From the initial planning stages (choosing a venue, drawing up a guest list and sending out invitations) to encouraging the last guest to leave at the end of the event, this is a guide to the whole process of organizing a party. Check-lists, time-plans and over 100 recipes are included.
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Perfect Parties is a comprehensive guide to throwing a successful party, from a small impromptu gathering to a grand formal occasion. Alison Price is a highly experienced professional party organiser and caterer (she created the extravaganza for Sir Elton John's 50th birthday: he returns the favour by contributing a generous Foreword), so she is fully qualified to advise on this score. The secret, as you might guess, is careful planning and preparation, so it with this that the book opens. Alison Price's recommendations are detailed and precise and she provides a planning checklist from three months ahead ("Book Venue") to two hours before the event ("Have a bath"). From planning, Price takes us through all the aspects of a party that are susceptible to creative input. Themed parties are explored, choosing a venue, the intricacies of sending invitations and maintaining a guest list, and hiring staff. Separate chapters deal with flowers, candlelight, table settings, "New Ways with Napkins" and similar key topics. There is also a very generous selection of themed menus with recipes and a number of useful cocktails and drinks. Some of her recommendations are frankly only likely to be taken up by the sort of person who would, in all seriousness, stuff a mange- tout(for example, making your own tablecloth and napkins), but in general the book is crammed with vivid and imaginative ideas to give a party an extra level of pleasure and sophistication. It is also amply illustrated. Be advised, though, that the contents page features a strange close-up shot of a raw oyster which may not be for the squeamish. --Robin Davidson
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Her celebrity client list, which includes royalty and numerous celebrities, is enough of a recommendation -- Homes & Gardens
If anyone knows about celebrating, it's Alison -- Marks & Spencers magazine
Original ideas and recipes -- Daily Mail
a fantastic new step-by-step guide -- Wedding & Home, Dec 03
plenty of inspirational ideas, practical tips and good advice -- OK Magazine, Dec 03
spectacular menus and tips on everything from invitations to where to hold the event -- Woman's Own --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
If anyone knows about celebrating, it's Alison -- Marks & Spencers magazine
Original ideas and recipes -- Daily Mail
a fantastic new step-by-step guide -- Wedding & Home, Dec 03
plenty of inspirational ideas, practical tips and good advice -- OK Magazine, Dec 03
spectacular menus and tips on everything from invitations to where to hold the event -- Woman's Own --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I really love this book, it makes me want to throw some massive parties. It's got everything in it and I got it because I wanted a big 30th birthday do, it covers venues, invitations and all the things you need plus it tells you WHEN you need to do them which is so helpful. Then there's amazing dinner party, buffet and canape recipes as well as some cocktails, all with lovely pics.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Excellent and unusual recipes, loads of class, lots of tips. It wouldn't surprise me if this book didn't become every would-be host/esses's bible! Just when we seem saturated with cookery books on every type of food imaginable, it's hard to believe anyone could possibly come up with a new and innovative twist on an often dreaded subject. But Alison Price has done so admirably. Her pukka background and enviable credentials, to say nothing of the seal of approval from Elton John, tell of a woman who knows what she is doing, has made a brilliantly successful business of it and is prepared to pass on her expertise to the rest of us. The presentation of the book is classy, from the moment you open it up. And don't let the title mislead you, this book covers romantic dinner parties, weekend house parties, outdoor bashes and nearly feeding the 5000 with fab finger food at a 'be there or be square' do. On top of all the recipes there's stacks of really useful information on when to do what, seating secrets, the essential napkin, sending out invitations, your own pre-party soak in the tub. This is a must for would be entertainers from Asda's to Harrods Food Hall. Alison has catered for many of the rich and famous, but her recipes inspire rather than fill the reader with dread. It made me want to rush out and buy a big diary and plan loads of socials. As a part time caterer of fancy functions, this book will be well worn!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By JoTenn
Format:Paperback
Working in this business, I picked this book up without hesitation; its always good to get a different perspective. Its good, with very safe ideas, but doesn't really break the mould/mold! I always strive to put on parties which stick in your mind- this gives good guidelines but no fizz. If you lack confidence, this is perfect, if you want inspiration, leave it behind.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I bought Alison Price's Perfect Parties book when I was arranging my wedding. It was a great source of ideas, recipies and drinks to cater any kind of event - big or small. It is great.
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