What to cook for a dinner party for 8?

[Whitamakafullo]

Help, I need inspiration. I am going to a friends house next weekend for a Christmas night in and I have stupidly volunteered to cook the main course. Please give me some inspiration - I need to be able to cook it and carry it down to hers (five minute drive away) and probably reheat it. It can be anything too spicy either. I'm stuck!

Chilli? Can be made in advance. Or curry - doesn't have to be spicy. Easy to reheat.

Lamb or chicken tagine? Then just do the cous cous at your friend's house.

How 'special' does it have to be? i.e. is it a Christmas celebration, or is it just a night in?

Do they eat fish?
I have a fabulous Yotam Ottolenghi recipe, where the sauce can be done in advance and you add the fish about 20 minutes before serving, just sticking it in the oven.

Please, oh please, post the fish recipe!

Yours, in drooling anticipation...

Delia's recipes are very reliable - an I'm not a confident cook!

For the pud I was going to suggest the Nigella Nutella Cheesecake. It got me a standing ovation the other night! It's going to be my signature dish from now on.