Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings

In this menu-driven guide to entertaining with a Southern focus, Top Chef season 16 winner and fan-favorite Clark showcases her skill at prepping for events in a way that assures success. Clark, a seasoned caterer and restaurant owner, begins by encouraging hosts to take a simple, organized approach in planning every element of a successful party, including table settings, flower arrangements, and the bar. The book provides a useful chart showing how much food and drink to plan for per guest. Each menu focuses on a different occasion, from casual brunches and lunches right up to formal dinners. Clark’s concise and easy-to-follow recipes, from tarragon chicken salad on a croissant to Southern-style ramen, are completely interchangeable, and many offer multiple possible variations. While Southern in approach, these recipes and helpful suggestions are easy to adapt in any region and on any budget. Topping it all off is stunning, inspirational photography by Achilleos.