What a lovely idea the dinner party is. In a nutshell, you invite people round and at some point they invite you back. You get to meet new people, old friends and colleagues from work, or outside work, along with their partners (they are never as you imagined, are they?). And while you’re there, you can put the world to rights and play games (why do couples often end up on the brink of divorce playing simple games?). Just don’t forget to dress up, be charming and, above all, cook up some top food.