Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen: The Indispensable Guide for Planning a Party (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781557883520)

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

Author: Nicole Aloni
ISBN-10: 1557883521
ISBN-13: 9781557883520
Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2001
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.50w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/15/2001 pg. 73