Professional Garde Manger: A Guide to the Art of the Buffet

The Professional Garde Manger

Garde manger—the art of preparing, presenting, and decorating cold food for buffets and banquets—is one of the most demanding, artistic, and exciting specialties in the culinary arena. Luscious cold soups, amazing hors d'oeuvres, sumptuous salads, tantalizing timbales, and savory pastries are only a few of the garde manger's creations, which also include dazzling centerpieces, interesting table arrangements, and a host of other details that turn an ordinary…