Do It for Less! Parties: Tricks of the Trade from Professional Caterers' Kitchens

by Denise Vivaldo

Many people can handle throwing a party for 8 or 10 people, but how many can successfully negotiate the trials of entertaining 25 or 50? Do It for Less! Parties has all the tools you need to plan efficiently and entertain flawlessly when cooking for a crowd. Packed with quantity recipes for 12, 25, 50, or 75 friends and family, this combination party cookbook, decorating guide, and entertaining primer shows today’s savvy hostess how to do it for less time and do it for less money without sacrificing one’s sanity or style.

The first half of the book focuses on the logistics of quantity cooking. It’s brimming with estimating guides, catering resources, and conversion charts that are useful for the professional caterer and home entertainer alike. The second half provides nine complete menus with 65 twice-tested, quantity recipes. All the menus include complete shopping lists in each quantity, a menu countdown, decoration ideas, and specific tips for shaving costs, time, and stress from your preparation schedule.

Genres: Cooking

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Amydeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I had a dinner party, and I found this book ,believe it or not, at the dollar store!!! for yes, 1 dollar!!!!

It is an amazing book! You really should try and get a hold of a copy if you can! I attached the link to a sample of a menu, it explains so much on how to host a party!

http://www.diflparties.com/

It was a really helpful book that I’m sure if you buy, you’ll love it! It really does help with planning, not only the food, but organizing your tables, what to serve with the meals, and ideas for parties! I’ll be holding on to this book for years to come I’m sure. And the chili in the book was a HUGE hit! I’ll be making it again!!