You've picked a date, invited the guests, ordered the drinks.

Now it's time to think about what food to serve and how to serve it.

Can't cook? No time to cook? No problem - you can probably get what you need from your local supermarket. But pick and mix can be hit and miss...

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If you're looking for advice on how to make the food look good on the plate, here are some ideas.

We've provided useful tips on how to organise parties so you can enjoy them as much as your guests. And there's a checklist to help you remember everything.

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