Whether you’re planning a date night for two or a holiday party for 200, entertaining doesn’t have to be intimidating. A thoughtfully arranged spread of food, a festive cocktail, and simple decorations is all it takes to make your guests feel special. Using seasonal food styling tips, ingredient lists, drink pairings, and décor inspiration, you’ll have a year-round guide for simple yet memorable gatherings.

For today’s easy entertaining—a date night, get together with family and friends, or festive holiday parties— thoughtfully arranged spreads of foods, drinks and decorations have guests feeling special. Using seasonal food styling tips, ingredient lists, drink pairings and décor inspiration, this year-round guide inspires simple yet memorable gatherings. Professional foodie Sarah Tuthill draws from her experience running EZPZ Gatherings to give all the how-to-do-it details for preparing and serving a wide variety of charcuterie and cheese boards plus a creative assortment of food and seasonally themed special boards, all beautifully photographed. This is a must-have asset for trendy hosts.