Slow Summer Dining with ANTA
Long lunches in the garden, relaxed Sunday afternoons and tables filled with seasonal dishes. Summer dining is all about slowing down and gathering together. At ANTA Scotland, our handcrafted stoneware is designed for exactly these moments; pieces made to cook, serve and share beautifully from oven to table.
This season, we’re embracing vibrant ingredients, effortless entertaining and recipes designed for laid-back summer living.
The Summer Centerpiece
Lemon & Herb Roast Chicken
A lighter summer roast brings warmth to the table without feeling heavy — perfect for sharing outdoors with seasonal salads and chilled wine.
Roasted with lemon, garlic, rosemary and thyme, this simple dish feels rustic, fresh and effortlessly relaxed. Our larger ANTA stoneware salad bowls move seamlessly from oven to table, making them ideal for roasting and serving in one beautiful piece.
Scatter with herbs, serve straight from the bowl and let everyone help themselves.
Perfect for: Slow Sunday lunches and garden gatherings.
Cook & serve in: ANTA stoneware salad bowls.
Recipe: Lemon & Herb Roast Chicken
Cook and Serve in: ANTA Salad Bowls
Fresh & Vibrant Summer Flavours
Summer dishes should feel light, colourful and uncomplicated. Simple ingredients brought together beautifully
Courgette Carpaccio
Delicate ribbons of courgette tossed with lemon, olive oil and shaved Parmesan create a fresh, elegant salad perfect for warm afternoons.
Served in handcrafted ANTA stoneware, it becomes a beautifully understated centrepiece for summer dining.
Tomato & Rocket Salad
Sweet seasonal tomatoes paired with peppery rocket, sea salt and olive oil bring colour and freshness to the table. Add burrata or fresh herbs for an effortless seasonal dish designed for sharing.
Serve in: ANTA shallow bowls and serving plates.
Recipe: Courgette Carpaccio
Recipe: Tomato and Rocket Salad
Serve on: ANTA Plates
Picky Bits for Picnics & Outdoor Tables
Some of the best summer meals are the simplest. Grazing boards, small plates and dishes shared slowly outdoors with friends and family.
Layered together across handcrafted stoneware platters and bowls, these relaxed “picky bits” create effortless summer entertaining.
Smoked Mackerel & Beetroot Pâté
Rich smoked mackerel balanced with earthy beetroot creates a vibrant pâté perfect with oatcakes or sourdough.
Smoked Mackerel & Gooseberry Pâté
Sharp summer gooseberries bring brightness and freshness, creating a lighter seasonal version ideal for warm afternoons.
Baked Mini Peppers with Anchovies & Tomato
A simple Mediterranean-style dish where sweet roasted peppers are baked with anchovies and finished with fresh tomato and olive oil. Bold, savoury and perfect for relaxed summer grazing tables.
Creamy Hummus
Smooth hummus served with warm breads, seasonal vegetables and herbs adds colour and freshness to any summer table.
Recipe: Smoked Mackerel and Beetroot Pâte/ Smoked Mackerel and Gooseberry Pâte.
Serve in: ANTA Porridge Bowls
Recipe: Baked Mini Peppers with Anchovies and Tomatoes
Serve and Bake in: ANTA Baking Dish
Recipe: Creamy Hummus
Serve in: ANTA Pudding bowl
A Sweet Summer Finish
Strawberry & Mint Summer Pavlova
Light, fresh and made for sharing, a summer pavlova topped with sweet strawberries, fresh mint and softly whipped cream is the perfect ending to long summer lunches.
Crisp meringue layered with seasonal fruit brings colour, freshness and a beautifully relaxed finish to the table. Ideal for outdoor dining and slow Sunday afternoons.
Served in handcrafted ANTA stoneware, it becomes an effortlessly elegant summer centerpiece.
Recipe: Strawberry and Mint Summer Pavlova
Serve on: ANTA Serving Plate
Made for Summer Living
Every piece of ANTA stoneware is handcrafted to be both beautiful and practical. Oven-safe, dishwasher-safe and designed to be used every day.
From roasting and baking to serving and gathering outdoors, our stoneware is made to become part of relaxed summer rituals and shared moments around the table.
This season, embrace slow dining, fresh ingredients and effortless summer hosting with ANTA.