Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties

Celebrated Irish chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening. The lucky host turns out to be Jonny Lacey, with a menu led by chicken confit.

Chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening. Michele Davies' masterclass includes roast spiced lamb, and blueberry and custard tart.

Irish chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening. Avila Lipsett spices up her dinner party with a roasted vegetable coconut curry.

Irish chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening; Avila Lipsett spices up her dinner party with a roasted vegetable coconut curry.

Chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening; Jesh Persaud attempts crab bisque and a gently spiced rhubarb and ginger crumble cake.

Irish chef Rachel Allen shows a lucky dinner party host how to create the perfect evening; Kate Smith-Bingham tries beef Wellington, and a decadent chocolate crème brulee.