It is not yet permissible to start serenading you with "Jingle Bells" (well, let's be honest... that is never going to be permissible!) We think it is permissible, however, to tell you about how we're making Christmas planning easier for you.

Most excitingly, Dinner on the Table is again doing Christmas puddings. These puddings are handmade to a traditional recipe. They are jam-packed with rum-soaked fruit, spices and a sprinkling of almonds.

Puddings come in two sizes: a large pudding for the full-on family Christmas feast (just think of it, Christmas dinner half sorted and it's only October!) The other is for the smaller family gathering. Both come beautifully wrapped in gorgeous pudding basins.

A beautiful pudding also makes the perfect gift for friends, family members, or for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life. What are you giving your work colleagues, corporate clients, or the classroom teacher this year?

Puddings will stay on the menu for a number of weeks and will be ready for delivery on either the 24th November or 15th December (your choice). Order your puddings anytime before the nominated delivery date.

We are also delighted to be holding a stall at the Ladies Night Out Twilight Market hosted by the Hills District Business Mums. The markets are a great chance to get the girls together for a fun night out. Have a glass of champagne on us, do some Christmas shopping at the 50+ boutique stalls. Enjoy a free hand massage, and live entertainment. You can taste the Dinner on the Table Christmas Pudding (and purchase on the night) as well as some of our most popular dinners. We'll have gift cards for purchase on the night too.

The markets are on at Lily's Restaurant, Bar & Function Centre in Seven Hills. Sunday 15 November, 4-9pm. We'd love to meet you there! Purchase your tickets to the event here.

You'll be pleased to know that as well as having Christmas sorted, we're also cooking your dinner next week. You'll find the new menu here.