Having People Over

In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there is nothing more radically warm than opening your home, your table, and your life to others. In Having People Over, author, CEO, and relatable, entertaining mentor Chelsea Fagan reclaims hospitality from the grip of perfectionism, offering an approachable, empowering manual for creating evenings worth staying in for.

Whether you're working with a studio apartment or a full dining room, a shoestring grocery budget or top-shelf ingredients, Fagan shows you how to host with ease, confidence, and genuine presence—ensuring you spend less time stressed in the kitchen and more time actually enjoying your guests.

What's inside:

• Low-stress home readiness: Practical strategies for curating a welcoming, flexible space optimized for entertaining, so impromptu drop-ins never send you into a panic.

• The modern cocktail hour: A spirited exploration of aperitivo culture alongside crowd-pleasing drink recipes—with and without alcohol.

• Dinner party masterclass: Step-by-step guidance on crafting realistic menus, styling intentional tablescapes, curating playlists, and mastering the pacing of an evening.

• Intentional connection: Thoughtful frameworks for reviving adult community-building, navigating tricky social dynamics, and cultivating gatherings where conversation flows effortlessly.

Why it’s an entertaining & gifting must-have:

• The ultimate Friendsgiving & holiday companion: Essential reading before holiday hosting kicks into gear—use Fagan's smart prep timelines, make-ahead dishes, and relaxed philosophies to pull off a vibrant, stress-free seasonal feast.

• The perfect host gift: An inspiring, gorgeously designed hardback to wrap with a silk ribbon and hand to your favorite dinner party host, a new homeowner, or anyone looking to gather their people with more heart and far less fuss.