Caviar and comfort food on the menu for A-listers on Oscars night Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has crafted a menu featuring over 70 dishes for the Governors Ball, the official after-party following the Oscars ceremony. The event, held on Sunday, will serve more than 1,500 A-list celebrities and industry professionals from around the world. Puck, who has been responsible for the Oscars after-party catering for the 32nd time, emphasized the importance of comfort food in his menu, which includes items like chicken pot pie, smoked salmon pizza, macaroni and cheese, and mini Wagyu burgers. Puck shared insights during a preview event, noting that while innovation is key in the culinary world, some attempts to deviate from traditional favorites have not always been well-received. He recalled a past event where he tried to move away from pizza, only to be reminded by guests that they were expecting his signature dish. “They said, ‘Wolfgang, where’s your pizza station?’” he joked. The Governors Ball, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is known for its extravagant setup. Puck described the event as a challenge due to the sheer number of guests, stating that the focus remains on quality ingredients and simple, well-executed dishes. “We have to cook for 1,500 people. We keep it simple. We don’t need 10 sauces with it,” he explained. The preparation of the banquet involves a large team of 75 savory chefs, 45 pastry chefs, and 325 front-of-house staff and managers. Together, they will prepare over 600 homemade pizzas, 3,000 artichoke agnolotti, and 2,000 mini chocolate Oscars.#governors_ball #wolfgang_puck #academy_of_motion_picture_arts_and_sciences #oscar_ceremony #kaluga_caviar
Wolfgang Puck Will Serve A-Listers at the 2026 Oscars Afterparty Wolfgang Puck, the renowned celebrity chef, is set to host a lavish feast for Hollywood’s elite at the 98th Academy Awards Governors Ball, marking his 32nd consecutive year catering the event. The menu, designed to showcase global cuisines and blend comfort with creativity, will feature over 70 dishes for 1,500 A-list attendees. Puck emphasized the importance of quality ingredients and simplicity, stating, “It’s all about the quality of the ingredients and the quality of the dishes. We have to cook for 1,500 people. We keep it simple. We don’t need 10 sauces with it.” The menu includes a mix of classic favorites and whimsical touches, such as chicken pot pie, smoked salmon pizza, macaroni and cheese, and mini Wagyu burgers. To add a playful element, guests will encounter an Italian gelato machine crafting fresh ice cream, a station where 24-karat gold is sprayed onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya offering traditional Japanese bites. Puck’s approach balances indulgence with restraint, ensuring each plate maintains an underlying simplicity. The scale of the operation is staggering. Puck’s team consists of 75 savory chefs, 45 pastry chefs, and 325 front-of-house staff, working together to prepare thousands of servings. The kitchen will churn out 600 homemade pizzas, 3,000 artichoke agnolotti, and 2,000 mini chocolate Oscars, alongside tens of thousands of individual dishes. The event will require an estimated 200 pounds of dry-aged ribeye, 300 pounds of house-smoked salmon, 30 pounds of Kaluga caviar, 500 pounds of wild mushrooms, 200 pounds of Nishiki rice, and 400 pounds of cheeses. Additionally, approximately two gallons of 24-karat liquid gold will be used to adorn the chocolate Oscars.#academy_awards #governors_ball #wolfgang_puck #lash_fary #distinctive_assets
Oscars 2026: Here's what's on the menu for celebrities Celebrities attending the Oscars 2026 ceremony will enjoy a lavish post-event dinner featuring an array of gourmet dishes. The Governors Ball, a traditional gathering following the awards show, will serve 7,000 glasses of champagne, 600 pizzas, and 90 kilograms of steak to its 1,500 guests. The menu has been curated by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck and a team of 75 savory chefs and 45 pastry chefs, ensuring a diverse and high-quality selection of food. In addition to the main course, attendees who do not win an award will receive a commemorative gift: 2,000 mini chocolate statuettes coated in gold. Puck emphasized that any leftover food will be donated to Los Angeles’ Skid Row, a neighborhood with a significant homeless population, to ensure nothing goes to waste. This initiative highlights the event’s efforts to balance celebration with social responsibility. The extravagant spread underscores the grandeur of the Oscars, a night synonymous with glamour and recognition. From the golden statuettes to the indulgent cuisine, the evening promises to be a spectacle of both artistry and excess.#los_angeles #oscars_2026 #governors_ball #wolfgang_puck #skid_row
