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When it comes to throwing celebrations, people tend to divide into a pair of quite distinct camps: people that enjoy it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually anything else. Being prepared in advance is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the festivities will entertain your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

These tangy, spiced snacks are a excellent pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

A delectable festive starter that can easily be altered to present with a different spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to booze, but additionally make a tasty base for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive celebration drink, ideal for sharing or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will ever suspect how little preparation was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

In this decadent finale, pockets of spiced cranberry compote are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that puts any extra of cranberries to excellent purpose.