The countdown to Christmas is almost coming to an end on Christmas Day.There is however one big hurdle left and that is the Christmas lunch itself.

Being organised  and the careful planning is key to the success of Christmas day.  Here is a tried and tested Christmas Day Timeplan to help you on your way. This planner aims to get your dinner on the table for 2pm, a very popular time to eat. That doesn't mean you have to stick to that, just work back from your preferred time to eat.

This meal is a classic British Christmas lunch with all the old favourites but there is room to switch it around a little, it is meant simply as a guide. Above all, remember to have fun This is after all, your Christmas too.

Christmas Day Cooking Time Planner

Christmas Day
7.00am	Take the turkey from the fridge to bring to room temperature.
7.30am	Preheat the oven to 425F/220C/Gas 7
8.00am	Start cooking the turkey as per recipe based on 6.3kg
8.30am	Lower temperature to 325F/160/C/Gas 3 and cook for 3 1/2 hours
Noon	Put Christmas pudding to steam. Open any red wines to allow the wine to breathe. Turn back the foil on the turkey and turn heat back to 425F/220C/Gas 7 for 30 mins to crisp the skin. Put sausages and bacon rolls into the oven and cook until crisp - 45mins, then keep warm.
12.30pm	Check the turkey is cooked and remove from the oven wrap in foil as the recipe Make gravy as per recipe and keep warm
12.50	Place roast potatoes, precooked on Christmas eve, into the hot oven.
1.10pm	Put parsnips, precooked on Christmas eve, into the oven with the potatoes. Heat serving dishes and plates
1.20pm	Cook Brussels sprouts as per recipe , warm already prepared red cabbage, and bread sauce
1.30pm	Take time for a quick cuppa, glass of wine or a sit down. Plate the salmon and dill sauce and set on the table.Open white wines or Champagne.
1.45pm	Carve the turkey
1.50pm	Place everything into warmed serving dishes
2.00pm	Time to eat. Make sure there is enough water in the steamer.Enjoy!!!