How to set the perfect Christmas table

Plan ahead

Figuring out how you’re going to decorate the dinner table should never be an afterthought.

You have a couple of weeks until Christmas day, so you should know how many people you’re catering for by now.

Rebecca said: “As Christmas is a family time, there will be a mixture of young and old around the table.

“Work out where you want them to sit, where the serving dishes will be positioned and how many plates, bowls, glasses and items of cutlery you’ll need.

“If there are young mouths to feed, you may need different tableware.

“If you’re going to be up and down to the kitchen a few times between courses, make sure you position yourself in the nearest place setting to ensure as little disruption as possible.”