Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

Simple things made well. ‘We want this book to be a well-thumbed friend that feels safe and comforting and from which you know you can always make something delicious that feels like home. Our love of food and cooking began at our kitchen tables and we...

Learn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks...

You can do anything with a serving board—the possibilities are endless. But when those limitless options start to become overwhelming, it can be difficult to craft the charcuterie board of your dreams. Find inspiration for your next gathering and...

Put a unique spin on your entertaining and arrange eye-catching platters that will keep friends and family coming back for more with Complete Charcuterie.This beautiful cookbook guides you on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, drinks, and...

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a follow up to her much-loved bestselling classic, Basics to Brilliance. When Donna Hay first launched her visually-stunning hardcover book Basics to Brilliance in 2016,...

How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively. Melted butter on hot toast...

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgia’s Cakes. If you’re looking to take your cake decorating skills to the next level then look no further. No other book guides you through...

On a scorching summer day, there's little more enjoyable than a casual barbecue with friends. This book is guaranteed to turn you into a grilling guru, with an introductory chapter on fuels, lighting, cooking and safety tips and a plethora of sizzling...

A bustling, vibrant tour of flavour-packed Syrian dishes90 sensational recipes celebrating the flavours of Syria, that can easily be made in the comfort of your own home This is the first cookbook from Imad Al Arnab, a renowned chef from Damascus. Imad...

Afternoon tea is more than a meal--it's a moment, an aesthetic, a pose. Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features more than 75 recipes to make your tea time memorable.Inside you'll find easy-to-follow recipes to create tea sandwiches, scones,...

We’ve all spent a little more time at home in recent years and this has meant we’ve a new-found appreciation for what lunch represents to us: a break, excitement, something that isn’t typing emails or Zoom meetings. Without the crutch of highstreet...

60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle. The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming.Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish drink recipes for the...

The debut cookbook from the prince of baked potatoes 'Hot and fast, that's the secret.'With an army of social media followers and a lavish pink Mohican, Spud Man aka Ben Newman, has turned the baked potato into an artform – and he’s only too happy to...

The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining. “The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” – Jeremy Lee...

The no-low alcohol lifestyle is booming, as more and more consumers are seeking fabulous mixed drinks that skip the alcohol. Gone are the days of sugary Shirley Temples and soda-topped fruit juice. It is time for a mocktail revolution that combines...

Bring the life to the party with 50 charcuterie boards that are beautifully designed with holidays, celebrations, and everything in between in mind.Sweet and savory, bold and spicy--whatever you need, a charcuterie board has you covered. Charcuterie by...

Tacos aren't just for Tuesday. Now every night is Taco Night! Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with Tacos & Tequila.This cookbook is packed with delicious recipes that capture the spirit of Mexican cuisine. Add some flare to your...

Time for Tea is a celebration of Fortnum's passion for tea in its every form. Drawing on over 300 years of experience, you will find the history, geography, seasonality of tea  – everything from leaf to cup – as well as 50 delicious recipes. ...

From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling...

Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne are the stars of the hit series DC Cupcakes on TV's The Learning Channel (TLC), as well as authors of the scrumptious national bestseller The Cupcake Diaries. Now they're back with Sweet...

About Fictional EatsIf you are like me-- when you watch a film with an exciting, mesmerizing food scene, you can't help but wonder how it would look and taste if you re-created the food yourself. Well, now you can turn this into reality. Since I was...

This cookbook showcases many popular dishes from Coya, Ashref ’s first restaurant highlighting the diversity that is present when two cultures meet to create delicious food

Al Fresco celebrates unfussy, unconventional, easygoing living, showcasing how close-to-nature entertaining and gathering can take shape anywhere outdoors – by the beach, in the mountains, in the city, in the suburbs, in the desert. With a blend of...

Inspired by the world’s embrace of Italy’s ever-popular bubbly and refreshing Aperol spritz, Just a Spritz is an expansive collection of 50 easy, low- or no-alcohol fizzy, flavourful cocktails perfect for imbibing any time of year.Step aside,...

A well-constructed bowl can be a perfectly complete meal, which is why today so many people are turning to this ingenious way of eating. From smoothie bowls to rice bowls, One-Bowl Meals offers 30 perfectly constructed creations with endless...

Any occasion needs a snack spread. Whether it’s a gathering with a few friends for a casual dinner or hosting a crowd for the holidays, Boards, Platters, Plates will help readers create the perfect platter for every occasion with recipes that can be...

Whether for cocktails and bites at the lake house or a come one, come all dinner with friends, here are more than 100 seasonally inspired recipes guided by the principle that summer cooking means keeping things loose (and the oven off when it's just too...

Cheese expert and writer Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage) offers a complete—and completely fun—illustrated education in all things cheese: how it's made, how to serve and pair it, how to talk cheese like a pro, the 25 must-try cheeses for your...

Eat the rainbow. Cook Color celebrates the beauty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, in a collection of 100 all-natural, monochrome recipes that reveal a tantalizing world of taste, texture, and seasonal eating like you've never seen...

Wabi-Sabi Welcome applies the basic principles of the wabi-sabi aesthetic to modern entertaining. It’s about being attentive to your guests (listen without being distracted; unplug), creating a welcoming environment (leave the door unlocked; make time to...

Bring the iconic style and effortless cool of Holly Golightly to your everyday life with this illustrated guide to fashion, décor, and entertaining inspired by the classic 1960s film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.Before there was Carrie, before there was...

Create a scrumptious feast inspired by the Wizarding World with more than 80 Harry Potter- and Fantastic Beasts-themed recipes in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: Official Wizarding World Cookbook. Filled with stunning full-color photography, as well...

Bring the vivid worlds of Pixar Animation Studios into your kitchen with this bespoke cookbook filled with delicious recipes inspired by nearly every beloved Pixar short and film, including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and more!Launch your...