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TOAST THE HOST: HOW TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME
About the show
Host with the most and media trainer Simon James Bailey breaks down the daunting task of home entertaining into bite size pieces – from a simple garden lunch to a five-course formal dinner party.
Simon's online media training module will transform the way you handle radio, TV and podcast interviews
Toast the Host
SERIES ONE OVERVIEW
ONE - KEEP IT SIMPLE SIMON
Do you want to confidently share your messages via the media?
Online Media Training with Simon James Bailey will transform your performance and elevate your career.
TWO - CHAMPERS & NIBBLY THINGS
Hosting a successful dinner party is easy if you are prepared. TOAST THE HOST: HOW TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME with SIMON JAMES BAILEY is now streaming on SBS Food and SBS on Demand.
Simon James Bailey now offers online media training.
THREE - BESTIES' BRUNCH
Media Training with Simon James Bailey can give you an edge over your colleagues and competitors. The brand building skills will last your entire career. The online media training module covers all aspects of media performance including handling hostile interviews, media relations, staying on message, presentation and avoiding common mishaps on camera.
Simon presents the popular SBS TV series Toast the Host: How to Entertain at Home which teaches you everything you need to know to host a successful dinner party.
Toast the Host is showing on SBS Food and SBS On Demand.
FOUR - KITCHEN SUPPER
Does the thought of an on-camera interview make you feel nervous? Creator of Toast the Host: How to Entertain at Home Simon James Bailey, has created his exclusive Online Media Training Module which teaches you everything you need to know to become an excellent media performer on television, radio and podcasts.
FIVE - BOOZY BOOK CLUB
Whether you’re bringing friends together for a book club or you just need some down time and a debrief in good company, afternoon tea is a lovely way to spend the latter part of the day (especially if the tea is from Long Island.) Bookworm and mixologist SIMON JAMES BAILEY shows how easy and affordable it is to use left over roast chicken to create delicious mini chicken pot pies, remnants of cheater’s chocolate cake become chocolate truffles, and he shares his absolute favourite sandwich recipe.
SIX - COMFORT DINNER
When the weather is cold, you and your chosen family need some lovin' from the oven. SIMON JAMES BAILEY jumps out of his jammies and into the kitchen to whip up an easy-peasy pea & herb soup with a side of croque monsieur, 6-hour slow roasted lamb with butter bean puree and an apple & blackberry bake that has a special place in his heart. This episode is the dress rehearsal for the formal dinner party.
SEVEN - THE DINNER PARTY PART 1
Preparation is the key to hosting a successful dinner party and there is no place like home to hone your event planning skills. In the lead up to the season finale, a five-course formal dinner party, host with the most SIMON JAMES BAILEY takes you on his journey to curate the perfect evening with beloved friends. It all starts with the perfect menu, devising your action plan, and a step-by-step guide to prepare prawn & cured beetroot salad with a spicy mayonnaise, mint & green tea and coconut sorbet, beef fillet with red wine jus, chocolate pots with raspberry coulis and cheese to finish. In this episode you’ll rediscover the joy of cooking and creating a memorable occasion with your fabulous friends.
EIGHT - THE DINNER PARTY PART 2
The entire season of the TOAST THE HOST is leading up to this moment – the formal five-course dinner party for five wonderful friends. The Dinner Party is the culmination of all the techniques, tricks, tips, recipes and fun of hosting seven occasions at home. In the season finale, host SIMON JAMES BAILEY puts the finishing touches on the event, including prepping all the food ready for service, creating a magical table setting and sharing insights to keep conversation flowing while his lovely friends enjoy a delicious five-course meal. When you finish watching this episode, you’ll be ready to be the host with most that everyone will toast.