Food and Hosting

Planning a girls’ night should feel fun, not like a catering challenge. The best menus are relaxed, colourful and easy to share, with a mix of savoury bites, something sweet and drinks that suit everyone. …

Good party food should make life easier, not leave you stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is chatting. The best party snacks are simple to serve, easy to eat and sturdy enough to sit …

Planning the perfect girls night food does not need to be complicated. The best nights in are relaxed, sociable and full of easy dishes that people can pick at while chatting, watching a film, playing …

Afternoon tea is one of those lovely occasions that can feel special without needing to be complicated. With a few well-chosen savoury bites, something freshly baked, a pot of tea and a little care in …

When the air turns crisp and the towpath fills with fallen leaves, a steaming bowl of soup is hard to beat. Autumn is the season for earthy roots, sweet squash, leeks, mushrooms and warming spices, …

Good party food does not need to be complicated. The best snacks are easy to pick up, simple to serve and tasty enough to keep people circling back for more. Whether you are hosting at …

Easy desserts are a joy when you want something sweet without a long shopping list, a pile of washing up or hours in the kitchen. Whether you are cooking at home, in a compact flat, …

A hot chocolate bar is one of the simplest ways to make a cold day feel special. Whether you are moored up on a frosty towpath, hosting friends at home, or planning a festive gathering, …

A hot chocolate bar is one of the easiest ways to make a chilly day feel special. It works for family film nights, festive gatherings, birthday treats, towpath meet-ups and cosy evenings on board a …

Afternoon tea does not need to involve expensive patisserie, matching china or a hotel dining room. With a little planning, you can create a lovely spread that feels generous, sociable and special without spending more …