Mary Berry makes cooking for gatherings of family and friends easier with over 160 recipes that work well for both small and large numbers of guests.

Discover how she cooks for her family and friends during the Christmas party season, and for other occasions and celebrations throughout the year.

Her timeless guidance and expert tips will help you cater smoothly and successfully on a small scale for dinners and lunches around a table, or on a larger scale for drinks parties, buffets and teatime.

Adapting quantities is made easy. Each recipe provides two sets of ingredients for serving either 6 or 12 guests, plus there is new, detailed advice on how to scale up recipes for any number.

Discover tips for preparing in advance and simple shortcuts and cook up a feast the stress-free way.