1. Chat

Hosting Christmas - PLEASE Give Me Tips!!!

Ask a Question

Hi all,

I’m hosting for 7 this Christmas, usually it’s just the 2 of us for dinner so I’m looking for any tips you all have.

The main thing I’m trying to decide on is do I plate the dinner or put all food on the table n let people help themselves? I can see pros and cons to both and can’t decide

Leesha86
over a year ago
What do you think of this?+20 points
Advertisement
hrdaniels1980

If you’ve got a big enough table I would put everything in the middle except the meat.

You can prep all veg in advance and part steam or boil. the stuffing, pigs in blanket can also be part cooked too.

I always make a nice rich stock with roasted chicken bones or chicken wings with celery carrots and onions a few days in advance so all you have to do is thicken it.

Like
Reply
k4ren2006

We start cooking in the morning then plate up and microwave each dinner just around the queens speech...there's 6 of us. Good luck and don't stress, it'll be fine x

Like
Reply
Imnotcheap

I've never hosted but to cut Christmas day stress and add time with loved ones I do cooking the day before and just do gravy and heat up in oven Christmas day.

Unless you know how much people like to eat putting in the middle safest bet. People might feel obliged to finish everything if given too much or not like asking for more if not enough

Good luck

Like
Reply
One of the UK's largest deal hunting communities

Join for free to get genuine deals, money saving advice and help from our friendly community

Tom Church
Co-Founder &
Chief Bargain Hunter
Tom Church, Co-Founder
Want deals & discounts automatically?
+100 bonus points!
Latest Deals Browser Extension
Latest Deals Mobile App
  • Download our app
  • 1,000+ new deals every day
  • Earn free Amazon vouchers
  • Daily deal alerts - never miss the best offers!
  • Download the Latest Deals iOS AppDownload the Latest Deals Android App
Latest Deals
Disclaimer

The content on Latest Deals is a combination of information submitted by members of the public and the Latest Deals team. Whilst we make every effort to try and ensure genuine, accurate content we cannot guarantee it. Please always carry out your own due diligence and double check the details of an offer on the retailer's own website.

How this site works
  • To cover the site's running costs, Latest Deals uses affiliate links.
  • If you click on a link to an external website and make a purchase, Latest Deals may earn a commission.
  • We allow deals to be shared on Latest Deals irrelevant of whether or not they generate us money. Our #1 concern is helping you save money.
  • If you have any questions about how the site works, drop us a message. We're always happy to help.
Copyright © 2024 Latest Deals Limited
Registered in England and Wales. Company number 10286141. WeWork 6th Floor, International House, 1 St Katherine's Way, E1W 1UN
We value your privacy

We use cookies to help give you the best experience on our website with improved customisation, analytics & advertising (inc. personalisation). You can read our full cookie policy. Please either , or .