Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks.

Bring a pot of water to the boil, then add the potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes until soft and starting to fall apart.

Drain then tip back into the pot placed over the stove (turned off). Allow to steam dry for a few minutes.

Mash to your taste. Do NOT use a hand held mixer, blender or food processor - it will activate the starches in the potatoes and make it gluey.

To make ahead, transfer to a bowl and cover with cling wrap, pressing onto the potato to remove as much air as possible. Refrigerate up to 2 days until required.

On the day of, place the cream and butter in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn the stove off but leave the pot on the stove. Add the potatoes and stir into the cream.

If you want to make your potatoes creamier, push them to the side, add more cream/milk, turn the stove on, bring to a simmer then stir.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives, a drizzle of olive oil and pepper.