Julia Khan Anselmo on Hosting: Feisty Feast Founder Shares Her Entertaining Philosophy
In a chat with Wallpaper*, Julia Khan Anselmo, the creative mind behind Feisty Feast, opened up about her approach to hosting. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, and with roots in Trinidad and Portugal, she started Feisty Feast in Vancouver, focusing on sparking discussions among women about money, motherhood, and loss. Now residing in Amsterdam, she collaborates with brands like Serax, Asics, and Uniqlo, and has also launched her own clothing line, LAASSO. She emphasizes her dedication to social issues, stating, "I don’t want to be associated with those who just lay out checkered tablecloths." Julia loves making Japanese, Italian, and Portuguese dishes, with her latest offering being roasted chicken and meringue. Her dream dinner guest? Luciano Pavarotti. She also suggests keeping drinks topped up and avoiding dishwashing during parties.
Key facts
- Julia Khan Anselmo founded Feisty Feast as a supper club in her Vancouver apartment.
- She has lived in Amsterdam for nearly 10 years.
- She has worked with brands including Serax, Asics, and Uniqlo.
- She launched a clothing line called LAASSO, described as 'a love letter to the Mediterranean'.
- Her dream dinner party guest is Luciano Pavarotti.
- She advises hosts never to do dishes while guests are over and to keep guests' glasses filled.
- She says guests should never arrive early.
- Her go-to menu includes tempura, roasted chicken with garlic aioli, and meringue with fruit for dessert.
Entities
Artists
- Julia Khan Anselmo
- Tianna Williams
- Matthew Halsall
- The Alchemist
- Hailu Mergia
- Luciano Pavarotti
Institutions
- Wallpaper*
- Feisty Feast
- Serax
- Asics
- Uniqlo
- LAASSO
Locations
- Alberta
- Canada
- Vancouver
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Trinidad
- Portugal
- Japan
- Italy
- Mediterranean