You’re going to want to invent a rating system for friends and loved ones when you master this menu designed to impress. Gold star, you.

When it’s time to go all out and put together a meal that’s wow-worthy, do this. Lay out the linen, shuck the oysters, and prepare to seriously impress.

The Starter

Oysters set the tone of your sophisticated gathering, mignonette jelly says delicious.

Drinks writer Mike Bennie says, “Oysters’ natural friend is sparkling wine or Hunter Valley semillon, so you’re best kicking things off with those. Chargrilled quail is great with spicy red wine and brulee goes superbly with stickies. You’re sorted.”

Drink match: Good Champagne (try Egly Ouriet Champagne)

The Main

An elegant dish done on the barbecue, what’s not to love?

Drink match: Australian Tempranillo (try Quarry Hill Lost Acre Tempranillo)

The Dessert

France’s noisiest dessert is going to be a cracking success at your place.

Drink match: Stay sticky (try Foxeys Hangout Late Harvest Pinot Gris)