Series one: programme four Bill cooked some simple dishes for stress-free parties. From casual lemon honey chicken wings to indulgent vanilla cupcakes, there was something for everyone.

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After years of throwing parties professionally, Bill's learned a few basic rules that almost guarantee a stress-free time, whether the guests are children or adults. The first one is keep it simple - you don’t want to be doing too much. The second rule is to get everything organised that you possibly can beforehand. The third is to delegate - call in friends, family, children, whoever, and give them a job. With that in mind, preparing scrumptious party food should be a breeze:

Perfect for kids' parties, these pitta pizzas will satisfy even the faddiest eaters:

• Courgette and parmesan pitta pizza

Children love eating with their fingers. These sticky chicken wings will be perfect finger food for them to tuck into:

• Lemon honey chicken wings

Make individual fairy cakes into a giant tower for a stunning finale to a birthday party or other celebration. You can decorate them with sweets for children, or sugar flowers or chocolate for a more sophisticated result.

• Vanilla cupcake tower with white chocolate frosting

• Please note that not all recipes from this programme are available on this page - some recipes may not be available on the website owing to copyright issues. You can search for similar recipes in the BBC Food recipe database. Some of the other recipes featured on the programme may be found in Bill's three cookery books, available at high-street and online retailers.