With the big day only two weeks away, our thoughts turn to the best bit about Christmas – the food. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering, having a few friends round or are looking forward to a quiet one, there’s nothing quite like spending a cosy afternoon in the kitchen whipping up festive treats with Christmas tunes playing in the background and twinkly fairy lights adding an extra layer of sparkle. To help your food prep sail smoothly this season, here are our top picks for Christmas cooking wonders…

EVERHOT’S RANGE COOKER DOES IT ALL

We love Everhot’s 150i range cooker, as it will take care of all your festive cooking, from a hearty breakfast and roast turkey with all the trimmings to puddings, bakes, mince pies and more. With three independently controlled ovens for roasting, baking and slow cooking, it also comes with an additional plate warming oven, cast iron hot and simmer plates and a three-zone induction hob. The controls are neatly hidden behind the central door while a touch-screen induction hob is concealed beneath the right-hand lid.

SAVE SPACE WITH JOSEPH JOSEPH’S FOLDING HANDLES

Invest in professional-quality pots and pans for best results on the big day. The Space Folding Handle Ceramic Non-Stick 25cm Blue Stock Pot & Lid from Joseph Joseph not only looks great on the hob but it also saves space when in use and when stored, thanks to its folding stainless steel handles. It’s made from heavy-gauge aluminium, is oven-safe to 232˚C and has a non-stick, non-toxic ceramic coating. It’s also induction compatible and comes with a tempered glass lid with folding handle.

ROAST TO PERFECTION WITH PROCOOK

Whether you’re planning a traditional turkey for the big day, roast lamb, beef or pork or a vegetarian or vegan alternative, ProCook’s Elite Tri-Ply Roasting Tin is the perfect vessel. Measuring 35.5cm x 25.5cm, its premium stainless steel triple layer construction offers excellent heat distribution and it will never warp. It’s heat resistant to 260˚C, dishwasher safe, comes with a 25-year guarantee and we love the deep sides, which enable you to add potatoes and veg as well as stock, without worrying about splashes.

KITCHENAID GOES NATURAL WITH EVERGREEN AND WALNUT

Whatever you use your stand mixer for – be it whipping, beating, creaming, kneading or whisking – why not treat yourself or buy a keen cook the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Evergreen with Walnut Wooden Bowl. The 4.7L design is bang on trend with its nature-inspired finish so it not only looks stunning on the worksurface but is ultra-practical, too.

DRESS THE KITCHEN WITH FESTIVE TEXTILES FROM SOPHIE ALLPORT

When decorating the home for Christmas, don’t forget the kitchen. All it needs is some fairy lights draped over the mantle, open shelving or along the worksurface and some Christmassy tea towels, oven gloves, apron, mugs and tray. Sophie Allport is your one-stop shop, and we love her Snowy Cottage collection with its delicate illustrations of animals coming out to play as the night draws in.

GET BUNDT BAKING WITH GREENPAN

With its distinctive donut shape, a Bundt cake looks so festive with white icing drizzled on the top for that snowy mountain feel. GreenPan’s Black Ceramic 24cm Bundt Pan is a PFAS-free ceramic non-stick design made from strong 8mm aluminised steel to avoid warping. It’s oven-safe to 230˚C, is dishwasher-proof and can be used for all sorts of sweet and savoury dishes.

TREAT THEM TO A TRIFLE IN PROCOOK’S GLASS BOWL

Wow guests at Christmas by serving a homemade trifle in ProCook’s elegant Glass Trifle Bowl. Its flared design with footed base makes it the perfect centrepiece for the Christmas table, showing off the layers inside beautifully. It’s dishwasher-safe and is also perfect for an Eton Mess and other delightful desserts.

POUNDLAND IS GREAT FOR LAST-MINUTE BUYS

If you’re about to start some festive baking but can’t find your cookie cutters, silicone moulds or sieve, get yourself down to Poundland where there are plenty of baking accessories to be found.

SERVE FRESHLY GROUND COFFEE WITH VONSHEF

Guests will love a freshly ground coffee with a mince pie during the festive season and the aroma is so lovely in the kitchen. This 150W white VonShef Coffee Bean Grinder from VonHaus is an electric design with a compact build. It can grind 60g in one go, enough for four cups, and is ideal for any coffee, from a full-bodied espresso to a coarse blend for a French press. It’s perfect for Christmas, as you can also use it as a nut, herb, seed and spice grinder, too.

KITCHENAID HAS YOUR ESPRESSO COVERED

For serious coffee lovers who can’t get through the festive season without an espresso on hand, KitchenAid has the perfect solution with its new Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8, available in Cast Iron Black, Juniper, Porcelain White and Stainless Steel. It has 40+ pre-set recipes and a unique plant-based mode.