Dawn Simmons is a professional caterer and teaches online catering courses. Curt Simmons is the author of more than 50 books, including iPhoto For Dummies.

Introduction. Part I: So, You Need to Cook for a Crowd ... Chapter 1: A Crowd by Any Other Name. Chapter 2: Planning Your Menu. Chapter 3: Estimating Food Quantities, Serving Dishes, and More. Part II: Tried-and-True Recipes for Crowds. Chapter 4: Creating Tasty Appetizers. Chapter 5: Main Dishes Everyone Will Love. Chapter 6: Delicious Side Dishes. Chapter 7: Satisfying Slurps: Soups and Stews. Chapter 8: Stirring It Up: Punches and Drinks. Chapter 9: Decadent Desserts. Part III: Special Events and Holidays. Chapter 10: Special Dishes for Summer Get-Togethers. Chapter 11: Special Dishes for Holidays. Chapter 12: Special Dishes for Weddings. Part IV: Bringing It All Together. Chapter 13: Getting Ready for the Event. Chapter 14: Getting Ready on the Day of the Event. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Food Preparation Problems. Chapter 16: More Than Ten Decorating Tips for Crowds. Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep from Pulling Out Your Hair. Chapter 18: More Than Ten Things You Need to Know about Food Safety. Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide. Appendix B: Helpful Web Sites. Appendix C: Fun and Easy Garnishes. Appendix D: Special Cooking Tricks. Index.