Big Night - Special Occasion Dining (Audio Version)

Author: Clara Park, Jenn de la Vega
Published: Mon 08 Sep 2025
Episode Link: https://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com/episodes/big-night-special-occassion-dining-UYFzSWPb

Jenn and Clara dive into special occasion dining via the lavish meal prepared for VIP Louis Prima in Big Night. How do you set the best table? Do all centerpieces need to be flowers? How do you cook for people with highly varied diets? Why make-ahead dishes are your lifeline and where to go if you don’t feel like cooking a special occasion dinner.

Chapters

0:26 About Big Night

2:48 The table setting

4:18 Allison Janney & some flower tips

5:39 A trick for tea light candles

6:15 What if I don't have nice silverware or glassware?

7:08 Planning a special occasion menu

9:13 What are our showstopping dishes?

11:59 The menu for Big Night

14:50 The timpano

18:13 Culinary terms in the movie

21:19 Where to celebrate special occasion meals