‘Christmas is all in the preparation!’ Chefs on eight easy things to do now – so you can relax on the big day

No one wants to slog away in the kitchen while everyone else gets festive.

Thanks to these hacks and recipes from professionals, you won’t have to When it comes to cooking during the festive season, time is tight, fridge space is at a premium and the last thing you want is to be trapped in the kitchen while your family and friends enjoy the fruits of your labour. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get ahead. “It’s all in the preparation,” says Tom Childs, the head chef at Kerridge’s in London . “Get organised like a commercial kitchen and you’ll be relaxed by the time the big day arrives. ” From freezable, deeply delicious gravy to flavoured butters guaranteed to…