Sauces and sides

It’s not a roast dinner with all the trimmings unless you push the boat out on the side dishes and delicious extras.

We would suggest a spread of:

• Stuffing (don’t forget to provide a meat-free version if you have vegetarians or vegans joining)
• Pigs in blankets
• Cranberry sauce
• Gravy
• Bread sauce

Pudding

It’s amazing how much appetite you can find for something sweet after your Christmas dinner feast.

The amount of dessert you’ll need depends on how many guests you’ll be entertaining, and what everyone’s preferences are.

Here are a few ideas for pudding:

• Christmas pudding
• Mince pies
• Yule log
• Trifle
• Christmas cake
• Profiteroles
• Brandy cream
• Brandy butter

Don’t forget a selection of cheeses, crackers and chutney for those who don’t have a sweet tooth.