Christmas Eve has come and gone, with a little indigestion and slightly fatter bellies all that we have to show for it. In our wake are two dozen Whitstable oysters, scallops, monkfish, a chocolate fondant and quite a few bottles of wine. In other words, the perfect way to start the season.

Aude poses in front of the Christmas table

Matthew poses for a quick snapshot in the living room

Aude’s family wish everyone a Merry Christmas

Matt & Aude

Dinner turned out well, with photographers everywhere you looked!

Aude and her father

Christmas cake

A very relaxed Aude holds a very pissed-off Daisy.