I'm cooking for 8 people in a few weeks time. However, I would really like to spend as much of this dinner party at the table and less time flapping round the kitchen. I am happy to spend lots of time in the day preparing as long as it is an easy dish to serve up.
I would really like to avoid doing one pot, casserole, curry, chilli type foods. I'd prefer something a bit special for the dinner party Any ideas??

I haven't decided on any courses yet so any tips or ideas would be really appreciated. Thank you