; spreads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/deli-and-antipasti\/pate-and-dips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-tapenades.jpg\" alt=\"Two jars of Olive Branch tapenade shot from above\" class=\"wp-image-3736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-tapenades.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-tapenades-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-tapenades-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another easy option, and one that always goes down well in hot weather. A small range of spreads can easily cater to all tastes. There\u2019s something irresistibly summery about digging into a cool, refreshing dip &#8211; just add chips, crusty bread or crudit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/the-foraging-fox-keto-certified-mango-habanero-salsa---300g-by-the-foraging-fox\/\">The Foraging Fox Keto Certified Mango Habanero Salsa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/olive-branch-chunky-tapenade---green-olives-with-goats-cheese--rosemary---chilli---180g-by-olive-branch\/\">Olive Branch Chunky Tapenade &#8211; Green Olives with Goats Cheese, Rosemary &amp; Chilli<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/organico-organic-roasted-aubergine-spread---dip---140g-by-organico\/\">Organico Organic Roasted Aubergine Spread &amp; Dip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/condiments\/\">Condiments<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-salad-dressings.jpg\" alt=\"Three Olive Branch salad dressings stood side by side\" class=\"wp-image-3733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-salad-dressings.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-salad-dressings-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/olive-branch-salad-dressings-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick way to liven up your salads, rice dishes or cold cuts. Add a few condiments to your table and even the simplest dish can have a bit of added zing. Plus, they tend to be versatile and long-lasting, so nothing has to go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/organic-kitchen-dijon-mustard---200g-by-organic-kitchen\/\">Organic Kitchen Dijon Mustard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/geo-organics-mango-chutney---300g-by-geo-organics\/\">Geo Organics Mango Chutney<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/olive-branch-balsamic-dressing---fig---250ml-by-olive-branch\/\">Olive Branch Balsamic Dressing &#8211; Fig<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/chocolate\/\">Chocolate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/chocolate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/forest-feast-dark-chocolate-cherries.jpg\" alt=\"A partial view of a bag of Forest Feast dark chocolate cherries next to some spilled cherries\" class=\"wp-image-3724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/forest-feast-dark-chocolate-cherries.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/forest-feast-dark-chocolate-cherries-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/forest-feast-dark-chocolate-cherries-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A snack for all seasons. No one\u2019s going to object to these coming out at the garden party. Just make sure you keep them somewhere cool, so they melt in your mouth and not anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/forest-feast-dark-chocolate-sour-cherries---120g-by-forest-feast\/\">Forest Feast Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/monty-bojangles-cocoberry-blush---100g-by-monty-bojangles\/\">Monty Bojangles Cocoberry Blush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/shop\/candy-kittens-crispy-treets---120g-by-candy-kittens\/\">Candy Kittens Crispy Treats<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep it sustainable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing sustainable store cupboard staples means you\u2019re always ready for eco-friendly entertaining without last-minute waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some things to keep in mind when putting together your party pantry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shelf life \u2013 will it keep until the next festive opportunity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptable \u2013 does it suit every occasion?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free from \u2013 is it suitable for your vegan or gluten-free guests?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile \u2013 will it pair well with your other choices?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s get started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a well-stocked selection of sustainable store cupboard staples, you\u2019ll always be ready for effortless summer entertaining. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcollection.com\/product\/groceries-and-everyday\/\">Shop with Natural Collection<\/a> and keep your hosting both easy and more eco-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summertime, which in the UK usually means it\u2019s blazing hot one minute and hailing the next. 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