William Yeoward reveals all his expert secrets for planning wonderful parties to ensure you throw a soiree your guests will never forget. Starting with a section on etiquette, he shows you how to put together the perfect invitation thereby ensuring your evening gets off to the smoothest of starts. Then William addresses table settings, offering a variety of ideas to impress any guest. With advice on picking the right flowers, what glasses to use, choosing a colour scheme and more, all the important details that go into the perfect table setting are included. The food section has menu ideas for a variety of occasions including a child’s birthday, a rustic picnic and a Christmas feast, plus delicious recipes to tempt the taste buds. A special occasion wouldn’t be complete without fine wine and drinks so follow William’s advice on wine and food pairing to bring some sophistication to your dinner party.