MARY BERRY

‘People get into such a state about the Christmas meal. There’s no need. Tell yourself it’s just a big roast chicken and you’ll be fine. You need to be organised if you’re going to enjoy yourself. I can’t relax until I’ve sat down with a sheet of paper and worked out who’s coming – I normally cater for about 12 people – and what I’m going to serve. I decide what I can make ahead of time and what I need to order. Then I cease worrying.’