About The Author

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Ms. Lee Chadwick is a fifth generation chef and a recognized authority in the areas of food, wine, travel, and entertaining. She has long enjoyed a leadership role in professional groups such as the Club Managers of America and the National Restaurant Association. She has been the owner and operator of The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta since October 2003.

Lee has written articles for magazines throughout the East on topics ranging from corporate table manners and trendy showers to buffet creativity and honeymoon travel. 

'Some Assembly Required,' her highly regarded style manual focuses on elements of intimate entertaining for informal events. Lee shows readers that enjoying their own party is truly an art. The book is published by Meridian International and is available at Barnes and Noble bookstores nationwide, and at Amazon.com. 

Lee is greatly committed to her role in community service. She is on the board of directors of six hardworking nonprofit organizations. Lee was awarded the GRACE Award for distinguished service for her work within the nonprofit community by the National Restaurant Association.

Mackenzie joined the management staff at The Metropolitan Club in 2019 after graduating from one of the top ten hospitality schools at the University of South Carolina. She even took many classes on food and wine! She has been planning parties all of her life for fun, and now is planning parties as a career. 

She is fascinated by all kinds of food, wine, and spirits. She expressly loves everything Italian. Sorrento, Italy, on the Amalfi coast, is where she interned during college. Her travels have taken her to over 12 additional countries and a bevy of islands. She is a pleasure to work with and a great resource.