Cooking a Christmas meal whether you are the head chef at home or head chef in a busy restaurant can be a stressful experience. Here are a selection of top tips to help your Christmas cook become a seasonal success:
- Assess your budget – what can you afford? Catering for a large number, choose cheaper ingredients
- Consider what type of meal will be most appropriate? Buffet? Hot? Cold? Three Course Sit Down?
- Choose a variety of ingredients – make sure you have something for everyone
- Taste test – Make sure you know that what you are going to be serving is quality food
- Prepare, prepare prepare – do as much as you can before your guests arrive
Don’t forget about your drinks menu as well!
