Christmas is a special time, not only on the day-itself, but in the weeks leading up to it and for some days afterwards. And with so many festive meals to prepare we all need some inspiration to ensure each and every one is delicious.

Based on the Carlton Food Network television series of the same name, the 12 Chefs of Christmas provide mouth-watering festive feasts from around the globe, based on their favourite cuisine, to help you plan all your special meals.

The flavours are international and the quality is superb - as you'd expect from some of the top chefs of today.

Antony Worrall Thompson goes Mediterranean and Aldo Zilli cooks Italian-style. There's a South African feast from Peter Gottgens of the Springbok Café, and an exotic Electric Soup from The Nosh Bothers. Tony Tobin presents a fruity vegetarian menu, while Ross Burden conjures up memories of the Far East with his Thai-inspired dishes. From traditional English menus from Tessa Bramley and Henry Harris and hearty Scottish fare from Alex Floyd, to exotic menus from Australia, France and India courtesy of Thane Prince, Bruno Loubet and Mridula Baljekar, plus lots more along the way from all our favourite chefs, there's a meal to suit all tastes whatever the occasion.

Get the Christmas season off to a gourmet start with the help of the 12 Chefs of Christmas!