Around this time of year, you’re probably planning holiday meals, making ingredient lists for the spectacular centerpiece roast and side dishes, baking cookies, and calculating how much booze you’ll need to buy to spike the festive punch. But if you’ve thought a lot about preparing the meal, have you considered how you’re going to serve it? A festive celebration needs a good-looking, but functional, tablescape. You want your guests to feel that the occasion is special, but you'll also need tools that will make serving the meal more efficient. “I like to set the table with everything that I’m going to need,” says Annie O’Hare, chef-owner of New York City catering company and private dining space O Cuisine..