Indoor Amenities Find Their Way Outside

Clubs as “an extension of home” — we hear it daily.  So where home trends venture, so too goes the club world.  In this case — outdoor living areas that reflect their indoor counterparts.  Comfortable, full service and versatile.  For clubs, they also require some creative thinking to enable comparable food & beverage service, keep the bugs at bay, and provide a variety of relaxation and entertainment options.

There’s an App for That!

Full outdoor food & beverage service is coming to more areas of the club — from poolside and porticos to courtside and even the fairways.  The trick is keeping service fast and efficient

Clubs are responding by adding dedicated service staff, outdoor bars and grilling areas for easy access, and tapping technology to help — yes, there’s a country club iPad app for placing food orders!

Keeping it Fresh.

Food & beverage trends make their way outside, too — we’re seeing everything from the expected (fresh food options, often “grab and go”) to the novelty (remember tiki bars? they’re baaack).

All the Comforts of Home.

Fireplaces and firepits, intimate social seating areas and TVs are an increasing presence at clubs in a variety of climates.

Clubs are responding by adding dedicated service staff, outdoor bars and grilling areas for easy access, and tapping technology to help — yes, there’s a country club iPad app for placing food orders!