Clear a space at the centre of the table, the Dear Santa Serve Platter has arrived. A handwritten wish list, busy elves, Rudolph and Christmas trees turn every helping into part of the story, and the scalloped pink border adds the colour.

Load it with canapes, mince pies or the roast potatoes everyone has been eyeing up, then pass it around. It is an oval stoneware platter, about 32cm wide and 25cm high, and comes in a box ready for gifting. It is dishwasher safe, though hand washing keeps it looking its best.