Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Wolfgang Puck's Menu

“Simple but refined.” That is how master chef Wolfgang Puck described the menu he has planned for this year’s 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball. For fourteen consecutive years, Puck has catered the official Oscar party, pleasing the palates of Hollywood’s elite. This year Puck’s organic menu is full of fresh fare from the sea and chic comfort food.

Star chef and consummate showman, Wolfgang Puck dazzled the press at a recent Governors Ball sneak peek, by whipping up Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese tableside.

After that, he took the audience on a culinary tour of an abundant buffet table that offered platters of sushi, Cosmo glasses of ceviche, sparkling Oscar-shaped desserts, and so much more! See a gallery of photos from the sneak peek in my blog, Partini!

This exclusive press event was staged in order to offer a preview of the official Oscar Party. View all the details from food to décor in my other sneak peek articles: Event Design and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails.

Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions, who has produced the Governors Ball for the last nineteen years, kicked off the press event by describing the inspiration for the Ball’s color scheme of red and gold.

“You can’t think of the Oscar’s without the red carpet and gold statuette,” said Cecchetto. With these iconic images in mind, the event design team created a look of elegance and contemporary glamour, and Puck created a show-stopping menu.

A Night To Remember…

The 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball will be a night to remember! As celebrities dine on Wolfgang Puck’s gourmet cuisine, they’ll sip Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Patron signature cocktails, and custom blends of Sterling Vineyards wine.

Celebrity florist and owner of MARK'S GARDEN, Mark Held has designed extraordinary centerpieces for the dining tables, which will be styled for nine diverse sections of the ballroom. Each section will have its own personality with unique tabletops, luxurious fabrics, and exquisite design details throughout the space.

More of the event details planned for Governors Ball are in my other articles: Event Design and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails, or get inspired to host your own Oscar Party!

80th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball Menu

by Wolfgang Puck Catering

Antipasti Platter

Smoked Salmon Oscars with Caviar and Crème Fraîche

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Citrus Chili Dressing

Thai Spiced Shrimp with Holy Basil and Candied Garlic

Bruschetta of Figs, Goat Cheese, and Organic Prosciutto

Smoked Eggplant with Toasted Flatbread

Asparagus and Chickpea Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Butlered Course

Gold Foil Wrapped Baked Yukon Gold with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and Crème Fraîche

Entrée

Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef with Chinese Broccoli Shiitake Stir-Fry with Red Wine Sauce

Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese

Vegetable Entrée

Roasted Winter Vegetables Wrapped in Leeks

Black Olive Couscous and Tomato and Radish Compote

Dessert

Sherry Yard’s Oscar Tribute

Sushi Station

Maki Rolls — Spicy Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Crab, Vegetable

Nigiri — Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper

Sashimi — Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper
Cucumber Salad, Edamame, Wasabi, Soy, and Pickled Ginger

Noodle Station

Pad Thai Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Thai Basil, Mint, and Peanuts

Short Lo Mein Noodles with Pork, Scallions, Sweet Peppers, and Plum Ginger Sauce

Ceviche Station

Shrimp with Mango, Basil, Golden Tomatoes, and Habanero

Sea Bass with Avocado, Tomatillo, Cilantro and Jalapeño

Scallop with Tomato, Orange, and Chili

Shellfish Station

Shrimp, Oysters, and Crab
Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Sauce, and Mignonette

Tray Passed

Spicy Tuna in Sesame Miso Cone

Mini Kobe Cheeseburgers with Remoulade

Tomato Goat Cheese Tart

Miso-Glazed Black Cod on Rice Cracker

Cucumbers and Smoked Salmon

Steak Tartare Crostini

Spicy Chicken Mango Rice Paper Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Assorted Pizzas

More Photos...

View more photos from the sneak peek in my blog, Partini, and read about all the event details in my other articles: Event Design and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails.

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