Nothing’s better than sitting around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends as you dig into a delicious meal … unless you’re the person who has to cook that meal. The pressure to create your own Norman Rockwell moment can be overwhelming, but a holiday meal doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips for a stress-free celebration.

Don’t be afraid to delegate. A holiday party—food, decorations, planning, cleaning—can often be too much for any one person. “If you share the work it’s a lot easier,” says Abi Flores, salesperson for Las Vegas’ Rebel Party Rentals. “Someone brings decor, someone brings the main course, someone brings appetizers, etc.”

Count your chairs. If you’re going to host a big bash, you might not have enough of the basics. It’s easy to buy last-minute plasticware, but some supplies need outside help. Flores says the most popular items rented from Rebel are tables, chairs and linens.

Keep the food flowing. “Thanksgiving is an all-day grazing day,” says Alaina DeCarlo, owner ofthe Salted Sage Charcuterie Creations in Las Vegas. “Charcuterie is something you can start with while dinner is being cooked.”

For a DIY charcuterie board, DeCarlo recommends plating two cheeses, two meats, some nuts, some fruit and something sweet, like chocolate covered almonds.

Make it fun. While the Thanksgiving meal always takes center stage, consider adding a few entertainment items to keep your guests busy while their food digests. To go beyond football on TV, Rebel offers outdoor lawn games rentals, such as a giant Connect 4 or Jenga.

Make it fancy. Impress your guests without much extra work by adding a garnish to your dishes. Cut flowers look nice arranged around a dish or on the dinner table. DeCarlo suggests a few sprigs of rosemary and sage for looks and aromatics.

Order early. Between global supply chain snarls and staffing shortages, it’s important to secure your order ASAP. Even if you don’t know exactly what you want, better to get your name on the books and amend your order than face zero availability.

Gift it. If you have to cancel Thanksgiving plans due to the pandemic, consider sending a “COVID gift” to the host, DeCarlo advises. She says sending one of her charcuterie boxes—or any other token of your appreciation—will show your friends that you “really did want to be there.”

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