What's the food etiquette for a weekend at a friend's house?
We're all used to going to a friend's house for dinner, but what are the expectations when you stay with them for a full weekend? Here's how much wine to bring and how to contribute.
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How to make the ultimate high tea (no cooking required)
The all killer, no filler way to do high tea in Sydney.
How to make the perfect cheese platter
Top tips for cheese platters.
10 easy three-ingredient canapes
Handy party starters for when you need to pretend you've put in heaps of effort.
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Get ready to party
Find plenty of inspiration for finger food and cocktails to help get your party started.
The Katering Show answers your questions
Intolerable foodie Kate McLennan and food intolerant friend Kate McCartney tackle your cooking questions.
How to bake a wheel of camembert
It's retro, but delicious! Here's how to bake a camembert whole.
Solve your cake emergency: baking tips and fixes
Dream birthday cakes mean high stakes. Here are 10 tips to save bakers from every kind of cake disaster.
Top chefs show you how to cook for a crowd on the cheap
Too broke to eat out? Three chefs have sorted the menu, so round up the gang for a frugal feast at your place.
How to create the perfect cheeseboard
Thinking of ending your next dinner party with a cheese selection? Here are some great tips from the experts.
Bubbly with a twist: champagne cocktail recipes
Simple ways to add a splash of colour or a burst of flavour to tonight's bubbly.
Catering to food trends: Melbourne's best party food
Party season is nigh. Here's what's hot (and what's not) in the world of catering.
What to make when you 'bring a plate'
The idea is that if every person attending brings a small plate of food there will be enough to feed the entire group.
How to build a party platter
Carla Grossetti talks to chefs and caterers in the know about how to perfect the art of the party platter.
Sparkling ways to pair champagne with food
Champagne is often confined to canapés or celebratory toasts, but bubbles can hold their own against a glass of full-bodied Bordeaux. Pop that cork and get pairing.
Dinner party recipes from Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook
Prepare a three-course dinner party with these recipes from Rachel Khoo's latest cookbook.
Karen Martini's perfect party food
Karen Martini's light and fresh cocktail food is full of intense flavours.