35 Summer Dinner Party Ideas for People Who Don't Cook

With our newbie-friendly, party-tested slew of menu ideas, there’s nothing standing between you and an utterly epic summer dinner party. Ready to dive in? We’ve rounded up mix-and-match offerings that you can whip up in no time at all.

The simplest way to serve spectacular food is to start at farmers markets, where the ripest and most gorgeous as-is offerings are presented party-ready (after a bit of chopping and creative arrangement). For even more inspiration, ask vendors for their favorite ways to present their cheeses and produce.

This one couldn't be any easier — simply wrap thinly sliced prosciutto around crispy bread sticks for an appetizer option. Pair it with a cheese plate, crackers and olives.

If berries you bought with the best of intentions earlier in the week are tipping into overripeness, don’t banish them just yet: You can mash them with sugar and vinegar to whip up a tangy, fruity shrub that’ll yield unforgettable craft cocktails. Better yet, it comes together overnight, so you can throw this old-fashioned beauty together and go to bed knowing you’ve already nailed part of party prep.