A pros guide to blitzing the holiday season by Darren Purchese.

It's the most wonderful time of year...unless it's your turn to host.

Chefs Host Christmas Too takes all the hassle (but none of the tinsel) out of cooking for the festive season. Consider Darren Purchese your own personal kitchen elf, helping you effortlessly put the whole shebang together. Your guests will be wishing it could be Christmas every day, and you'll shine brighter than the star on the tree. Unwrap the secret to festive nibbles, showstoppers and yuletide desserts, all washed down with a celebratory drink or two.

Take a deep breath and start planning...this book will be your saviour.