Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen Paperback by Nicole Aloni

Product Details

• Publisher: HP Books (2001-02-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 352 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781557883520
• Item Weight: 493.29 grams
• Dimensions: 23.47 x 19.28 x 2.44 cm

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!

About the Author

Nicole Aloni, author of Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen, is a catering pro with more than 15 years of experience and whose sold-out cooking classes are held throughout the country. She's appeared on local and national television and radio, including the Food Network. She lives, cooks, and entertains in Southern California.