"Here it is - the much-requested book to answer all your party needs and put your mind at rest when cooking for a crowd." - Mary Berry

In this extra-special updated edition of Mary Berry's popular entertaining cookbook, Mary makes cooking for gatherings of family and friends easy, with over 160 recipes that work well for both small and large numbers of guests.

Lavish new photography and bonus festive recipes make this edition a precious self-purchase or an ideal gift for any Mary fan. You'll discover how Mary cooks for her family and friends during the Christmas party season, and for other occasions and celebrations throughout the year. Her timeless guidance and expert tips will help you cater smoothly and successfully on a small scale for dinners and lunches around a table, or on a larger scale for drinks parties, buffets and teatime.

Adapting quantities is made easy. Recipes provide two sets of ingredients for serving either 6 or 12 guests, plus there is new advice on how to scale up recipes for any number.

Discover tips for preparing in advance, simple shortcuts and stylish presentation ideas - and cook up a feast the stress-free way with Mary.

For more than four decades, Mary Berry CBE has brought her unfussy approach to cooking and baking into homes up and down Britain. Her TV series, including Classic Mary Berry and Mary Berry Everyday, have taught generations of home cooks, while her role as judge on the Great British Bake Off from 2010 to 2016 endeared her in the hearts of the nation. She is a bestselling cookery writer with over 80 books to her name and over 6 million sales worldwide. Mary continues to be on BBC primetime in 2019 with two series, her own spring-time series and Britain's Best Home Cook.

Lucy Young is the author of eight cookery books and has worked with Mary Berry for over 25 years. Mary describes her as "truly exceptional".