A hearty main course, presented in large serving dishes at the table so guests can help themselves to seconds.

Soendergaard white dinner plate (left), £21, David Mellor. Olivia platter in Egg Shell (centre), £40, Habitat. Hand Thrown dinner plates (at back and front), £30 each, Nom Living. John Jelfs baking dish, £52, David Mellor. Abel recycled wine glasses, £38 for four, Rowen & Wren.

Brighton cutlery in Pewter finish, £110 for 24 pieces, Habitat. Charcoal napkins, £45 for six, The Block Hut. Hand Thrown beaker in Snow White, £15, Nom Living. Lali mini terracotta pots, £6 each; Hansa terracotta pinch pots, £3 each, all Rowen & Wren. Washed linen table runners in Beige, £8.99 each, H&M.