This title offers 320 mouthwatering recipes for every occasion, from light bites, brunches and buffets to dinner parties, shown in 1000 photographs. It features everything you need to know about successful party planning, with advice on budgets, drawing up a guest list and invitations, as well as essential entertaining tips. You can choose from a huge collection of appetizing classics including simple nibbles, finger food, dips and dippers, and recipes for informal brunches, lunches and suppers. You can make stunning buffet spreads or dishes for formal entertaining, dinner parties and festive occasions. It includes useful information on organizing your party, getting help and supplies, advice on decor, and how to scale up quantities to cater for crowds of every size. How to select dishes and create a suitable menu, as well as tips on freezing and advance preparation to save you time on the day. If you decide to have a party, planning ahead is necessary, and this book has all the information and recipes you need to entertain with ease. The recipe selection includes elegant canapes such as eggs mimosa and cheese aigrettes. Nibbles, dips and finger food are party foods that everyone enjoys and there are many exciting recipes to choose from, for example, crisp-fried crab claws and yakitori chicken. Chapters on brunches, lunches and fork suppers include tasty dishes such as risotto frittata and salmon rillettes, while the section on special occasions contains such treats as rich game pie and beef carbonade. From the moment you send the invitations to the clearing up, this inspiring book will make your party one to remember.