Many things may come to mind when you think of Christmas but one of the biggest and most important parts of the day is Christmas dinner.
So of course, you need to make sure your kitchen is prepared for the day and the festivities that will follow.
Even if you are in charge of the dinner, you deserve to enjoy yourself and the day as well.
Rest assured, we have some top tips for you to sprinkle some Christmas spirit over your kitchen and keep the day stress-free when it comes to preparing the highly anticipated food.
Who are you hosting?
Whether you’re only cooking for the family or have a big party of guests coming over, you need to prepare the food depending on the dietary requirements.
Be sure to find out what everyone eats so you can buy the food in advance – this will ease the stress of a last-minute shopping trip.
Make a plan
What time do you want the dinner to be served by?
Once you have that figured out, you can plan timings by working backwards through the day.
And why not delegate the easy tasks such as chopping veg or making gravy to someone else, so that you can focus on the turkey or have a minute to rest?
Reorganise your appliances
You’ll want to make sure you have as much space as possible so it will be helpful to organise your appliances and anything that might be taking up unnecessary space before the big day.
Discreet storage cabinets can be a lifesaver for events like Christmas parties as you can declutter while still having all of your essential items in one place.
Make use of the space you have
Whether you have a large kitchen island for all your cooking preparation or want to spread your cooking station out across your kitchen, it is important to plan what space you want to use.
This can be entirely dependent on the size, layout and style of your kitchen but with good organisation, you might find the day that tiny bit less stressful.
Set the table in advance
Some might be hosting for many, others could simply be cooking for two but by eliminating one element of the Christmas dinner plan, you can save yourself some time.
Setting the table and decorating it as festively as you want will be a fun task that gives you that little bit of relief.
Our tip when it comes to the table décor is don’t be afraid to bring in a personal touch. Whether it’s through handwritten name cards or some fun crackers – Christmas is all about having fun and enjoying time with family and friends.
And if you realise over Christmas that you need a fresh design to start the new year, why not get in touch and have a consultation with us?
Our renovation of Pear Tree cottage is a great inspiration for a family kitchen with plenty of room for hosting, check it out here.
With some brilliant details for hosting, such as the wine cooler and wine rack in a convenient location above the fridge, this kitchen is very versatile for family and for friends.
With a big open space kitchen such as this one, you can enjoy the Christmas dinner preparation and have a great day full of fun, food and family!
Get in touch for more advice.