Hugh Groman provides advice on setting up for a party in his latest 2-Minute Tip video
Hugh Groman provides advice on setting up for a party in his latest 2-Minute Tip video, sponsored by Stuart Event Rentals

Sometimes it’s the simplest preparations that can be the most valuable when planning a party or a gathering at home.

In the video below, sponsored by Stuart Event Rentals, Hugh Groman, who runs two successful catering companies and a restaurant in Berkeley, offers valuable tips on laying the groundwork so both you and your guests have the best possible time.

This short video blog is part of the 2-Minute Tips video series, published by Berkeleyside and Nosh, in which Chef Groman offers practical guidance from a professional to us home cooks and hosts. Catch up on the previous 2-minute videos in the series.

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Video: 2-Minute Tip — Kitchen tools you probably don’t have, but should! (10.14.14)
Video: 2-Minute Tip — Create a home bar for the perfect cocktail party (09.30.15)

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