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Published on 3rd September 2024, this fabulous new ‘how to…’ guide finds author Luke Johnson (the entrepreneur behind Pizza Express, GAIL’s and Brighton Pier Group) and long-standing colleague Graeme Boyd generously sharing their inside secrets on mastering the art of entertaining. Bursting with practical tips covering a variety of scenarios, the authors entice with inspired party themes and keep readers up to date with 21st-century party etiquette.

In Throwing Parties: A Guide to Being a Great Host, Johnson offers insight into his decades of experience hosting events in his beloved London. From intimate gatherings to wedding celebrations, this fun, accessible and practical book is the perfect guide to throwing unforgettable parties.

The authors say: “Relearning the art of hosting following the COVID-19 years and navigating the new technological methods by which we communicate can make throwing a party a very daunting idea. Our expertly crafted handbook will give you the confidence to plan a variety of exceptional events. Sharing the knowledge we’ve gathered over the years, Throwing Parties leaves nothing to chance. From hosting, invitations, venues, catering and creating the perfect ambience, we’ve got everything covered.”

Published by John Wilkes Publishing on 3rd September 2024, Throwing Parties: A Guide to Being a Great Host, with a foreword by 1980s style and cultural commentator Peter York, is available in hardcover (ISBN No: 978-1739092603) priced £9.99 and available to preorder from bookshops and online retailers.