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Southern Grit author, Top Chef winner, TV personality, James Beard Nominated queen of Southern hospitality, Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark, presents more than 100 irresistible recipes perfect for a crowd, plus all the expert wisdom and inspiration you need to host exceptional gatherings.

“Entertaining is my love language. I come alive at the thought of gathering friends or family around the table; of making a get-together feel special but never precious; of achieving a sense of ease, while always conveying the feeling that I went the extra mile. To me, celebrating friendship is as important as exercising a muscle. To celebrate my people continually, fervently, and joyfully through shared laughter and meals is to live fully.”
— Kelsey

Call some friends, arrange some flowers, and whip up a quick bite. Let’s get the party started, y’all!  Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark catered her first wedding at age fifteen and has been hosting events ever since. In Southern Get-Together, Kelsey distills her hard-earned party-planning wisdom into practical advice for newbie and experienced hosts alike: “I’ve made all the mistakes already, lived to tell the tale, and want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying and start celebrating. This is a self-help book for throwing the damn party.”

With more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes, Southern Get-Togethers has everything you need to do just that, demonstrating how easy it can be to host anything from a casual stop-by, low country boil, or BYO burger night, to a bridal shower brunch, formal French dinner, or hunting season feast. No matter the event, Kelsey’s wide-ranging and accessible recipes make entertaining a joy, never a chore. Chapter and recipe highlights include such gems as: 

  • DAYTIME DELIGHTS: Frittata, Three Ways; Grinder Sub Sliders; Grazing Board 

  • ALL-DAY BASHES: Garlic Butter-Mopped Oysters; Shortbread Crumble Banana Pudding; Big Batch Pineapple Rum Punch 

  • POTLUCKS & SUPPER CLUBS: Honey Piri-Piri Wings; Twice-Baked Potatoes; Lamb Kofta Kebabs 

  • FORMAL AFFAIRS & SLOW FOOD SOCIALS: Roast Chicken, Five Ways; Paella; Flan de Leche 

  • And many more Southern classics with a twist (and classics with a Southern twist) like Jambalaya, Hot Honey Chicken, Green Pickled Tomatoes, and Beignets 

Helpful tips on tablescaping, flower arranging, menu planning, food buying, and more ensure you have the confidence and know-how to pull off a memorable celebration of any size. Brimming with beautiful food and lifestyle photography, Southern Get-Togethers is a must-have manual on Southern hospitality and a lively, delicious, all-around cookbook that’s calling for a space on your shelf.

Southern Grit

Kelsey’s first book, Southern Grit: 100+ Down-Home Recipes for the Modern Cook is available now where books are sold.