Wine at 9: 4 fun wine party ideas

Hooray for Hollywood

One so rarely gets to act like a diva in modern society. Throw a Hollywood idols party and unleash the starlet within you

Set the mood: Send invitations in the shape of Oscars or clapper boards to create an air of film-star glamour and roll some red carpet up to your front door for the guests' arrival. Dress as your all-time favourite Hollywood star and give a prize to the most glamorous guest or hold your own mini Oscars ceremony (chocolate or fake gold Oscars can be bought from novelty shops).

Decorate the room with as much gold and silver fabric as you can throw at it and stick gold stars on the doors; the tackier the better. Keep the lighting low and show classic Hollywood films in the background (think Breakfast at Tiffany's, Some Like It Hot and Brief Encounter).

Eat and drink: Bubbles are the order of the day, so serve champagne or for an inexpensive alternative try Cava or Prosecco. Make Kir Royales and other champagne cocktails. And for a great red wine try Tesco Californian Merlot Reserve (10% of the price of each bottle bought between 11th and 17th September will be donated to Help the Hospices). Make your own smoked salmon canapés and if you're feeling flush, buy some sushi or caviar. You won't need a lot; after all, the Hollywood elite don't eat very much.

Menu ideas:

• Champagne cocktails
• Smoked salmon canapés
• A dramatic whole salmon
• Dishes for wheat-free vegetarians