Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

‘Nisha’s food is so exciting and clever and takes me on an unexpected journey every time. Her creations at dinner parties are truly memorable – we end up talking about her dishes and craving them time after time!’ – Joe Wicks‘Nisha has this magical touch...

Pasta salads are back, but not as you know them…Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favourite store-cupboard staple.Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the...

Ellie's Table is a recipe book rich with storytelling, exploring chef Ellie Bouhadana’s mixed Jewish background through food – from Morocco to the Mediterranean.    In her debut cookbook, Ellie shares recipes picked up through...

This 50-card boxed set and a 64-page book provides everything you need to know to create stylish cheeseboards for every occasion.Cheese boards are the ideal fuss-free, yet delicious and visually impressive meal option. Though traditionally thought of as...

Join Kon Karapanagiotidis at his table in A Seat at My Table: Philoxenia, a beautiful and inspiring Greek vegetarian and vegan cookbook. Featuring more than 100 recipes passed down through the generations, this book will teach you to cook with...

Want to make the most of the wide variety of charcuterie products available today? From cured meats, smoked sausages and salami to pâtés and rillettes, you’ll find the perfect serving suggestion here. Travel around the world and get to know...

Celebrated Australian restaurateur Andrew McConnell (Gimlet, Cutler & Co) and world class butcher Troy Wheeler unite for Meatsmith: Home Cooking For Friends and Family, featuring more than 80 brilliant recipes to inspire long...

In her follow-up to Pret-a-Party, fashion designer Lela Rose takes the party outdoors, sharing tips and inspiration on hosting more than a dozen fun and festive gatherings.Lela Rose is the ultimate party girl. In her second entertaining book, she is back...

A little book on the art of charcuterie and cheese with all you need to know about the popular serving trend—from how to select and pair meats and cheeses to balancing favors, as well as over 20 recipes for your very own board along with themed board...

For her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops...

Traditional Eastern European recipes infused with a fresh, contemporary approach for today’s home kitchen, compiled by one of today’s most exciting young chefs of Ukrainian cuisine.With its emphasis on fresh ingredients, time-honoured heritage, and...

  The renowned chef and master host presents his second Rizzoli cookbook: a collection of more than 100 recipes inspired by traditional Southern fare and French culinary flair, with an emphasis on seasonal fresh-from-the-market ingredients that...

Impress and excite family and friends with 50 bold ideas for beautifully presented sharers from MasterChef UK’s Theo Michaels, including cheese, charcuterie and beyond.In this exciting follow up to SHARE, Theo Michaels’ GRAZE & FEAST provides...

In Orchard cook and writer James Rich explores the huge variety of food that can be found in the English countryside; whether that is in the ancient orchards and hedgerows abundant with ingredients or the humble veg patch or kitchen garden verdant with...

This luxe guide makes it easy to create dazzling tablescapes inspired by nature's beauty, whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a cocktail party, or planning a romantic night in. Photographs of exquisite table settings are paired with...

From preeminent chef, multitasking mom, proud Southerner, and 2016 Top Chef winner and Fan Favourite Kelsey Barnard Clark comes this fresh take on Southern cooking and entertaining. In Southern Grit, Kelsey presents more than 100 recipes that are...

Inspired by the colours and textures of her tropical roots, Alicia Rountree shares her carefree lifestyle in her paradisiacal home in Mauritius – from a picnic on a sandbank to a sunset dinner on the beach and quiet time at home sipping tisanes. Her...

The word 'Thali' refers to the way meals are eaten in India; where a mixed selection of delicious dishes are served together on one platter. They offer a wonderful way to experiment with Indian flavours and dishes and to discover the rich and diverse...

The perfect cookbook for every celebration and occasion – no matter if you're vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or will eat anything!From Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, to birthdays, picnics, summer BBQs and formal dinner parties, every...

In Vietnamese, Uyen Luu demonstrates that Vietnamese food is just as easy to whip up as a bowl of pasta – all you need is a good bottle of fish sauce and a little enthusiasm! She shares 80 of her tastiest recipes – some traditional, some with a...

Welcome to a year of sustainable living with renowned ceramicist Christopher Spitzmiller, with advice and inspiration for seasonal entertaining, gardening, tending heritage chickens, and more.Christopher Spitzmiller is known to his many friends and...

Like Soiree, Designing Life's Celebrations will appeal to readers looking for modern, elegant ways to entertain at home. Impeccably styled and photographed, ranging from a Moroccan-themed evening to a New Year's Eve family dinner, all of the parties...

