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Savannahis top caterer, Susan Mason, works by the motto 'Never economize on luxury.' -- Saveur magazineAfter the lobster salad, Timothy Dalton leaned over . . . and said, I just realized that we're not on a movie set. --Susan MasonBeyond creating extraordinary wedding and private event spreads, Susan Mason has worked on over ten movies filmed in Savannah, supplying food for crews, catering private parties for stars, anddressing sets with food. These occasions offered her the opportunity to meet a variety of celebrities, who often request that she create private meals for them. Her catering is now in demand far from Savannah, desired by those who can afford to bring a bit of Southern hospitality to their private celebrations.Ms. Mason says her favorite celebrity client was Tom Hanks. After weeks of feeding the cast and crew of Forrest Gump, Mason was asked by Mr. Hanks to create a special dinner for his wife, Rita Wilson, on her birthday and to charter a yacht. A few years later, Wilson was quoted in a magazine as saying that evening was the most romantic thing herhusband ever did for her.This is just one of many examples included in Susan Mason's Silver Service, demonstrating Masonis exquisite tasteand inherent sense of style. Her suggestions for quality ingredients and stunning presentations are included in this gorgeous cookbook, full of more than eighty recipes, one hundred illustrations, quotes from celebrity clients, andhumorous stories about catering for the rich and famous.
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Known for her creative and imaginative meals, Savannah's most sought-after caterer Susan Mason offers over eighty recipes, useful tips, quotes from celebrity clients, and anecdotes of her varied delicious and gorgeous catering experiences.
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Beyond creating extraordinary wedding and private event spreads, Susan Mason has supplied food for film crews, catered private parties for stars, and "dressed" sets with food. Filled with quotes from celebrity clients and humorous stories about catering for the rich and famous, "Susan Mason's Silver Service" is truly a fascinating cookbook/memoir. 100 color photos.Beyond creating extraordinary wedding and private event spreads, Susan Mason has supplied food for film crews, catered private parties for stars, and "dressed" sets with food. Filled with quotes from celebrity clients and humorous stories about catering for the rich and famous, "Susan Mason's Silver Service" is truly a fascinating cookbook/memoir. 100 color photos.
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Known for her creative and imaginative meals, Susan Mason has catered parties for the most exclusive private homes and social clubs, on airplanes, in cemeteries, on movie sets, and in secret hideaways for the rich and famous. Her clients have included Tom Hanks, Bill Cosby, Wynton Marsalis, and Clint Eastwood. Here, Mason offers over 80 recipes, as well as useful tips, quotes from celebrity clients, and anecdotes of her varied delicious and gorgeous catering experiences.