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If this is your first time hosting people for Christmas, it’s important not to put yourself under too much pressure. It doesn’t have to be perfect and it probably won’t be so embrace the season and save your pennies from panic-buying that bag of fresh cranberries with our guide to making the festive season enjoyable on a shoestring.
In her cookbook, Nothing Fancy, US cook Alison Roman makes the argument that having people over doesn’t mean you have to suddenly turn your home into a Michelin-starred restaurant. And while she’s mainly referring to creating laid-back dishes, we’re firm believers that this philosophy should extend to your whole evening.
Your guests/housemates/siblings aren’t expecting you to serve up your favourite restaurant’s level of Christmas dinner, including carrot reductions and flavoured foam and they probably won’t feel at ease with an overly formal table setting either. Keep the vibe relaxed and it’ll make for a celebration that everyone will enjoy – including you.
Here are some tips to make everything look great, without spending a fortune.