This year, Stir-up Sunday falls on 24 November, marking the perfect time to start thinking about your Christmas Day meal. Yes, we know it's still a while off, but preparing as much food as possible in advance could make the day itself an absolute breeze. We've come up with a plan – advent calendar style – to help you get organised in time for (and on) the big day. It's based around serving Christmas dinner at 2pm, but you can easily adjust the timings according to your own schedule.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover our 25-step guide to throwing the tastiest Christmas feast ever – including an action plan for Christmas Day itself.