AS the Royal wedding approaches, it's time to begin planning how you can celebrate from home - if you didn't get a personal invite. Design firm Robert Welch reveals exactly how one should lay their ...

Are you planning an elaborate sit-down dinner for your friends or relatives? While the main focus should definitely be on the food and drinks, it is also important to pay attention to other little ...

A few weeks ago thoughts were firmly on how to decorate your Christmas tree but with the big day fast approaching and family members accepting invites for dinner or inviting themselves along, there ...

How often have you wondered what is the right way to place your cutlery on the table or on your plate. Should you cross them or place them on the sides of your plate or should they be kept with face ...

As you can imagine, St George's Hall can host a lavish gathering that is fit for a queen – and laying the table alone takes two days. The opulent room, which is reserved for state banquets at Windsor ...

Cutlery has been at the centre of many debates. Experts have previously waded in on how to properly stack cutlery in the dishwasher, while those with authority in etiquette often argue over how it ...

"Adding those extra special flourishes to your table can enrich any meal and is guaranteed to delight - but, above all, making your guests feel relaxed, welcome and at home is paramount. Here are some ...