Having played host to high society from Paris to New York and learned the art of cooking and presentation from some of France's most celebrated chefs at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris, Claudia Taittinger is a consummate entertainer and bon vivant – who...

An invitation into the endlessly inspiring and unique celebrations of the iconic tastemaker and hostess, this elegant entertaining book reveals how to bring beauty, style, and joy into milestone events, holidays, or everyday moments and meals.Aerin is a...

Style icon India Hicks – daughter of the late David Hicks and goddaughter to Prince Charles – is known for her irreverent take on style, which is a mix of her traditional British past and relaxed island present. In her previous books for Rizzoli, she...

'Theo’s book is brilliant. What you would call a delightful sunny Mediterranean day on a plate'  Jean-Christophe Novelli'Inventively combines ingredients and foods...fun and accessible...These tempting recipes will inspire both novice and...

Leading party aficionados share their successful strategies for delighting family and friends, offering their personal viewpoints and providing behind-the-scenes details that go into creating memorable occasions. They offer their approaches to arranging...

From high-end magazines to design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must have piece of furniture, and this book offers all the answers to the question – how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20...

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...

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and the gang and enter into a culinary world of more than 70 delicious dishes inspired by the all-time classic film The Wizard of Oz!Celebrate a timeless classic with more than 70 dishes from the charming world...

Chuck E. Cheese and his friends are throwing a party – and you’re invited! In this fun, all-ages cookbook, Chuck E. can’t wait for you to see the recipes – and parties! – he and his friends have in store.As seen in Food & Wine, The Drew Barrymore...

“It’s just the guide you need to show your friends and colleagues how much you adore them.” —Nerdist.comFor the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed cookbook and party planning book based on...

A complete collection of the most delicious breakfast & brunch recipes from the trusted kitchen of Williams Sonoma.Over 100 perfectly crafted recipes for the most delightful meals of the day: breakfast and brunch. Master every way to prepare an egg,...

USA TODAY Bestseller ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF SPRING 2024: Eater, Epicurious • ONE OF THE TOP 10 COOKBOOKS OF SPRING 2024: Food & Wine“Lidey subscribes to the same theory of home cooking that I do. We all want recipes that have ingredients you...

Celebrate the elegance and history of the classic film with food, cocktails, games, trivia, and more.Decades after its box office debut, James Cameron’s legendary film Titanic continues to captivate audiences with its stunning visual-effects,...

Perfect for your next gathering with friends and family, this book provides endless grazing board ideas for all occasions. Featuring 29 snack board themes and 37 board recipes – from sweet and spicy to Mediterranean, autumnal, chocolate, and more – 24...

There’s no need to go AFK to host the perfect game night. With 50 delicious, accessible, and table-ready recipes, The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook will make every game night a win!Level up your game night with these mouthwatering munchies that are...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Wherever I travel, be it a different state, country, or continent, I always call Phil when I need to know where and what to eat. He’s the food guru of the world.” —Ray RomanoThe ultimate collection of must-have recipes, stories,...

Gather your best girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day with this delightful entertaining guide inspired by Parks and Recreation!Join America’s most upbeat public servant, Leslie Knope, in the year’s best tradition—ladies celebrating ladies! Made...

“Cocktail Chemistry offers the essential knowledge, techniques, and flair for creating perfectly mixed drinks at home.” —Bartender MagazineEnjoy clever, pop culture-inspired drinks with this collection of more than 80 recipes from the beloved Cocktail...

Plan the perfect Harry Potter–themed party with this official entertaining guide, featuring a treasury of crafts, projects, party foods, and activities to help you throw enchanting celebrations inspired by the films.Every event is magical when it’s...

Master over 110 inspirational recipes that will make your next soirée go with a bang! Elizabeth Van Lierdes' College Housewife blog boast over 6m followers. In the Everyday Entertaining you’ll understand why.  Make this your go to guide...

The perfect gift for the Downton Abbey fan! Includes two complete Downton Abbey cookbooks: The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook and The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Cookbook.  Recreate the style and glamour of life at Downton...

Your essential guide to feeding your sports loving friends, now available in paperback. Learn the top tailgating and gameday recipes you’ll need to ensure that when sports return, you’ll be ready to serve food that will be memorable regardless of the...

“It’s just the guide you need to show your friends and colleagues how much you adore them.” —Nerdist.comFor the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed party planning book based on the beloved...

Little Book of Eats originated from both time spent in the kitchen with my mother and her mother, learning how to cook, and, as a mature adult, wanting to just enjoy cooking, making cheese, making things using farm fresh products, and sharing.