Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen: The Indispensable Guide for Planning a Party

During almost two decades of catering everything from the Academy Awards to a fete for Queen Elizabeth to an intimate dinner for Julia Child to a Roller-Disco Bat Mitzvah, Nicole Aloni has learned more than a few tricks-of-the-trade. And whether you re planning your umpteenth dinner for twelve, or you ve only just figured out that there s a kitchen in your apartment, Secrets From a Caterer s Kitchen is the manual on entertaining.

This comprehensive, accessible and easy-to-use book offers insider tips and guidance about:

Menu preparation for both large and small gatherings

Finding special locations for events

Decorating advice for theme festivities

Creating invitations

Maintaining a budget

Over 125 tried-and-true party recipes

Whether it s a candlelight dinner, a kid s birthday party, or a holiday extravaganza, you can put on a show like a pro and keep your guests guessing with Secrets from a Caterer s Kitchen!