Millie Mackintosh teams up with Tassimo to help with hosting tips for the party season

Millie Mackintosh has teamed up with drink brand Tassimo to tell everyone how to host the perfect gathering this Christmas.

With the party season about to start, the former reality star turned fashion designer has given helpful hints and tips on how to be the perfect dinner party host.

The 25-year-old makes up one third of the Tassimo ‘Perfect Host’ panel with chef John Torrode and coffee expert Hazel Middleton.

In an exclusive image the trio can be seen setting off party poppers at a table piled with mince pies as they discuss Christmas parties.

On her new role Millie said: “I love this time of year when I have lots of excuses to catch up with friends and family. In fact, I’m hosting Christmas at my home for the first time this year!

"I have just moved into a new home and after appearing on Celebrity Masterchef, expectations from guests are high. I’m thrilled to be working with Tassimo to help the nation fix their hosting horrors, and hopefully I’ll learn a thing or two along the way too.”

With research showing that 28 per cent of guests are left to their own devices while the host prepares the meal, and 15 per cent struggle to decide on recipes, John is on hand to offer kitchen hacks while Hazel will give the low down on what to drink.