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Be an Instant Catering Star!
I enjoy cooking for 2 to over 20 people, and there can be so much to remember to have the entertaining/dining event turn out "just right". Perhaps you have been to some terrific parties, many "ok" ones, and rarely to some you would uh, rather forget as well... so following this book's advice will better ensure that your event is among the memorable fun events! This book has the commonsense keys to planning and carrying out all plans for the event, from scheduling the event, writing out clear and occasionally fun invitations, budgeting dollarwise for a simple picnic lunch or 7 course dinner's expense ($6 or $60 per person), budgeting for the right quantity of each food, whether it's lobster tails at a buffet, or ounces of turkey for a sit-down meal... it's all in here! Learn correct place settings, kitchen equipment to bring along, bar setups and liquor amounts, rental of extra chairs and tables, where to put the buffet for best effect, ah, it goes on and on! Did you remember to order flowers, when appropriate? Hire a bartender and or a DJ for larger gatherings, so you can mingle with your guests? Freeze and make flavored ice cubes, instead of diluting drinks with melted water from regular ice? Think of fun ways to "theme" decorate your event?" Timelines are included so everything is prepared and placed in order, and making having your list to follow ensures that nothing is forgotten until the end, because it was "hidden in the refrigerator", or "left in the shopping bag". Don't want to be embarassed halfway through the event by "Why didn't we think of that?" Well, get this book, and profit from Nicole Aloni's many years of great parties, and learn from her rare bloopers. And, it has an ample number of over 150 "tried and true" recipes, as a bonus. This is THE book for party planning! I am planning on catering my own wedding with the help of a acquintance who does catering on the side. I have been looking for books that could help me plan a meal for 200 people, but without cheesy boring recipes. The reason I'm doing the cooking is we wanted some original and tasty menu items without breaking the bank. I also needed some practical information on how to pull off cooking for a large crowd without going crazy. This book is it, and it's the only catering book I found that fit the bill. Every other book I found had recipes like chicken kiev and casseroles. Snore! Even if you're having 10 people to your home, you can't go wrong with the tips and techniques mentioned in this book. It gives ingredient quantities as well as fabulous recipes and tips. There are even decorating and presentation techniques as well along with ratios for stocking the bar. The writing is crisp and intelligent without being stuffy and dull. All in all, a great book. A must buy for anyone planning a dinner party to hosting a large reception. So Easy, So Complete! My husband and I do alot of entertaining, but not on a grand "hire a caterer" scale. This book was exactly what I needed to host 4 or 40! The book is full of great recipes, but so are alot of cookbooks. But this book goes further. It has tables and charts and information about how much to serve, what kinds of glasses you need, how many ounces to plan on, entertaining your guests, setting themes, making sure your guests know what to expect, how to dress, etc. etc. The book doesn't have the glitz and glamour of full color photos...it has information you can actually use! After reading this book cover to cover (and using lots of the ideas and recipes!) I also had the great fortune to take a cooking/entertaining class from Nicole and learned even more! I now can't wait to get my hands on her new book! Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen This book is so packed with useful information. What a difference it has made in my catering business. practical guide We found this book in the library when looking for help planning a buffet for 50 last fall. The guidance for amounts of food, beverages, glassware, etc. and the estimates about relative costs of different planning choices were absolutely invaluable. We're now planning a local reception for friends getting married out of state and the book is checked out of the library so we decided we'd better get our own copy! | |
