A Guide to being a Great Host

The ultimate guide to hosting parties, with practical advice for mastering the art of entertaining.

In our post-pandemic world with rapid technological advancements, throwing a party can be daunting.

This expertly crafted handbook gives you the confidence to plan a variety of exceptional events. The authors draw on years of event-planning expertise to provide valuable tips, hints and advice on hosting parties, including invitations, venues, catering and ambience.

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 pre-order on Amazon at https://t.ly/XAi0p

This comprehensive primer on hosting all types of events will transform you into the ultimate party giver, whether you're a novice or just need a refresher.

One hundred years ago, the ‘Roaring Twenties’, an explosion of jazz, dance clubs and flappers, emerged following the trauma of World War 1. In post-pandemic 2024–with technology revolutionising how we communicate – can we recapture theparty spirit of the past?

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