Behind the Bash
See what it takes to create over-the-top, high-rolling parties, from glitzy Las Vegas to sexy New York City. From catering to decor to the sip of the first cocktail, Giada De Laurentiis goes behind the scenes with chefs, sommeliers, pastry teams, decorators and event planners as they pull together fabulous high-end events.
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About The Show
See what it takes to create over-the-top, high-rolling parties, from glitzy Las Vegas to sexy New York City. From catering to decor to the sip of the first cocktail, Giada De Laurentiis goes behind the scenes with chefs, sommeliers, pastry teams, decorators and event planners as they pull together fabulous high-end events.
Episodes
S2 | E1
South Beach Bash
Giada heads to South Beach for an over-the-top anniversary party to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the World Famous South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Its being held at the legendary Casa Casuarina, once home to fashion icon Gianni Versace. Catering the exclusive bash is fearless party visionary, Barton G, who will create the most outrageous designs and innovative dishes like Smoking "Voodoo" Shrimp, Mini Sashimi "Snow Cones" and Mini Lobster Hotdogs!
S2 | E2
Sopranos Premiere Party
Giada joins the cast & crew of The Sopranos to celebrate the launch of their final season. The gang will be gathering at one of New York City's landmark venues for the kickoff bash, and needless to say they'll be expecting a feast! As the design team transforms the space into an Italian street fair, the catering team will be busy bringing new spins to Italian favorites like Mama's Baked Ziti, Sausage & Peppers and a very special "Soprano" Cake. Knowing the potential consequences, the catering team is on their toes to pull off this monumental bash.
Plan a Sopranos Party
Sad this season of The Sopranos is over? Enjoy one more night with your favorite Italian family when Giada goes behind the scenes at one of their premiere parties. Use our Italian wine primer to pick out a perfect wine, and plan a multi-course Italian meal that would make Carm proud. Then kick back and enjoy the show!
• Italian wine primer
• Menu ideas
S2 | E3
Elle Decor's Dining by Design
The world's most innovative designers create 70 elegant and often over-the-top dining spaces for 700 guests at a New York City benefit.
S2 | E4
Cruise Liner Extravaganza
Giada joins 1,800 VIP guests for a bash aboard Freedom of the Seas, the largest ship in the world.
S2 | E5
Vegas Premiere
Giada rolls into the Vegas Strip to join the Venetian Hotel as they celebrate the opening of the Vegas production of Phantom of the Opera.
S2 | E6
Cape Cod Summer Sizzler
Cape Cod is the beautiful setting for a summer bash held at the Cape's legendary Old World hotel, Chatham Inn.