It’s a scary thought, but it is that time of year again! Walk into your local grocery shop and the shelves are already decked with mince pies and the Christmas specials are already starting. Saying all of this, we at Mackintosh’s are following in these footsteps and reminding all of you how fun this time of year can be - full of parties, with champagne and cocktails flowing and of course delicious food.

You have decided to invite some friends round for dinner and really want to make an impression, so you have had a good look in the recipe books and come up with a wonderful meal. A few extra touches in presentation will make it sensational.

The really great restaurants spend a lot of time on presentation because quality is not only in the taste but in the eye. Bringing this professional flair to your own cooking is easy and fun. Here are a few tips on creating your own dinner extravaganzas.

Helping you know what to eat and when.

There are few places more recognisable in London than Westminster Abbey. An architectural masterpiece, it represents a unique pageant of British History as it is the place of the coronation, marriage and burial of British monarchs since 1066.

Those of you lucky enough to have been reading our newsletter since its launch may remember that in February’s edition we mentioned Mulberry’s exciting new venture into the world of footwear. As promised the launch date arrived in September and once again we at Mackintosh’s were lucky enough to be present for a catwalk demonstration in the Brompton Road branch of the store.