Good Food, Great Company — Made Easy
Some of the best holiday memories are made around the table — especially when you’re with family or a group of friends. From laid-back breakfasts to relaxed dinners in the garden, cooking together on holiday doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the right space and the right ingredients, it can be part of the fun.
At Smart Estates, our large holiday homes along the Yorkshire Coast come with well-equipped kitchens, big dining areas, and outdoor spaces ideal for group meals. Plus, you’ll find plenty of brilliant local shops and markets nearby for fresh, local produce. So whether you’re planning a quick bite or a full feast, you’ll be set up for success.
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Group Cooking Without the Stress
Cooking for a group doesn’t need to be fancy or time-consuming. Simple dishes made with good ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere are more than enough. Think one-pot meals, barbecues, or build-your-own style dinners where everyone gets involved.
This guide includes:
A few easy meal ideas perfect for groups
Local shopping spots near Whitby, Filey, Bridlington and Hunmanby
How Smart Estates properties make mealtimes smooth and enjoyable
Whether you want to cook once and feed many, or just prepare something light after a busy day out, we’ve got the ideas and locations to help.
Cooking Together Just Works
Group holidays often mean balancing different tastes, budgets and routines — and dining out every night can quickly become expensive or tricky to organise. Preparing meals at home gives you the freedom to eat when you want, how you want.
Plus, it’s often one of the best ways to spend time together. Whether you’re making breakfast with the windows open or sitting down for a barbecue in the garden, shared meals are a natural way to unwind, connect and enjoy the moment.
Our Smart Estates homes are designed with this in mind — spacious kitchens, plenty of seating, and all the equipment you need to cook and serve with ease.
What to Cook & Where to Shop
Simple Meals That Work Well for Groups:
Pasta bakes and one-pot stews
Barbecue nights with sausages, burgers and veggie skewers
Breakfast spreads with eggs, toast, fruit and yoghurt
DIY taco, sandwich or salad bars where everyone builds their own
Where to Shop Nearby:
Whitby – The Whitby Deli, Radford’s Butchers, Whitby Farmers’ Market
Filey – Sterchi’s bakery, Filey Greengrocer, Filey Fisherman’s Society
Bridlington – Aldred’s Fish, Sewell’s Farm Shop, Eastfield Garden Centre
Hunmanby – Hunmanby Pantry, Redcliffe Farm Shop
You’ll find everything from local meat and seafood to freshly baked bread and sweet treats — ideal for relaxed group dining.
Mealtimes Made Memorable
Holidays on the Yorkshire Coast are about more than just where you go — they’re about who you’re with, and the moments you share. With a Smart Estates holiday let, you have everything you need to cook, dine and relax in comfort.
Whether you’re planning breakfasts in your pyjamas or barbecue evenings in the garden, our properties give you the space and setup to enjoy every mealtime together.
