William Yeoward on Entertaining

William Yeoward's passion for good company and sumptuous dining is the inspiration behind the vivacity, fun and elegance of his table settings and the beauty of his tableware designs for which he is internationally renowned. The imagination and style which William brings to creating a convivial atmosphere is unsurpassed. In "Entertaining", his second book, William shows you how to emulate his sense of occasion with 21 inspirational table settings and menus of delicious, seasonal food to enrapture your guests. He applies his unique touch to creating a Wedding Buffet and a Christmas Lunch, but also shows how more mundane occasions can be lifted into the realms of fantasy and drama. Try the Yeoward touch on your al fresco dining with the Car Boot Picnic and the Boating Lunch; Make Breakfast for Two a memory to be treasured; Create your own mood - look at the sophisticated elegance of Chic Dining or the cracker-pulling hilarity of the Fantasy Breakfast. William's eye for fabulous flowers and mood-enhancing lighting is matched by his use of unexpected, and often playful, elements. Colourfully-feathered masks, snowy owls and glittering toadstools are some of the surprises you will find in this lavishly-illustrated book.