Dinner Is Served: An English Butler's Guide to the Art of the Table

Hirst, Arthur Inch and Arlene

ISBN 10: 1567317871 / ISBN 13: 9781567317879

Published by MJF Books (edition First Edition), 2003

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1567317871-11-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dinner Is Served: An English Butler's Guide to the Art of the Table
• Publisher: MJF Books (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1567317871
• ISBN 13: 9781567317879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

A gracious sit-down dinner is one of the most joyous ways to commemorate special occastions.Who better to help you make sucha meal memorable - with beauty style , and sheer class - than an English butler with half a century's experience and the senior editor of design at Metropolitan Home ? In Dinner is Served , Arthur Inch and Arlene Hirst combine their talents and wisdom to offer you a concise practical guide to table settings and table manners. You'll find everything you need to knowthe tools of the silverware, cutlery, dinnerware, crystal, and glasswareserving all the courses, wine, dessert, and coffeebeing the perfect host... and the perfect guesthow to eat everything from A(rtichoke) to Z(abaglione)Let Dinner is served show you how to become a true artist of the table.

About the Author

Arthur Inch is an English butler with over 50 years of experience in private service at English estates. He also served as the technical advisor for the film "Gosford Park." Arlene Hirst is the senior editor of design and news at "Metropolitan Home," where she reports on contemporary home furnishings, including tableware.