William Yeoward on Entertaining

William Yeoward’s passion for good company and sumptuous dining inspires the vibrancy and elegance of his table settings and the beauty of the tableware designs for which he is internationally renowned. This book shows you how to emulate William’s sense of occasion with 21 table settings and menus. He applies his unique touch to creating a Wedding Buffet and a Christmas Lunch, but also shows how ordinary occasions can be lifted into the realms of fantasy and drama. Try the Boating Lunch, or make Breakfast for Two a memory to be treasured. Create your own mood: look at the sophisticated elegance of Chic Dining or the fun of the Fantasy Breakfast. • William Yeoward on Entertaining is the ideal companion for anyone wanting to throw the perfect party. • Discover how attention to the tiniest detail enhances the ambience of any social gathering. • Illuminating photography by Paul Ryan.

WILLIAM YEOWARD has a worldwide reputation for designing collections for the home, and is particularly known for his imaginative table settings, where he puts to good use his signature designs. He has shops in London and New York, lectures on design throughout the United States, and his work is featured in magazines such as Town and Country, Elle Decor (for whom he is a contributing editor). Vogue Living, and Vogue Entertaining. His previous books include Perfect Tables and William Yeoward on Entertaining.

Paul Ryan did the illuminating photography for "William Yeoward on Entertaining." "Rural Retreats" is beautifully photographed also by Paul Ryan.