Hosting Sunday family lunch in Singapore is a beloved tradition, but it is also a masterclass in diplomacy. On any given weekend, you have uncles who will only drink classic lagers, aunts who prefer warm water or fruit-infused beverages, younger cousins looking for something chilled and modern, and grandparents observing every detail of how the table is run. Meanwhile, the dining table is packed edge-to-edge with steaming dishes - steamed red grouper with ginger, crispy roast pork, braised mushrooms, and endless bowls of rice.

The secret to keeping a multi-generational crowd happy without spending the entire afternoon acting as a full-time bartender is setting up a dedicated self-serve drinks corner away from the main food spread. Put a stainless steel cooler or tub filled with ice near the living area and stock it with crowd-pleasing German lagers like Paulaner Münchner Hell for the uncles. Keep a chilled bottle of Domaine Chandon Brut ready in the fridge for an opening toast as everyone sits down. For non-drinkers and cousins, set out large glass dispensers of iced sparkling water with sliced cucumbers and fresh lemons.

By creating a centralized self-serve station, guests can help themselves naturally throughout the afternoon. The uncles get their ice-cold beers without having to ask, the cousins stay refreshed, and you actually get to sit down, enjoy the food, and participate in the family conversation.

From the Beeva range: Paulaner Münchner Hell for the self-serve cooler and Domaine Chandon Brut for the opening toast.