About Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark

Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Kelsey Barnard Clark has developed an impressive resume,  as the fifth woman and first southerner to win the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the sole fan favorite following her season 16 win, and a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South. After working in several Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen and Dovetail under John Fraser, Kelsey returned to historic downtown Dothan to open her namesake restaurant and catering company, KBC, which serve her signature southern-French cuisine inspired by family recipes and classic French techniques. In August 2021, her debut cookbook “Southern Grit” hit shelves, and her highly-anticipated, forthcoming book, “Southern Get-Togethers,” pegged to entertaining and hosting is due out September 17, 2024. Learn more about Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark on her website (www.chefkbc.com) and instagram @kelseybarnardclark.

ABOUT THE BOOK: SOUTHERN GET-TOGETHERS - A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings—Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes | By Kelsey Barnard Clark

Kelsey distills her hard-earned party-planning wisdom into practical advice for newbie and experienced hosts alike: “I’ve made all the mistakes already, lived to tell the tale, and want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying and start celebrating. This is a self-help book for throwing the damn party.” With more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes, Southern Get-Togethers has everything you need to do just that, demonstrating how easy it can be to host anything from a casual stop-by, low country boil, or BYO burger night, to a bridal shower brunch, formal French dinner, or hunting season feast. No matter the event, Kelsey’s wide-ranging and accessible recipes make entertaining a joy, never a chore.

Helpful tips on tablescaping, flower arranging, menu planning, food buying, and more ensure you have the confidence and know-how to pull off a memorable celebration of any size. Brimming with beautiful food and lifestyle photography, Southern Get-Togethers is a must-have manual on Southern hospitality and a lively, delicious, all-around cookbook that’s calling for a space on your shelf.

Event Details

Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail and passed bites from Kelsey’s new book Southern gathering and from the Bar Volpe menu. Kelsey Barnard Clark will be on hand signing and personalizing books and both Chef Karen and Chef Kelsey will be available for photographs and meet and greet opportunities.

Refunds

The refund policy is nonrefundable, but they are transferable.