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Season 1, Episode 0
Grammy Awards Extravaganza
Giada is invited behind the scenes of a Grammy after party that was several months in the making. Things have to be unforgettably elegant and over-the-top gourmet. There s a menu of more than 70 items. The catering team from Along Came Mary Productions will have their hands full trying to pull off one of the largest
Season 1, Episode 1
Disney's Anniversary Blow Out
Giada heads to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to attend a spectacular bash celebrating 50 years of Disney theme park magic. With more than 3,000 VIP’s invited to a 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney’s first theme park, the catering team at Walt Disney World kicks into action to make sure it’s a party worthy of the Disney name. On the menu are such delectable treats as Mongolian Beef, Shrimp with Crab Claws, Two Terrific Tacos, and a Butterfinger Cheesecake that would do Mickey proud. But as the clock ticks down to the big event, the team has a lot of challenges to deal with — including a brewing storm that threatens to rain on Mickey’s parade!
Season 1, Episode 2
Luxury Car Wedding
Giada heads to a very surprising location for a high-end wedding: a car dealership. While a top New York catering crew is hard at work on a spectacular menu, construction crews struggle to get the dealership into shape in record time. Traffic jams and last minute menu changes promise to make this unusual event even more of a challenge.
Season 1, Episode 3
Airport Bash
Giada lends a hand in preparing a lavish benefit gala at an airport hangar. Seven hundred guests are in for a spectacular meal, including a showpiece salad, corn pudding soufflé, and apricot tarts. Jet fumes and noise make setting up the party at an airport difficult. But the catering team is determined to make it an evening to remember.
Season 1, Episode 4
Hollywood Book Bash
Giada goes to a posh nightclub in Hollywood for a party celebrating actor and poet Michael Madsen’s new book. The catering team has two days to prepare a difficult eight-course tasting menu. When 150 discriminating guests arrive for this Hollywood book bash, will it live up to their high expectations?
Season 1, Episode 5
Hamptons Summer Bash
Giada visits a bustling beach town in the Hamptons for one of the year’s most fabulous, casual-chic affairs. To feed the crowd of more than a thousand expected at the party, the catering team will take advantage of the area’s amazing seafood selection. In a place that’s legendary for its parties, this event promises to impress.
Season 1, Episode 6
Fantasy Zoo Wedding
Giada heads to the Santa Barbara Zoo for one wild wedding. The happy couple has picked a menu for the occasion that is as unique as the location. It includes watermelon beet soup, heirloom tomato salad, and even a chocolate fondue fountain.
Season 1, Episode 7
Taste of Tennis
Giada teams up with tennis legends and star chefs for a benefit event in New York. Top New York restaurants are coming together for a good cause, serving up some extraordinary dishes like red pepper flan, buffalo pot roast and the "Chocolate Heaven" cake. Guests will have the chance to try all the dishes and mingle with the athletes and chefs.
Season 1, Episode 8
San Francisco Opera Gala
Giada is invited behind the scenes of the San Francisco Opera's Opening Night Ball, an 800 guest black-tie gala over nine months in the making. Equally extravagant and elegant, the ball's exotic Moroccan theme make the menu and the decor an exciting challenge for caterers McCall Associates and event designer Robert Fountain. And with a menu that includes jicama and watermelon salad, Moroccan spiced lamb chops, and a gorgeous layered fruit and mascarpone dessert, Coupe Rossini, it's going to be a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. It's the largest event of the San Francisco social season, and Giada is with the event team every step of the way to see how they pull it together.
Season 1, Episode 9
Dream Ball
It’s a night of elegance as Giada hits the historic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City for the American Cancer Society’s annual DreamBall. But with six other events to cater the same evening, including a reception for the president, it’s a frantic night for the Waldorf crew.
Season 1, Episode 10
Elizabethtown Premiere Party
It’s red carpet time for Giada as she goes behind the scenes the down-home Tennessee premiere party for Cameron Crowe’s new movie, Elizabethtown. Join Giada as she works the red carpet and the buffet table at this star-studded party.
Season 1, Episode 11
Firefighter's Bash
Giada pitches in to help New York City firefighters at the Leary Foundation’s Fifth Annual Bash for New York’s Bravest. The party features a delectable comfort food menu including macaroni and cheese, mini-sheppard’s pies and chocolate pumpkin truffles. But it’s the firemen who truly steal the show when they take Giada for a ride on their truck!
Season 1, Episode 12
Chocolate Fashion Bash
It s New York s 8th Annual Chocolate Show, and Giada is front and center to sample some truly delectable haute couture. 22 fashion designers pair up with 22 pastry chefs and chocolatiers to create some of the most unique and delicious chocolate inspired fashion of the year for the Chocolate Show s kick-off benefit bash. Join Giada as she samples chocolate-themed hors d oeuvres and cocktails.
Season 1, Episode 13
Days of Our Lives Bash
Join Giada as she travels back to 1965 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of television’s longest running shows. The catering team is in a race against time. Watch the event design team as they transform an ordinary building into a 1965 airport terminal. With 1000 guests including daytime TV brightest stars, the team is hoping for glowing reviews
Season 1, Episode 14
Elizabethtown Premiere
It's red carpet time for Giada as she goes behind-the-scenes of the down-home Tennessee premiere party for Cameron Crowe's new movie, Elizabethtown.
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