Suitable anger with father returning for sherry before meal? (8)
I believe the answer is:
aperitif
'sherry before meal?' is the definition.
(sherry might be an aperitif)
'suitable anger with father returning' is the wordplay.
'suitable' becomes 'fit' (similar in meaning).
'anger' becomes 'ire' (ire is intense rage).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'father' becomes 'pa' (pa can mean dad or father).
'returning' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'fit'+'ire'+'pa'='fitirepa'
'fitirepa' back-to-front is 'APERITIF'.
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for aperitif that I've seen before include "Stimulant taken before meal" , "Alcoholic drink to stimulate appetite" , "whistle-whetting drink" , "it's served before dinner" , "An alcoholic drink before dinner, an appetiser" .)