Party season is upon us once again but, in these surreal times, the thought of planning a shindig weeks or months in advance rather feels like tempting fate. Against a backdrop of unexpected lockdowns and uncertain borders, a better option may be to throw parties on the spur of the moment instead. So, we asked a top chef, a feted sommelier, a high-profile florist and Australian music royalty how to organise a successful soiree at the last minute.
