“Party People”—A Night Of Cocktails And Creative Hosting With Brie Larson, Courtney McBroom, And Their New Cookbook

Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom bring their new cookbook “Party People” to Austin [for an intimate, cocktail-style celebration at Hotel Saint Cecilia](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-with-brie-larson-courtney-mcbroom-at-hotel-saint-cecilia-tickets-1978848478067?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl). Set in the hotel’s secluded courtyard, expect an evening of “cocktails, bites, and conversation inspired by the book’s spirit of connection.” Each ticket includes entry to the reception, a signed copy of the book, and the chance to meet the authors in person. Attendance is limited, so get your tickets fast!

**What Critics Are Saying About “Party People:”**

• [Taste Of Home:](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/party-people-cookbook-review/) “Part hosting advice and part recipe box,” Party People is “full of fun, easy recipes for gatherings big and small,” with a creative energy that “jumps off the pages.” The book reads “like a Technicolor dream of gatherings,” complete with “prep lists and playlist suggestions.” If you “don’t have a reason to throw a party,” Taste of Home promises, “you’ll find one after flipping through these pages.”

• [TODAY:](https://www.today.com/food/people/brie-larson-party-people-cookbook-courtney-mcbroom-rcna207716) Party People offers “100 creative recipes and endless ideas for weird and wacky parties,” written to help readers “create meaningful connections with the ones you love… an entertaining cookbook [that gives readers] the tools to spark a new dining revolution in your home.” Hosting, they note, becomes “less overwhelming — and more delicious.” 
• [People Magazine:](https://people.com/brie-larson-and-courtney-mcbroom-share-party-guest-tips-exclusive-11833329) A “cookbook-slash-hosting guide” rooted in real friendship and real life. More than perfection, the book champions warmth: “Bad attitude [is] the worst thing you can bring.” At its heart, the book is about “telling a story through food” to your guests.

**Meet Brie Larson And Courtney McBroom:** An Academy Award–winning actor, producer, and filmmaker, Larson has starred in Room, Captain Marvel, and Apple TV’s Lessons in Chemistry. Beyond film, Larson is an avid home cook and host, known for blending creativity with approachability. Party People marks her first cookbook — a project rooted in friendship, food, and the belief that gathering should feel joyful, not intimidating. McBroom is a chef, writer, and former Culinary Director of Milk Bar, where she helped shape one of the most influential dessert brands of the past decade. A trusted voice in modern hosting and recipe development, McBroom brings deep culinary expertise and playful practicality to Party People. Her philosophy centers on ease, flavor, and making people feel welcome.

**Meet Hotel Saint Cecilia:** Built in 1888 and restored in 2009, Hotel Saint Cecilia is a “private sanctuary tucked away off South Congress,” anchored by a majestic oak tree and surrounded by lush, gated grounds. Condé Nast Traveler [calls](https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/united-states/united-states/austin/hotel-saint-cecilia-austin) it “South Congress’s hippest hotel and exclusive social club,” known for its ultra-private atmosphere and creative crowd — “record label execs, artists, musicians, writers.” With its iconic red-neon SOUL sign, heated lap pool, and richly designed rooms, Saint Cecilia feels less like a hotel and more like “an exclusive estate,” perfectly suited for an evening devoted to art, food, and connection.

**When: **Friday, January 23 @ 5PM| **Where:** Hotel Saint Cecilia | **Tickets:** [Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-with-brie-larson-courtney-mcbroom-at-hotel-saint-cecilia-tickets-1978848478067?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) (includes signed Party People copy & reception access)