Private Lessons & Consultations

In her private consultations, Peggy offers encouraging and inspiring tips on everything you need to know to cook, decorate, plan for, and host engaging, relaxed and fun parties any time of the year.

While sharing her passion, her welcoming spirit, and her secrets for creating a memorable party, she will skillfully coach and walk you through every step of your preparations,

With her vast experience as a hostess, experienced food journalist, travel writer, and former caterer and restaurateur, she can help you with as much or as little as you need...whether it be a romantic dinner for two, a birthday party for a special friend, or a cocktail fundraiser.

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Peggy's private party planning consultations offer encouragement and instruction through every step of your party preparations, including: Invitations, menu planning, strategic shopping, table size and settings, getting the house ready, decorating for the party, advance food preparation, keeping it simple and natural, and creating a party plan (what to do the day before, the day of the party, and at the last minute).

Prepare for your consultation by writing down 20 detailed questions that might include: party size, season, theme, what you might like to cook, what is available in your region, what type of party you want - informal, garden, sit-down, etc.

To schedule a private consultation, please write to Peggy at [email protected].

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