For more than 40 years, we’ve been bringing gracious service and delicious food to your events both in your homes and at some of the most incredible venues in New York. And now, we’re teaching you some of the tips and tricks that have made your events, whether for 20 people or 20,000 people, so memorable. We start with the fundamentals of creating a delicious menu with easy to follow recipes that can be adapted for any season and a wide variety of tastes. You’ll learn what you can prepare in advance so that you can enjoy your guests’ company; and we’ll show you the pro tips that transform food into art. After all, we eat with our eyes first!

In our third video, Chef Georgette Farkas, Great Performances’ Culinary Ambassador, shows us how to create delicious and cold soups that take advantage of summer’s best flavors. You’ll keep cool while whipping up these refreshing and delicious soups that are packed with flavors. Also, learn some of her tips for keeping soups anything but boring by adding texture and pops of flavor with colorful garnishes.

Watch the video, download the recipe packet, and prepare these pasta salads for your next summer party. Don’t forget to share photos with us!