Party-goers with a conscience can do their bit for charity this Christmas by enjoying a Latin American style knees-up.

Courtesy of their ‘Parties make presents’ initiative, launched last year, for every party booking of 10 or more this Christmas, Las Iguanas will donate £5 to their Community Present Project, which will bring joy to children in need.

Their partner is The Entertainer, the UK’s largest family-run independent toy retailer, who have once again promised to match Las Iguanas’ contribution and supply the gifts from their award-winning range.

Lucy Harwood, head of brand at Las Iguanas, said: “This Christmas we’re excited to be working in partnership with The Entertainer again on our Community Present Project so not only can you have a great Christmas party with a Latin twist but you can also support some amazing local charities just by booking your party with Las Iguanas.

“Last year we raised over £20,000 to help Santa and deliver toys, play equipment and craft materials to local children's charities, hospices and hospitals. This year we hope to smash last year's total.”

The team at each Las Iguanas branch has chosen a charity in their own community which will benefit from their local fund.

Las Iguanas is at 40-41 Park End Street, Oxford. Call 01865 263150.

A recipe from Las Iguanas which is served in their Christmas Spread menu.

* 100g mushrooms
* 20g Wensleydale cheese
* Clove of Garlic
* Thyme leaves
* Parsley
* Chilli to taste

Heat the mushrooms with the oil and butter in a large pan and cook the mushrooms for about five minutes.

Add the garlic, parsley, thyme and chilli, stir in and cook for a further five minutes, add the salt and pepper.

Scatter the white cheese over half of the tortilla then top with the mushrooms.

Fold the empty side of the tortilla over and press down.

Now place the wire rack into the oven and bake for eight to 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and slice and plate up.

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