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Gatherings may be smaller these days, but they’ve taken on more meaning, so make it count! Whether it’s a casual get-together or a dinner party to lift, choose the best ingredients you can. Go for the freshest seafood, produce at its absolute peak and whip up your own pizza dough. It’s all in the details.

There are plenty of ways to add a little something special to your next gathering, but I think the most important thing is to have fun with it!

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“Think laid-back, breezy afternoon drinks with plenty of plates to share. Magic hour turns into a casual dinner, grazing over light bites like warm olives, and pizzas with simple but tasty toppings. Coloured glassware elevate the ‘sunset in summer’ vibe and this spread is all about that.”

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“When you’re reveling in an afternoon of sunshine and spritzes, you probably won’t want to spend a lot of time prepping food. I’ve gone for super-easy dishes with standout elements – preserved lemon dressing on the kingfish, warm olives drenched in slow-cooked herbs and vermouth – to take them out of the ordinary. And you have to have some fun –

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