For me, Christmas is about turning food into theater — and while it's important, it's not just about what I cook, it's also about how I present it. The right styling delivers the magic, the sense of abundance, and the feeling of merriment of the feast, especially when you're serving in a 'help yourself' style. Who doesn't love a Christmas buffet, after all?
To elevate your serving game this year, I knew instantly who to talk to. Charlie and Josh Karlsen's home recently featured in Livingetc, a standout space for many reasons, but how perfectly suited it is to entertaining perhaps most of all. However, the couple not only have unfaltering taste and hosting skills at home — they're also the founders of Opus 11, the UK's leading luxury catering company that services not only ultra-high-net-worth individuals, but also puts on a show for a very important roster of brands. They count Chanel and Louis Vuitton among their clients, if that helps set the tone.
