The Outdoor Table
Recipes for Living and Eating Well (Party Cooking, Outdoor Entertaining)
Published on 12. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-1-68481-438-1 (ISBN)
Description
Outdoor Food Photography and RecipesNeed ideas for your next get-together? Author Alanna O'Neil has everything you're looking for with simple recipes and tools for a stunning alfresco gathering.
Add Mother Nature to your guest list. Hosting the perfect gathering can feel overwhelming, especially with location, aesthetics, and preparation. Yet what if a solution could be found right outside your door? Follow lifestyle photographer Alanna O'Neil as she shares her famous techniques for designing the perfect outdoor gathering. With recommendations for decor, preparation, and more, The Outdoor Table will transform any location into a memorable and welcoming celebration for you and your guests to remember forever.
Savor every moment with these delicious recipes. Why stop at an aesthetically pleasing venue when you could also have good food to go with it? Full of food photography to inspire your next get-together, The Outdoor Table also shares how you can create each of these gorgeous dishes. Each recipe is easy to make and doesn't require a hassle in cleaning up. Whether you need a cocktail, starter, or dessert, there is something for everyone. That way, you can sit and relax with your guests while enjoying Mother Nature around you.
Along with gorgeous aesthetics and delicious recipes, you'll also find:
How to check off your essentials for an elegant experience
Best recommendations for food safety
Table setting do's and don'ts
Perfect food pairings for any season or weather
Why outdoor dining is perfect for relaxing with friends and family
If you are looking for a party cookbook like Magnolia Table, Volume 3, Indulge, or The Art of Picnics, then you will love The Outdoor Table.
Add Mother Nature to your guest list. Hosting the perfect gathering can feel overwhelming, especially with location, aesthetics, and preparation. Yet what if a solution could be found right outside your door? Follow lifestyle photographer Alanna O'Neil as she shares her famous techniques for designing the perfect outdoor gathering. With recommendations for decor, preparation, and more, The Outdoor Table will transform any location into a memorable and welcoming celebration for you and your guests to remember forever.
Savor every moment with these delicious recipes. Why stop at an aesthetically pleasing venue when you could also have good food to go with it? Full of food photography to inspire your next get-together, The Outdoor Table also shares how you can create each of these gorgeous dishes. Each recipe is easy to make and doesn't require a hassle in cleaning up. Whether you need a cocktail, starter, or dessert, there is something for everyone. That way, you can sit and relax with your guests while enjoying Mother Nature around you.
Along with gorgeous aesthetics and delicious recipes, you'll also find:
How to check off your essentials for an elegant experience
Best recommendations for food safety
Table setting do's and don'ts
Perfect food pairings for any season or weather
Why outdoor dining is perfect for relaxing with friends and family
If you are looking for a party cookbook like Magnolia Table, Volume 3, Indulge, or The Art of Picnics, then you will love The Outdoor Table.
Reviews / Votes
"Alfresco eating at its freshest and most colourful. I would love a seat at Alanna's outdoor table." -Paola Bacchia, author of Istria"Alanna O'Neil's The Outdoor Table is more than a cookbook; it is an immersive masterclass on outdoor entertaining, with practical tips on everything from lighting to food safety. The simple, fresh recipes, designed to be prepared in advance, are a delight for the eye as well as the palate. I will undoubtably use this book as inspiration for all my outdoor meals in the years to come!" -Laurel Evans, author of Liguria
"With recipes and pairings that are as gorgeous as they are delicious, The Outdoor Table will completely change your next alfresco meal. Full of bright and vibrant photography, Alanna inspires you to step outside for your next meal, bring together friends and family, and enjoy some of the most beautiful plates. She takes you beyond the food with so many helpful tips and inspirational ideas for taking your next outdoor dining experience to another level. The Outdoor Table is an absolute must-have addition to your cookbook collection." -Lisa Dawn Bolton, author of On Boards
"Dust off the outdoor cushions and crank up the umbrella. Readers now have the tools to host a great outdoor get-together that will impress." -Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
color photographs throughout; 100 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
604 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68481-438-1 (9781684814381)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Alanna O'Neil is a photographer and designer known for her work in incorporating nature with visual storytelling. Her first experience with cooking was during her childhood in Vermont, where her mother taught her how to make organic and sustainable meals in their garden. While studying in Europe, Alanna was inspired by local outdoor gatherings to create content that reflected the inspiring beauty of nature. Her debut book, The Art of Picnic, was released in 2021. When not working as a freelance designer for Calvin Klein, she travels the world capturing new locations, lifestyles, and gatherings. Alanna currently lives in Maui, Hawaii.