They can be scarier and more stressful than the tribulations of moving house, job interviews and even wedding planning. Dinner parties, the trickiest part of culinary entertainment. Even the most competent cooks can experience the jitters when it comes to hosting colleagues, friends and family for food.
It’s a cultural minefield that requires a litany of do’s and don’ts to negotiate, but get it right and guests will be singing your praises for the foreseeable future.
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