Hosting a party and in need of some tips? Avoid the stresses of festive entertaining with the help of Jonathan Attwood, professional host and founder of Last Supper Ltd, event caterers extraordinaire for the art, fashion and media scene. If he can keep Anna Wintour and Posh Spice happy, coping with your relatives should be a breeze.

Follow our step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan and you’ll be as chilled as a snowman, even while cooking the most important meal of the year.