A BIG Christmas challenge awaits the chefs at the Last Drop Village, Bromley Cross over the next few weeks.

A massive food delivery to get customers in the festive mood will include 9,000 mince pies, 9,000 Christmas puddings and 250 turkeys.

The food, along with 3,000lbs of potatoes, 2,500lbs of sprouts will be washed down with 3,500 bottles of wine and 4,000 gallons of lager.

To make sure everything works smoothly the hotel is taking on 40 extra staff for the Christmas period.