Sort out space

Have a clear out and give everything a good scrub. “Clean, declutter and recycle things you don’t use on a regular basis,” advises Jeneile Kirk of Kaboodle. “This includes any non-essential items – old cookbooks, homewares, or anything cluttering your kitchen and surrounding area. You’ll definitely need all the working space you can get!” At the minimum, do a proper clean-out of the fridge and freezer, tossing away expired products and organising the rest to maximise space. Don’t forget to assess shelf heights; consider what you might be storing in the fridge ahead of a planned party and make sure you have enough room – rearranging shelves on the day to cram in a Christmas ham is an annoying job you don’t need.